| SBS Scholarship Programs |
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The Swiss Benevolent Society of New York awards deserving students the following types of scholarships. For applicants, we invite you to read through the following sections, detailing the programs, eligibility requirements, application procedures and a brief history of scholarships and grants we award to students. Pellegrini Scholarships Pellegrini Scholarships are partial tuition grants, awarded at the post-secondary school level for vocational or undergraduate and graduate academic studies at an accredited school. They are based on need and merit (Grade Point Average 3.0 min.) or on merit alone. Pellegrini Scholarships do not renew automatically, but may be applied for each year. Sonia S. Maguire Outstanding Scholastic Achievement (OSA) Awards This award may be granted to a college senior or graduate student who demonstrates sustained academic excellence (cumulative Grade Point Average at least 3.8) in a demanding study program. It is a one-time only award, and the full amount is paid to the recipient's school at the start of the Fall semester. Medicus Student Exchange This program provides partial financial support for U.S. residents at the junior, senior or graduate college level who have been accepted to study at a Swiss University or Federal Institute of Technology. The full amount of these grants is paid directly to the students upon proof of registration. They are not renewable. Students who are in the greater New York area with a F-1 visa may also apply for a Medicus grant. Zimmermann Scholarships Zimmermann Scholarships will be awarded to the graduate students with the highest cumulative Grade Point Average (3.8 min.). They are not renewable and are paid directly to the schools at the beginning of the Fall and Spring semesters. |