Frequently Asked Questions
What types of scholarships does Kean Offer?
Kean University Foundation Scholarships
Are there any External Scholarships available to students?
Please review our webpage on External Scholarships.
I have been notified that I have been awarded a Kean University Foundation Scholarship. What are the next steps?
Selected scholars will be asked to review the scholarship agreement, accept the award, and submit a formal thank you letter to the generous donor on the Scholarship Manager website.
*Selected scholarship recipients who do not complete the required final steps of reviewing the scholarship agreement, accepting the award, and submitting the formal thank you letter may no longer be eligible to receive the award.
Will my scholarship go towards both the Fall and Spring semesters?
Most of our scholarships are split evenly amongst both the fall and spring semesters.
Do I have to apply for a Kean University Foundation Scholarship every year even though I have applied in a prior year?
Yes, we release a new Kean University Foundation Scholarship application for the upcoming academic year in the fall semester and information does not carry over year to year.
Can my scholarship be used as a refund?
No, our scholarships are aimed towards direct costs – tuition, fees, housing and meal plans. We are unable to award a scholarship that generates a refund.