The Sacred Heart University President's Excellence Award is available to all new students as part of the admission application review process. Merit scholarships are awarded by the Scholarship Review Committee and are based on the review of each student's high school transcript and class rank. Course selection and overall grade point average are weighed heavily in the review process. Sacred Heart University's Test-Optional Admissions Policy does apply to the review for merit scholarships. However, if candidates feel their test scores provide further evidence of academic ability and potential, they may submit them to the Undergraduate Admissions. Merit scholarships are renewable for four years or eight semesters. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Student Financial Assistance office for more information.