In keeping with the goals of Franciscan education, the friars of St Bonaventure University offer scholarships through the contributed services of the friars. This scholarship fund recognizes academically gifted freshmen. St. Bonaventure University's merit-based awards are awarded on the basis of the student's three year cumulative high school average (freshman through junior year), rigor of courses and SAT or ACT scores. The best combined effort of the Critical Reading and Math portions of the SAT, or the ACT score, whichever is higher, will be used for award consideration for freshmen. Students may visit the scholarship's website or contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information.