Students must be invited to compete. SAT-II Subject Test scores in Writing and Math totaling 1280 or higher, or a minimum composite ACT score of 30. National Merit Scholarships National Merit Finalists who select the University of Richmond as their first-choice school with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation and who are not selected for a National Merit Scholarship from another sponsor may be offered a National Merit Scholarship from the University of Richmond. National Merit Scholarship recipients, with the exception of those who are selected to receive the Oldham or the Ethyl and Albemarle Science Scholarships from the University of Richmond, may also receive a supplement to their National Merit Scholarship bringing the combined value of the awards to one-half or full tuition. Those students who identify the University of Richmond as their first-choice school early in the process will receive first consideration.
Academic record is also a factor in the selection process.
Students must apply for admission by January 15 . Fifteen awards are given annually. These five students must declare a major in one of these areas. All recipients enjoy priority registration and a mentorship opportunity. Each year, approximately 25 first-year students who have demonstrated a commitment to community service are named as Bonner Scholars.