In the first year of attendance at Cornish, most students receive a Cornish Scholarship. There is no separate scholarship application to participate in the process. Merit scholarships at Cornish are based upon your application, including an audition or portfolio review. Each year, Cornish awards over $3.5 million in scholarships to students pursuing a bachelor’s degree. Prospective students who are admitted to Cornish will receive notification if they have been awarded a Cornish merit scholarship. The Merit Scholarship will automatically renew with a 2% increase every year, for a maximum of 4 years, as long as the student is registered for full time status and meeting SAP requirements.