Scholarships
We Invest in You
LIM gives out over $6 million in scholarships and grants annually.
Submit your completed admissions application by the priority deadline, and you will automatically be considered for LIM College Merit Scholarships for new students.
Merit / Not Need-Based Merit / Not Need-Based
ELIGIBILITY FOR CONSIDERATION
High school students' submitted academic credentials will be evaluated to determine eligibility.
AMOUNT PER YEAR AND RESPONSIBILITY
Awards of $6,000-$12,000 based on H.S. academic credentials. Renewable based on maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress.
PROCEDURES
Academic credentials are evaluated upon acceptance to LIM College.
ELIGIBILITY FOR CONSIDERATION
Transfer students with at least 15 approved transfer credits.
AMOUNT PER YEAR AND RESPONSIBILITY
Awards of $6,000-$10,000 based on college GPA. Renewable based on maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress.
PROCEDURES
Transcripts are evaluated upon acceptance to LIM College.
ELIGIBILITY FOR CONSIDERATION
Students' submitted academic credentials will be evaluated to determine eligibility.
AMOUNT PER YEAR AND RESPONSIBILITY
Awards of up to $14,000 for bachelor students and up to $10,000 per year for master's students. Renewable based on maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress.
PROCEDURES
Academic credentials are evaluated upon acceptance to LIM College.
ELIGIBILITY FOR CONSIDERATION
A student who entered the College as a first-year, first-semester student and is now entering their senior year, beginning the Fall semester. Based on merit and exceptional academic credentials (GPA of 3.50 or above).
AMOUNT PER YEAR AND RESPONSIBILITY
One full-tuition scholarship to a student entering their senior year.
PROCEDURES
Final candidates will be interviewed by the President of the College. Application by invitation only.
ELIGIBILITY FOR CONSIDERATION
Siblings who are concurrently enrolled at LIM College or a student who has a sibling who previously attended LIM College and graduated.
AMOUNT PER YEAR AND RESPONSIBILITY
25% of tuition charges, not to exceed the full cost of tuition in conjunction with all other tuition-specific awards. This award is only available to matriculated undergraduate students enrolled either full-time or part-time and who maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress.
PROCEDURES
Complete the LIM College Sibling Award Application in the Office of Student Financial Services to establish eligibility by no later than the eighth week of the semester.
ELIGIBILITY FOR CONSIDERATION
Incoming graduates of a two-year college with an associate degree.
AMOUNT PER YEAR AND RESPONSIBILITY
Awards up to $6,000-$11,000 per year based on previous college GPA at the time of LIM acceptance. Renewable based on maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress.
PROCEDURES
Transcripts are evaluated upon acceptance to LIM College.
ELIGIBILITY FOR CONSIDERATION
A student who entered the College as a first-year, first-semester student and is now entering their senior year, beginning the Fall semester. Based on merit and exceptional academic credentials (GPA of 3.50 or above).
AMOUNT PER YEAR AND RESPONSIBILITY
One half-tuition scholarship to a student entering their senior year
PROCEDURES
Final candidates will be interviewed by the President of the College. Applications by invitation only.
A full tuition scholarship each year for a graduate of Suffolk Community College
Awards of up to $9,000 for graduates of Westchester Community College
Awards of $1,500-$6,000 per year are conferred and students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher. A student must enroll in a minimum of six credits for up to three semesters. Based on availability. Incoming graduate students with a minimum GPA of 3.5 will be evaluated on a first- come, first-served basis. Please note that additional application materials will be considered prior to awarding the scholarship. Academic criteria are evaluated during the admissions application review process.
ELIGIBILITY FOR CONSIDERATION
Incoming community college graduates who have earned an associate degree. Based on merit, exceptional academic credentials (minimum cumulative college GPA of 3.30 for consideration), and need.
AMOUNT PER YEAR AND RESPONSIBILITY
Highly competitive selection. Limited number of renewable awards of half tuition for eligible students. Renewable based on maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress.
PROCEDURES
A select group of students will be nominated by the Office of Admissions for consideration. FAFSA required.
ELIGIBILITY FOR CONSIDERATION
Incoming graduate of the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) with an associate degree. Based on merit, exceptional academic credentials (GPA of 3.30 or higher) and need.
AMOUNT PER YEAR AND RESPONSIBILITY
One renewable award of half tuition. Renewable based on maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress.
PROCEDURES
A select group of students will be nominated by the Office of Admissions for consideration. FAFSA required.
ELIGIBILITY FOR CONSIDERATION
Incoming undergraduate and a member of Phi Theta Kappa.
AMOUNT PER YEAR AND RESPONSIBILITY
$1,000 per year. Renewable based on maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress.
PROCEDURES
Provide proof of membership in Phi Theta Kappa.
Foundation Scholarships Foundation Scholarships
Founded in 1977, the LIM Fashion Education Foundation (LIMFEF) has, as its primary purpose, the provision of scholarships and educational enhancements in support of students who wish to attend LIM College. A 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, the Foundation is separate and distinct entity from LIM College with it’s own Board of Directors that has awarded over $2 million in scholarships to talented and deserving LIM College students since it’s inception.
Continuing LIM College full-time undergraduate students (both on-campus and online division) who have been enrolled for at least one semester are eligible to apply each spring term for the upcoming academic year. The LIMFEF Scholarship Application requires a 350-word essay, response to short answer Q’s, two letters of recommendation, and submission of a FAFSA to LIM College (for need-based scholarships only). The online application also requires that students authorize the release of academic information (GPA and academic standing) and FAFSA data (if applicable) from LIM College to the LIMFEF.
LIM FEF Scholarship Application for Fall 2024 - Spring 2025 (Deadline: March 21, 2024)