Merit Scholarships
Caltech students admitted as freshmen are automatically considered for Lingle, Axline, and President's Scholarships.
In previous years, 2 Lingles, 25 Axlines, and 25 President's Scholarships have typically been awarded (actual number awarded each year depends on funding). Freshman scholarship winners are selected by the Freshman Admissions Committee. Regular Decision candidates are notified with their offer of admission. Early Action candidates are notified by express mail in mid to late March.
The Lingle Scholarships are offered in addition to an Axline award and cover the cost of books, living expenses and additional meals—$7,080 in 2007-08. Axline Scholarships included tuition, room and board—$39,480 in 2007-08. President's Scholarships are intended to increase the diversity of the Caltech undergraduate population. President's Scholarships are awarded in the amount of tuition—$29,940 in 2007-08. The Lingle, Axline and President’s scholarships are renewable four year awards.
Upperclass Merit Scholarships are available to continuing students. These awards range from $5,000 to full tuition. Scholarship winners are selected by the Scholarships and Financial Aid Committee. 