Applicant must have a minimum 2.67 GPA. Selection is based upon academic performance and extracurricular participation in secondary school, outstanding community involvement, and demonstrated financial need.

Applicant must demonstrate superior academic achievement and show evidence of future intellectual growth. Applicant must have a minimum 3.10 GPA for at least one semester of first year.

Applicant must have attained National Merit Finalist status and have designated Brandeis as their first choice through the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

Applicant must be one of the top graduating seniors from Waltham, MA High School.

Applicant must be a qualified entering first-year violinist, violist, cellist or pianist with chamber music experience. Applicant need not plan to major in music. Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Applicant must demonstrate outstanding academic accomplishments or potential.

Applicant must hold a leadership position while in high school or have a history of community service.

Applicant must demonstrate ability to perform in dance or theatre.

Applicant must demonstrate outstanding ability in a given sport.

Applicant must demonstrate academic potential, even if that potential was not reached during high school.

Applicant must commute from a neighboring town.

Applicant must be a senior who has a minimum 3.0 GPA and who has demonstrated the finest qualities of leadership through participation in campus organizations and has rendered service of significant benefit to the campus community.

Applicant must be a junior student in the humanities and creative arts who has an excellent academic record and who has shown evidence of artistic or literary ability or has demonstrated leadership in the academic major.