The William Paterson University Trustee Scholarships are designed to recognize high-achieving high school students for their academic accomplishments. William Paterson University is test-optional for Trustee Scholarships. Applicants must meet the cumulative high school GPA and can receive additional funds with an 1130 SAT or 23 Composite ACT score. Trustee Scholarships are automatically awarded on a first-come first served basis to students who have been admitted to the University; no separate application is required. The priority deadline for receipt of the application and all required supporting documents for this scholarship is January 1 for the Fall Semester and November 1 for the spring semester. Trustee Scholarships are renewable for up to four years (eight consecutive semesters of full-time study during the fall and spring semesters). This scholarship does not apply to Winter Session or Summer Session courses. Academic performance is reviewed at the conclusion of each semester. Students who do not satisfy the criteria for the renewal of their scholarship award are notified in writing. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.