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Williams College: Tyng Scholarship

Williams College: Tyng Scholarship for high school students graduating in 2007
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Scholarship Details

The Stephen H. Tyng Scholarship was established in 1940 through the bequest of Mrs. Juliet Tyng, in memory of both her husband and son. These scholarships are the most distinctive and prestigious awards presented each year to six to eight of the most promising scholars in the first-year class.

Tyng Scholar aid packages are designed to meet a student's demonstrated need, primarily with scholarship assistance, for each year at Williams. Further assistance is available for up to three years of graduate or professional school or the equivalent of summer study or research at the graduate level. Since all applicants who qualify for aid are considered as candidates for the Tyng, no additional application is required.

Summer Internships: Tyng Scholars are highly encouraged to pursue special internship, research or study opportunities for all three of their undergraduate summers (commencing after freshman year) funded with Tyng Scholarship support. A stipend of $3,200 is available for one summer, and full scholarship replacement of the Tyng summer earnings expectation of $1,300 for the other two summers.

Graduate School: Tyng Scholarships at the graduate/professional level are need-based. Up to three years (6 semesters) of assistance is available. Depending on individual circumstances, 6 semesters may be exchanged for 6 summers. Generally, scholars are expected to cover a portion of their costs with student loans.

The dollar amount of the Tyng Scholarship is based on need. It is not a full, four-year scholarship like the College Match. Your financial aid package will be reviewed on an annual basis - this means that during one or more years of your undergraduate study, you may have a student loan, parental contribution, or both.

Of important note for Tyng Scholars:

  • There is no required work-study
  • Student loan amounts are always $1,000 less than the standard loan expectation (which is determined by the level of their parent contribution)
  • Outside scholarships can be used to reduce the loan expectation. Once the student loan is eliminated, the balance reduces the Tyng Scholarship dollar for dollar. Outside scholarships do not replace the summer income contribution.
  • Loan expectations do increase from year to year (although lower income students who bring in some outside scholarships can find themselves with a zero loan debt at graduation).
  • Aid applications will be reviewed every year. This means that your financial aid package can vary from year to year, costs can increase, and family contributions can change.
  • Students are expected to contribute 25% of their personal savings and investments each year.


Sample Tyng Scholarship Packages (for first year students):

Example 1 (applies to anyone with a parental contribution below $4,000)
Cost of Attendance$48,000Tyng Scholarship$30,150
Parent Contribution$3,500   
Student Contribution (summer)$600   
Total Need$43,900Total Package$43,900


Example 2 (applies to anyone with a parental contribution between $4,000 and $7,000)
Cost of Attendance$48,000Tyng Scholarship$41,150
Parent Contribution$5,500Stafford Loan $100
Student Contribution (summer)$ 1,200   
Total Need$41,250Total Package$41,250


Example 3 (applies to anyone with a parental contribution above $7,000)
Cost of Attendance$48,000Tyng Scholarship$30,150
Parent Contribution$15,000Stafford Loan $1,600
Student Contribution (summer)$ 1,200   
Total Need$31,750Total Package$31,750


For a better understanding of what your financial aid package at Williams might be, please visit the Williams Financial Aid Calculator

View other sample financial aid packages on the Williams financial aid web site.