Our Scholarships
At Crimson, we believe top-tier education should be accessible to all —that’s why we offer merit and equity-based scholarships for ambitious students worldwide.
Crimson Access Opportunity
Awarded annually, our CAO Scholarship provides high-achieving students who have financial need with free access to Crimson’s renowned US admissions consulting services. More than 350 high-achieving students from nearly 60 countries have benefited from CAO support, with nearly 57 million in USD financial aid awarded.
What Kind of Support Does CAO Offer?
CAO offers expert guidance and a proven path to success at top universities. Each CAO recipient is offered a spot in either the Edge Program or Collective Program.
CAO Edge Program
Our most exclusive offering. Edge gives a select group of students 1:1 guidance from top admissions experts, including former Ivy League admissions officers. From strategy to essays to financial aid, every detail of your application is optimized for success.
CAO’s Collective Program
Combines the energy of small-group learning with personalized 1:1 support. CAO Collective students work closely with mentors across every step of the U.S. application journey.
CAO students don’t just apply to top schools. They get in.
Our recipients have received offers from the most competitive universities in the United States, including Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, Brown, UPenn, Dartmouth, Cornell, Duke, UChicago, NYU, Northwestern, Carnegie Mellon, UC Berkeley, Tufts, Bowdoin, and more.
Who Should Apply for CAO?
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Show strong academic performance, english proficiency and a consistent record of taking on challenging coursework. We’re looking for students who strive for excellence and are prepared to succeed in a rigorous university environment.
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Demonstrate financial need — specifically students whose families can contribute less than 30,000 USD towards their education per year.
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Are passionate, focused, and determined to earn their place at a world-class institution
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Demonstrate strong extracurricular involvement, leadership skills, and academic honors.
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