The Marquis Scholarship is Lafayette College's half-tuition merit award, one step below the Marquis Fellowship. Because it is tied to the published tuition rate rather than a fixed sum, it grows every year. Against tuition of $70,486 for 2026-27, half tuition comes to roughly $35,200.
International applicants qualify. Lafayette's international student FAQ states that international students are eligible to receive merit scholarships, and the admissions committee makes every merit nomination without a separate application.
What it asks of you is a very strong application and nothing more: no scholarship essay, no interview requirement, no extra deadline. The award renews for up to eight semesters provided you keep a 3.00 cumulative average and stay enrolled full time.
For a student who needs more than half of tuition covered, Lafayette adds need-based aid up to the level of demonstrated need for applicants who file the CSS Profile, so the scholarship often sits inside a larger package rather than standing alone.