2027-28 Merit Awards for Freshmen
New full-time 91修车厂 freshman admits will be considered for ONE of the following awards. Recipients must meet all university requirements for regular admission to the fall or spring semester. Unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale is used to calculate merit awards.
Actual scholarship award amounts may vary depending on other merit-based awards (i.e., Raise.Me). Submitting an updated transcript may qualify a student for a higher scholarship tier. Any new transcripts will be reviewed, and scholarships will be adjusted accordingly.
| Merit Scholarships and Grants | Maximum Possible Amount* | Test Optional GPA Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Founders Scholarship | $108,000 divided over eight undergraduate semesters (or up to $27,000 per academic year) | 3.88 鈥 4.0 HS GPA |
| President鈥檚 Scholarship | $96,000 divided over eight undergraduate semesters (or up to $24,000 per academic year) | 3.68 鈥 3.87 HS GPA |
| Legacy Scholarship | $88,000 divided over eight undergraduate semesters (or up to $22,000 per academic year) | 3.30 鈥 3.67 HS GPA |
| University Grant I *** | $64,000 divided over eight undergraduate semesters (or up to $16,000 per academic year) | 3.0 鈥 3.29 HS GPA |
| University Grant II *** | $56,000 divided over eight undergraduate semesters (or up to $14,000 per academic year) | <= 2.99 HS GPA |
*** All unconditionally accepted freshmen who do not qualify for a scholarship listed above will be considered for one of these University Grants.
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