Our merit awards are based equally on your SAT or ACT composite scores and your high school GPA at the time you are admitted. Students selecting to apply test-optional will be considered for the same scholarship amounts.

International students applying with SAT or ACT scores may also qualify. International students applying test-optional will be considered for the same scholarship amounts as well.

All first-year merit scholarships are available to full-time students for a maximum of four years. Awards are applied to fall and spring semesters only. They are renewed based on a minimum GPA requirement or satisfactory academic progress. We award scholarships to international students applying with TOEFL or IELTS scores and qualifying secondary school GPAs. You must enroll as a new full-time, degree-seeking international student to qualify. Students must not be U.S. citizens, dual citizens of the United States, or permanent residents. These scholarships are available for a maximum of four years and are renewed based on a minimum GPA requirement. Awards are applied to fall and spring semesters only.