Freshman Scholarship Opportunities
Academic Scholarships
Please note that meeting the eligibility requirements for a scholarship does not guarantee receipt of the scholarship. The amounts shown below are for entering first-time freshmen.
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Scholarship |
Criteria |
Application Process |
Yearly Amounts |
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Presidents Emerging Leaders Program (PELP) |
3.6 GPA 23 ACT |
$3,000 |
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Presidential |
4.0 GPA |
$6,000 |
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Dean's |
3.85 - 3.99 GPA |
$3,500 |
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Academic Achievement |
3.7 - 3.84 GPA |
$2,000 |
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Governor's Merit |
3.5 - 3.69 GPA |
$1,500 |
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Governor's Excellence |
3.0-3.49 GPA |
$1,000 |
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Kimbrough (Limited Awards Available) |
3.0 GPA 25 ACT In-State Resident |
$1,000 |
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Howell C. Smith (Limited Awards Available) |
High-achieving students |
Award Amount Varies |
Retention Information
Once awarded, scholarships have certain requirements in order to be retained between semesters.