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Test-Optional Merit Scholarships<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
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Test-Optional Merit Scholarships are based on cumulative GPA (weighted will be used when provided) and the high school curriculum’s strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Scholarship<\/th>Min. GPA and Curriculum Strength<\/th>In-state Residential<\/th>In-state Commuter<\/th>Out-of-State Residential<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Presidential Award<\/td>4.0\/Most Demanding<\/td>$6,000<\/td>$2,000<\/td>$9,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Provost Award<\/td>3.65\/Very Demanding<\/td>$4,000<\/td>$1,500<\/td>$7,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eagle Award<\/td>3.65\/Demanding or 3.4\/Very Demanding<\/td>$3,000<\/td>$1,000<\/td>$7,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Blue & Gray Award<\/td>3.4\/Demanding or 3.0\/Very Demanding<\/td>$2,000<\/td>$500<\/td>$5,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nMost Demanding = Combination of most rigorous courses offered at high school (AP, IB, Dual Enrollment, Honors)
\nVery Demanding = Some AP, IB, DE, Honors
\nDemanding = College prep courses with few AP, IB, DE, Honors
\nAverage = Minimum graduation requirements<\/span>\n\n\n\n\n

The awards shown above are for applicants who apply, are offered admission, and enroll for Fall 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have questions about Test-Optional Merit Scholarships? Please contact The Office of Admissions<\/a> at 800-468-5614 or e-mail us<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Test-Optional Merit Scholarships are based on cumulative GPA (weighted will be used when provided) and the high school curriculum’s strength. The awards shown above are for applicants who apply, are offered admission, and enroll for Fall 2026. Have questions about Test-Optional Merit Scholarships? 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