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First-Year Merit Scholarships

EXPLORE SCHOLARSHIPS

Submit a completed University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ application by ourÌýNovember 1 Early Action deadline to receive priority consideration for merit scholarships.

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Please note that all scholarships are subject to the availability of funds. Please see for full details of these awards.

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The scholarships listed on this page are for first-year students. To learn about scholarships opportunities for transfer students, click here.Ìý

Types of Scholarships

Wildcat Tuition Awards

Criteria

Incoming first-yearÌýÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ resident students.

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ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Tuition Awards

Criteria

Incoming first-yearÌýnon-resident students.

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National Scholar Tuition Awards

IncomingÌýnon-ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ and ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ resident National Scholarship finalists.

Students must respond to theÌýNational Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) by their established dates to accept these awards.

Additional Information

EligibilityÌý

To assess students' eligibility for both admission and merit aid, the university utilizes a holistic review process that considers each student’s full academic history – in the context of where they lived and learned – and other life experiences.ÌýLearn more about becoming a Wildcat.Ìý

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Students admitted for the spring semester areÌýnotÌýeligible for the first-year merit awards listed above. See each scholarship’sÌýÌýfor full eligibility details.

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Prop 308 Ìý

In November 2022, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ voted to support Proposition 308, which allows for qualifying, non-citizen ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ high school graduates to receive in-state tuition at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ universities and community colleges. To be eligible for in-state tuition, students must meet both of these requirements:

  • The student attended any public or private high school or homeschool equivalent while physically present in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ for at least two years.

  • The student graduated from any public or private high school option or homeschool equivalent in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ or obtained a high school equivalency diploma in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, i.e., a GED.

For more information on ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Proposition 308, please review the website.

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Renewal Criteria

Students may receive renewable scholarships for up to four consecutive years (8 semesters total) for fall and spring semesters only,* based on meeting academic year renewal requirements. SeeÌý for standard minimum renewal requirements.Ìý

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*Students who are enrolled in the College of Architecture, Planning & Landscape Architecture’s 5-year Bachelor of Architecture degree program will receive five consecutive years (ten semesters total) for fall and spring semesters only, based on meeting academic year renewal requirements.

Home-Schooled Students

Incoming first-year students who are home schooled will be reviewed for merit aid (Wildcat and ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Awards) based on their complete application, including portfolio/course work. Students should apply by our Early Action deadline of November 1 for priority merit aid consideration.

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Online

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ merit tuition awards are not available for use inÌýÌýprograms, with the exception of the Online Transfer Tuition Scholarship.

Financial Aid Award Payments

All financial aid awards are divided into two equal disbursements paid to the student, half in the fall term and half in the spring term, unless otherwise noted.

Maximize Your Scholarship Consideration

Apply by November 1

Students who submit a completed University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ application by our Early Action deadline ofÌýNovember 1 will receive priority consideration for merit scholarships.

Submit a FAFSA Form

Log into to complete the 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, which will be available on October 1.ÌýUseÌýÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ School Code: 001083

Search for Additional Scholarships on Scholarship Universe

Admitted students are encouraged to exploreÌý. This scholarship matching system connects students with both ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ and external scholarships that they may be eligible for. Scholarship Universe does the searching, you do the applying.

Questions?

For more resources on financial aid,Ìý. For more information about funding your education and becoming a Wildcat,Ìýget in touch with an admissions recruiter in your area.

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