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💰 Allen University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
16
Automatic
2
In-State Awards
$1,000-$7,500/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$5,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$2,800 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA / 24 ACT

Allen University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$5,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA / 24 ACT. Against tuition of $12,540, students receiving the largest award pay about $7,540 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Allen University

Tuition & fees
$12,540
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Largest annual award
$5,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$7,540/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $8,584), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on Allen University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Allen University — no separate application

2 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

SC HOPE Scholarships
Award
$2,800 one-time in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.0+
A one-year merit-based scholarship of up to $2,800 for eligible first-time entering freshmen who are South Carolina residents.
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South Carolina LIFE Scholarship
Award
$5,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.0+ • ACT 24+ • SAT 1100+
A merit scholarship of up to $5,000 per academic year for eligible South Carolina residents attending a four-year institution.
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Other scholarships at Allen University (14)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Academic Division Scholarship
$3,000/yr
A non-renewable scholarship of up to $3,000 for the academic year for students with a GPA of 3.50 and above.
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AU Academic Achievement Scholarship
$1,000/yr
A non-renewable scholarship of up to $1,000 for the academic year for continuing students with a GPA of 3.0 to 3.99.
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AU Academic Excellence Scholarship
$2,000/yr
A non-renewable scholarship of up to $2,000 for the academic year for continuing students with a GPA of 4.0.
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AU Assist Scholarship
$2,000/yr
An institutional scholarship of up to $2,000 annually for new spring 2019 students with a GPA of 2.00 and above.
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AU Honors Scholarship
$5,000/yr
An institutional scholarship of up to $5,000 annually for students with a GPA of 3.40 and above.
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AU Merit Scholarship
$2,000/yr
An institutional scholarship of up to $2,000 annually for students with a GPA between 2.5 and 2.99.
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AU Minority Scholarship
$2,500/yr
An institutional scholarship of up to $2,500 annually for minority students with a GPA of 2.50 and above.
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AU Scholars Scholarship
$3,500/yr
An institutional scholarship of up to $3,500 annually for students with a GPA between 3.00 and 3.39.
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International Scholarship
$5,000/yr
A non-renewable scholarship of up to $5,000 annually for international students with a GPA of 3.50 and above.
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Palmetto Fellows Enhancement
$2,500/yr
An enhancement of up to $2,500 per year for math and science majors who receive the Palmetto Fellows Scholarship.
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Presidential Scholarship
A scholarship covering up to full tuition, room, board, and fees for students with a minimum 3.40 GPA and qualifying test scores.
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SC LIFE Enhancement
$2,500/yr
An enhancement of up to $2,500 per year for math and science majors who receive the SC LIFE Scholarship.
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South Carolina Palmetto Fellows
$6,700-$7,500/yr
A merit-based scholarship for academically talented South Carolina residents, providing up to $6,700 for the first year and $7,500 annually for subsequent years.
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Yellow Jacket Scholarship
$1,000-$2,000/yr
A non-renewable scholarship of up to $2,000 for transfer students with a GPA of 2.6 or higher.
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Common questions about Allen University scholarships

How much merit aid does Allen University give?

Published awards range $1,000-$5,000/yr. Allen University lists 16 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at Allen University?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.0 GPA / 24 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does Allen University give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$5,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Allen University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 40% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at Allen University?

2 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

💡 Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Allen University's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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