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💰 Alma College Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
18
Automatic
9
In-State Awards
$1,500-$36,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$36,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$2,000-$25,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA

Alma College awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$36,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA. Against tuition of $49,282, students receiving the largest award pay about $13,282 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Alma College

Tuition & fees
$49,282
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Largest annual award
$36,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$13,282/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $14,180), 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 Alma College's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Alma College — no separate application

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

Alma Scholarship
Award
$28,000/yr in-state
$28,000/yr out-of-state
An annual merit scholarship of $28,000 for incoming students with a GPA under 3.00.
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Dean Scholarship
Award
$32,000/yr in-state
$32,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.3+
An annual merit scholarship of $32,000 for incoming students with a GPA between 3.30 and 3.59.
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Presidential Scholarship
Award
$36,000/yr in-state
$36,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+
An annual merit scholarship of $36,000 for incoming students with a GPA of 3.80 or higher.
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Tartan Scholarship
Award
$30,000/yr in-state
$30,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
An annual merit scholarship of $30,000 for incoming students with a GPA between 3.00 and 3.29.
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Transfer Student 1
Award
$26,000/yr in-state
$26,000/yr out-of-state
A merit scholarship for transfer students with a cumulative GPA under 3.00.
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Transfer Student 2
Award
$28,000/yr in-state
$28,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
A merit scholarship for transfer students with a cumulative GPA between 3.00 and 3.24.
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Transfer Student 3
Award
$30,000/yr in-state
$30,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+
A merit scholarship for transfer students with a cumulative GPA between 3.25 and 3.49.
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Transfer Student 4
Award
$32,000/yr in-state
$32,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
A merit scholarship for transfer students with a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher.
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Trustee Scholarship
Award
$34,000/yr in-state
$34,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.6+
An annual merit scholarship of $34,000 for incoming students with a GPA between 3.60 and 3.79.
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Other scholarships at Alma College (9)

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

Distinguished Presidential Scholarship
A full tuition scholarship awarded to outstanding incoming first-year and international students.
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Fine Arts Performance Scholarships
$1,500/yr
A renewable base scholarship for students participating in fine arts.
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Future Educator Fellowship
$10,000/yr
A state fellowship offering scholarships to future educators in Michigan.
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Highland Award
$1,000/yr
A renewable scholarship for students residing outside the state of Michigan.
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Kim Kaye Leadership Scholarship
$4,000/yr
A scholarship for eligible students entering their senior year of high school.
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Legacy Scholarship
$1,500/yr
A renewable scholarship for students with a parent, grandparent, or sibling who attended Alma College.
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Michigan Achievement Scholarship
$5,500/yr
A state-funded scholarship for Michigan high school graduates attending eligible private colleges or universities.
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M.J.J. Smith Society Scholarship
$25,000 total
A scholarship recognizing Alma College's most outstanding graduating history major for post-graduate study.
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Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
$2,000 one-time
A scholarship for transfer students who were selected as Phi Theta Kappa scholars.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Alma College

Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about Alma College scholarships

How much merit aid does Alma College give?

Published awards range $1,000-$36,000/yr. Alma College lists 18 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at Alma College?

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

Does Alma College give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$36,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Alma College?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 73% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at Alma College?

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

When is the scholarship deadline at Alma College?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is Rolling. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

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

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