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πŸ’° Alvernia University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
14
Automatic
5
In-State Awards
$1,000-$29,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$29,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.5 GPA

Alvernia University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$29,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.5 GPA. Against tuition of $43,000, students receiving the largest award pay about $14,000 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Alvernia University

Tuition & fees
$43,000
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Largest annual award
$29,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$14,000/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $15,460), 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 Alvernia University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Alvernia University β€” no separate application

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

Alvernia Connects with Transfers Scholarship
Award
$1,000/yr in-state
$1,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
A $1,000 scholarship given to transfer students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher who apply and submit a FAFSA prior to the deadline.
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Bernardine Scholarship
Award
$21,000/yr in-state
$21,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+
A $21,000 scholarship given to transfer students who have earned a cumulative GPA between 3.25 and 3.49.
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Dean Scholarship
Award
$17,000/yr in-state
$17,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
A $17,000 scholarship given to transfer students who have earned a cumulative GPA between 3.0 and 3.24.
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Provost Scholarship
Award
$23,000/yr in-state
$23,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
A $23,000 scholarship given to transfer students who have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher or are members of Phi Theta Kappa.
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Transfer Scholarship
Award
$15,000/yr in-state
$15,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.5+
A $15,000 scholarship given to transfer students who have earned a cumulative GPA between 2.5 and 2.99.
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Other scholarships at Alvernia University (9)

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

Boscov Scholarship
$29,000/yr
A merit-based scholarship of $29,000 awarded to qualified first-year applicants.
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Catholic School Award
$1,000/yr
A $1,000 award offered to first-time, full-time first-year students graduating from a Catholic high school.
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Girl Scout Gold Award
$27,000/yr
Merit scholarships of up to $27,000 per year for Girl Scouts in Eastern PA's nine-county footprint.
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Heritage Award
$23,000/yr
A merit-based award of $23,000 awarded to qualified first-year applicants.
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Presidential Scholarship
$28,000/yr
A merit-based scholarship of $28,000 awarded to qualified first-year applicants.
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Reading Collegiate Scholars Transfer Program
A full-tuition scholarship program for qualifying transfer students from Reading Area Community College who live in Reading.
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Theatre Award
$1,000/yr
An award of $1,000 per year for first-year students who enroll and continue in the Theatre major.
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Trustees' Scholarship
$27,000/yr
A merit-based scholarship of $27,000 awarded to qualified first-year applicants.
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Veronica Founder's Scholarship
$25,000/yr
A merit-based scholarship of $25,000 awarded to qualified first-year applicants.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Alvernia University

Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about Alvernia University scholarships

How much merit aid does Alvernia University give?

Published awards range $1,000-$29,000/yr. Alvernia University lists 14 merit scholarships in total.

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

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 2.5 GPA. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$29,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Alvernia University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 67% of tuition.

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

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

When is the scholarship deadline at Alvernia University?

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

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Alvernia University's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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