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💰 Anderson University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
29
Automatic
9
In-State Awards
$300-$18,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$300-$18,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$2,800-$40,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.5 GPA / 20 ACT

Anderson University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $300-$18,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.5 GPA / 20 ACT. Against tuition of $34,020, students receiving the largest award pay about $16,020 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Anderson University

Tuition & fees
$34,020
−
Largest annual award
$18,000
=
Students receiving it pay about
$16,020/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $12,720), 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 Anderson University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Anderson University — no separate application

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

Dean’s Scholarship
Award
$14,000/yr in-state
$14,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+ • ACT 20+ • SAT 1020+
Merit scholarship for first-time freshmen based on academic credentials.
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Founder’s Scholarship
Award
$16,000/yr in-state
$16,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+ • ACT 25+ • SAT 1220+
Merit scholarship for first-time freshmen based on academic credentials.
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Palmetto Fellows Scholarship (PFS)
Award
$6,700-$7,500/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.5+ • ACT 25+ • SAT 1200+
A state-funded scholarship for academically outstanding South Carolina residents.
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President’s Scholarship
Award
$18,000/yr in-state
$18,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+ • ACT 28+ • SAT 1300+
Merit scholarship for first-time freshmen based on academic credentials.
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Provost’s Scholarship
Award
$15,000/yr in-state
$15,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+ • ACT 22+ • SAT 1100+
Merit scholarship for first-time freshmen based on academic credentials.
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SC HOPE Scholarship
Award
$2,800 one-time in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.0+
A state-funded scholarship for South Carolina freshmen who do not meet LIFE criteria but have a 3.0 GPA.
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SC LIFE Scholarship
Award
$5,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.0+ • ACT 22+ • SAT 1100+
A state-funded merit scholarship for South Carolina residents attending an eligible in-state college.
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SC Palmetto Fellows and LIFE Scholarship Enhancements
Award
$2,500/yr in-state
An additional state-funded enhancement for PFS and LIFE recipients majoring in STEM, Accounting, or Education.
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Transfer Scholarship
Award
$12,000-$14,000/yr in-state
$12,000-$14,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.5+
Merit scholarship for first-time transfer students based on cumulative college GPA.
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Other scholarships at Anderson University (20)

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

Academic Fellows Scholarship
Competitive scholarship for high-achieving freshmen covering full tuition and a housing stipend.
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AU Fellows Scholarship
Competitive scholarship for high-achieving freshmen covering full tuition.
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AU Grant
$12,000/yr
Merit grant awarded to first-time freshmen who do not qualify for other academic merit scholarships.
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Baptist Scholarship
$300/yr
Scholarship for first-time entering freshmen or transfer students in good standing with a Baptist church.
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Call Me MiSTER
$5,000-$10,000/yr
Annual scholarship program for eligible education students.
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College of Christian Studies Scholarship
$500/yr
Annual award for students accepted into the College of Christian Studies.
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Denmark Scholarship
$3,000/yr
Competitive annual scholarship reserved for first-time freshmen by invitation only.
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Hometown Fellows Scholarship
Competitive scholarship for first-time freshmen residing in Anderson County.
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Interior Design Scholarship
Scholarship for students interested in Interior Design.
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International Grant
$8,500/yr
Grant for international students who do not qualify for an AU Merit-Based Scholarship.
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NCFCA Scholarship
$1,000/yr
Scholarship for students who participate in NCFCA Nationals in high school.
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One Anderson Scholarship
Competitive scholarship for freshmen and transfers passionate about biblical diversity and inclusion.
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Out-of-State Grant
$4,000/yr
Grant awarded to AU students who come from outside South Carolina.
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Phi Theta Kappa Honors Scholarship
$1,000/yr
Scholarship for transfer students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa.
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Presidential Fellows
Competitive scholarship for high-achieving freshmen covering full tuition, housing, and food.
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SC Teaching Fellows
$6,000/yr
Award for eligible South Carolina residents pursuing an undergraduate Education degree.
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Sinclair & Betty Lewis Presidential Boys State Scolarship
$40,000 total
Scholarship awarded to a first-time freshman who participated in Palmetto Boys State.
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Summit Ministries Scholarship
$1,000/yr
Scholarship for students who attend a Summit Student Conference prior to high school graduation.
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Visual and Performing Arts Scholarships
$5,000/yr
Scholarships for students majoring in Art & Design, Music, or Theatre & Dance.
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Worldview Academy Scholarship
$1,000/yr
Scholarship for students who attend a Worldview Academy Camp prior to high school graduation.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Anderson University

Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about Anderson University scholarships

How much merit aid does Anderson University give?

Published awards range $300-$18,000/yr. Anderson University lists 29 merit scholarships in total.

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

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 2.5 GPA / 20 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $300-$18,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Anderson University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 53% of tuition.

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

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

When is the scholarship deadline at Anderson University?

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 Anderson University's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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