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💰 Belhaven University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
11
Automatic
5
In-State Awards
$500-$17,500/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$17,500/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$500 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.0 GPA / 18 ACT

Belhaven University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$17,500/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.0 GPA / 18 ACT. Against tuition of $29,800, students receiving the largest award pay about $12,300 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Belhaven University

Tuition & fees
$29,800
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Largest annual award
$17,500
=
Students receiving it pay about
$12,300/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $9,800), 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 Belhaven University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Belhaven University — no separate application

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

Achievement Grant for First-Year Students
Award
$14,000-$15,500/yr in-state
$14,000-$15,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.8+ • ACT 18+
A merit scholarship for first-year students with a high school cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above and an ACT of 18-19.
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Advantage Scholarship for First-Year Students
Award
$14,000-$15,500/yr in-state
$14,000-$15,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.8+
A merit scholarship for first-year students with a high school cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above and no test score requirements.
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Dean's Scholarship for First-Year Students
Award
$15,000-$17,000/yr in-state
$15,000-$17,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.8+ • ACT 20+
A merit scholarship for first-year students with a high school cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above and an ACT of 20 or above.
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President’s Scholarship for First-Year Students
Award
$17,000-$17,500/yr in-state
$17,000-$17,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+ • ACT 26+
A merit scholarship for first-year students with a high school cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above and an ACT of 26 or above.
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Transfer Scholarship
Award
$14,000-$16,500/yr in-state
$14,000-$16,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.0+
A scholarship for transfer students with 12 or more college credit hours and a GPA of 2.0 or greater.
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Other scholarships at Belhaven University (6)

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

Distinguished Arts Scholarships
$1,000-$2,500/yr
A scholarship for students majoring in select art fields who submit an audition or portfolio.
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Legacy Scholarship
$500 one-time
A scholarship for children or siblings of current Belhaven students or graduates.
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Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant (MESG)
$2,500/yr
An annual state grant for Mississippi residents based on academic achievement.
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Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG)
$500-$1,000/yr
A state grant for Mississippi residents based on academic achievement.
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Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Scholarship for Transfer Students
$17,500/yr
A scholarship for transfer students who are members of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.
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Presbyterian Scholarship Program
$1,000/yr
An additional annual scholarship for high school seniors who are members of the Presbyterian Church.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Belhaven University

Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about Belhaven University scholarships

How much merit aid does Belhaven University give?

Published awards range $1,000-$17,500/yr. Belhaven University lists 11 merit scholarships in total.

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

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 2.0 GPA / 18 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$17,500/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Belhaven University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 59% of tuition.

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

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

When is the scholarship deadline at Belhaven 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 Belhaven University's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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