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πŸ’° Canisius University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
10
Automatic
7
In-State Awards
$1,500-$24,200/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,500-$24,200/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
83 average

Canisius University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,500-$24,200/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 83 average. Against tuition of $32,200, students receiving the largest award pay about $8,000 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Canisius University

Tuition & fees
$32,200
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Largest annual award
$24,200
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Students receiving it pay about
$8,000/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $13,560), 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 Canisius University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Canisius University β€” no separate application

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

Academic Scholarship
Award
$9,200/yr in-state
$9,200/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 83.0+
Academic scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen with a GPA of 83-84.
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Benefactor Scholarship
Award
$13,200/yr in-state
$13,200/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 85.0+
Academic scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen with a GPA of 85-86.
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Dean's Scholarship
Award
$16,200/yr in-state
$16,200/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 87.0+
Academic scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen with a GPA of 87-89.
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Ignatian Scholarship
Award
$24,200/yr in-state
$24,200/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 98.0+
Academic scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen with a GPA of 98-100.
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Magis Scholarship
Award
$20,200/yr in-state
$20,200/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 90.0+
Academic scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen with a GPA of 90-92.
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Peter Canisius Scholarship
Award
$22,200/yr in-state
$22,200/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 93.0+
Academic scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen with a GPA of 93-95.
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Trustee's Scholarship
Award
$23,200/yr in-state
$23,200/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 96.0+
Academic scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen with a GPA of 96-97.
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Other scholarships at Canisius University (3)

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

Canisius Out-of-State Achievement Scholarship
$3,000/yr
Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students who reside outside of New York State.
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Music Scholarship
$1,500/yr
Scholarship offered by the Fine Arts Department for outstanding musicians.
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Studio Art Scholarship
$1,500/yr
Scholarship offered by the Fine Arts Department for outstanding artists.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Canisius University

Early Action
12/01/2025
Regular Decision
07/27/2026

Common questions about Canisius University scholarships

How much merit aid does Canisius University give?

Published awards range $1,500-$24,200/yr. Canisius University lists 10 merit scholarships in total.

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

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 83 average. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,500-$24,200/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Canisius University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 75% of tuition.

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

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

When is the scholarship deadline at Canisius University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 12/01/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

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

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