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πŸ’° Centenary University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
19
Automatic
1
In-State Awards
$500-$25,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$500-$25,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.6 GPA / 1100 SAT

Centenary University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $500-$25,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.6 GPA / 1100 SAT. Against tuition of $36,636, students receiving the largest award pay about $11,636 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Centenary University

Tuition & fees
$36,636
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Largest annual award
$25,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$11,636/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $13,740), 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 Centenary University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Centenary University β€” no separate application

1 award granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Kathleen Coakley Koch ’67 Scholarship
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.6+ β€’ SAT 1100+
A prestigious scholarship awarded to a high-achieving freshman student who demonstrates exceptional academic promise.
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Other scholarships at Centenary University (18)

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

Alumni Association Executive Board (AAEB)/Diane β€œDD” Sillcocks ’54 Scholarship
$500/yr
Provides financial assistance to traditional students based on merit and financial need.
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Arden Davis Melick ’60 and Bernice Spies Davis ’31 Scholarship
$1,000/yr
Supports students with interests in music, arts, writing, fashion, or similar fields.
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Catherine Guerrera Project ABLE Scholarship
$500/yr
Supports a student enrolled in the Project ABLE program.
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Diane β€œDD” Sillcocks ’54 Memorial Scholarship
$1,000/yr
Supports students majoring in Communication or Performing Arts based on financial need and merit.
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Doris L. Moore Award (Spring Academic Award)
$1,000/yr
Supports rising juniors or seniors majoring in Education who show dedication to the field.
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Douglas Wolfe Turrell Memorial Community Service Award
$1,500/yr
Supports continuing students who excel in community service work.
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Dr. Stanley Caine ’14 HA & Karen Caine Endowed Scholarship
Supports History majors based on merit.
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Elaine Stewart Tyrrell Memorial Scholarship (Spring Academic Award)
$2,500/yr
Supports students majoring in Criminal Justice, with a preference for rising seniors.
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Freshman Academic Scholarships
$25,000/yr
Academic scholarships for incoming freshmen based on a holistic review of achievement, leadership, community involvement, and financial need.
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James Gregory Smith Memorial Scholarship (Spring Academic Award)
Supports a rising junior majoring in Business who demonstrates financial need and a strong academic record.
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Lackland Centenary Award
$2,500/yr
Supports students transferring from Raritan Valley Community College to Centenary University.
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Longfield Family Scholarship
Assists students facing financial challenges who maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0.
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Nisivoccia Family Scholarship
Assists students who demonstrate both financial need and academic merit, maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0.
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Richard Dennis Scholarship (Spring Academic Award)
$500/yr
Recognizes and supports returning students who have demonstrated a strong commitment to Centenary University through extracurriculars.
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Ruth Ericksen Andrews Scholarship
Supports students of all majors who demonstrate both financial need and academic merit.
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St. George Scholarship (Equine Spring Academic Award)
$1,000/yr
Supports students majoring in Equine Studies whose family members have served or are serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
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Susan Wisner Gould Scholarship
Supports students majoring in Education who demonstrate both financial need and academic merit.
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Wolf Gstattenbauer Scholarship for Equine Students
Supports full-time students majoring in Equine Studies who demonstrate academic excellence.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Centenary University

Early Action
11/1/2025
Regular Decision
07/26/2026

Common questions about Centenary University scholarships

How much merit aid does Centenary University give?

Published awards range $500-$25,000/yr. Centenary University lists 19 merit scholarships in total.

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

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.6 GPA / 1100 SAT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $500-$25,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Centenary University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 68% of tuition.

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

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

When is the scholarship deadline at Centenary University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 11/1/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

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

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