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πŸ’° Central Connecticut State University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
11
Automatic
6
In-State Awards
$1,000-$3,500/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$3,500/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$500-$1,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.5 GPA

Central Connecticut State University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$3,500/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.5 GPA. Against tuition of $10,498, students receiving the largest award pay about $6,998 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Central Connecticut State University

Tuition & fees
$10,498
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Largest annual award
$3,500
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Students receiving it pay about
$6,998/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $13,086), 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 Central Connecticut State University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Central Connecticut State University β€” no separate application

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

Automatic evaluation for international students (merit scholarships)
Eligibility: Both graduate and undergraduate international students at Central are automatically evaluated for merit based scholarships via their admissions application.
How to apply: ["admissions application (automatic evaluation)", "Foundation funding specifically for international students to apply in their second year (separate)"]
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GPA 2.69 - 2.50
Award
$1,000/yr in-state
$1,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.5+
Merit Scholarships will be awarded to incoming first year students as follows: | GPA | Merit Award Amount | | ----------- | ------------------ | | 4.0 - 3.80 | $3,500 | | 3.79 - 3.30 | $2,500 | | 3.29 - 3.0 | $2,000 | | 2.99 - 2.70 | $1,500 | | 2.69 - 2.50 | $1,000 |
Eligibility: Central awards merit-based scholarships to select newly admitted first-year, and transfer students as part of the admission process in accordance with the criteria for each of the scholarship programs. No scholarship application is necessary to be considered for an admission-based merit scholarship.
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GPA 2.99 - 2.70
Award
$1,500/yr in-state
$1,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.7+
Merit Scholarships will be awarded to incoming first year students as follows: | GPA | Merit Award Amount | | ----------- | ------------------ | | 4.0 - 3.80 | $3,500 | | 3.79 - 3.30 | $2,500 | | 3.29 - 3.0 | $2,000 | | 2.99 - 2.70 | $1,500 | | 2.69 - 2.50 | $1,000 |
Eligibility: Central awards merit-based scholarships to select newly admitted first-year, and transfer students as part of the admission process in accordance with the criteria for each of the scholarship programs. No scholarship application is necessary to be considered for an admission-based merit scholarship.
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GPA 3.29 - 3.00
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
$2,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
Merit Scholarships will be awarded to incoming first year students as follows: | GPA | Merit Award Amount | | ----------- | ------------------ | | 4.0 - 3.80 | $3,500 | | 3.79 - 3.30 | $2,500 | | 3.29 - 3.0 | $2,000 | | 2.99 - 2.70 | $1,500 | | 2.69 - 2.50 | $1,000 |
Eligibility: Central awards merit-based scholarships to select newly admitted first-year, and transfer students as part of the admission process in accordance with the criteria for each of the scholarship programs. No scholarship application is necessary to be considered for an admission-based merit scholarship.
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GPA 3.79 - 3.30
Award
$2,500/yr in-state
$2,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.3+
Merit Scholarships will be awarded to incoming first year students as follows: | GPA | Merit Award Amount | | ----------- | ------------------ | | 4.0 - 3.80 | $3,500 | | 3.79 - 3.30 | $2,500 | | 3.29 - 3.0 | $2,000 | | 2.99 - 2.70 | $1,500 | | 2.69 - 2.50 | $1,000 |
Eligibility: Central awards merit-based scholarships to select newly admitted first-year, and transfer students as part of the admission process in accordance with the criteria for each of the scholarship programs. No scholarship application is necessary to be considered for an admission-based merit scholarship.
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GPA 4.0 - 3.80
Award
$3,500/yr in-state
$3,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+
Merit Scholarships will be awarded to incoming first year students as follows: | GPA | Merit Award Amount | | ----------- | ------------------ | | 4.0 - 3.80 | $3,500 | | 3.79 - 3.30 | $2,500 | | 3.29 - 3.0 | $2,000 | | 2.99 - 2.70 | $1,500 | | 2.69 - 2.50 | $1,000 |
Eligibility: Central awards merit-based scholarships to select newly admitted first-year, and transfer students as part of the admission process in accordance with the criteria for each of the scholarship programs. No scholarship application is necessary to be considered for an admission-based merit scholarship.
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Other scholarships at Central Connecticut State University (5)

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

Conference Scholarship
$1,000 one-time
Funding maximums: Research $500; Conference: $1000
Eligibility: You must be a matriculated graduate student in good standing (GPA 3.0 or above).
How to apply: ["complete application and attach required documents", "must be logged into Central system using student email to complete application", "applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered"]
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Current student merit-based scholarships (Continuing students)
More than 300 scholarship funds are awarded based on this competitive application process.
Eligibility: During the Fall semester, students will receive an email from scholarships@ccsu.edu when the application period for merit-based scholarships for the following academic year opens. The application period begins annually in early November and closes in mid-December.
How to apply: ["complete general scholarship application (available November through mid-December)", "some funds require an additional step/extra application", "applications reviewed by scholarship subcommittees and University Scholarship Committee"]
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Fuller Trust graduate support (per credit / per semester)
$800/semester
The amount of scholarship is up to $200 per credit in graduate level courses and is funded by the Fuller Trust. We expect that the maximum amount of support for each awardee will be approximately $800 per semester.
Eligibility: Graduate students who are matriculated in or have submitted a complete application to a graduate program in the Department of Mathematical Sciences are eligible for this award.
How to apply: ["online application (JotForm)", "complete application to a graduate program or be matriculated", "applications evaluated based on academic merit and other considerations"]
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Graduate Academic / Outstanding Scholar (per program)
The amount of each scholarship will be contingent upon the amount of funding made available by the University Scholarship and Loan Committee each year.
Eligibility: Must have completed 12 credit hours in an approved graduate planned program of study. Must demonstrate minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.50 on the graduate transcript.
How to apply: ["department nomination for Academic Award", "signatures from advisor and instructor for Academic Award", "two letters of recommendation for Outstanding Scholar Award"]
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Research Scholarship
$500 one-time
Funding maximums: Research $500; Conference: $1000
Eligibility: You must be a matriculated graduate student in good standing (GPA 3.0 or above).
How to apply: ["complete application and attach required documents", "must be logged into Central system using student email to complete application", "applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered"]
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Central Connecticut State University

Regular Decision
05/01/2026

Common questions about Central Connecticut State University scholarships

How much merit aid does Central Connecticut State University give?

Published awards range $1,000-$3,500/yr. Central Connecticut State University lists 11 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at Central Connecticut State University?

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

Does Central Connecticut State University give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$3,500/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Central Connecticut State University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 33% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at Central Connecticut State University?

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

When is the scholarship deadline at Central Connecticut State University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 05/01/2026. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

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

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