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💰 Christian Brothers University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
20
Automatic
12
In-State Awards
$2,000-$21,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$2,000-$21,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$500-$8,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.5 GPA / 18 ACT

Christian Brothers University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $2,000-$21,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.5 GPA / 18 ACT. Against tuition of $38,420, students receiving the largest award pay about $17,420 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Christian Brothers University

Tuition & fees
$38,420
−
Largest annual award
$21,000
=
Students receiving it pay about
$17,420/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $1,436), 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
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Automatic merit scholarships at Christian Brothers University — no separate application

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

30+ Club
Award
$21,000/yr in-state
$21,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
ACT 30+ • SAT 1360+
An annual academic scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen with high test scores.
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Christian Brothers High School Scholarships
Award
$5,000/yr in-state
$5,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.5+
An annual scholarship for graduates of Christian Brothers High School in Memphis.
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Deans' Scholarship
Award
$15,000/yr in-state
$15,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+ • ACT 18+ • SAT 960+
An annual academic scholarship for incoming freshmen meeting GPA and test score criteria.
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Deans' Scholarship (Transfer)
Award
$14,000/yr in-state
$14,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
An annual academic scholarship for transfer students meeting GPA criteria.
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First-Year Engineering Scholarship
Award
$8,000 one-time in-state
$8,000 one-time out-of-state
A first-year scholarship for engineering majors with qualifying math test scores.
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Lasallian High School Scholarships
Award
$5,000/yr in-state
$5,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
An annual scholarship for graduates of Lasallian high schools outside of Memphis.
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Lasallian Scholarship
Award
$18,000/yr in-state
$18,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+ • ACT 22+ • SAT 1100+
An annual academic scholarship for incoming freshmen meeting specific GPA and test score criteria.
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Lasallian Scholarship (Transfer)
Award
$16,000/yr in-state
$16,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.4+
An annual academic scholarship for transfer students meeting GPA criteria.
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Maurelian Scholarship
Award
$16,000/yr in-state
$16,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+ • ACT 20+ • SAT 1030+
An annual academic scholarship for incoming freshmen meeting GPA and test score criteria.
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Maurelian Scholarship (Transfer)
Award
$15,000/yr in-state
$15,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+
An annual academic scholarship for transfer students meeting GPA criteria.
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Presidential Scholarship
Award
$20,000/yr in-state
$20,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+ • ACT 25+ • SAT 1200+
An annual academic scholarship for high-achieving incoming freshmen.
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Presidential Scholarship (Transfer)
Award
$18,000/yr in-state
$18,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.6+
An annual academic scholarship for transfer students with high GPAs.
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Other scholarships at Christian Brothers University (8)

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

Catholic High School Scholarships
$3,000/yr
An annual scholarship for graduates of Catholic high schools.
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Christian Brothers Promise Scholarships
$3,000/yr
An annual scholarship for Tennessee residents with a Student Aid Index greater than 25,000 who receive the HOPE Scholarship.
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Gadomski Triangle Scholarship
$500-$1,000 one-time
A scholarship for incoming students demonstrating outstanding achievements in all areas of involvement.
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Ned McWherter Scholars Program
$6,000/yr
A highly competitive state scholarship for academically superior Tennessee high school graduates.
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Out-of-State Scholarships
$3,500/yr
An annual scholarship for out-of-state undergraduate freshmen.
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Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
$2,000/yr
An annual scholarship for transfer students who are members of the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society.
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University
$14,000/yr
An annual academic scholarship for incoming freshmen.
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University Scholarship (Transfer)
$12,000/yr
An annual academic scholarship for transfer students.
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Common questions about Christian Brothers University scholarships

How much merit aid does Christian Brothers University give?

Published awards range $2,000-$21,000/yr. Christian Brothers University lists 20 merit scholarships in total.

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

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 2.5 GPA / 18 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $2,000-$21,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Christian Brothers University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 55% of tuition.

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

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

💡 Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Christian Brothers University's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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