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πŸ’° Creighton University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
12
Automatic
1
In-State Awards
$2,000-$40,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$2,000-$40,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$1,000-$5,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.3 GPA

Creighton University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $2,000-$40,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.3 GPA. Against tuition of $46,800, students receiving the largest award pay about $6,800 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Creighton University

Tuition & fees
$46,800
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Largest annual award
$40,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$6,800/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $13,652), 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 Creighton University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Creighton University β€” no separate application

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

Native American Merit Scholarship
Award
$32,000/yr in-state
$32,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.3+
Renewable tuition scholarships for first-generation, Pell-eligible Native American students with a minimum 3.3 GPA.
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Other scholarships at Creighton University (11)

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

Ashton Welch History Fellows
$2,500/yr
Provides funding, mentoring, and supplemental programming to support undergraduate historical scholarship and career preparation.
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Christina M. Hixson Scholarship
$5,000 one-time
Awards $5,000 to academically motivated incoming freshmen business students from select Midwestern states.
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Grace Keenan Scholarship for Excellence in the Arts
$4,000/yr
Renewable scholarships for incoming freshmen who intend to major or minor in visual or performing arts.
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G. Robert Muchemore Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship
$32,000/yr
A renewable tuition award for Nebraska high school graduates entering as Creighton freshmen.
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Harper Nursing Scholars Program
$40,000/yr
Creighton's premier nationally competitive nursing scholarship and leadership program.
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Heider College of Business Ethics and Social Responsibility Scholarship
$2,500 one-time
Academic scholarships recognizing students for exceptional service accomplishments and leadership potential.
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Jesuit High School Recognition Awards
$1,000 one-time
An award for any incoming freshman who attends a Jesuit high school.
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Joella Cohen Scholarship
$6,000/yr
A renewable scholarship for incoming freshmen enrolling in the College of Arts and Sciences with an intended major of Journalism or Graphic Design.
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Leo Vincent Jacks Scholarship in Classical Languages
$2,000/yr
A renewable scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen who plan to pursue the Classical Languages Major.
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Next Generation Leaders Scholarship
Full-tuition scholarship and leadership program for students with a minimum 3.8 GPA who demonstrate leadership and service.
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Scott Scholarship
Provides full tuition, fees, and room and board for four years to business students with high academic standing.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Creighton University

Early Action
11/01/2025
Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about Creighton University scholarships

How much merit aid does Creighton University give?

Published awards range $2,000-$40,000/yr. Creighton University lists 12 merit scholarships in total.

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

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.3 GPA. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $2,000-$40,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Creighton University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 85% of tuition.

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

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

When is the scholarship deadline at Creighton University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 11/01/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

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

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