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💰 DePaul University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
19
Automatic
4
In-State Awards
$1,000-$33,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$33,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$100,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA / 28 ACT

DePaul University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$33,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA / 28 ACT. Against tuition of $45,195, students receiving the largest award pay about $12,195 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at DePaul University

Tuition & fees
$45,195
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Largest annual award
$33,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$12,195/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $19,095), 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 DePaul University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at DePaul University — no separate application

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

Catholic Heritage Scholarship (The Illinois Catholic High School Scholarship)
Award
$20,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.7+
An annual scholarship of $20,000 for graduates of Illinois Catholic high schools with a 3.7 GPA or higher.
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Chicago Promise Scholarship (The Chicago Public School Scholarship)
Award
$20,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.7+
An annual scholarship of $20,000 for Chicago Public High School graduates with a 3.7 weighted GPA or higher.
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Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Award
$1,000/yr in-state
$1,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
An annual scholarship of $1,000 for transfer students who are members of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
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State Scholar Plus Scholarship
Award
$100,000 total in-state
$100,000 total out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+ • ACT 28+ • SAT 1300+
A scholarship for admitted fall freshmen who apply by November 15th, earn a 3.75 GPA or higher, and rank in the top 10% of their class.
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Other scholarships at DePaul University (15)

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

Arthur J. Schmitt Leaders Scholarship
$12,000/yr
An annual scholarship of $12,000 for incoming freshmen demonstrating leadership and academic excellence.
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Art Scholarship
$10,000/yr
An annual scholarship of $10,000 for declared Art, Media, and Design majors who submit a portfolio.
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Chicago STAR Scholarship
$2,000/yr
An annual scholarship of $2,000 for Chicago STAR Scholars who transfer to DePaul with at least 15 semester hours.
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ComEd Scholars Program Scholarship
$12,000/yr
An annual scholarship of $12,000 for DePaul College Prep High School graduates with an interest in STEM.
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Decision Analytics and Healthcare Administration Majors – Bachelor of Arts
$3,000/yr
An annual scholarship of up to $3,000 for SCPS students majoring in Decision Analytics or Healthcare Administration.
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DePaul Admission Partnership Program (DAPP) Scholarship
$20,000/yr
An annual scholarship of up to $20,000 for transfer students participating in the DePaul Admission Partnership Program.
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DePaul Freshman Scholarships
$14,000-$33,000/yr
Academic scholarships awarded to incoming freshmen based on their application, ranging from $14,000 to $33,000 annually.
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DePaul Transfer Scholarship
$14,000-$23,000/yr
An annual scholarship ranging from $14,000 to $23,000 for incoming transfer students based on academic achievements.
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Gerald and Jennifer Beeson Scholarship
$10,000/yr
An annual scholarship of $10,000 for Chicago-area Catholic high school graduates with a GPA of 2.7 or higher and a commitment to social justice.
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Greer Foundation Scholarship
$5,000/yr
An annual scholarship of $5,000 for high-achieving undergraduate students pursuing STEM-related majors.
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Mazza Foundation Scholarship
$15,000/yr
An annual scholarship of $15,000 for seniors from Chicago Big Shoulders High Schools or Mazza Scholars with a GPA of 2.7 or higher.
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Monsignor Egan Hope Scholarship
$13,500/yr
An annual scholarship of $13,500 for Chicago residents with a record of social activism and community service.
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Provost’s Achievement Award
$3,000/yr
An annual award of $3,000 for National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists.
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RaiseMe Micro-scholarships
$10,000/yr
Micro-scholarships for high school achievements starting in 9th grade, worth up to $10,000 annually.
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Rita and John Canning Scholarship
$10,000/yr
An annual scholarship of $10,000 for seniors from Chicago Big Shoulders High Schools or Big Shoulders Fund Scholars with a GPA of 2.7 or higher.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at DePaul University

Early Action
11/15/2025
Regular Decision
02/01/2026

Common questions about DePaul University scholarships

How much merit aid does DePaul University give?

Published awards range $1,000-$33,000/yr. DePaul University lists 19 merit scholarships in total.

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

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.0 GPA / 28 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$33,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at DePaul University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 73% of tuition.

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

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

When is the scholarship deadline at DePaul University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 11/15/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

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

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