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💰 DigiPen Institute of Technology Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
11
Automatic
6
In-State Awards
$2,000-$13,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$2,000-$13,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA

DigiPen Institute of Technology awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $2,000-$13,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA. Against tuition of $38,600, students receiving the largest award pay about $25,600 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at DigiPen Institute of Technology

Tuition & fees
$38,600
−
Largest annual award
$13,000
=
Students receiving it pay about
$25,600/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $19,512), 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 DigiPen Institute of Technology — no separate application

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

CS Undergraduate Merit Scholarship
Award
$13,000/yr in-state
$13,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
Merit scholarship automatically awarded to undergraduate applicants admitted to computer science programs.
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Graduate Merit Scholarship
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
$2,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
Merit scholarship automatically awarded to graduate applicants to graduate degree programs.
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President’s Technology Academy Merit – Capital High School Game Design Scholarship
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
Merit scholarship automatically awarded to incoming computer science students who participated in Capital High School's Game Design course.
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President’s Technology Academy Merit – CS Scholarship
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
Merit scholarship automatically awarded to incoming computer science students who attended a DigiPen Technology Academy or DigiPen Animation Academy program.
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Transfer Merit Scholarship
Award
$9,000/yr in-state
$9,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
Merit scholarship automatically awarded to transfer applicants to undergraduate degree programs.
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Undergraduate Merit Scholarship
Award
$10,000/yr in-state
$10,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
Merit scholarship automatically awarded to undergraduate applicants in game design, music and audio, or digital art and animation.
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Other scholarships at DigiPen Institute of Technology (5)

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

Academic Success Scholarship for Continuing Students
$2,000/yr
Scholarship for continuing sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students who demonstrate significant academic achievement.
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Dragon Opportunity Scholarship
$10,000/yr
Scholarship supporting incoming students based on individual merit, academic performance, and community involvement.
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Jim Johnson Memorial Scholarship
$6,000/yr
Scholarship for candidates demonstrating talent and creativity in pursuit of a BFA in Digital Art and Animation.
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Leadership Scholarship for Continuing Students
$5,000/yr
Scholarship for continuing students based on involvement and leadership on campus.
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President’s Technology Academy Merit Scholarship
Merit scholarship for incoming students who attended a DigiPen Technology Academy or DigiPen Animation Academy program.
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Common questions about DigiPen Institute of Technology scholarships

How much merit aid does DigiPen Institute of Technology give?

Published awards range $2,000-$13,000/yr. DigiPen Institute of Technology lists 11 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at DigiPen Institute of Technology?

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

Does DigiPen Institute of Technology give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $2,000-$13,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at DigiPen Institute of Technology?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 34% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at DigiPen Institute of Technology?

6 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 DigiPen Institute of Technology's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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