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πŸ’° Drake University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
18
In-State Awards
$500-$35,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$500-$35,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$1,000-$8,800 total

Drake University offers 18 merit scholarships. Awards run $500-$35,000/yr for out-of-state students. Against tuition of $51,444, students receiving the largest award pay about $16,444 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Drake University

Tuition & fees
$51,444
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Largest annual award
$35,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$16,444/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $12,452), 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 Drake University's website
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Other scholarships at Drake University (18)

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

AMTA Mock Trial and ACMA Moot Court Scholarships
$6,000/yr
A minimum scholarship of $6,000 for admitted law students designated as All-American Attorneys or Mediators.
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Bahamas Scholarship
$5,000/yr
An annual scholarship of $5,000 for first-year or new transfer international students.
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Carver Scholars Program
$8,800 one-time
An $8,800 one-time scholarship for junior-year students, renewable via reapplication.
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Changemaker Scholars Program
$5,000/yr
An annual scholarship of $5,000 for first-year students in any major.
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Crew Scholars Program
$500/yr
An annual scholarship of at least $500 for first-year students in any major.
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Drake-Sponsored National Merit Scholarship
$1,500/yr
An annual scholarship of $1,500 for first-year National Merit finalists.
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George Carpenter Scholarship
$10,000/yr
An annual scholarship of $10,000 for first-year students of any major.
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Global Leaders Corps
$4,000 one-time
A one-time award of up to $4,000 to use toward a semester-long study abroad program.
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Hebei Province Scholarship
$3,000/yr
An annual scholarship of $3,000 for first-year or new transfer international students.
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Iowa Space Grant Consortium First-Year Scholarship
$3,000 one-time
A $3,000 one-time scholarship for first-year students majoring in STEM disciplines.
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Jane and John Evans Scholarship
$7,000/yr
An annual scholarship of up to $7,000 for current or past members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa.
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Kelly Caldbeck and Ted Thoms Scholarship
$1,000/yr
An annual scholarship of $1,000 for current or past members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa.
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Legacy Award
$2,500 one-time
A $2,500 award for first-year students with a family legacy at Drake.
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Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
$29,000/yr
An annual scholarship of $29,000 for new transfer students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa.
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Presidential Scholarship
$27,000-$35,000/yr
An annual merit scholarship awarded to first-year students of any major.
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Presidential Transfer Award
$24,000-$27,000/yr
An annual merit scholarship for new transfer students of any major.
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Public Democracy Scholars
$5,000/yr
An annual scholarship of $5,000 for first-year students in any major.
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Vote Smart Intern Scholarship
$1,000 one-time
A $1,000 one-time scholarship awarded during the semester of a Vote Smart internship.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Drake University

Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about Drake University scholarships

How much merit aid does Drake University give?

Published awards range $500-$35,000/yr. Drake University lists 18 merit scholarships in total.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $500-$35,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Drake University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 68% of tuition.

When is the scholarship deadline at Drake University?

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

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

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