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πŸ’° Fayetteville State University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
5
Automatic
3
In-State Awards
$2,000-$5,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$2,000-$5,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.2 GPA

Fayetteville State University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $2,000-$5,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.2 GPA. Against tuition of $5,000, students receiving the largest award pay about $0 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Fayetteville State University

Tuition & fees
$5,000
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Largest annual award
$5,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$0/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $11,449), 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 Fayetteville State University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Fayetteville State University β€” no separate application

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

Gold Bronco
Award
$3,000/yr in-state
$3,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
Platinum Bronco * Unweighted HS GPA: 3.75+ * $5,000 per academic year Gold Bronco * Unweighted High School GPA: **3.50–3.74** * Award: **$3,000 per academic year** Silver Bronco * Unweighted High School GPA: **3.20–3.49** * Award: **$2,000 per academic year**
Eligibility: Merit Scholarships are awarded based on unweighted high school GPA for freshmen and cumulative college GPA for transfer students at the time of admission.
How to apply: ["admission to FSU", "first-time freshman (freshmen are automatically considered)"]
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Platinum Bronco
Award
$5,000/yr in-state
$5,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+
Platinum Bronco * Unweighted HS GPA: 3.75+ * $5,000 per academic year Gold Bronco * Unweighted High School GPA: **3.50–3.74** * Award: **$3,000 per academic year** Silver Bronco * Unweighted High School GPA: **3.20–3.49** * Award: **$2,000 per academic year**
Eligibility: Merit Scholarships are awarded based on unweighted high school GPA for freshmen and cumulative college GPA for transfer students at the time of admission.
How to apply: ["admission to FSU", "first-time freshman (freshmen are automatically considered)"]
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Silver Bronco
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
$2,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+
Platinum Bronco * Unweighted HS GPA: 3.75+ * $5,000 per academic year Gold Bronco * Unweighted High School GPA: **3.50–3.74** * Award: **$3,000 per academic year** Silver Bronco * Unweighted High School GPA: **3.20–3.49** * Award: **$2,000 per academic year**
Eligibility: Merit Scholarships are awarded based on unweighted high school GPA for freshmen and cumulative college GPA for transfer students at the time of admission.
How to apply: ["admission to FSU", "first-time freshman (freshmen are automatically considered)"]
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Other scholarships at Fayetteville State University (2)

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

High School Four-Year Scholarships
Army ROTC awards hundreds of scholarships, available at over 600 schools. Army ROTC scholarships pay full tuition and required fees. They’re awarded on merit – like academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and personal interviews. Scholarship winners receive a stipend ($300 freshman, $350 sophomore, $450 junior, $500 senior) for each academic month, plus an allowance for books and other educational items.
Eligibility: They’re awarded on merit – like academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and personal interviews.
How to apply: ["apply through U.S. Army Cadet Command (national scholarship process)", "submit high school transcripts and ACT or SAT scores", "complete ROTC Physical Fitness Assessment and DODMERB medical examinations", "interview with Professor of Military Science / scholarship board", "complete ROTC Contracting Packet and, if applicable, nomination letter for Minuteman/GRFD"]
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Minuteman / GRFD Scholarships
Army ROTC awards hundreds of scholarships, available at over 600 schools. Army ROTC scholarships pay full tuition and required fees. They’re awarded on merit – like academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and personal interviews. Scholarship winners receive a stipend ($300 freshman, $350 sophomore, $450 junior, $500 senior) for each academic month, plus an allowance for books and other educational items.
Eligibility: They’re awarded on merit – like academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and personal interviews.
How to apply: ["apply through U.S. Army Cadet Command (national scholarship process)", "submit high school transcripts and ACT or SAT scores", "complete ROTC Physical Fitness Assessment and DODMERB medical examinations", "interview with Professor of Military Science / scholarship board", "complete ROTC Contracting Packet and, if applicable, nomination letter for Minuteman/GRFD"]
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Fayetteville State University

Regular Decision
04/03/2026

Common questions about Fayetteville State University scholarships

How much merit aid does Fayetteville State University give?

Published awards range $2,000-$5,000/yr. Fayetteville State University lists 5 merit scholarships in total.

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

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.2 GPA. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $2,000-$5,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Fayetteville State University?

The largest published award covers full tuition, though not housing and other costs.

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

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

When is the scholarship deadline at Fayetteville State University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 04/03/2026. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

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

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