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πŸ’° Fisk University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
3
Automatic
1
In-State Awards
$5,000-$15,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$5,000-$15,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$2,250-$2,850 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA / 21 ACT

Fisk University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $5,000-$15,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA / 21 ACT. Against tuition of $23,880, students receiving the largest award pay about $8,880 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Fisk University

Tuition & fees
$23,880
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Largest annual award
$15,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$8,880/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $14,540), 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 Fisk University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Fisk University β€” no separate application

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

HOPE Scholarship
Award
$2,250-$2,850/semester in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.0+ β€’ ACT 21+ β€’ SAT 1060+
A state-funded scholarship for Tennessee residents who meet academic requirements.
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Other scholarships at Fisk University (2)

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

Fisk Outstanding Scholars & Leaders Award
$5,000-$15,000/yr
This scholarship is allocated toward tuition and ranges from $5,000 to $15,000.
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Patterson Family Foundation Scholarship
$7,500/yr
This scholarship provides $7,500 to students who demonstrate an interest in writing, teaching, and communication.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Fisk University

Early Action
11/01/2025
Regular Decision
07/15/2026

Common questions about Fisk University scholarships

How much merit aid does Fisk University give?

Published awards range $5,000-$15,000/yr. Fisk University lists 3 merit scholarships in total.

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

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.0 GPA / 21 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $5,000-$15,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Fisk University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 63% of tuition.

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

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

When is the scholarship deadline at Fisk 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 Fisk University's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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