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πŸ’° George Washington University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
4
Automatic
4
In-State Awards
$7,500-$10,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$7,500-$10,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.2 GPA

George Washington University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $7,500-$10,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.2 GPA. Against tuition of $67,420, students receiving the largest award pay about $57,420 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at George Washington University

Tuition & fees
$67,420
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Largest annual award
$10,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$57,420/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $16,920), 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 George Washington University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at George Washington University β€” no separate application

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

Alpha Beta Gamma
Award
$7,500/yr in-state
$7,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.7+
Tuition scholarships of $7,500 annually for members of the Alpha Beta Gamma honors society transferring to GW.
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National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Award
$10,000/yr in-state
$10,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.6+
Tuition scholarships of $10,000 annually for members of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars transferring to GW.
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Phi Theta Kappa
Award
$7,500/yr in-state
$7,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.7+
Tuition scholarships of $7,500 annually for members of the Phi Theta Kappa honors society transferring to GW.
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Transfer Engineering Scholarship
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+
Tuition scholarships for transfer engineering students with a minimum GPA of 3.2 or 3.7.
Source β†—

Deadlines that affect merit consideration at George Washington University

Early Decision
11/01/2025
Regular Decision
01/05/2026

Common questions about George Washington University scholarships

How much merit aid does George Washington University give?

Published awards range $7,500-$10,000/yr. George Washington University lists 4 merit scholarships in total.

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

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

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $7,500-$10,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at George Washington University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 15% of tuition.

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

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

When is the scholarship deadline at George Washington University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 01/05/2026. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

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

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