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💰 Grambling State University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
12
Automatic
9
In-State Awards
$1,000-$7,683/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$7,683/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA / 23 ACT

Grambling State University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$7,683/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA / 23 ACT. Against tuition of $5,140, students receiving the largest award pay about $0 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Grambling State University

Tuition & fees
$5,140
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Largest annual award
$7,683
=
Students receiving it pay about
$0/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $10,990), 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 Grambling State University — no separate application

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

In-state: ACT 23 & GPA 3.5
Award
$3,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.5+ • ACT 23+
Academic Scholarships (Starting with New Freshmen for Fall 2022) In State Students (Graduates of Louisiana High School) | **Criteria** | **Academic Achievement Scholarship Amount** | **TOPS*** | **Total Award** **(Grambling & LA TOPS)** | | ---------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- | ----------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- | | 28 ACT or higher and GPA of 3.5 * | $7683 plus Traditional Dorm charges (if on campus) | $5939.75 per year | $13622.75 per year plus Room and Board charges (if on campus) | | 25-27 ACT and GPA of 3.0 | $7683 per year | $5939.75 per year | $13622.75 per year | | 24 ACT and GPA of 3.0 | $5140 per year (tuition) | $5539.75 per year | $10679.75 per year | | 23 ACT and GPA of 3.5 | $3000 per year | $5539.75 per year | $8539.75 per year
Eligibility: Students that apply prior to January 31, 2022 are automatically considered for academic scholarships.
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In-state: ACT 24 & GPA 3.0
Award
$5,140/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.0+ • ACT 24+
Academic Scholarships (Starting with New Freshmen for Fall 2022) In State Students (Graduates of Louisiana High School) | **Criteria** | **Academic Achievement Scholarship Amount** | **TOPS*** | **Total Award** **(Grambling & LA TOPS)** | | ---------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- | ----------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- | | 28 ACT or higher and GPA of 3.5 * | $7683 plus Traditional Dorm charges (if on campus) | $5939.75 per year | $13622.75 per year plus Room and Board charges (if on campus) | | 25-27 ACT and GPA of 3.0 | $7683 per year | $5939.75 per year | $13622.75 per year | | 24 ACT and GPA of 3.0 | $5140 per year (tuition) | $5539.75 per year | $10679.75 per year | | 23 ACT and GPA of 3.5 | $3000 per year | $5539.75 per year | $8539.75 per year
Eligibility: Students that apply prior to January 31, 2022 are automatically considered for academic scholarships.
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In-state: ACT 25-27 & GPA 3.0
Award
$7,683/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.0+ • ACT 25+
Academic Scholarships (Starting with New Freshmen for Fall 2022) In State Students (Graduates of Louisiana High School) | **Criteria** | **Academic Achievement Scholarship Amount** | **TOPS*** | **Total Award** **(Grambling & LA TOPS)** | | ---------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- | ----------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- | | 28 ACT or higher and GPA of 3.5 * | $7683 plus Traditional Dorm charges (if on campus) | $5939.75 per year | $13622.75 per year plus Room and Board charges (if on campus) | | 25-27 ACT and GPA of 3.0 | $7683 per year | $5939.75 per year | $13622.75 per year | | 24 ACT and GPA of 3.0 | $5140 per year (tuition) | $5539.75 per year | $10679.75 per year | | 23 ACT and GPA of 3.5 | $3000 per year | $5539.75 per year | $8539.75 per year
Eligibility: Students that apply prior to January 31, 2022 are automatically considered for academic scholarships.
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In-state: ACT 28+ & GPA 3.5
Award
$7,683/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.5+ • ACT 28+
Academic Scholarships (Starting with New Freshmen for Fall 2022) In State Students (Graduates of Louisiana High School) | **Criteria** | **Academic Achievement Scholarship Amount** | **TOPS*** | **Total Award** **(Grambling & LA TOPS)** | | ---------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- | ----------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- | | 28 ACT or higher and GPA of 3.5 * | $7683 plus Traditional Dorm charges (if on campus) | $5939.75 per year | $13622.75 per year plus Room and Board charges (if on campus) | | 25-27 ACT and GPA of 3.0 | $7683 per year | $5939.75 per year | $13622.75 per year | | 24 ACT and GPA of 3.0 | $5140 per year (tuition) | $5539.75 per year | $10679.75 per year | | 23 ACT and GPA of 3.5 | $3000 per year | $5539.75 per year | $8539.75 per year
Eligibility: Students that apply prior to January 31, 2022 are automatically considered for academic scholarships.
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Out-of-state: ACT 23 (1130-1160 SAT) & GPA 3.5
Award
$3,000/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+ • ACT 23+ • SAT 1130+
Academic Scholarships (Starting with New Freshmen for Fall 2022) In State Students (Graduates of Louisiana High School) | **Criteria** | **Academic Achievement Scholarship Amount** | **TOPS*** | **Total Award** **(Grambling & LA TOPS)** | | ---------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- | ----------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- | | 28 ACT or higher and GPA of 3.5 * | $7683 plus Traditional Dorm charges (if on campus) | $5939.75 per year | $13622.75 per year plus Room and Board charges (if on campus) | | 25-27 ACT and GPA of 3.0 | $7683 per year | $5939.75 per year | $13622.75 per year | | 24 ACT and GPA of 3.0 | $5140 per year (tuition) | $5539.75 per year | $10679.75 per year | | 23 ACT and GPA of 3.5 | $3000 per year | $5539.75 per year | $8539.75 per year
Eligibility: Students that apply prior to January 31, 2022 are automatically considered for academic scholarships.
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Out-of-state: ACT 24 (1160-1190 SAT) & GPA 3.0
Award
$5,140/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+ • ACT 24+ • SAT 1160+
Academic Scholarships (Starting with New Freshmen for Fall 2022) In State Students (Graduates of Louisiana High School) | **Criteria** | **Academic Achievement Scholarship Amount** | **TOPS*** | **Total Award** **(Grambling & LA TOPS)** | | ---------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- | ----------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- | | 28 ACT or higher and GPA of 3.5 * | $7683 plus Traditional Dorm charges (if on campus) | $5939.75 per year | $13622.75 per year plus Room and Board charges (if on campus) | | 25-27 ACT and GPA of 3.0 | $7683 per year | $5939.75 per year | $13622.75 per year | | 24 ACT and GPA of 3.0 | $5140 per year (tuition) | $5539.75 per year | $10679.75 per year | | 23 ACT and GPA of 3.5 | $3000 per year | $5539.75 per year | $8539.75 per year
Eligibility: Students that apply prior to January 31, 2022 are automatically considered for academic scholarships.
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Out-of-state: ACT 25-27 (1200-1290 SAT) & GPA 3.0
Award
$7,683/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+ • ACT 25+ • SAT 1200+
Academic Scholarships (Starting with New Freshmen for Fall 2022) In State Students (Graduates of Louisiana High School) | **Criteria** | **Academic Achievement Scholarship Amount** | **TOPS*** | **Total Award** **(Grambling & LA TOPS)** | | ---------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- | ----------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- | | 28 ACT or higher and GPA of 3.5 * | $7683 plus Traditional Dorm charges (if on campus) | $5939.75 per year | $13622.75 per year plus Room and Board charges (if on campus) | | 25-27 ACT and GPA of 3.0 | $7683 per year | $5939.75 per year | $13622.75 per year | | 24 ACT and GPA of 3.0 | $5140 per year (tuition) | $5539.75 per year | $10679.75 per year | | 23 ACT and GPA of 3.5 | $3000 per year | $5539.75 per year | $8539.75 per year
Eligibility: Students that apply prior to January 31, 2022 are automatically considered for academic scholarships.
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Out-of-state: ACT 28+ (1300 SAT) & GPA 3.5
Award
$7,683/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+ • ACT 28+ • SAT 1300+
Academic Scholarships (Starting with New Freshmen for Fall 2022) In State Students (Graduates of Louisiana High School) | **Criteria** | **Academic Achievement Scholarship Amount** | **TOPS*** | **Total Award** **(Grambling & LA TOPS)** | | ---------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- | ----------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- | | 28 ACT or higher and GPA of 3.5 * | $7683 plus Traditional Dorm charges (if on campus) | $5939.75 per year | $13622.75 per year plus Room and Board charges (if on campus) | | 25-27 ACT and GPA of 3.0 | $7683 per year | $5939.75 per year | $13622.75 per year | | 24 ACT and GPA of 3.0 | $5140 per year (tuition) | $5539.75 per year | $10679.75 per year | | 23 ACT and GPA of 3.5 | $3000 per year | $5539.75 per year | $8539.75 per year
Eligibility: Students that apply prior to January 31, 2022 are automatically considered for academic scholarships.
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Transfer: 24 credit hours and GPA 3.5
Award
$1,000/yr in-state
$1,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
Academic Scholarships (Starting with New Freshmen for Fall 2022) In State Students (Graduates of Louisiana High School) | **Criteria** | **Academic Achievement Scholarship Amount** | **TOPS*** | **Total Award** **(Grambling & LA TOPS)** | | ---------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- | ----------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- | | 28 ACT or higher and GPA of 3.5 * | $7683 plus Traditional Dorm charges (if on campus) | $5939.75 per year | $13622.75 per year plus Room and Board charges (if on campus) | | 25-27 ACT and GPA of 3.0 | $7683 per year | $5939.75 per year | $13622.75 per year | | 24 ACT and GPA of 3.0 | $5140 per year (tuition) | $5539.75 per year | $10679.75 per year | | 23 ACT and GPA of 3.5 | $3000 per year | $5539.75 per year | $8539.75 per year
Eligibility: Students that apply prior to January 31, 2022 are automatically considered for academic scholarships.
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Other scholarships at Grambling State University (3)

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

Donor Scholarships (various)
Continuing Students Apply here: https://grambling.awardspring.com/ New Students Without Grambling Emails Apply here: https://grambling.awardspring.com/prospective/signin 63 Total Scholarships ... $210,227.00
How to apply: ["apply via https://grambling.awardspring.com/ (portal for donor scholarships)", "requirements vary by donor (see Awardspring application)"]
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Formation Scholars Award (Online Scholarship Application Form)
How to apply: ["submit scholarship application (online form)", "Essay: In a maximum of 500 words, what are your career goals?", "Essay about one African or African-American thought leader in your field who has inspired you", "An additional link will be provided upon submit to upload any additional files/documentation (Google Drive)"]
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Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) - merit scholarships
The Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund awards four-year merit scholarships to students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Scholarships total up to $4,400 per year. To apply, go to: www.tmcf.org.
How to apply: ["apply via www.tmcf.org"]
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Common questions about Grambling State University scholarships

How much merit aid does Grambling State University give?

Published awards range $1,000-$7,683/yr. Grambling State University lists 12 merit scholarships in total.

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

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.0 GPA / 23 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$7,683/yr.

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

9 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 Grambling State University's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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