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πŸ’° Greenville University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
15
Automatic
3
In-State Awards
$500-$22,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$500-$22,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA

Greenville University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $500-$22,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA. Against tuition of $31,500, students receiving the largest award pay about $9,500 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Greenville University

Tuition & fees
$31,500
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Largest annual award
$22,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$9,500/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $11,048), 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 Greenville University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Greenville University β€” no separate application

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

President's Scholarship
Award
$19,000/yr in-state
$19,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
An automatic merit scholarship for traditional undergraduate students with a GPA between 3.0 and 3.49.
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Recognition Scholarship
Award
$18,000/yr in-state
$18,000/yr out-of-state
An automatic merit scholarship for traditional undergraduate students with a GPA below 3.0.
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Trustee's Scholarship
Award
$20,000/yr in-state
$20,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
An automatic merit scholarship for traditional undergraduate students with a high school GPA of 3.5 and above.
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Other scholarships at Greenville University (12)

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

Choral Scholarship
$500-$2,000/yr
A scholarship providing a valuable choral experience for participants in the Greenville University Choir.
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Christian High School Scholarship
$22,000/yr
A scholarship for students who attend a faith-based high school.
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Esports Scholarship
$500-$2,000/yr
A non-NCAA award for students participating on GU's Esports team.
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Free Methodist Scholarship
$22,000/yr
A scholarship for children of Free Methodist Pastors or attendees of a Free Methodist Church or youth group.
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Ish Smith Overcomer Scholarship
$1,500-$3,000/yr
A scholarship for students who have shown an exceptional ability to deal with adversity and challenges in their lives.
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Legacy Scholarship
$22,000/yr
A scholarship for children of Greenville University alumni.
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Marching & Pep Band Award
$500-$2,000/yr
An award for students participating for credit in Marching Band and Pep Band.
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McAllaster Honors Scholarship
$4,000/yr
An academic honors scholarship for eligible students.
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Music Ensemble Award
$500-$2,000/yr
An award for music and non-music majors who enroll in qualifying music ensembles.
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Richard Stephens Character Scholarship
$1,500-$3,000/yr
A scholarship for students who have shown evidence of character and service.
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Spirit Scholarship
$500-$2,000/yr
A non-NCAA scholarship offered to accepted cheerleading and/or dance athletes in the Greenville University Spirit Program.
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The Almira Leadership Scholarship
$1,500-$3,000/yr
A scholarship for students with past leadership experience who show a desire to continue to be servant leaders.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Greenville University

Regular Decision
2026-07-30

Common questions about Greenville University scholarships

How much merit aid does Greenville University give?

Published awards range $500-$22,000/yr. Greenville University lists 15 merit scholarships in total.

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

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

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $500-$22,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Greenville University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 70% of tuition.

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

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

When is the scholarship deadline at Greenville University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 2026-07-30. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

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

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