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💰 Harding University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
15
Automatic
2
In-State Awards
$500-$11,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$500-$11,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$300-$6,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA

Harding University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $500-$11,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA. Against tuition of $25,290, students receiving the largest award pay about $14,290 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Harding University

Tuition & fees
$25,290
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Largest annual award
$11,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$14,290/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $9,060), 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 Harding University — no separate application

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

Academic Achievement Scholarship
Award
$7,000-$11,000/yr in-state
$7,000-$11,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
Merit scholarships awarded to admitted freshmen based on a combination of high school GPA and standardized test scores.
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Christian High School Graduate Scholarship
Award
$1,000/yr in-state
$1,000/yr out-of-state
Annual scholarship for first-time freshmen who graduate from a member school of the NCSA or CESA.
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Other scholarships at Harding University (13)

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

AICU (ICFA) Critical Needs Teacher Education Scholarship
Scholarship for upper-level education majors who will teach in Arkansas in critical needs fields.
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Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship
$6,000/semester
Financial assistance for current or aspiring Arkansas educators who commit to teaching in an Arkansas public school.
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Art and Design New Student Scholarship
$600-$1,200/yr
Scholarships to support incoming freshmen and transfer students majoring in fine art, graphic design, or interior architecture and design.
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Ashley Thomas Endowed Scholarship
$2,000/yr
Annual scholarship for a full-time business major with a satisfactory GPA and good reputation.
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Blachly Premedicine Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time junior or senior premedicine students with a minimum GPA of 3.5.
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Brackett Christian Business Scholarship
$3,000/yr
Annual scholarship for business majors based on academic performance, leadership, diligence, and financial need.
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Carter Business Scholarship
$2,500/yr
Scholarship for business students who support the mission of COBA and desire to be active in Christian service.
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Christian Ministers and Educators Scholarship
$4,000/yr
Annual scholarship for unmarried dependents of full-time ministers, missionaries, or Christian school/college employees.
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Coons-Farrar Endowed Health Sciences Scholarship
Scholarship for qualified juniors and seniors pursuing careers in biomedical and allied health fields.
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Debate Team Scholarships
$500-$2,000/yr
Scholarships for debate team members to prepare for and represent the University at tournaments.
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Dottie Wright Endowed Scholarship
$300/semester
Semester-based scholarship for incoming freshmen planning to major or minor in French.
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Forvis Mazars Accounting Scholarship
$3,000/yr
Annual scholarship for junior or senior accounting majors desiring a career in public accounting.
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Glenn and Louise Shelton Memorial Scholarship for Women
$1,500/yr
Annual scholarship for female business students demonstrating good character and local church involvement.
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Common questions about Harding University scholarships

How much merit aid does Harding University give?

Published awards range $500-$11,000/yr. Harding University lists 15 merit scholarships in total.

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

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

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $500-$11,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Harding University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 43% of tuition.

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

1 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 Harding University's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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