💰 Henderson State University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships

13

Automatic

8

In-State Awards

$750-$6,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$750-$6,000/yr

Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit

2.0 GPA

What you'd actually pay at Henderson State University

Tuition & fees

$8,784

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Largest annual award

$6,000

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Students receiving it pay about

$2,784/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $10,000), 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 Henderson State University — no separate application

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

Commuters - Centurium

Award

$2,500/yr in-state

$2,500/yr out-of-state

In-State Requirements

GPA 3.5+

Living on Campus Chancellor - 4.0 GPA - $6,000 Centurium - 3.5-3.99 GPA - $4,500 Red & Gray - 3.1-3.49 GPA - $2,500 Reddie Spirit - 2.0-3.1 GPA - $1,000 Commuters Chancellor - 4.0 GPA - $3,000 Centurium - 3.5-3.99 GPA - $2,500 Red & Gray - 3.1-3.49 GPA - $1,250 Reddie Spirit - 2.0-3.1 GPA - $750

Eligibility: All admitted first-time freshman students will be evaluated for a scholarship, which is based on your weighted or unweighted, cumulative high school GPA _(no test score required)_. Distinguished Freshman Scholarship This full-tuition scholarship is awarded to a select number of students. Requirements: * 26+ ACT (or SAT equivalent) * 4.0 weighted or unweighted cumulative high school GPA * Live on Campus *Non-U.S. citizens and international students are not eligible for admissions academic scholarships.*

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Commuters - Chancellor

Award

$3,000/yr in-state

$3,000/yr out-of-state

In-State Requirements

GPA 4.0+

Living on Campus Chancellor - 4.0 GPA - $6,000 Centurium - 3.5-3.99 GPA - $4,500 Red & Gray - 3.1-3.49 GPA - $2,500 Reddie Spirit - 2.0-3.1 GPA - $1,000 Commuters Chancellor - 4.0 GPA - $3,000 Centurium - 3.5-3.99 GPA - $2,500 Red & Gray - 3.1-3.49 GPA - $1,250 Reddie Spirit - 2.0-3.1 GPA - $750

Eligibility: All admitted first-time freshman students will be evaluated for a scholarship, which is based on your weighted or unweighted, cumulative high school GPA _(no test score required)_. Distinguished Freshman Scholarship This full-tuition scholarship is awarded to a select number of students. Requirements: * 26+ ACT (or SAT equivalent) * 4.0 weighted or unweighted cumulative high school GPA * Live on Campus *Non-U.S. citizens and international students are not eligible for admissions academic scholarships.*

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Commuters - Reddie Spirit

Award

$750/yr in-state

$750/yr out-of-state

In-State Requirements

GPA 2.0+

Living on Campus Chancellor - 4.0 GPA - $6,000 Centurium - 3.5-3.99 GPA - $4,500 Red & Gray - 3.1-3.49 GPA - $2,500 Reddie Spirit - 2.0-3.1 GPA - $1,000 Commuters Chancellor - 4.0 GPA - $3,000 Centurium - 3.5-3.99 GPA - $2,500 Red & Gray - 3.1-3.49 GPA - $1,250 Reddie Spirit - 2.0-3.1 GPA - $750

Eligibility: All admitted first-time freshman students will be evaluated for a scholarship, which is based on your weighted or unweighted, cumulative high school GPA _(no test score required)_. Distinguished Freshman Scholarship This full-tuition scholarship is awarded to a select number of students. Requirements: * 26+ ACT (or SAT equivalent) * 4.0 weighted or unweighted cumulative high school GPA * Live on Campus *Non-U.S. citizens and international students are not eligible for admissions academic scholarships.*

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Commuters - Red & Gray

Award

$1,250/yr in-state

$1,250/yr out-of-state

In-State Requirements

GPA 3.1+

Living on Campus Chancellor - 4.0 GPA - $6,000 Centurium - 3.5-3.99 GPA - $4,500 Red & Gray - 3.1-3.49 GPA - $2,500 Reddie Spirit - 2.0-3.1 GPA - $1,000 Commuters Chancellor - 4.0 GPA - $3,000 Centurium - 3.5-3.99 GPA - $2,500 Red & Gray - 3.1-3.49 GPA - $1,250 Reddie Spirit - 2.0-3.1 GPA - $750

Eligibility: All admitted first-time freshman students will be evaluated for a scholarship, which is based on your weighted or unweighted, cumulative high school GPA _(no test score required)_. Distinguished Freshman Scholarship This full-tuition scholarship is awarded to a select number of students. Requirements: * 26+ ACT (or SAT equivalent) * 4.0 weighted or unweighted cumulative high school GPA * Live on Campus *Non-U.S. citizens and international students are not eligible for admissions academic scholarships.*

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Living on Campus - Centurium

Award

$4,500/yr in-state

$4,500/yr out-of-state

In-State Requirements

GPA 3.5+

Living on Campus Chancellor - 4.0 GPA - $6,000 Centurium - 3.5-3.99 GPA - $4,500 Red & Gray - 3.1-3.49 GPA - $2,500 Reddie Spirit - 2.0-3.1 GPA - $1,000 Commuters Chancellor - 4.0 GPA - $3,000 Centurium - 3.5-3.99 GPA - $2,500 Red & Gray - 3.1-3.49 GPA - $1,250 Reddie Spirit - 2.0-3.1 GPA - $750

Eligibility: All admitted first-time freshman students will be evaluated for a scholarship, which is based on your weighted or unweighted, cumulative high school GPA _(no test score required)_. Distinguished Freshman Scholarship This full-tuition scholarship is awarded to a select number of students. Requirements: * 26+ ACT (or SAT equivalent) * 4.0 weighted or unweighted cumulative high school GPA * Live on Campus *Non-U.S. citizens and international students are not eligible for admissions academic scholarships.*

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Living on Campus - Chancellor

Award

$6,000/yr in-state

$6,000/yr out-of-state

In-State Requirements

GPA 4.0+

Living on Campus Chancellor - 4.0 GPA - $6,000 Centurium - 3.5-3.99 GPA - $4,500 Red & Gray - 3.1-3.49 GPA - $2,500 Reddie Spirit - 2.0-3.1 GPA - $1,000 Commuters Chancellor - 4.0 GPA - $3,000 Centurium - 3.5-3.99 GPA - $2,500 Red & Gray - 3.1-3.49 GPA - $1,250 Reddie Spirit - 2.0-3.1 GPA - $750

Eligibility: All admitted first-time freshman students will be evaluated for a scholarship, which is based on your weighted or unweighted, cumulative high school GPA _(no test score required)_. Distinguished Freshman Scholarship This full-tuition scholarship is awarded to a select number of students. Requirements: * 26+ ACT (or SAT equivalent) * 4.0 weighted or unweighted cumulative high school GPA * Live on Campus *Non-U.S. citizens and international students are not eligible for admissions academic scholarships.*

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Living on Campus - Reddie Spirit

Award

$1,000/yr in-state

$1,000/yr out-of-state

In-State Requirements

GPA 2.0+

Living on Campus Chancellor - 4.0 GPA - $6,000 Centurium - 3.5-3.99 GPA - $4,500 Red & Gray - 3.1-3.49 GPA - $2,500 Reddie Spirit - 2.0-3.1 GPA - $1,000 Commuters Chancellor - 4.0 GPA - $3,000 Centurium - 3.5-3.99 GPA - $2,500 Red & Gray - 3.1-3.49 GPA - $1,250 Reddie Spirit - 2.0-3.1 GPA - $750

Eligibility: All admitted first-time freshman students will be evaluated for a scholarship, which is based on your weighted or unweighted, cumulative high school GPA _(no test score required)_. Distinguished Freshman Scholarship This full-tuition scholarship is awarded to a select number of students. Requirements: * 26+ ACT (or SAT equivalent) * 4.0 weighted or unweighted cumulative high school GPA * Live on Campus *Non-U.S. citizens and international students are not eligible for admissions academic scholarships.*

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Living on Campus - Red & Gray

Award

$2,500/yr in-state

$2,500/yr out-of-state

In-State Requirements

GPA 3.1+

Living on Campus Chancellor - 4.0 GPA - $6,000 Centurium - 3.5-3.99 GPA - $4,500 Red & Gray - 3.1-3.49 GPA - $2,500 Reddie Spirit - 2.0-3.1 GPA - $1,000 Commuters Chancellor - 4.0 GPA - $3,000 Centurium - 3.5-3.99 GPA - $2,500 Red & Gray - 3.1-3.49 GPA - $1,250 Reddie Spirit - 2.0-3.1 GPA - $750

Eligibility: All admitted first-time freshman students will be evaluated for a scholarship, which is based on your weighted or unweighted, cumulative high school GPA _(no test score required)_. Distinguished Freshman Scholarship This full-tuition scholarship is awarded to a select number of students. Requirements: * 26+ ACT (or SAT equivalent) * 4.0 weighted or unweighted cumulative high school GPA * Live on Campus *Non-U.S. citizens and international students are not eligible for admissions academic scholarships.*

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Other scholarships at Henderson State University (5)

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

Campus Based Scholarship (2-4 year)

National Army ROTC Scholarships (4-year and 3-year) This scholarship type is awarded to high school seniors who will soon graduate or obtain an equivalent certificate. Scholarships cover full tuition and mandatory fees for the term of the award. Campus based scholarships are offered to students who were not offered or did not apply for the National Army ROTC Scholarship. These scholarships range in length from 2 to 4 years. Scholarships will cover full tuition and fees or room and board each year for the length of the scholarship awarded. All Scholarships Offer Full Tuition and a Monthly Stipend!

Eligibility: Basic Scholarship Eligibility Requirements * Be a U.S. citizen * Be between the ages of 17 and 26 * Have a high school GPA of at least 2.50 * Have a high school diploma or equivalent * Score a minimum of 1000 on the SAT (math/verbal) or 19 on the ACT (excluding the required writing test scores) * Meet physical standards * Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on Active Duty or in a Reserve Component (Army Reserve or Army National Guard)

How to apply: ["Be a U.S. citizen", "Age 17-26", "High school GPA of at least 2.50", "Score a minimum of 1000 on the SAT or 19 on the ACT", "Meet physical standards", "Interview at local Army ROTC program", "Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army"]

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Distinguished Freshman Scholarship

Living on Campus Chancellor - 4.0 GPA - $6,000 Centurium - 3.5-3.99 GPA - $4,500 Red & Gray - 3.1-3.49 GPA - $2,500 Reddie Spirit - 2.0-3.1 GPA - $1,000 Commuters Chancellor - 4.0 GPA - $3,000 Centurium - 3.5-3.99 GPA - $2,500 Red & Gray - 3.1-3.49 GPA - $1,250 Reddie Spirit - 2.0-3.1 GPA - $750

Eligibility: All admitted first-time freshman students will be evaluated for a scholarship, which is based on your weighted or unweighted, cumulative high school GPA _(no test score required)_. Distinguished Freshman Scholarship This full-tuition scholarship is awarded to a select number of students. Requirements: * 26+ ACT (or SAT equivalent) * 4.0 weighted or unweighted cumulative high school GPA * Live on Campus *Non-U.S. citizens and international students are not eligible for admissions academic scholarships.*

How to apply: ["Live on Campus"]

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Green to Gold Scholarship (2-4 year)

National Army ROTC Scholarships (4-year and 3-year) This scholarship type is awarded to high school seniors who will soon graduate or obtain an equivalent certificate. Scholarships cover full tuition and mandatory fees for the term of the award. Campus based scholarships are offered to students who were not offered or did not apply for the National Army ROTC Scholarship. These scholarships range in length from 2 to 4 years. Scholarships will cover full tuition and fees or room and board each year for the length of the scholarship awarded. All Scholarships Offer Full Tuition and a Monthly Stipend!

Eligibility: Basic Scholarship Eligibility Requirements * Be a U.S. citizen * Be between the ages of 17 and 26 * Have a high school GPA of at least 2.50 * Have a high school diploma or equivalent * Score a minimum of 1000 on the SAT (math/verbal) or 19 on the ACT (excluding the required writing test scores) * Meet physical standards * Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on Active Duty or in a Reserve Component (Army Reserve or Army National Guard)

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National Army ROTC Scholarship (4-year and 3-year)

National Army ROTC Scholarships (4-year and 3-year) This scholarship type is awarded to high school seniors who will soon graduate or obtain an equivalent certificate. Scholarships cover full tuition and mandatory fees for the term of the award. Campus based scholarships are offered to students who were not offered or did not apply for the National Army ROTC Scholarship. These scholarships range in length from 2 to 4 years. Scholarships will cover full tuition and fees or room and board each year for the length of the scholarship awarded. All Scholarships Offer Full Tuition and a Monthly Stipend!

Eligibility: Basic Scholarship Eligibility Requirements * Be a U.S. citizen * Be between the ages of 17 and 26 * Have a high school GPA of at least 2.50 * Have a high school diploma or equivalent * Score a minimum of 1000 on the SAT (math/verbal) or 19 on the ACT (excluding the required writing test scores) * Meet physical standards * Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on Active Duty or in a Reserve Component (Army Reserve or Army National Guard)

How to apply: ["Be a U.S. citizen", "Age 17-26", "High school GPA of at least 2.50", "Score a minimum of 1000 on the SAT or 19 on the ACT", "Meet physical standards", "Complete application by January 1 (national scholarship)", "Interview at local Army ROTC program", "Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army"]

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Nursing Scholarship (ARMY ROTC 2,3,4 year)

National Army ROTC Scholarships (4-year and 3-year) This scholarship type is awarded to high school seniors who will soon graduate or obtain an equivalent certificate. Scholarships cover full tuition and mandatory fees for the term of the award. Campus based scholarships are offered to students who were not offered or did not apply for the National Army ROTC Scholarship. These scholarships range in length from 2 to 4 years. Scholarships will cover full tuition and fees or room and board each year for the length of the scholarship awarded. All Scholarships Offer Full Tuition and a Monthly Stipend!

Eligibility: Basic Scholarship Eligibility Requirements * Be a U.S. citizen * Be between the ages of 17 and 26 * Have a high school GPA of at least 2.50 * Have a high school diploma or equivalent * Score a minimum of 1000 on the SAT (math/verbal) or 19 on the ACT (excluding the required writing test scores) * Meet physical standards * Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on Active Duty or in a Reserve Component (Army Reserve or Army National Guard)

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Common questions about Henderson State University scholarships

How much merit aid does Henderson State University give?

Published awards range $750-$6,000/yr. Henderson State University lists 13 merit scholarships in total.

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

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 2.0 GPA. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $750-$6,000/yr.

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

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 68% of tuition.

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

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

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