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πŸ’° Hollins University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
5
Automatic
1
In-State Awards
$1,000-$26,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$26,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.8 GPA

Hollins University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$26,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.8 GPA. Against tuition of $42,600, students receiving the largest award pay about $16,600 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Hollins University

Tuition & fees
$42,600
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Largest annual award
$26,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$16,600/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $15,800), 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 Hollins University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Hollins University β€” no separate application

1 award granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Transfer Awards
Award
$26,000/yr in-state
$26,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.8+
Academic merit scholarships for transfer and Adult Horizon students based on previous academic performance.
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Other scholarships at Hollins University (4)

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

Academic Excellence Awards
$25,000/yr
A renewable academic merit scholarship awarded to all admitted students regardless of family income.
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International Friendship Award
$25,000/yr
Academic performance-based awards for non-U.S. citizens.
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Music
$1,000-$10,000/yr
Scholarships for students with talent in music, including potential majors and non-majors.
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Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
$2,000/yr
An annual scholarship designed for transfer students who are members of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Hollins University

Early Action
11/01/2025
Early Decision
10/15/2025
Regular Decision
02/01/2026

Common questions about Hollins University scholarships

How much merit aid does Hollins University give?

Published awards range $1,000-$26,000/yr. Hollins University lists 5 merit scholarships in total.

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

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 2.8 GPA. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$26,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Hollins University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 61% of tuition.

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

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

When is the scholarship deadline at Hollins University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 11/01/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

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

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