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πŸ’° Hope College Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
6
Automatic
5
In-State Awards
$3,000-$22,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$3,000-$22,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.2 GPA / 22 ACT

Hope College awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $3,000-$22,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.2 GPA / 22 ACT. Against tuition of $41,500, students receiving the largest award pay about $19,500 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Hope College

Tuition & fees
$41,500
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Largest annual award
$22,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$19,500/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $12,950), 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 Hope College's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Hope College β€” no separate application

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

Alumni Honors Scholarship
Award
$10,000/yr in-state
$10,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.4+ β€’ ACT 24+ β€’ SAT 1160+
An academic scholarship awarded to students with a 3.6+ GPA, or a 3.4+ GPA with qualifying test scores.
Source β†—
Anchor Award
Award
$8,000/yr in-state
$8,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+ β€’ ACT 22+ β€’ SAT 1100+
An academic scholarship awarded to students with a 3.4+ GPA, or a 3.2+ GPA with qualifying test scores.
Source β†—
Distinguished Scholar Award
Award
$12,000/yr in-state
$12,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.6+ β€’ ACT 26+ β€’ SAT 1230+
An academic scholarship awarded to students with a 3.8+ GPA, or a 3.6+ GPA with qualifying test scores.
Source β†—
Presidential Scholarship
Award
$14,000/yr in-state
$14,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+ β€’ ACT 28+ β€’ SAT 1300+
An academic scholarship awarded to students with a 3.95+ GPA, or a 3.8+ GPA with qualifying test scores.
Source β†—
Trustee Scholarship
Award
$22,000/yr in-state
$22,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 4.0+ β€’ ACT 34+ β€’ SAT 1490+
An academic scholarship awarded to students with a 3.95+ GPA and high test scores.
Source β†—

Other scholarships at Hope College (1)

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

Distinguished Artist Awards
$3,000/yr
An award for talented artists in creative writing, dance, music, theater, and visual arts requiring an audition or portfolio.
Source β†—

Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Hope College

Early Action
11/01/2025
Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about Hope College scholarships

How much merit aid does Hope College give?

Published awards range $3,000-$22,000/yr. Hope College lists 6 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at Hope College?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.2 GPA / 22 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does Hope College give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $3,000-$22,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Hope College?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 53% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at Hope College?

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

When is the scholarship deadline at Hope College?

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 Hope College's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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