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💰 John Brown University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
18
Automatic
9
In-State Awards
$500-$17,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$500-$17,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$500-$2,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA / 19 ACT

John Brown University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $500-$17,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA / 19 ACT. Against tuition of $30,374, students receiving the largest award pay about $13,374 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at John Brown University

Tuition & fees
$30,374
−
Largest annual award
$17,000
=
Students receiving it pay about
$13,374/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $10,362), 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 John Brown University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at John Brown University — no separate application

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

Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship
Award
$2,000-$5,000/yr in-state
Requirements
ACT 19+
A state-funded scholarship for Arkansas residents with an ACT score of 19 or above.
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Arkansas Governor's Distinguished Scholarship
Award
$5,000-$9,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.5+ • ACT 32+ • SAT 1410+
A state-funded scholarship for Arkansas residents with high academic achievement.
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Dean's Award
Award
$12,000/yr in-state
$12,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+ • ACT 28+ • SAT 1300+
An assured merit scholarship for incoming freshmen with a GPA of 3.8 to 3.89.
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Instructor's Award
Award
$7,000/yr in-state
$7,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.4+ • ACT 24+ • SAT 1160+
An assured merit scholarship for incoming freshmen with a GPA of 3.4 to 3.59.
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JBU Arkansas Challenge Gap Grant
Award
$2,000 one-time in-state
A one-time gap grant for incoming freshmen who receive the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship.
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Lecturer's Award
Award
$6,000/yr in-state
$6,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+ • ACT 20+ • SAT 1020+
An assured merit scholarship for incoming freshmen with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
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Professor's Award
Award
$10,000/yr in-state
$10,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.7+ • ACT 27+ • SAT 1260+
An assured merit scholarship for incoming freshmen with a GPA of 3.7 to 3.79.
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Scholar's Award
Award
$8,000/yr in-state
$8,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.6+ • ACT 26+ • SAT 1230+
An assured merit scholarship for incoming freshmen with a GPA of 3.6 to 3.69.
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Trustee's Award
Award
$13,000/yr in-state
$13,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.9+ • ACT 29+ • SAT 1330+
An assured merit scholarship for incoming freshmen with a GPA of 3.9 or higher and high test scores.
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Other scholarships at John Brown University (9)

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

Chancellor's Scholarship
$15,000/yr
A competitive merit scholarship awarded to students who participate in the Scholarship Competition.
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JBU Academic Partnership Scholarship
$500/semester
A scholarship for eligible employees of JBU's community partners.
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JBU Legacy Award
$500/yr
Award for dependents of JBU graduates or siblings of current JBU students.
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JBU Visual Arts Scholarship
$3,000/yr
Scholarship for new students majoring in visual arts, awarded based on a portfolio review.
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Music & Theatre Scholarships for majors
$3,000-$7,000/yr
Scholarships for music and theatre majors, awarded based on an audition.
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Music & Theatre Scholarships for minors
$1,000-$2,000/yr
Scholarships for music and theatre minors, awarded based on an audition.
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National Merit Award
$17,000/yr
Awarded to first-time college students who are National Merit Finalists or Semi-Finalists.
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Presidential Scholarship
$15,000/yr
JBU's most prestigious scholarship, awarded to Chancellor's Scholarship recipients who participate in the Scholarship Competition.
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Scholarships for ensemble members
$500/semester
A per-semester scholarship for students participating in music and theatre ensembles.
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Common questions about John Brown University scholarships

How much merit aid does John Brown University give?

Published awards range $500-$17,000/yr. John Brown University lists 18 merit scholarships in total.

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

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.0 GPA / 19 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $500-$17,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at John Brown University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 56% of tuition.

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

8 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 John Brown University's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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