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πŸ’° Kean University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
17
Automatic
16
In-State Awards
$1,000-$2,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$2,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$1,000-$20,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.5 GPA

Kean University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$2,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.5 GPA. Against tuition of $20,006, students receiving the largest award pay about $18,006 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Kean University

Tuition & fees
$20,006
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Largest annual award
$2,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$18,006/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $18,264), 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 Kean University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Kean University β€” no separate application

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

Academic Merit Honors Scholarship
Award
$6,000 total in-state
$6,000 total out-of-state
Academic Merit Honors Scholarship | up to $6,000
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Climb to Success Fund Scholarship
Award
$16,000 total in-state
$16,000 total out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
Climb to Success Fund Scholarship * $16,000 over four years (8 consecutive full-time semesters) * High School (unweighted) GPA range minimum 3.0 * Need-based scholarship based on annual household income, as determined by FAFSA and Kean University*
Eligibility: High School (unweighted) GPA range minimum 3.0 Need-based scholarship based on annual household income, as determined by FAFSA and Kean University*
How to apply: ["submit FAFSA", "enrollment deposit by May 1"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 3.0 GPA Source β†—
Garden State Equity Scholarship - $4,000 tier
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.8+
$8,000 over four years (8 consecutive full-time semesters), renewable on an annual basis at $2,000 per year with full-time enrollment (minimum of 30 credits per year) and a minimum 3.0 GPA; $4,000 over four years (8 consecutive full-time semesters), renewable on an annual basis at $1,000 per year with full-time enrollment (minimum of 30 credits per year) and a minimum 3.0 GPA
Eligibility: *High School (unweighted) GPA 3.0 - 3.29 for $8,000 tier; High School (unweighted) GPA 2.8 - 2.99 for $4,000 tier. *Maximum $80,000 household income required in order to be considered for this award.
How to apply: ["submit FAFSA", "annual completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 3.0 GPA, 30 credits Source β†—
Garden State Equity Scholarship - $8,000 tier
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
$8,000 over four years (8 consecutive full-time semesters), renewable on an annual basis at $2,000 per year with full-time enrollment (minimum of 30 credits per year) and a minimum 3.0 GPA; $4,000 over four years (8 consecutive full-time semesters), renewable on an annual basis at $1,000 per year with full-time enrollment (minimum of 30 credits per year) and a minimum 3.0 GPA
Eligibility: *High School (unweighted) GPA 3.0 - 3.29 for $8,000 tier; High School (unweighted) GPA 2.8 - 2.99 for $4,000 tier. *Maximum $80,000 household income required in order to be considered for this award.
How to apply: ["submit FAFSA", "annual completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 3.0 GPA, 30 credits Source β†—
IST 100%
Requirements
GPA 3.7+
100% in-state tuition only 3.7 - 4.0 GPA 75% in-state tuition only 3.4 - 3.69 GPA 50% in-state tuition only 3.1 - 3.39 GPA
Eligibility: For incoming freshmen who matriculate directly into five-year, combined bachelor/masters degree honors programs who maintain a cumulative (unweighted) high school GPA of 3.1 or higher are eligible for consideration for the IST in-state tuition scholarships at time of entry.
How to apply: ["no separate application needed", "successful completion of biology, chemistry, and pre-calculus OR equivalent courses in high school"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 3.0 GPA Source β†—
IST 50%
Requirements
GPA 3.1+
100% in-state tuition only 3.7 - 4.0 GPA 75% in-state tuition only 3.4 - 3.69 GPA 50% in-state tuition only 3.1 - 3.39 GPA
Eligibility: For incoming freshmen who matriculate directly into five-year, combined bachelor/masters degree honors programs who maintain a cumulative (unweighted) high school GPA of 3.1 or higher are eligible for consideration for the IST in-state tuition scholarships at time of entry.
How to apply: ["no separate application needed", "successful completion of biology, chemistry, and pre-calculus OR equivalent courses in high school"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 3.0 GPA Source β†—
IST 75%
Requirements
GPA 3.4+
100% in-state tuition only 3.7 - 4.0 GPA 75% in-state tuition only 3.4 - 3.69 GPA 50% in-state tuition only 3.1 - 3.39 GPA
Eligibility: For incoming freshmen who matriculate directly into five-year, combined bachelor/masters degree honors programs who maintain a cumulative (unweighted) high school GPA of 3.1 or higher are eligible for consideration for the IST in-state tuition scholarships at time of entry.
How to apply: ["no separate application needed", "successful completion of biology, chemistry, and pre-calculus OR equivalent courses in high school"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 3.0 GPA Source β†—
Kean Honors Scholarship
Award
$20,000 total in-state
$20,000 total out-of-state
Kean Honors Scholarship | up to $20,000
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Out-of-State On-Campus Residency Scholarship
Award
$16,000 total out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 2.5+
Kean University awards a scholarship in the amount of $16,000 over four years ($4,000 annually) to a select number of qualified incoming freshmen from outside New Jersey, who choose to live on campus.
Eligibility: Students must have a minimum 2.5 high school GPA, based on the University's review of the undergraduate application for admission. Candidates must also submit a FAFSA and complete a Campus Housing Application.
How to apply: ["submit FAFSA", "complete Campus Housing Application", "enroll in on-campus housing"]
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Presidential Honors Scholarship
Award
$10,000 total in-state
$10,000 total out-of-state
Presidential Honors Scholarship | up to $10,000
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PTK Full-Time
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
$2,000/yr out-of-state
Students pursuing full time study (minimum of 12 credits) receive a total annual amount of $2000 ($1000 towards each semester, fall and spring). Students studying part time receive a total annual award of $1000 ($500 towards each semester, fall and spring).
Eligibility: To qualify, candidates are required to provide the Office of Transfer Admissions proof of organizational membership as well as final official transcripts that indicate degree conferral.
How to apply: ["proof of PTK membership", "final official transcripts indicating degree conferral"]
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PTK Part-Time
Award
$1,000/yr in-state
$1,000/yr out-of-state
Students pursuing full time study (minimum of 12 credits) receive a total annual amount of $2000 ($1000 towards each semester, fall and spring). Students studying part time receive a total annual award of $1000 ($500 towards each semester, fall and spring).
Eligibility: To qualify, candidates are required to provide the Office of Transfer Admissions proof of organizational membership as well as final official transcripts that indicate degree conferral.
How to apply: ["proof of PTK membership", "final official transcripts indicating degree conferral"]
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Transfer Merit Scholarship
Award
$1,000 one-time in-state
$1,000 one-time out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
The Transfer Merit Scholarship is a $1,000 one-time scholarship is awarded based on academic performance from applicant's prior institution of higher education, with 3.0 cumulative GPA and either an associate's degree or comparable coursework totaling a minimum of 60 credits, as determined by the Office of Admissions.
Eligibility: 3.0 cumulative GPA and either an associate's degree or comparable coursework totaling a minimum of 60 credits, as determined by the Office of Admissions.
How to apply: ["completed admissions application", "full-time enrollment (minimum of 12 credits)"]
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Trustee Honors Scholarship
Award
$14,000 total in-state
$14,000 total out-of-state
Trustee Honors Scholarship | up to $14,000
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William Livingston Full Scholarship
William Livingston Full Scholarship | up to 100% in-state tuition and fees *The William Livingston Scholarship is competitive with limited funding; awards are subject to available funds.
How to apply: ["complete application for admission", "priority consideration by February 1"]
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World-Class Scholarship
Award
$4,000 total in-state
$4,000 total out-of-state
World-Class Scholarship | up to $4,000
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Other scholarships at Kean University (1)

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

Kean University Foundation Scholarships
Eligibility: Admitted undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a degree seeking program can apply. Note: International students and non-matriculated students are not eligible to receive foundation funding.
How to apply: ["complete Foundation Scholarship application via Scholarship Manager", "review scholarship agreement and accept award (if selected)", "submit formal thank you letter to donor (upon award)", "letter of recommendation (suggested)"]
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Kean University

Early Action
01/01/2026
Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about Kean University scholarships

How much merit aid does Kean University give?

Published awards range $1,000-$2,000/yr. Kean University lists 17 merit scholarships in total.

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

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 2.5 GPA. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$2,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Kean University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 10% of tuition.

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

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

When is the scholarship deadline at Kean University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 01/01/2026. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

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

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