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💰 Kent State University at Kent Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
13
Automatic
1
In-State Awards
$300-$7,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$300-$15,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
4.0 GPA

Kent State University at Kent awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $300-$15,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 4.0 GPA. Against tuition of $21,397, students receiving the largest award pay about $6,397 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Kent State University at Kent

Tuition & fees
$21,397
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Largest annual award
$15,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$6,397/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $14,440), 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 Kent State University at Kent — no separate application

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

Founders Scholarship
Award
$300/yr in-state
$300/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 4.0+
An annual renewable scholarship for high-achieving students with a minimum 4.0 GPA.
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Other scholarships at Kent State University at Kent (12)

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

Academic Achievement Award
$2,000-$7,000/yr
An annual merit scholarship for incoming first-year Ohio residents.
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Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship First-Year Student Leadership Scholarship
A non-renewable scholarship for incoming business students demonstrating leadership.
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Carl E. Bartlow Memorial Scholarship
A renewable scholarship for pre-accounting majors, with preference for Stark County residents.
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Freshman Accounting Excellence Scholarship
A renewable scholarship for incoming freshmen admitted as accounting majors at the Kent Campus.
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Honors Distinction Award
$2,000/yr
An annual award granted in addition to the Academic Achievement or President's Achievement Award for students admitted to the Honors College.
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James & Nancy Arthur Scholarship
A one-time scholarship with priority given to graduates of Theodore Roosevelt High School.
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John S. Brinzo Scholarship
A scholarship for business students demonstrating community involvement and extracurricular activities.
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Katherine S. and Daniel R. Lee Scholarship
A renewable scholarship for business students with financial need considered.
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Oak Rubber Scholarship
A one-time scholarship for business students, with preference given to Portage and Summit County residents.
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PA Scholar of Distinction Award
$10,200-$15,000/yr
An annual merit scholarship for incoming first-year Pennsylvania residents.
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President’s Achievement Award
$7,500-$13,000/yr
An annual merit scholarship for incoming first-year non-Ohio residents, excluding Pennsylvania residents.
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The Robert C. and Walter E. Weber Scholarship
A one-time scholarship for business students, with primary consideration given to Lakewood High School graduates.
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Common questions about Kent State University at Kent scholarships

How much merit aid does Kent State University at Kent give?

Published awards range $300-$15,000/yr. Kent State University at Kent lists 13 merit scholarships in total.

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

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 4.0 GPA. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $300-$15,000/yr.

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

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 70% of tuition.

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

1 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 Kent State University at Kent's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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