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πŸ’° King University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
12
Automatic
1
In-State Awards
$1,000-$5,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$5,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$30,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA / 21 ACT

King University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$5,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA / 21 ACT. Against tuition of $34,220, students receiving the largest award pay about $29,220 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at King University

Tuition & fees
$34,220
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Largest annual award
$5,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$29,220/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $10,880), 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 King University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at King University β€” no separate application

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

Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship (TN Hope)
Requirements
GPA 3.0+ β€’ ACT 21+ β€’ SAT 1060+
A state-funded scholarship for Tennessee residents who achieve a 3.0 GPA, a 21 ACT, or a 1060 SAT.
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Other scholarships at King University (11)

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

Anne Liston Endowed Scholarship
$2,000/yr
An annual scholarship of up to $2,000 for new first-time traditional students who are children of Presbyterian clergy, church staff, or missionaries.
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Evangelical Presbyterian Church Scholarship
$2,000/yr
An annual scholarship of up to $2,000 for undergraduate or graduate students who are members of an Evangelical Presbyterian Church.
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H.M. "Jack" Trayer Music Scholarship
$2,000-$5,000/yr
An annual scholarship of $2,000 to $5,000 for music majors who maintain a 3.0 GPA and pass an audition.
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Jack E. Snider Honors Program Scholarship
$1,000/yr
A $1,000 annual scholarship for new freshmen and transfer students accepted into the Jack E. Snider Honors Program.
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Jimmie A. and Barbara B. Street Master of Social Work Scholarship
$2,000/yr
An annual scholarship of up to $2,000 for graduate students in the Master of Social Work program who reside within 50 miles of the Bristol campus.
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King Bell Scholarship
$2,000/yr
A $2,000 annual scholarship for traditional students who live on campus.
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King Out of State Grant
$2,000/yr
A $2,000 annual grant for traditional students who are non-Tennessee residents.
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King Performing and Visual Arts Scholarship
$1,000-$2,500/yr
A scholarship of $1,000 to $2,500 for Music, Theatre, and Digital Media Art & Design majors or minors, based on an audition or portfolio.
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Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Scholarship
$5,000/yr
A $5,000 annual scholarship for female students from select Southern states who demonstrate financial need and Christian commitment.
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Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
$1,000/yr
A $1,000 scholarship for traditional students who are members of the Phi Theta Kappa Honorary Society.
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Tennessee Behavioral Health Pathways Scholarship
$30,000 total
A scholarship providing up to $30,000 over two years for Tennessee residents pursuing graduate degrees in behavioral health fields.
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Common questions about King University scholarships

How much merit aid does King University give?

Published awards range $1,000-$5,000/yr. King University lists 12 merit scholarships in total.

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

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.0 GPA / 21 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$5,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at King University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 15% of tuition.

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

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

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

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