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💰 Lake Superior State University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
16
Automatic
5
In-State Awards
$500-$10,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$500-$10,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$2,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA / 20 ACT

Lake Superior State University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $500-$10,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA / 20 ACT. Against tuition of $14,592, students receiving the largest award pay about $4,592 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Lake Superior State University

Tuition & fees
$14,592
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Largest annual award
$10,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$4,592/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $11,459), 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 Lake Superior State University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Lake Superior State University — no separate application

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

Lukenda Laker Award - Tier (80–84.9%)
Award
$500-$1,000/yr in-state
$500-$1,000/yr out-of-state
Eligibility: GPA tiers: 80–84.9%, 85–89.9%, 90%+
Source ↗
Tier 1
Award
$1,000/yr in-state
$1,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+ • ACT 20+ • SAT 1030+
Tier 1 GPA 3.5-3.69 & ACT/SAT (ACT 20+, SAT 1030+) $1,000 Total of 4 years Tier 2 GPA 3.7-3.84+ & ACT/SAT (ACT 22+, SAT 1110+) $2,000 Total of 4 years Tier 3 GPA 3.85+ & ACT/SAT (ACT 22+, SAT 1110+) $3,000 Total of 4 years
Eligibility: Tier 1: GPA 3.5-3.69 & ACT/SAT (ACT 20+, SAT 1030+)
📋 Renewal: 2.8 GPA Source ↗
Tier 2
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
$2,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.7+ • ACT 22+ • SAT 1110+
Tier 1 GPA 3.5-3.69 & ACT/SAT (ACT 20+, SAT 1030+) $1,000 Total of 4 years Tier 2 GPA 3.7-3.84+ & ACT/SAT (ACT 22+, SAT 1110+) $2,000 Total of 4 years Tier 3 GPA 3.85+ & ACT/SAT (ACT 22+, SAT 1110+) $3,000 Total of 4 years
Eligibility: Tier 2: GPA 3.7-3.84+ & ACT/SAT (ACT 22+, SAT 1110+)
📋 Renewal: 2.8 GPA Source ↗
Tier 3
Award
$3,000/yr in-state
$3,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.9+ • ACT 22+ • SAT 1110+
Tier 1 GPA 3.5-3.69 & ACT/SAT (ACT 20+, SAT 1030+) $1,000 Total of 4 years Tier 2 GPA 3.7-3.84+ & ACT/SAT (ACT 22+, SAT 1110+) $2,000 Total of 4 years Tier 3 GPA 3.85+ & ACT/SAT (ACT 22+, SAT 1110+) $3,000 Total of 4 years
Eligibility: Tier 3: GPA 3.85+ & ACT/SAT (ACT 22+, SAT 1110+)
📋 Renewal: 2.8 GPA Source ↗
Transfer Catalyst Award
Award
$1,500/yr in-state
$1,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
Eligibility: Transfer students with 3.0+ GPA
Source ↗

Other scholarships at Lake Superior State University (11)

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

Dr. Kenneth J. Shouldice Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility: This merit-based scholarship is awarded to both entering freshmen and current LSSU students with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Source ↗
Dr. Robert Arbuckle Scholarship
Eligibility: This scholarship is merit based and awarded to both incoming freshmen and current students.
Source ↗
George and Virginia Lahodny Endowment Scholarship
Eligibility: This merit scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate academic excellence, as determined by GPA, ACT, and class rank.
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Lawrence Roy Jacobson and Dorothy Bell Engineering Scholarship
Eligibility: This merit scholarship is awarded to an engineering student with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Selection is based on the recommendation of the LSSU Engineering faculty.
How to apply: ["recommendation by LSSU Engineering faculty"]
Source ↗
Sven Heikkinen Memorial Engineering Scholarship
Eligibility: This merit scholarship is awarded to an engineering student majoring in any engineering field with a minimum 3.0 GPA and based on a recommendation by the LSSU Engineering faculty.
How to apply: ["recommendation by LSSU Engineering faculty"]
Source ↗
Anchor Award
$2,500/yr
Eligibility: From select rural high schools, living on campus, & FAFSA filed
How to apply: ["One Application", "FAFSA filed", "residency from select high schools (see link)"]
Source ↗
Eastern U.P. Award
$2,000/yr
Eligibility: From Luce, Chippewa, or Mackinac counties
How to apply: ["One Application"]
Source ↗
Laker Lineage Scholarship
$2,000 one-time
Eligibility: Child/stepchild of LSSU alumni
How to apply: ["One Application"]
Source ↗
Lukenda Global Leader Scholarship
$5,000-$10,000/yr
Eligibility: Listed under One Application Scholarships for Canadian students
How to apply: ["One Application"]
Source ↗
Presidential Scholarship
Eligibility: GPA 3.5+ & application (essay, video, or creative project)
How to apply: ["One Application", "essay, video, or creative project"]
Source ↗
Sen. Philip A. Hart Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility: Michigan resident, GPA 3.0+, leadership/service
How to apply: ["One Application", "leadership/service (as stated)"]
Source ↗

Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Lake Superior State University

Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about Lake Superior State University scholarships

How much merit aid does Lake Superior State University give?

Published awards range $500-$10,000/yr. Lake Superior State University lists 16 merit scholarships in total.

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

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.0 GPA / 20 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does Lake Superior State University give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $500-$10,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Lake Superior State University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 69% of tuition.

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

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

When is the scholarship deadline at Lake Superior State University?

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

💡 Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Lake Superior State University's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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