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💰 Lawrence University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
9
In-State Awards
$1,500-$42,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,500-$42,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$1,000 total

Lawrence University offers 9 merit scholarships. Awards run $1,500-$42,000/yr for out-of-state students. Against tuition of $56,670, students receiving the largest award pay about $14,670 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Lawrence University

Tuition & fees
$56,670
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Largest annual award
$42,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$14,670/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $12,165), 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 Lawrence University's website
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Other scholarships at Lawrence University (9)

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

Academic Merit Scholarships
$30,000-$42,000/yr
Every applicant is holistically reviewed for an academic merit scholarship based on academic performance, curriculum strength, class rank, essay, and optional test results.
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Colleges That Change Lives Scholarship
$1,500/yr
A scholarship offered to students in connection with Lawrence's membership in the Colleges That Change Lives consortium.
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Con Brio Award
$1,000 one-time
A one-time award for students who audition in person at the Lawrence Conservatory of Music and are admitted directly to specific music degree programs.
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Encore Scholarship
$2,000/yr
Awarded to students who participated in a Lawrence-affiliated camp, conference, or event and are nominated by a participating Conservatory faculty member.
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National Merit Scholarships
$2,000/yr
Available to National Merit Finalists who designate Lawrence University as their first choice by May 1st.
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Piano Accompanying Fellowships
$5,000/yr
A renewable fellowship granted to highly gifted pianists in their sophomore year or later who provide accompanying services.
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Ted Cloak Century Scholarship
$2,000/yr
This scholarship recognizes young theatre makers who complete either an on-campus or self-recorded audition during their senior year of high school.
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Transfer Student Scholarships
$35,000/yr
A renewable scholarship for Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society members and students transferring from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh-Fox Cities.
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Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarships
$2,250/yr
A state-sponsored scholarship matched by Lawrence for selected Wisconsin students.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Lawrence University

Early Action
11/01/2025
Early Decision
11/01/2025
Regular Decision
01/15/2026

Common questions about Lawrence University scholarships

How much merit aid does Lawrence University give?

Published awards range $1,500-$42,000/yr. Lawrence University lists 9 merit scholarships in total.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,500-$42,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Lawrence University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 74% of tuition.

When is the scholarship deadline at Lawrence University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 11/01/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

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

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