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πŸ’° Linfield University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
5
Automatic
1
In-State Awards
$1,000-$30,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$30,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$6,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA

Linfield University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$30,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA. Against tuition of $50,324, students receiving the largest award pay about $20,324 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Linfield University

Tuition & fees
$50,324
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Largest annual award
$30,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$20,324/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $14,640), 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 Linfield University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Linfield University β€” no separate application

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

Academic Scholarships for First-Year Students
Award
$26,000-$30,000/yr in-state
$26,000-$30,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
Academic scholarships awarded to entering full-time first-year students based on academic qualifications.
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Other scholarships at Linfield University (4)

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

Linfield Academic Competitive Scholarships
$1,000-$5,000/yr
Department-sponsored competitive scholarships based on exams held on the McMinnville campus.
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Linfield Legacy $2,000 Awards
$2,000/yr
Award for new first-year or transfer students who list family members who attended Linfield on their application.
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Linfield Legacy $4,000 Awards
$4,000/yr
Award for new first-year or transfer students who currently have a sibling enrolled at Linfield.
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The Dr. Joseph F. Paquet Scholarship
$6,000 total
Scholarship honoring Dr. Paquet's accomplishments, with priority given to students in the RN to BSN program.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Linfield University

Early Action
11/1/2025
Regular Decision
02/01/2026

Common questions about Linfield University scholarships

How much merit aid does Linfield University give?

Published awards range $1,000-$30,000/yr. Linfield University lists 5 merit scholarships in total.

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

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

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$30,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Linfield University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 60% of tuition.

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

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

When is the scholarship deadline at Linfield University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 11/1/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

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

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