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πŸ’° McNeese State University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
15
Automatic
11
In-State Awards
$250-$9,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$250-$9,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
GPA 2.5+ / ACT 21+ / SAT 1060+
Official Scholarship Information
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βœ“ Automatic Scholarships (11)

Automatically awarded based on academic criteria - no separate application required.

Academic Excellence Award (3.5+)
Award
$3,500/yr in-state
$3,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+ β€’ ACT 21+ β€’ SAT 1060+
**Presidential Award** ACT 30-36 / SAT 1360-1600 3.25+ $2,500 $2,000 $9,000 **University Scholars Award** ACT 27-29 / SAT 1260-1350 3.50+ $2,250 $1,750 $8,000 3.25 – 3.49 $2,000 $1,750 $7,500
Distinguished Achievement Award
Award
$250-$1,250/yr in-state
$250-$1,250/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.5+
**Eligibility:** * 2.50 GPA or above * Possess leadership characteristics, abilities or qualities **Value: $250 – $1,250/semester**
H.C. Drew Scholarship
Award
$250-$1,250/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 2.5+
**Eligibility:** * 2.50 GPA or above * Enrollment in one of the following areas of study: ... * Southwest Louisiana Resident **Value: $250-$1,250/semester**
International - First Time Freshmen
Award
$1,000/yr in-state
$1,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+ β€’ SAT 1200+
John McNeese Award (3.25-3.49)
Award
$5,000/yr in-state
$5,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+ β€’ ACT 24+ β€’ SAT 1160+
**Presidential Award** ACT 30-36 / SAT 1360-1600 3.25+ $2,500 $2,000 $9,000 **University Scholars Award** ACT 27-29 / SAT 1260-1350 3.50+ $2,250 $1,750 $8,000 3.25 – 3.49 $2,000 $1,750 $7,500
John McNeese Award (3.5+)
Award
$5,500/yr in-state
$5,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+ β€’ ACT 24+ β€’ SAT 1160+
**Presidential Award** ACT 30-36 / SAT 1360-1600 3.25+ $2,500 $2,000 $9,000 **University Scholars Award** ACT 27-29 / SAT 1260-1350 3.50+ $2,250 $1,750 $8,000 3.25 – 3.49 $2,000 $1,750 $7,500
Louisiana Lagniappe Scholarship
Award
$250-$1,500/yr in-state
$250-$1,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
**Eligibility:** * 3.00 GPA or above **Value: $250 – $1,500/semester**
McNeese Foundation Freshman Honor Award
Award
$250-$1,000/yr in-state
$250-$1,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.5+
**Eligibility:** * 2.50 GPA or above * Posses leadership quality **Value: $250 – $1,000/semester**
Presidential Award
Award
$9,000/yr in-state
$9,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+ β€’ ACT 30+ β€’ SAT 1360+
**Presidential Award** ACT 30-36 / SAT 1360-1600 3.25+ $2,500 $2,000 $9,000 **University Scholars Award** ACT 27-29 / SAT 1260-1350 3.50+ $2,250 $1,750 $8,000 3.25 – 3.49 $2,000 $1,750 $7,500
University Scholars Award (3.25-3.49)
Award
$7,500/yr in-state
$7,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+ β€’ ACT 27+ β€’ SAT 1260+
**Presidential Award** ACT 30-36 / SAT 1360-1600 3.25+ $2,500 $2,000 $9,000 **University Scholars Award** ACT 27-29 / SAT 1260-1350 3.50+ $2,250 $1,750 $8,000 3.25 – 3.49 $2,000 $1,750 $7,500
University Scholars Award (3.50+)
Award
$8,000/yr in-state
$8,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+ β€’ ACT 27+ β€’ SAT 1260+
**Presidential Award** ACT 30-36 / SAT 1360-1600 3.25+ $2,500 $2,000 $9,000 **University Scholars Award** ACT 27-29 / SAT 1260-1350 3.50+ $2,250 $1,750 $8,000 3.25 – 3.49 $2,000 $1,750 $7,500

πŸ“ Other Scholarships (4)

International - Graduate Student Scholarship (3.0+)
International - Transfer Students (2.5-2.9)
International - Transfer Students (3.0+)
Talent Award
**Eligibility:** Proficiency in one of the following activities: art, music performance (instrumental and voice), band, debate, theatre, Cowgirl Kickers, cheerleading, rodeo Proficiency is demonstrated through an audition or portfolio presentation. **Value: Varies by area**

πŸ’‘ Tip: Check application deadlines carefully. Contact the school's financial aid office for current information.