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💰 Morningside University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
5
Automatic
5
In-State Awards
$500-$20,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$500-$20,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.3 GPA / 20 ACT

Morningside University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $500-$20,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.3 GPA / 20 ACT. Against tuition of $38,150, students receiving the largest award pay about $18,150 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Morningside University

Tuition & fees
$38,150
−
Largest annual award
$20,000
=
Students receiving it pay about
$18,150/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $11,650), 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
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Automatic merit scholarships at Morningside University — no separate application

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

ACT/SAT INCENTIVE SCHOLARSHIP
Award
$500-$1,500/yr in-state
$500-$1,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
ACT 20+ • SAT 1030+
An incentive award for students who submit qualifying ACT or SAT scores by the deadline.
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Dean Scholarship
Award
$16,000/yr in-state
$16,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.3+
Awarded to full-time, first-time undergraduate students with a GPA between 3.3 and 3.59.
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Founder Scholarship
Award
$14,000/yr in-state
$14,000/yr out-of-state
Awarded to full-time, first-time undergraduate students with a GPA of 3.29 or less.
Source ↗
Presidential Scholarship
Award
$18,000/yr in-state
$18,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.6+
Awarded to full-time, first-time undergraduate students with a GPA between 3.6 and 3.99.
Source ↗
Trustee Scholarship
Award
$20,000/yr in-state
$20,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 4.0+
Awarded to full-time, first-time undergraduate students who have a 4.0 GPA.
Source ↗

Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Morningside University

Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about Morningside University scholarships

How much merit aid does Morningside University give?

Published awards range $500-$20,000/yr. Morningside University lists 5 merit scholarships in total.

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

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.3 GPA / 20 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $500-$20,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Morningside University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 52% of tuition.

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

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

When is the scholarship deadline at Morningside 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 Morningside University's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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