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πŸ’° Mount Vernon Nazarene University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
15
Automatic
5
In-State Awards
$1,000-$21,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$21,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.5 GPA

Mount Vernon Nazarene University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$21,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.5 GPA. Against tuition of $36,684, students receiving the largest award pay about $15,684 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Tuition & fees
$36,684
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Largest annual award
$21,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$15,684/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $10,394), 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 Mount Vernon Nazarene University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Mount Vernon Nazarene University β€” no separate application

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

Achievement Scholarship
Award
$17,000/yr in-state
$17,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
An academic scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen based on high school GPA.
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Founders Scholarship
Award
$21,000/yr in-state
$21,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 4.0+
An academic scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen based on high school GPA.
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Heritage Scholarship
Award
$19,500/yr in-state
$19,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+
An academic scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen based on high school GPA.
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Promise Grant
Award
$9,000/yr in-state
$9,000/yr out-of-state
An academic grant awarded to incoming freshmen based on high school GPA.
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Recognition Scholarship
Award
$14,000/yr in-state
$14,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.5+
An academic scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen based on high school GPA.
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Other scholarships at Mount Vernon Nazarene University (10)

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

Choose Ohio First Scholarship
$8,000/yr
A scholarship for incoming freshmen participating in the Choose Ohio First program.
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Dual Enrollment Advantage Scholarship
$1,000/yr
A scholarship for newly enrolled freshmen who previously completed Dual Enrollment/CCP coursework at MVNU.
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Honors Program Scholarship
$1,000/yr
A scholarship for students participating in the Honors Program.
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Institutional Ministerial
$1,000/yr
A scholarship for ministerial students.
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Leadership Scholarship Program (LSP)
$4,000/yr
A scholarship program recognizing student leadership.
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Music Scholarships
$5,000/yr
Scholarships awarded to students participating in music.
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Nazarene Challenge
$2,500/yr
A scholarship award for Nazarene students.
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Nazarene Pastor or Missionary Dependent
$6,500/yr
A scholarship for dependents of Nazarene pastors or missionaries.
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Pastor or Missionary Dependent
$2,500/yr
A scholarship for dependents of pastors or missionaries.
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Presidential Academic
$3,000/yr
A merit scholarship offering up to $3,000.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Regular Decision
07/30/2026

Common questions about Mount Vernon Nazarene University scholarships

How much merit aid does Mount Vernon Nazarene University give?

Published awards range $1,000-$21,000/yr. Mount Vernon Nazarene University lists 15 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at Mount Vernon Nazarene University?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 2.5 GPA. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does Mount Vernon Nazarene University give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$21,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Mount Vernon Nazarene University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 57% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at Mount Vernon Nazarene University?

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

When is the scholarship deadline at Mount Vernon Nazarene University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 07/30/2026. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

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

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