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πŸ’° Nazareth University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
10
Automatic
6
In-State Awards
$1,000-$27,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$27,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA

Nazareth University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$27,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA. Against tuition of $40,300, students receiving the largest award pay about $13,300 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Nazareth University

Tuition & fees
$40,300
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Largest annual award
$27,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$13,300/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $16,250), 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 Nazareth University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Nazareth University β€” no separate application

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

Dean
Award
$22,000/yr in-state
$22,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 88.0+
A tuition-specific merit scholarship for first-year students with a high school GPA between 88 and 92.99.
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Dean Transfer Award
Award
$16,000/yr in-state
$16,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
A merit scholarship for transfer students with a GPA between 3.0 and 3.49.
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Founders
Award
$20,000/yr in-state
$20,000/yr out-of-state
A tuition-specific merit scholarship for first-year students with a high school GPA of 87.99 or below.
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Founders Transfer Award
Award
$12,000/yr in-state
$12,000/yr out-of-state
A merit scholarship for transfer students with a GPA of 2.99 or below.
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Presidential
Award
$25,000/yr in-state
$25,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 93.0+
A tuition-specific merit scholarship for first-year students with a high school GPA between 93 and 100.
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Presidential Transfer Award
Award
$20,000/yr in-state
$20,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
A merit scholarship for transfer students with a GPA between 3.5 and 4.0.
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Other scholarships at Nazareth University (4)

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

Heritage Award
$1,000/yr
A stackable award for students with a parent, grandparent, or sibling who has graduated from or is currently attending Nazareth.
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Honors Scholarship
$27,000/yr
A scholarship replacing standard merit awards for early applicants with a GPA of 93 or higher who complete a separate application.
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Phi Theta Kappa scholarship
$3,000/yr
A stackable scholarship for transfer students who are members of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society.
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RCSD Graduates Award
$25,000/yr
A tuition-specific scholarship for students who will graduate from the Rochester (NY) City School District.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Nazareth University

Early Action
12/01/2025
Early Decision
11/01/2025
Regular Decision
02/01/2026

Common questions about Nazareth University scholarships

How much merit aid does Nazareth University give?

Published awards range $1,000-$27,000/yr. Nazareth University lists 10 merit scholarships in total.

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

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

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$27,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Nazareth University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 67% of tuition.

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

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

When is the scholarship deadline at Nazareth University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 12/01/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

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

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