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💰 Niagara University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
24
Automatic
2
In-State Awards
$1,000-$25,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$25,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$1,500 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.8 GPA

Niagara University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$25,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.8 GPA. Against tuition of $37,190, students receiving the largest award pay about $12,190 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Niagara University

Tuition & fees
$37,190
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Largest annual award
$25,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$12,190/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $13,400), 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 Niagara University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Niagara University — no separate application

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

Transfer Award
Award
$16,000/yr in-state
$16,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.8+
A merit award of $16,000 per year for transfer students with a cumulative GPA between 2.80 and 3.09.
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Transfer Scholarship
Award
$21,000/yr in-state
$21,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.7+
A merit scholarship of $21,000 per year for transfer students with a cumulative GPA of 3.70 or above.
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Other scholarships at Niagara University (22)

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

Alpha Beta Gamma National Scholarship
$2,500/yr
A $2,500 per year scholarship for active members of Alpha Beta Gamma.
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Alumni Legacy Scholarship
$1,000-$2,000/yr
A $1,000 to $2,000 per year scholarship for qualified undergraduate legacy students.
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Area Grants
$2,000/yr
A $2,000 per year grant for undergraduate students residing in specific areas.
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College of Arts and Sciences Graduate Scholarships
$5,000/yr
A $5,000 yearly graduate scholarship divided between fall and spring semesters.
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College of Education Graduate Scholarships
$5,000/yr
A $5,000 yearly graduate scholarship divided between fall and spring semesters.
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College of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management Graduate Scholarships
$5,000/yr
A $5,000 yearly graduate scholarship divided between fall and spring semesters.
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Dean’s Scholar Award
$7,400/yr
A $7,400 tuition award divided between fall and spring semesters for graduate applicants with the highest academic credentials.
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Deans’ Scholarships
$20,000/yr
A merit scholarship of $20,000 per year for incoming freshmen.
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Lois Lyon Brennan Scholars Program
A full scholarship covering tuition, fees, books, room, and board for up to four years.
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Merani Scholarship
$7,500/yr
A $7,500 per year scholarship to foster outstanding hospitality leaders of tomorrow.
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Niagara Extension Scholarship
$3,000/yr
A $3,000 scholarship divided between fall and spring semesters for Niagara University undergraduates continuing to a master's program.
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Niagara Trustees’ Scholarships
$25,000/yr
A merit scholarship of $25,000 per year for incoming freshmen.
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Niagara University Science Training and Research (NUSTAR) Fellowship
$6,000/yr
A fellowship providing a $6,000 per year stipend for academically exceptional science students.
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Niagara University Senior Term Enrichment Program (NUSTEP) Scholarship
$3,000/yr
A $3,000 per year scholarship for students who completed NUSTEP courses in high school.
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NU Achievement Awards
$18,000/yr
A merit award of $18,000 per year for incoming freshmen.
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NU Grants
$15,000/yr
A merit grant of $15,000 per year for incoming freshmen.
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NU Presidential Scholarships
$22,000/yr
A merit scholarship of $22,000 per year for incoming freshmen.
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Partner School Award
$1,000/yr
A $1,000 per year renewable award for transfer students from partner schools.
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Phi Theta Kappa Competitive Scholarship
$3,000/yr
An additional competitive scholarship of $3,000 per year for PTK Merit Scholarship recipients.
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Phi Theta Kappa Merit Scholarship
$24,000/yr
A $24,000 per year scholarship for transfer students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa.
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Power of Niagara Scholarship
$5,000/yr
A $5,000 per year scholarship for out-of-state transfer students living on campus.
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Sabres Scholars Program
$1,500 one-time
A one-time $1,500 signing bonus scholarship for students in the College of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management.
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Common questions about Niagara University scholarships

How much merit aid does Niagara University give?

Published awards range $1,000-$25,000/yr. Niagara University lists 24 merit scholarships in total.

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

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 2.8 GPA. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$25,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Niagara University?

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

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

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

💡 Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Niagara University's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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