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💰 Northwest Nazarene University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
15
Automatic
9
In-State Awards
$1,000-$22,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$22,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$2,000-$8,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.5 GPA / 1100 SAT

Northwest Nazarene University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$22,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.5 GPA / 1100 SAT. Against tuition of $39,994, students receiving the largest award pay about $17,994 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Northwest Nazarene University

Tuition & fees
$39,994
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Largest annual award
$22,000
=
Students receiving it pay about
$17,994/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $12,070), 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 Northwest Nazarene University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Northwest Nazarene University — no separate application

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

Merit Scholarship (GPA 3.0 – 3.29)
Award
$14,000/yr in-state
$14,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
Academic merit scholarship for incoming first-year students with a GPA between 3.0 and 3.29.
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Merit Scholarship (GPA 3.3 – 3.49)
Award
$15,000/yr in-state
$15,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.3+
Academic merit scholarship for incoming first-year students with a GPA between 3.3 and 3.49.
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Merit Scholarship (GPA 3.5 – 3.69)
Award
$17,000/yr in-state
$17,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
Academic merit scholarship for incoming first-year students with a GPA between 3.5 and 3.69.
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Merit Scholarship (GPA 3.7 – 3.79)
Award
$18,000/yr in-state
$18,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.7+
Academic merit scholarship for incoming first-year students with a GPA between 3.7 and 3.79.
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Merit Scholarship (GPA 3.8+)
Award
$20,000/yr in-state
$20,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+
Academic merit scholarship for incoming first-year students with a GPA of 3.8 or higher.
Source ↗
Merit Scholarship (GPA 4.0+ & 1100 SAT or 22 ACT)
Award
$22,000/yr in-state
$22,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 4.0+ • SAT 1100+
Academic merit scholarship for incoming first-year students with a GPA of 4.0 or higher and qualifying test scores.
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Transfer Students Merit Scholarship (GPA 2.49 and below)
Award
$9,000/yr in-state
$9,000/yr out-of-state
Academic merit scholarship for transfer students with a cumulative GPA of 2.49 or below.
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Transfer Students Merit Scholarship (GPA 2.5 – 3.49)
Award
$16,000/yr in-state
$16,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.5+
Academic merit scholarship for transfer students with a cumulative GPA between 2.5 and 3.49.
Source ↗
Transfer Students Merit Scholarship (GPA 3.5+)
Award
$18,000/yr in-state
$18,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
Academic merit scholarship for transfer students with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Source ↗

Other scholarships at Northwest Nazarene University (6)

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

Aldersgate Honors College Scholarship
$22,000/yr
Scholarship awarded to students accepted into the Aldersgate Honors College who meet academic requirements.
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Christian Partner High Schools
$2,000-$4,000/yr
Annual scholarship for first-time first-year students who graduated from a Christian Education Partner high school.
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Idaho Launch Scholarship
$8,000 total
State-funded program offering tuition assistance for Idaho residents pursuing high-demand careers.
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Idaho Opportunity Scholarship
$3,500/yr
State-funded scholarship for Idaho residents with a strong academic record.
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Ministerial Scholarships
$2,000 one-time
Scholarship for first-year students majoring and minoring in the College of Theology and Christian Ministries who are members of the Church of the Nazarene.
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Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
$1,000/yr
Annual scholarship for transfer students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Northwest Nazarene University

Early Action
11/15/2025
Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about Northwest Nazarene University scholarships

How much merit aid does Northwest Nazarene University give?

Published awards range $1,000-$22,000/yr. Northwest Nazarene University lists 15 merit scholarships in total.

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

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 2.5 GPA / 1100 SAT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$22,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Northwest Nazarene University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 55% of tuition.

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

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

When is the scholarship deadline at Northwest Nazarene University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 11/15/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

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

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