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πŸ’° Pacific Lutheran University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
8
Automatic
1
In-State Awards
$100-$32,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$100-$32,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA

Pacific Lutheran University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $100-$32,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA. Against tuition of $50,720, students receiving the largest award pay about $18,720 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Pacific Lutheran University

Tuition & fees
$50,720
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Largest annual award
$32,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$18,720/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $13,008), 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 Pacific Lutheran University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Pacific Lutheran University β€” no separate application

1 award granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

253 PLU Bound Scholarship
Requirements
GPA 3.0+
A full-tuition scholarship for College Bound eligible Washington state high school students with a 3.0 or higher GPA.
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Other scholarships at Pacific Lutheran University (7)

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

Alumni Dependent (Legacy) Scholarship
$1,000/yr
Scholarship for students who are dependents of PLU alumni.
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Artistic Achievement Awards
$1,000-$7,500/yr
Scholarships for students demonstrating exceptional ability in art & design, dance, media, music, or theatre.
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Confirmation Scholarship
$500/yr
A scholarship for students confirmed in any Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) congregation.
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PLU Academic Scholarships
$8,000-$32,000/yr
Academic merit scholarships awarded to first-year applicants based primarily on high school GPA.
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PLU Matching Scholarship (PLUMS)
$100-$1,000/yr
PLU matches church scholarships dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000 per year.
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Presidential Scholarships
Top academic and leadership scholarships for first-year applicants with a cumulative GPA of 3.8 or higher.
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Rieke Leadership Award
$1,000-$1,500/yr
Leadership award for students demonstrating interest and leadership in promoting diversity and social justice.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Pacific Lutheran University

Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about Pacific Lutheran University scholarships

How much merit aid does Pacific Lutheran University give?

Published awards range $100-$32,000/yr. Pacific Lutheran University lists 8 merit scholarships in total.

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

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

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $100-$32,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Pacific Lutheran University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 63% of tuition.

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

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

When is the scholarship deadline at Pacific Lutheran University?

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

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

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