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πŸ’° Purdue University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
4
In-State Awards
$1,000-$16,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$16,000/yr

Purdue University offers 4 merit scholarships. Awards run $1,000-$16,000/yr for out-of-state students. Against tuition of $28,520, students receiving the largest award pay about $12,520 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Purdue University

Tuition & fees
$28,520
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Largest annual award
$16,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$12,520/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $12,820), 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 Purdue University's website
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Other scholarships at Purdue University (4)

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

Indy Scholars
$10,000/yr
A merit scholarship for students enrolling full-time in Indianapolis, awarded based on holistic review.
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National Recognition Programs Scholarship
$1,000/yr
A scholarship awarded to domestic students with National Recognition Programs distinction.
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Presidential Scholarship
$4,000-$10,000/yr
A merit scholarship awarded to first-year students based on a holistic review of their admission application.
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Trustees Scholarship
$10,000-$16,000/yr
A merit scholarship awarded to first-year students based on a holistic review of their admission application.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Purdue University

Early Action
11/01/2025
Regular Decision
01/15/2026

Common questions about Purdue University scholarships

How much merit aid does Purdue University give?

Published awards range $1,000-$16,000/yr. Purdue University lists 4 merit scholarships in total.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$16,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Purdue University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 56% of tuition.

When is the scholarship deadline at Purdue University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 11/01/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

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

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