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💰 Purdue University Northwest Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
17
Automatic
5
In-State Awards
$1,000-$34,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$34,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$500-$30,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.8 GPA / 1130 SAT

Purdue University Northwest awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$34,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.8 GPA / 1130 SAT. Against tuition of $15,242, students receiving the largest award pay about $0 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Purdue University Northwest

Tuition & fees
$15,242
−
Largest annual award
$34,000
=
Students receiving it pay about
$0/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $8,907), 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
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Automatic merit scholarships at Purdue University Northwest — no separate application

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

Academic Achievement Scholarship - award level
Award
$2,000-$3,000/yr in-state
$2,000-$3,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+ • SAT 1130+
$2,000 – $3,000/year (summer semester excluded)*
Eligibility: Students who meet a minimum overall GPA of at least a 3.0 GPA AND a minimum 1130 SAT score; **or,** Students who meet an overall minimum 3.4 GPA without a test score will be considered for review.
How to apply: ["apply and be admitted to the university", "accept offer of admission to receive scholarship", "no separate scholarship application required"]
📋 Renewal: 3.0 GPA, 24 credits Source ↗
C. R. Hutton Endowed Scholarship
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.8+
Eligibility: Construction Management Engineering Technology (CMET) major with a minimum college GPA of 2.75, minimum enrollment hours of 6, grade level of junior or senior and shows creative promise.
How to apply: ["complete PNW general scholarship application (Scholarship Universe) to be considered", "no separate application required if general scholarship application completed"]
Source ↗
Fred and Louise Rowley Scholarship
Eligibility: Construction Management Engineering Technology (CMET) major with a minimum enrollment hours of 9. Entering Freshmen; New students must have a high school average of “B” or better.
How to apply: ["complete PNW general scholarship application (Scholarship Universe) to be considered", "no separate application required if general scholarship application completed"]
📋 High school average of 'B' required for entering freshmen; exact numeric GPA not specified on page. Source ↗
PNW Transfer Scholarship - award level
Award
$1,000-$1,500/yr in-state
$1,000-$1,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
$1,000 – $1,500/year (summer semester excluded)*
Eligibility: Consideration begins with a GPA of 3.0.
How to apply: ["apply and be admitted to the university", "accept offer of admission to receive scholarship", "no separate scholarship application required"]
📋 Renewal: 3.0 GPA, 24 credits Source ↗
Sori Family Merit Scholarship for Construction Technology
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
Eligibility: Construction Management Engineering Technology (CMET) major with a minimum college GPA of 3.00, minimum enrollment hours of 12, grade level of undergraduate. Merit Based: Please note: There is no need to submit a separate application. If you have already completed PNW’s general scholarship application, you will automatically be considered for this scholarship, if eligible.
How to apply: ["complete PNW general scholarship application (Scholarship Universe) to be considered", "no separate application required if general scholarship application completed"]
Source ↗

Other scholarships at Purdue University Northwest (12)

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

Cyber-Operations Scholarship
$500
Cyber-Operations Scholarship: $500
How to apply: ["selected undergraduate students (selection process described)", "complete certification preparation courses and take certification exams for some awards", "attend VICEROY events and complete program requirements"]
Source ↗
Language Scholarship
$500
Language Scholarship: $500
How to apply: ["selected undergraduate students (selection process described)", "complete certification preparation courses and take certification exams for some awards", "attend VICEROY events and complete program requirements"]
Source ↗
Security Certification Scholarship
$2,000
Security Certification Scholarship: $2,000
How to apply: ["selected undergraduate students (selection process described)", "complete certification preparation courses and take certification exams for some awards", "attend VICEROY events and complete program requirements"]
Source ↗
Viceroy Scholarship
$2,000
Viceroy Scholarship: $2,000
How to apply: ["selected undergraduate students (selection process described)", "complete certification preparation courses and take certification exams for some awards", "attend VICEROY events and complete program requirements"]
Source ↗
VICEROY Summer Research Stipend
$5,000
10-week VICEROY summer research program with $5,000 stipend to selected undergraduate students
How to apply: ["selected undergraduate students (selection process described)", "complete certification preparation courses and take certification exams for some awards", "attend VICEROY events and complete program requirements"]
Source ↗
DoD Cyber Service Academy - community college stipend
$20,000
Full tuition, books, and required fees. Stipend to cover room and board: $20,000 for community college students; $25,000 stipend for undergraduate students; $30,000 stipend (context indicates graduate/other levels).
Eligibility: Rising community college, junior and senior undergraduates, master’s and doctoral, who are U.S. citizens and are at least 18 years of age are eligible for consideration. Academic sufficiency criteria include GPA thresholds (e.g., community college/undergraduate 3.2; graduate 3.5) and recommendation by institution.
How to apply: ["U.S. citizen", "completion of application and institutional recommendation", "minimum GPA thresholds (3.2 undergraduate/associate; 3.5 graduate)", "ability to obtain security clearance; willingness to accept service obligations"]
Source ↗
DoD Cyber Service Academy - higher stipend
$30,000
Full tuition, books, and required fees. Stipend to cover room and board: $20,000 for community college students; $25,000 stipend for undergraduate students; $30,000 stipend (context indicates graduate/other levels).
Eligibility: Rising community college, junior and senior undergraduates, master’s and doctoral, who are U.S. citizens and are at least 18 years of age are eligible for consideration. Academic sufficiency criteria include GPA thresholds (e.g., community college/undergraduate 3.2; graduate 3.5) and recommendation by institution.
How to apply: ["U.S. citizen", "completion of application and institutional recommendation", "minimum GPA thresholds (3.2 undergraduate/associate; 3.5 graduate)", "ability to obtain security clearance; willingness to accept service obligations"]
Source ↗
DoD Cyber Service Academy - undergraduate stipend
$25,000
Full tuition, books, and required fees. Stipend to cover room and board: $20,000 for community college students; $25,000 stipend for undergraduate students; $30,000 stipend (context indicates graduate/other levels).
Eligibility: Rising community college, junior and senior undergraduates, master’s and doctoral, who are U.S. citizens and are at least 18 years of age are eligible for consideration. Academic sufficiency criteria include GPA thresholds (e.g., community college/undergraduate 3.2; graduate 3.5) and recommendation by institution.
How to apply: ["U.S. citizen", "completion of application and institutional recommendation", "minimum GPA thresholds (3.2 undergraduate/associate; 3.5 graduate)", "ability to obtain security clearance; willingness to accept service obligations"]
Source ↗
NSF CyberCorps SFS - Graduate package
$34,000/yr
Stipend: $25,000 per year for undergraduate and $34,000 per year for graduate. Full tuition and education related fees. Professional development allowance (up to $6,000 per year). A book allowance (up to $2,000 per year).
Eligibility: To be eligible for the CyberCorps Scholarship for Service program, a student must be a US citizen or lawful permanent resident. Students must be enrolled full time and be within three years of graduation with a GPA of at least 3.3 (for courses in PNW CIT Undergraduate Program Plan of Study) on a 4.0 scale (3.5 for graduate students for courses in PNW MS Technology, CIT Concentration Plan of Study).
How to apply: ["US citizen or lawful permanent resident", "enrolled full time", "within three years of graduation", "GPA of at least 3.3 (undergraduate) or 3.5 (graduate)", "submit application materials including letters of recommendation, transcripts, resume and forms"]
Source ↗
NSF CyberCorps SFS - Undergraduate package
$25,000/yr
Stipend: $25,000 per year for undergraduate and $34,000 per year for graduate. Full tuition and education related fees. Professional development allowance (up to $6,000 per year). A book allowance (up to $2,000 per year).
Eligibility: To be eligible for the CyberCorps Scholarship for Service program, a student must be a US citizen or lawful permanent resident. Students must be enrolled full time and be within three years of graduation with a GPA of at least 3.3 (for courses in PNW CIT Undergraduate Program Plan of Study) on a 4.0 scale (3.5 for graduate students for courses in PNW MS Technology, CIT Concentration Plan of Study).
How to apply: ["US citizen or lawful permanent resident", "enrolled full time", "within three years of graduation", "GPA of at least 3.3 (undergraduate) or 3.5 (graduate)", "submit application materials including letters of recommendation, transcripts, resume and forms"]
Source ↗
PNW Donor-Funded Scholarships (Scholarship Universe)
PNW has 180+ scholarships funded by donors. Many scholarships are available via Scholarship Universe; some require a separate application. The deadline for most PNW scholarships is March 1 every year.
How to apply: ["complete Scholarship Universe application", "some scholarships may require a separate application", "matching questions and separate applications should be completed by March 1 each year"]
Source ↗
Thomas R. Crowel Scholarship - application-based
Eligibility: Construction Management Engineering Technology (CMET) major with a minimum college GPA of 3.50, minimum enrollment hours of 12, grade level of undergraduate.
How to apply: ["separate application required", "minimum GPA 3.50", "minimum enrollment hours 12"]
Source ↗

Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Purdue University Northwest

Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about Purdue University Northwest scholarships

How much merit aid does Purdue University Northwest give?

Published awards range $1,000-$34,000/yr. Purdue University Northwest lists 17 merit scholarships in total.

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

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 2.8 GPA / 1130 SAT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$34,000/yr.

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

Yes. The largest published award covers tuition and housing in full.

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

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

When is the scholarship deadline at Purdue University Northwest?

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

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

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