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πŸ’° Rivier University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
5
Automatic
1
In-State Awards
$1,500-$24,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,500-$24,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$2,000-$20,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.5 GPA

Rivier University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,500-$24,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.5 GPA. Against tuition of $38,078, students receiving the largest award pay about $14,078 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Rivier University

Tuition & fees
$38,078
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Largest annual award
$24,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$14,078/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $15,636), 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 Rivier University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Rivier University β€” no separate application

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

Transfer Scholarship
Award
$15,000-$19,000/yr in-state
$15,000-$19,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.5+
A scholarship for transfer students who have demonstrated a high level of academic achievement.
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Other scholarships at Rivier University (4)

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

Adams Achievement Scholarship
$2,000 one-time
A one-time award for recipients of the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship.
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Catholic High School Grant
$1,500/yr
An annual grant for graduates of Catholic high schools.
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Founders Merit Scholarship
$24,000/yr
A renewable scholarship awarded to incoming full-time freshmen who meet academic standards.
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Joanne and William Conway Nursing Scholarship
$20,000 total
A scholarship to assist academically qualified nursing students with unmet financial need.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Rivier University

Early Action
11/15/2025
Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about Rivier University scholarships

How much merit aid does Rivier University give?

Published awards range $1,500-$24,000/yr. Rivier University lists 5 merit scholarships in total.

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

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

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,500-$24,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Rivier University?

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

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

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

When is the scholarship deadline at Rivier University?

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

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

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