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💰 Rust College Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
5
Automatic
5
In-State Awards
$3,500-$21,254/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$3,500-$21,254/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA / 20 ACT

Rust College awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $3,500-$21,254/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA / 20 ACT. Against tuition of $11,385, students receiving the largest award pay about $0 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Rust College

Tuition & fees
$11,385
−
Largest annual award
$21,254
=
Students receiving it pay about
$0/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $6,217), 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 Rust College's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Rust College — no separate application

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

E.A. Smith Presidential Scholarship
Award
$21,254/yr in-state
$21,254/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+ • ACT 22+
Provides up to $21,254 per academic year covering full tuition, fees, housing, meals, and books.
Source ↗
Founders Scholarship
Award
$11,385/yr in-state
$11,385/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.4+ • ACT 20+
Provides up to $11,385 per academic year covering tuition only.
Source ↗
L.M. McCoy Scholarship
Award
$3,500/yr in-state
$3,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
Provides $3,500 per academic year as an institutional tuition credit.
Source ↗
M.S. Davage Scholarship
Award
$5,000/yr in-state
$5,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.3+
Provides $5,000 per academic year covering on-campus housing and meals.
Source ↗
Tuition Equalization Scholarship
Award
$6,300/yr in-state
$6,300/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.4+
Provides up to $6,300 per academic year as an institutional tuition credit.
Source ↗

Common questions about Rust College scholarships

How much merit aid does Rust College give?

Published awards range $3,500-$21,254/yr. Rust College lists 5 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at Rust College?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.0 GPA / 20 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does Rust College give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $3,500-$21,254/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Rust College?

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

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at Rust College?

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

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

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