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💰 Saint Francis University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
16
Automatic
7
In-State Awards
$15,000-$25,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$15,000-$25,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$1,000-$100,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.9 GPA / 21 ACT

Saint Francis University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $15,000-$25,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.9 GPA / 21 ACT. Against tuition of $42,900, students receiving the largest award pay about $17,900 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Saint Francis University

Tuition & fees
$42,900
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Largest annual award
$25,000
=
Students receiving it pay about
$17,900/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $13,500), 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 Saint Francis University — no separate application

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

Accounting Scholarship
Award
$25,000/yr in-state
$25,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.3+ • ACT 21+ • SAT 1060+
A scholarship for students enrolling in the Accounting or Accelerated Accounting-to-MBA program.
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Assisi Scholarship
Award
$84,000 total in-state
$84,000 total out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+
A merit-based scholarship for students with a minimum 3.2 GPA.
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Bell Tower Scholarship
Award
$90,000 total in-state
$90,000 total out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
A merit-based scholarship for students with a minimum 3.45 GPA.
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Dorothy Day Scholarship
Award
$77,000 total in-state
$77,000 total out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.9+
A merit-based scholarship for students with a minimum 2.9 GPA.
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Founders' Scholarship
In-State Requirements
GPA 4.2+
A prestigious merit-based scholarship for students with high academic achievements.
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Presidential Scholarship
Award
$100,000 total in-state
$100,000 total out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+
A prestigious merit-based scholarship for students with a minimum 3.75 GPA.
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Trustees' Scholarship
In-State Requirements
GPA 4.0+
A prestigious merit-based scholarship for students with a minimum 4.00 GPA.
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Other scholarships at Saint Francis University (9)

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

Captain McGuire Scholarship
$72,000 total
A merit-based scholarship for incoming students.
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Franciscan Award
$10,000 total
An award for graduates of Catholic high schools.
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Hugh O'Brian Youth Scholarship
$1,000/yr
A scholarship for outstanding students who participated as Hugh O'Brien Youth Ambassadors.
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International Student Scholarship
$15,000-$25,000/yr
Scholarships for international students seeking their first baccalaureate degree.
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Isaac Award Scholarship
$1,000 one-time
A scholarship for high school juniors and seniors participating in high school theatre/musical programs and the Altoona Community Theatre's Isaac Awards.
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Legacy Scholarship
$1,000/yr
A scholarship for students who have had a parent or grandparent graduate from Saint Francis University.
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Partnership Program Scholarship and Entrepreneurship for Economic Development (SEED) Scholarship
$76,000 total
A scholarship for business-related majors requiring internships at the Small Business Development Center.
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PEACE Award
$10,000 total
An award for graduates of PEACE Partner Schools.
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Transfer Student Scholarship
$15,000-$25,000/yr
Scholarships for transfer students seeking their first baccalaureate degree.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Saint Francis University

Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about Saint Francis University scholarships

How much merit aid does Saint Francis University give?

Published awards range $15,000-$25,000/yr. Saint Francis University lists 16 merit scholarships in total.

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

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 2.9 GPA / 21 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $15,000-$25,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Saint Francis University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 58% of tuition.

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

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

When is the scholarship deadline at Saint Francis University?

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 Saint Francis University's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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