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πŸ’° Salem State University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
2
In-State Awards
$1,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$6,500 total

Salem State University offers 2 merit scholarships. Awards run $1,000/yr for out-of-state students. Against tuition of $7,050, students receiving the largest award pay about $6,050 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Salem State University

Tuition & fees
$7,050
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Largest annual award
$1,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$6,050/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $1,200), 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 Salem State University's website
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Other scholarships at Salem State University (2)

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

Honors Program Scholarship
$1,000/yr
Annual scholarship of at least $1,000 awarded to all students enrolled in the Honors Program.
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Viking Completion Grant
$6,500 one-time
Microgrants of up to $6,500 awarded to university seniors with high academic merit who are at risk of dropping out.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Salem State University

Early Action
11/15/2025
Regular Decision
06/01/2026

Common questions about Salem State University scholarships

How much merit aid does Salem State University give?

Published awards range $1,000/yr. Salem State University lists 2 merit scholarships in total.

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

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

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Salem State University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 14% of tuition.

When is the scholarship deadline at Salem State 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 Salem State University's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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