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πŸ’° Santa Clara University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
5
Automatic
1
In-State Awards
$5,000-$10,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$5,000-$10,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.3 GPA

Santa Clara University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $5,000-$10,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.3 GPA. Against tuition of $60,639, students receiving the largest award pay about $50,639 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Santa Clara University

Tuition & fees
$60,639
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Largest annual award
$10,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$50,639/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $19,893), 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 Santa Clara University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Santa Clara University β€” no separate application

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

SCU Transfer Scholarship
Award
$5,000-$10,000/yr in-state
$5,000-$10,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.3+
An annual award for transfer students from Bay Area community colleges who meet GPA and Transfer Admission Agreement requirements.
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Other scholarships at Santa Clara University (4)

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

Horatio Alger Association Scholarship
A scholarship program for high school seniors with a minimum 3.4 GPA planning to attend Santa Clara University.
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SCU Dean's Scholarship
A scholarship of varying value for first-year students admitted to the College of Arts & Sciences, School of Business, or School of Engineering.
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SCU Presidential at Entry Scholarship
A full-tuition scholarship for first-year students who demonstrate qualities critical to the University's mission.
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SCU Provost Scholarship
A half-tuition scholarship for first-year students who have assumed leadership roles in their schools and communities.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Santa Clara University

Early Action
11/01/2025
Early Decision
11/01/2025
Regular Decision
01/07/2026

Common questions about Santa Clara University scholarships

How much merit aid does Santa Clara University give?

Published awards range $5,000-$10,000/yr. Santa Clara University lists 5 merit scholarships in total.

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

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.3 GPA. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $5,000-$10,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Santa Clara University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 16% of tuition.

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

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

When is the scholarship deadline at Santa Clara University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 11/01/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

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

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