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💰 Seton Hall University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
21
Automatic
2
In-State Awards
$2,000-$25,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$2,000-$25,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$1,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.8 GPA

Seton Hall University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $2,000-$25,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.8 GPA. Against tuition of $50,380, students receiving the largest award pay about $25,380 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Seton Hall University

Tuition & fees
$50,380
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Largest annual award
$25,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$25,380/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $17,970), 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 Seton Hall University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Seton Hall University — no separate application

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

Seton Hall Hometown Scholarships
Award
$4,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.6+
A scholarship for Pell-eligible incoming freshmen from Essex or Passaic County, New Jersey, with a minimum 3.6 GPA.
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Transfer Scholarship
Award
$5,000-$18,000/yr in-state
$5,000-$18,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.8+
A scholarship for incoming transfer students who display a competitive academic record.
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Other scholarships at Seton Hall University (19)

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

Catholic High School Achievement Award
$2,000/yr
A competitive scholarship for select students from Catholic High Schools based on academic achievement.
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CHDCM/Tri-County Scholarship Spendable Scholarship Fund
A competitive scholarship for New Jersey high school students who are current recipients of a Tri-County Scholarship.
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Chicago Alumni Memorial Scholarship
$1,000 one-time
A scholarship for incoming freshman and transfer students who hold permanent residence in Illinois.
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Forensics, Speech and Debate Scholarship
$2,000-$8,000/yr
A scholarship for incoming students who will participate in Seton Hall's Brownson Speech and Debate Team.
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Joseph & Carmen Unanue Endowed Scholarship
$3,000-$6,000/yr
A scholarship for undergraduate students who express an appreciation for Latino culture and history.
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Joseph W. Cardinal Tobin Scholarship
$2,500/yr
A competitive scholarship awarded to one Pell-eligible, first-generation student from a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Newark.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship
$6,500-$8,500/yr
A scholarship for incoming freshmen who have outstanding academic records and have overcome economic or educational hardship.
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New Jersey Firefighters Scholarship
$3,000/yr
A scholarship for incoming freshmen who are dependent children of career New Jersey firefighters who are FMBA members.
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NJ Stars II Scholarship Match
$2,500/yr
A matching scholarship of up to $2,500 for incoming transfer students who participated in the NJ STARS program.
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Pep Band Scholarship
$2,500/yr
A scholarship for incoming students who will participate in Seton Hall's Pep Band.
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Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
$2,000/yr
An automatic scholarship for incoming transfer students who are members of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.
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Pirates Pitch
$2,000/yr
A scholarship awarded to finalists of the Pirates Pitch for High School Students competition.
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RISE Scholarship
$6,000/yr
A scholarship for low-income, first-generation incoming freshmen accepted into the RISE program.
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Servant Leader Scholarship
$2,400/yr
A scholarship for students who display a competitive academic record and a record of exemplary service and leadership.
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Seton Hall Bethany Scholarships
$2,000/yr
A need-and-merit-based scholarship awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to incoming freshmen.
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Tri-County Scholarship
$3,000/yr
A scholarship for New Jersey high school students who are current recipients of a Tri-County Scholarship.
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University Scholarship
$4,000-$25,000/yr
A scholarship for incoming freshmen based on high school academic achievement.
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Upward Bound Scholarship
$3,000/yr
A competitive scholarship for New Jersey residents who are current participants of the New Jersey Upward Bound program.
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Women's Guild Scholarship
$4,000-$5,000/yr
A merit-based scholarship for students pursuing post-baccalaureate careers in healthcare fields.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Seton Hall University

Early Action
11/15/2025
Regular Decision
02/15/2026

Common questions about Seton Hall University scholarships

How much merit aid does Seton Hall University give?

Published awards range $2,000-$25,000/yr. Seton Hall University lists 21 merit scholarships in total.

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

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 2.8 GPA. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $2,000-$25,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Seton Hall University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 50% of tuition.

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

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

When is the scholarship deadline at Seton Hall University?

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

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

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