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πŸ’° Shepherd University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
5
Automatic
3
In-State Awards
$1,000-$10,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$10,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA / 1200 SAT

Shepherd University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$10,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA / 1200 SAT. Against tuition of $15,774, students receiving the largest award pay about $5,774 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Shepherd University

Tuition & fees
$15,774
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Largest annual award
$10,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$5,774/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $13,516), 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 Shepherd University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Shepherd University β€” no separate application

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

Dean’s Scholarship
Award
$2,000-$4,000/yr in-state
$2,000-$4,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+ β€’ SAT 1200+
A merit-based scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen with high academic achievement.
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Director’s Scholarship
Award
$1,000-$3,000/yr in-state
$1,000-$3,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
A merit-based scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen based on academic success.
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President’s Scholarship
Award
$3,000-$5,000/yr in-state
$3,000-$5,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+ β€’ SAT 1300+
A top-tier merit scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen with outstanding academic records.
Source β†—

Other scholarships at Shepherd University (2)

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

Metro Scholarship
$5,500/yr
A scholarship for out-of-state freshmen from nearby counties to help cover the cost of living on campus.
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Underwood-Smith Teacher Scholarship Program
$10,000/yr
A competitive scholarship for recent high school graduates pursuing a career in teaching.
Source β†—

Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Shepherd University

Early Action
11/15/2025

Common questions about Shepherd University scholarships

How much merit aid does Shepherd University give?

Published awards range $1,000-$10,000/yr. Shepherd University lists 5 merit scholarships in total.

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

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.0 GPA / 1200 SAT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$10,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Shepherd University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 63% of tuition.

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

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

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

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