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πŸ’° Southern Utah University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
19
Automatic
13
Multi-Year Awards
$250-$10,504 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.5 GPA / 18 ACT

Southern Utah University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Eligibility starts at 2.5 GPA / 18 ACT.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on Southern Utah University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Southern Utah University β€” no separate application

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

Centurium Transfer Four Semester Renewable Scholarship (resident)
Award
$500/semester in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.2+
Examples: Fellow's Transfer Four Semester Renewable Scholarship: $2,228 per semester β€” Transfer GPA of 3.8 or greater required for award. Founder's Transfer: $1,615 per semester β€” Transfer GPA between 3.4 and 3.79 required. Centurium Transfer: $500 per semester β€” Transfer GPA between 3.2 and 3.39 required.
Eligibility: Transfer student scholarships are awarded based on the post-high school cumulative GPA of all schools attended. Students are automatically considered for scholarships when the admissions application is complete before the deadline.
How to apply: ["automatic consideration with completed admissions application"]
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Fellow's Transfer Four Semester Renewable Scholarship (resident)
Award
$2,228/semester in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.8+
Examples: Fellow's Transfer Four Semester Renewable Scholarship: $2,228 per semester β€” Transfer GPA of 3.8 or greater required for award. Founder's Transfer: $1,615 per semester β€” Transfer GPA between 3.4 and 3.79 required. Centurium Transfer: $500 per semester β€” Transfer GPA between 3.2 and 3.39 required.
Eligibility: Transfer student scholarships are awarded based on the post-high school cumulative GPA of all schools attended. Students are automatically considered for scholarships when the admissions application is complete before the deadline.
How to apply: ["automatic consideration with completed admissions application"]
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Founder's Transfer Four Semester Renewable Scholarship (resident)
Award
$1,615/semester in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.4+
Examples: Fellow's Transfer Four Semester Renewable Scholarship: $2,228 per semester β€” Transfer GPA of 3.8 or greater required for award. Founder's Transfer: $1,615 per semester β€” Transfer GPA between 3.4 and 3.79 required. Centurium Transfer: $500 per semester β€” Transfer GPA between 3.2 and 3.39 required.
Eligibility: Transfer student scholarships are awarded based on the post-high school cumulative GPA of all schools attended. Students are automatically considered for scholarships when the admissions application is complete before the deadline.
How to apply: ["automatic consideration with completed admissions application"]
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Governor's Honors Academy Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship
* Centurium Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship * $500 per semester * Eligibility Requirements: * 3.40-3.59 GPA **OR** * 23-26 ACT Score **OR** * 1130-1250 SAT Score **Deans' Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship** * $1,000 per semester * Eligibility Requirements: * 3.60-3.79 **OR** * 27-29 ACT Score **OR** * 1260-1350 SAT Score **Founders' Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship** * $1,615 per semester * Eligibility Requirements: * 3.80-3.89 GPA **OR** * 30-32 ACT Score **OR** * 1360-1440 SAT Score **Fellow's Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship** * $2,228 per semester * Eligibility Requirements: * 3.90-4.0 GPA **OR** * 33-36 ACT Score **OR** * 1450-1600 SAT Score **President's Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship*** * Full Tuition/$3,228 per semester * *Will be awarded based on a comprehensive review process * Eligibility Requirements: * 3.9+ GPA **AND** * 28+ ACT Score **OR** * 1300+ SAT Score
Eligibility: New student scholarships are awarded based on the cumulative unweighted GPA or ACT/SAT score. Students are automatically considered for scholarships when the admissions application is complete before the deadline.
How to apply: ["automatic consideration with completed admissions application"]
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International Centurium Scholarships
Undergraduate Scholarship Types: * International Founders' Scholarships: 4-Year $9,000 Scholarships * International Deans' Scholarships: 4-Year $7,000 Scholarships * International Centurium Scholarships: 4-Year $4,000 Scholarships
Eligibility: The SUU International Student Scholarship Committee considers a number of factors when awarding scholarships including academic merit (GPA), citizenship, and financial need. Awardees typically have a 3.0 GPA. International Student Scholarships cannot be combined with other substantial SUU tuition scholarships.
How to apply: ["no separate application \u2014 automatic consideration with admissions application"]
πŸ”— International Student Scholarships cannot be combined with other substantial SUU tuition scholarships. Source β†—
International Deans' Scholarships
Undergraduate Scholarship Types: * International Founders' Scholarships: 4-Year $9,000 Scholarships * International Deans' Scholarships: 4-Year $7,000 Scholarships * International Centurium Scholarships: 4-Year $4,000 Scholarships
Eligibility: The SUU International Student Scholarship Committee considers a number of factors when awarding scholarships including academic merit (GPA), citizenship, and financial need. Awardees typically have a 3.0 GPA. International Student Scholarships cannot be combined with other substantial SUU tuition scholarships.
How to apply: ["no separate application \u2014 automatic consideration with admissions application"]
πŸ”— International Student Scholarships cannot be combined with other substantial SUU tuition scholarships. Source β†—
International Founders' Scholarships
Undergraduate Scholarship Types: * International Founders' Scholarships: 4-Year $9,000 Scholarships * International Deans' Scholarships: 4-Year $7,000 Scholarships * International Centurium Scholarships: 4-Year $4,000 Scholarships
Eligibility: The SUU International Student Scholarship Committee considers a number of factors when awarding scholarships including academic merit (GPA), citizenship, and financial need. Awardees typically have a 3.0 GPA. International Student Scholarships cannot be combined with other substantial SUU tuition scholarships.
How to apply: ["no separate application \u2014 automatic consideration with admissions application"]
πŸ”— International Student Scholarships cannot be combined with other substantial SUU tuition scholarships. Source β†—
Non-Resident Centurium Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship (East/West/WUE)
Award
$6,000/semester out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 2.5+ β€’ ACT 18+ β€’ SAT 960+
* Centurium Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship * $500 per semester * Eligibility Requirements: * 3.40-3.59 GPA **OR** * 23-26 ACT Score **OR** * 1130-1250 SAT Score **Deans' Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship** * $1,000 per semester * Eligibility Requirements: * 3.60-3.79 **OR** * 27-29 ACT Score **OR** * 1260-1350 SAT Score **Founders' Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship** * $1,615 per semester * Eligibility Requirements: * 3.80-3.89 GPA **OR** * 30-32 ACT Score **OR** * 1360-1440 SAT Score **Fellow's Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship** * $2,228 per semester * Eligibility Requirements: * 3.90-4.0 GPA **OR** * 33-36 ACT Score **OR** * 1450-1600 SAT Score **President's Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship*** * Full Tuition/$3,228 per semester * *Will be awarded based on a comprehensive review process * Eligibility Requirements: * 3.9+ GPA **AND** * 28+ ACT Score **OR** * 1300+ SAT Score
Eligibility: New student scholarships are awarded based on the cumulative unweighted GPA or ACT/SAT score. Students are automatically considered for scholarships when the admissions application is complete before the deadline.
How to apply: ["automatic consideration with completed admissions application"]
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Non-Resident Founders' Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship (Non-Resident)
Award
$7,400/semester out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.7+ β€’ ACT 31+ β€’ SAT 1390+
* Centurium Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship * $500 per semester * Eligibility Requirements: * 3.40-3.59 GPA **OR** * 23-26 ACT Score **OR** * 1130-1250 SAT Score **Deans' Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship** * $1,000 per semester * Eligibility Requirements: * 3.60-3.79 **OR** * 27-29 ACT Score **OR** * 1260-1350 SAT Score **Founders' Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship** * $1,615 per semester * Eligibility Requirements: * 3.80-3.89 GPA **OR** * 30-32 ACT Score **OR** * 1360-1440 SAT Score **Fellow's Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship** * $2,228 per semester * Eligibility Requirements: * 3.90-4.0 GPA **OR** * 33-36 ACT Score **OR** * 1450-1600 SAT Score **President's Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship*** * Full Tuition/$3,228 per semester * *Will be awarded based on a comprehensive review process * Eligibility Requirements: * 3.9+ GPA **AND** * 28+ ACT Score **OR** * 1300+ SAT Score
Eligibility: New student scholarships are awarded based on the cumulative unweighted GPA or ACT/SAT score. Students are automatically considered for scholarships when the admissions application is complete before the deadline.
How to apply: ["automatic consideration with completed admissions application"]
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Resident Centurium Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship
Award
$500/semester in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.4+ β€’ ACT 23+ β€’ SAT 1130+
* Centurium Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship * $500 per semester * Eligibility Requirements: * 3.40-3.59 GPA **OR** * 23-26 ACT Score **OR** * 1130-1250 SAT Score **Deans' Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship** * $1,000 per semester * Eligibility Requirements: * 3.60-3.79 **OR** * 27-29 ACT Score **OR** * 1260-1350 SAT Score **Founders' Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship** * $1,615 per semester * Eligibility Requirements: * 3.80-3.89 GPA **OR** * 30-32 ACT Score **OR** * 1360-1440 SAT Score **Fellow's Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship** * $2,228 per semester * Eligibility Requirements: * 3.90-4.0 GPA **OR** * 33-36 ACT Score **OR** * 1450-1600 SAT Score **President's Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship*** * Full Tuition/$3,228 per semester * *Will be awarded based on a comprehensive review process * Eligibility Requirements: * 3.9+ GPA **AND** * 28+ ACT Score **OR** * 1300+ SAT Score
Eligibility: New student scholarships are awarded based on the cumulative unweighted GPA or ACT/SAT score. Students are automatically considered for scholarships when the admissions application is complete before the deadline.
How to apply: ["automatic consideration with completed admissions application"]
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Resident Deans' Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship
Award
$1,000/semester in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.6+ β€’ ACT 27+ β€’ SAT 1260+
* Centurium Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship * $500 per semester * Eligibility Requirements: * 3.40-3.59 GPA **OR** * 23-26 ACT Score **OR** * 1130-1250 SAT Score **Deans' Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship** * $1,000 per semester * Eligibility Requirements: * 3.60-3.79 **OR** * 27-29 ACT Score **OR** * 1260-1350 SAT Score **Founders' Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship** * $1,615 per semester * Eligibility Requirements: * 3.80-3.89 GPA **OR** * 30-32 ACT Score **OR** * 1360-1440 SAT Score **Fellow's Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship** * $2,228 per semester * Eligibility Requirements: * 3.90-4.0 GPA **OR** * 33-36 ACT Score **OR** * 1450-1600 SAT Score **President's Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship*** * Full Tuition/$3,228 per semester * *Will be awarded based on a comprehensive review process * Eligibility Requirements: * 3.9+ GPA **AND** * 28+ ACT Score **OR** * 1300+ SAT Score
Eligibility: New student scholarships are awarded based on the cumulative unweighted GPA or ACT/SAT score. Students are automatically considered for scholarships when the admissions application is complete before the deadline.
How to apply: ["automatic consideration with completed admissions application"]
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Resident Fellow's Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship
Award
$2,228/semester in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.9+ β€’ ACT 33+ β€’ SAT 1450+
* Centurium Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship * $500 per semester * Eligibility Requirements: * 3.40-3.59 GPA **OR** * 23-26 ACT Score **OR** * 1130-1250 SAT Score **Deans' Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship** * $1,000 per semester * Eligibility Requirements: * 3.60-3.79 **OR** * 27-29 ACT Score **OR** * 1260-1350 SAT Score **Founders' Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship** * $1,615 per semester * Eligibility Requirements: * 3.80-3.89 GPA **OR** * 30-32 ACT Score **OR** * 1360-1440 SAT Score **Fellow's Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship** * $2,228 per semester * Eligibility Requirements: * 3.90-4.0 GPA **OR** * 33-36 ACT Score **OR** * 1450-1600 SAT Score **President's Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship*** * Full Tuition/$3,228 per semester * *Will be awarded based on a comprehensive review process * Eligibility Requirements: * 3.9+ GPA **AND** * 28+ ACT Score **OR** * 1300+ SAT Score
Eligibility: New student scholarships are awarded based on the cumulative unweighted GPA or ACT/SAT score. Students are automatically considered for scholarships when the admissions application is complete before the deadline.
How to apply: ["automatic consideration with completed admissions application"]
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Resident Founders' Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship
Award
$1,615/semester in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.8+ β€’ ACT 30+ β€’ SAT 1360+
* Centurium Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship * $500 per semester * Eligibility Requirements: * 3.40-3.59 GPA **OR** * 23-26 ACT Score **OR** * 1130-1250 SAT Score **Deans' Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship** * $1,000 per semester * Eligibility Requirements: * 3.60-3.79 **OR** * 27-29 ACT Score **OR** * 1260-1350 SAT Score **Founders' Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship** * $1,615 per semester * Eligibility Requirements: * 3.80-3.89 GPA **OR** * 30-32 ACT Score **OR** * 1360-1440 SAT Score **Fellow's Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship** * $2,228 per semester * Eligibility Requirements: * 3.90-4.0 GPA **OR** * 33-36 ACT Score **OR** * 1450-1600 SAT Score **President's Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship*** * Full Tuition/$3,228 per semester * *Will be awarded based on a comprehensive review process * Eligibility Requirements: * 3.9+ GPA **AND** * 28+ ACT Score **OR** * 1300+ SAT Score
Eligibility: New student scholarships are awarded based on the cumulative unweighted GPA or ACT/SAT score. Students are automatically considered for scholarships when the admissions application is complete before the deadline.
How to apply: ["automatic consideration with completed admissions application"]
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Other scholarships at Southern Utah University (6)

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

Alumni Legacy Scholarship (incoming freshmen)
$6,908/semester
Alumni Legacy Scholarships awards are limited and will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis. The award is a two-semester non-renewable scholarship of $6,908 per semester for incoming freshmen. This award can not be combined with other institutional scholarships.
Eligibility: Be admitted and enrolled as a first time, non-resident student at Southern Utah University. Have at least one parent who graduated with an associate's degree or higher from Southern Utah University... Applicants must also meet the following requirements: * 2.8+ GPA -OR- * 18+ ACT Score - OR- * 960+ SAT Score
How to apply: ["apply (alumni legacy application)", "first-come, first-serve limited awards"]
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Douglas Merit Scholarship (Short-Term)
$250-$750
Paroiatnikova Need Scholarship: Students with demonstrated financial need may apply for this $250-$750 scholarship. Douglas Merit Scholarship: Students with at least a 3.75 GPA are invited to apply for this $250-$750 merit-based scholarship. Semester Merit Scholarship: Students may apply for a merit-based scholarship of up to $500 to be used toward one of SUU's semester studies abroad.
Eligibility: Students with at least a 3.75 GPA are invited to apply for the Douglas Merit Scholarship. Scholarships are offered for credit-bearing programs lasting longer than eight days. Only degree-seeking SUU students are eligible to apply.
How to apply: ["separate scholarship application (application emailed after acceptance into program)", "priority application by November 15 for reduced fee/scholarship consideration"]
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Non-Resident President's Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship
$10,504/semester
* Centurium Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship * $500 per semester * Eligibility Requirements: * 3.40-3.59 GPA **OR** * 23-26 ACT Score **OR** * 1130-1250 SAT Score **Deans' Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship** * $1,000 per semester * Eligibility Requirements: * 3.60-3.79 **OR** * 27-29 ACT Score **OR** * 1260-1350 SAT Score **Founders' Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship** * $1,615 per semester * Eligibility Requirements: * 3.80-3.89 GPA **OR** * 30-32 ACT Score **OR** * 1360-1440 SAT Score **Fellow's Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship** * $2,228 per semester * Eligibility Requirements: * 3.90-4.0 GPA **OR** * 33-36 ACT Score **OR** * 1450-1600 SAT Score **President's Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship*** * Full Tuition/$3,228 per semester * *Will be awarded based on a comprehensive review process * Eligibility Requirements: * 3.9+ GPA **AND** * 28+ ACT Score **OR** * 1300+ SAT Score
Eligibility: New student scholarships are awarded based on the cumulative unweighted GPA or ACT/SAT score. Students are automatically considered for scholarships when the admissions application is complete before the deadline.
How to apply: ["separate application (President's Scholarship \u2014 application process and deadline noted)"]
Source β†—
Paroiatnikova Need Scholarship (short-term)
$250-$750
Paroiatnikova Need Scholarship: Students with demonstrated financial need may apply for this $250-$750 scholarship. Douglas Merit Scholarship: Students with at least a 3.75 GPA are invited to apply for this $250-$750 merit-based scholarship. Semester Merit Scholarship: Students may apply for a merit-based scholarship of up to $500 to be used toward one of SUU's semester studies abroad.
Eligibility: Students with at least a 3.75 GPA are invited to apply for the Douglas Merit Scholarship. Scholarships are offered for credit-bearing programs lasting longer than eight days. Only degree-seeking SUU students are eligible to apply.
How to apply: ["separate scholarship application (application emailed after acceptance into program)", "priority application by November 15 for reduced fee/scholarship consideration"]
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Resident President's Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship
$3,228/semester
* Centurium Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship * $500 per semester * Eligibility Requirements: * 3.40-3.59 GPA **OR** * 23-26 ACT Score **OR** * 1130-1250 SAT Score **Deans' Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship** * $1,000 per semester * Eligibility Requirements: * 3.60-3.79 **OR** * 27-29 ACT Score **OR** * 1260-1350 SAT Score **Founders' Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship** * $1,615 per semester * Eligibility Requirements: * 3.80-3.89 GPA **OR** * 30-32 ACT Score **OR** * 1360-1440 SAT Score **Fellow's Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship** * $2,228 per semester * Eligibility Requirements: * 3.90-4.0 GPA **OR** * 33-36 ACT Score **OR** * 1450-1600 SAT Score **President's Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship*** * Full Tuition/$3,228 per semester * *Will be awarded based on a comprehensive review process * Eligibility Requirements: * 3.9+ GPA **AND** * 28+ ACT Score **OR** * 1300+ SAT Score
Eligibility: New student scholarships are awarded based on the cumulative unweighted GPA or ACT/SAT score. Students are automatically considered for scholarships when the admissions application is complete before the deadline.
How to apply: ["separate application (President's Scholarship \u2014 application process and deadline noted)"]
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Semester Merit Scholarship (Semester exchange)
$500
Paroiatnikova Need Scholarship: Students with demonstrated financial need may apply for this $250-$750 scholarship. Douglas Merit Scholarship: Students with at least a 3.75 GPA are invited to apply for this $250-$750 merit-based scholarship. Semester Merit Scholarship: Students may apply for a merit-based scholarship of up to $500 to be used toward one of SUU's semester studies abroad.
Eligibility: Students with at least a 3.75 GPA are invited to apply for the Douglas Merit Scholarship. Scholarships are offered for credit-bearing programs lasting longer than eight days. Only degree-seeking SUU students are eligible to apply.
How to apply: ["separate scholarship application (application emailed after acceptance into program)", "priority application by November 15 for reduced fee/scholarship consideration"]
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Common questions about Southern Utah University scholarships

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

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 2.5 GPA / 18 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Southern Utah University?

No full-ride award is published on the school's scholarship pages.

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

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

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

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