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πŸ’° Southwestern University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
5
In-State Awards
$45,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$45,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$10,000 total

Southwestern University offers 5 merit scholarships. Awards run $45,000/yr for out-of-state students. Against tuition of $53,288, students receiving the largest award pay about $8,288 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Southwestern University

Tuition & fees
$53,288
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Largest annual award
$45,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$8,288/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $15,072), 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 Southwestern University's website
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Other scholarships at Southwestern University (5)

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

General Merit Scholarships
$36,000/yr
Merit scholarships awarded to qualified students based on a holistic review of their application for admission.
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Music Performance Awards
$2,500/yr
Awards for students not majoring in music who wish to perform in ensembles.
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Pre-Ministerial Scholarship
$10,000/yr
Scholarships for students planning to enter full-time ministry and participate in the Southwestern Pre-Ministry Connection.
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The Brown Scholarship
$45,000/yr
Southwestern's most prestigious and competitive award for students ranking in the top 5% of their class or holding a 3.8 GPA.
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The Garey Scholarship
$10,000 total
An academic excellence program awarding two $5,000 stipends for high-impact experiences during a student's career.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Southwestern University

Early Action
12/03/2025
Early Decision
11/01/2025
Regular Decision
02/04/2026

Common questions about Southwestern University scholarships

How much merit aid does Southwestern University give?

Published awards range $45,000/yr. Southwestern University lists 5 merit scholarships in total.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $45,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Southwestern University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 84% of tuition.

When is the scholarship deadline at Southwestern University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 12/03/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

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

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