💰 SUNY Polytechnic Institute Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships

8

Automatic

8

In-State Awards

$1,000-$1,500/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$1,000-$1,500/yr

Multi-Year Awards

$5,000-$36,000 total

Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit

3.0 GPA

What you'd actually pay at SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Tuition & fees

$19,660

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Largest annual award

$1,500

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Students receiving it pay about

$18,160/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $16,584), 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

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Automatic merit scholarships at SUNY Polytechnic Institute — no separate application

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

Graduate Tier A

Award

$9,000 total in-state

$9,000 total out-of-state

In-State Requirements

GPA 3.8+

Graduate International Partial Tuition Merit Scholarships Eligible for up to 3 semesters of full-time study $9,000 ( $4,500 / semester ) **Academic Credential:** 90%–100% | **GPA:** 3.75–4.00 $8,000 ( $4,000 / semester ) **Academic Credential:** 80%–90% | **GPA:** 3.50–3.74 $7,000 ( $3,500 / semester ) **Academic Credential:** 70%–79% | **GPA:** 3.25–3.49 $6,000 ( $3,000 / semester ) **Academic Credential:** 65%–69% | **GPA:** 3.00–3.24 $5,000 ( $2,500 / semester ) **Academic Credential:** 60%–64%

Eligibility: **Academic Credential:** 90%–100% | **GPA:** 3.75–4.00 **Academic Credential:** 80%–90% | **GPA:** 3.50–3.74 **Academic Credential:** 70%–79% | **GPA:** 3.25–3.49 **Academic Credential:** 65%–69% | **GPA:** 3.00–3.24 **Academic Credential:** 60%–64%

How to apply: ["apply for admission", "graduate student status"]

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Graduate Tier B

Award

$8,000 total in-state

$8,000 total out-of-state

In-State Requirements

GPA 3.5+

Graduate International Partial Tuition Merit Scholarships Eligible for up to 3 semesters of full-time study $9,000 ( $4,500 / semester ) **Academic Credential:** 90%–100% | **GPA:** 3.75–4.00 $8,000 ( $4,000 / semester ) **Academic Credential:** 80%–90% | **GPA:** 3.50–3.74 $7,000 ( $3,500 / semester ) **Academic Credential:** 70%–79% | **GPA:** 3.25–3.49 $6,000 ( $3,000 / semester ) **Academic Credential:** 65%–69% | **GPA:** 3.00–3.24 $5,000 ( $2,500 / semester ) **Academic Credential:** 60%–64%

Eligibility: **Academic Credential:** 90%–100% | **GPA:** 3.75–4.00 **Academic Credential:** 80%–90% | **GPA:** 3.50–3.74 **Academic Credential:** 70%–79% | **GPA:** 3.25–3.49 **Academic Credential:** 65%–69% | **GPA:** 3.00–3.24 **Academic Credential:** 60%–64%

How to apply: ["apply for admission", "graduate student status"]

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Graduate Tier C

Award

$7,000 total in-state

$7,000 total out-of-state

In-State Requirements

GPA 3.2+

Graduate International Partial Tuition Merit Scholarships Eligible for up to 3 semesters of full-time study $9,000 ( $4,500 / semester ) **Academic Credential:** 90%–100% | **GPA:** 3.75–4.00 $8,000 ( $4,000 / semester ) **Academic Credential:** 80%–90% | **GPA:** 3.50–3.74 $7,000 ( $3,500 / semester ) **Academic Credential:** 70%–79% | **GPA:** 3.25–3.49 $6,000 ( $3,000 / semester ) **Academic Credential:** 65%–69% | **GPA:** 3.00–3.24 $5,000 ( $2,500 / semester ) **Academic Credential:** 60%–64%

Eligibility: **Academic Credential:** 90%–100% | **GPA:** 3.75–4.00 **Academic Credential:** 80%–90% | **GPA:** 3.50–3.74 **Academic Credential:** 70%–79% | **GPA:** 3.25–3.49 **Academic Credential:** 65%–69% | **GPA:** 3.00–3.24 **Academic Credential:** 60%–64%

How to apply: ["apply for admission", "graduate student status"]

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Graduate Tier D

Award

$6,000 total in-state

$6,000 total out-of-state

In-State Requirements

GPA 3.0+

Graduate International Partial Tuition Merit Scholarships Eligible for up to 3 semesters of full-time study $9,000 ( $4,500 / semester ) **Academic Credential:** 90%–100% | **GPA:** 3.75–4.00 $8,000 ( $4,000 / semester ) **Academic Credential:** 80%–90% | **GPA:** 3.50–3.74 $7,000 ( $3,500 / semester ) **Academic Credential:** 70%–79% | **GPA:** 3.25–3.49 $6,000 ( $3,000 / semester ) **Academic Credential:** 65%–69% | **GPA:** 3.00–3.24 $5,000 ( $2,500 / semester ) **Academic Credential:** 60%–64%

Eligibility: **Academic Credential:** 90%–100% | **GPA:** 3.75–4.00 **Academic Credential:** 80%–90% | **GPA:** 3.50–3.74 **Academic Credential:** 70%–79% | **GPA:** 3.25–3.49 **Academic Credential:** 65%–69% | **GPA:** 3.00–3.24 **Academic Credential:** 60%–64%

How to apply: ["apply for admission", "graduate student status"]

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Graduate Tier E

Award

$5,000 total in-state

$5,000 total out-of-state

Graduate International Partial Tuition Merit Scholarships Eligible for up to 3 semesters of full-time study $9,000 ( $4,500 / semester ) **Academic Credential:** 90%–100% | **GPA:** 3.75–4.00 $8,000 ( $4,000 / semester ) **Academic Credential:** 80%–90% | **GPA:** 3.50–3.74 $7,000 ( $3,500 / semester ) **Academic Credential:** 70%–79% | **GPA:** 3.25–3.49 $6,000 ( $3,000 / semester ) **Academic Credential:** 65%–69% | **GPA:** 3.00–3.24 $5,000 ( $2,500 / semester ) **Academic Credential:** 60%–64%

Eligibility: **Academic Credential:** 90%–100% | **GPA:** 3.75–4.00 **Academic Credential:** 80%–90% | **GPA:** 3.50–3.74 **Academic Credential:** 70%–79% | **GPA:** 3.25–3.49 **Academic Credential:** 65%–69% | **GPA:** 3.00–3.24 **Academic Credential:** 60%–64%

How to apply: ["apply for admission", "graduate student status"]

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Transfer Tier 1

Award

$1,500/yr in-state

$1,500/yr out-of-state

In-State Requirements

GPA 3.5+

Our transfer merit scholarships automatically consider high-achieving transfer students who apply and plan to enroll full-time: * $1,500/year → GPA 3.5 – 4.0 * $1,000/year → GPA 3.0 – 3.49 These awards can be renewed for up to three years (six full-time semesters) if eligibility is maintained.

Eligibility: Our transfer merit scholarships automatically consider high-achieving transfer students who apply and plan to enroll full-time: * $1,500/year → GPA 3.5 – 4.0 * $1,000/year → GPA 3.0 – 3.49

How to apply: ["apply for admission", "plan to enroll full-time"]

📋 These awards can be renewed for up to three years (six full-time semesters) if eligibility is maintained. Source ↗

Transfer Tier 2

Award

$1,000/yr in-state

$1,000/yr out-of-state

In-State Requirements

GPA 3.0+

Our transfer merit scholarships automatically consider high-achieving transfer students who apply and plan to enroll full-time: * $1,500/year → GPA 3.5 – 4.0 * $1,000/year → GPA 3.0 – 3.49 These awards can be renewed for up to three years (six full-time semesters) if eligibility is maintained.

Eligibility: Our transfer merit scholarships automatically consider high-achieving transfer students who apply and plan to enroll full-time: * $1,500/year → GPA 3.5 – 4.0 * $1,000/year → GPA 3.0 – 3.49

How to apply: ["apply for admission", "plan to enroll full-time"]

📋 These awards can be renewed for up to three years (six full-time semesters) if eligibility is maintained. Source ↗

Undergraduate International Merit (total)

Award

$20,000-$36,000 total in-state

$20,000-$36,000 total out-of-state

Undergraduate International Merit Scholarships * First-Year Students: Eligible for up to 4 years of full-time study * Transfer Students: Eligible for up to 3 years of full-time study $20,000–$36,000 ( $5,000–$9,000 / year )

Eligibility: Undergraduate International Merit Scholarships * First-Year Students: Eligible for up to 4 years of full-time study * Transfer Students: Eligible for up to 3 years of full-time study

How to apply: ["apply for admission", "first-year or transfer student status"]

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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Early Action

11/15/2025

Regular Decision

Rolling

Common questions about SUNY Polytechnic Institute scholarships

How much merit aid does SUNY Polytechnic Institute give?

Published awards range $1,000-$1,500/yr. SUNY Polytechnic Institute lists 8 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at SUNY Polytechnic Institute?

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

Does SUNY Polytechnic Institute give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$1,500/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at SUNY Polytechnic Institute?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 8% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at SUNY Polytechnic Institute?

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

When is the scholarship deadline at SUNY Polytechnic Institute?

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

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