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πŸ’° Taylor University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
13
Automatic
6
In-State Awards
$1,000-$21,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$21,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$1,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.3 GPA / 27 ACT

Taylor University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$21,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.3 GPA / 27 ACT. Against tuition of $39,500, students receiving the largest award pay about $18,500 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Taylor University

Tuition & fees
$39,500
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Largest annual award
$21,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$18,500/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $12,029), 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 Taylor University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Taylor University β€” no separate application

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

Dean Scholarship
Award
$19,000/yr in-state
$19,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.7+ β€’ ACT 27+ β€’ SAT 1270+
Academic merit scholarship awarded to students with a 3.70+ GPA and qualifying test scores.
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Director Award
Award
$11,000/yr in-state
$11,000/yr out-of-state
Academic merit scholarship awarded to students with a GPA of 3.29 and below.
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Faculty Scholarship
Award
$17,000/yr in-state
$17,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.7+
Academic merit scholarship awarded to students with a 3.70+ GPA, with no test scores required.
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President Scholarship
Award
$21,000/yr in-state
$21,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.7+ β€’ ACT 32+ β€’ SAT 1430+
Academic merit scholarship awarded to students with a 3.70+ GPA and high test scores.
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Transfer Scholarship
Award
$10,000-$18,000/yr in-state
$10,000-$18,000/yr out-of-state
Academic scholarship awarded to transfer students based on their college GPA.
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Trustee Scholarship
Award
$15,000/yr in-state
$15,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.3+
Academic merit scholarship awarded to students with a GPA between 3.30 and 3.69.
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Other scholarships at Taylor University (7)

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

Academic Merit Award
$21,000/yr
Awarded to National Merit Finalists, replacing other academic scholarships.
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Academic Summer Programs Scholarship
$1,000 one-time
A one-time scholarship for students who attended an eligible summer camp on Taylor's campus during high school.
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Alice Hamilton Scholarship
A competitive full-tuition scholarship for high-achieving students invited to interview on Scholars Day.
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Austin E. Knowlton Foundation Endowed Scholarship
$5,000/yr
Awarded to Ohio residents majoring in a STEM-related field.
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Muselman Memorial Scholarship
$2,000-$10,000/yr
Scholarship for full-time students with a 3.0 GPA, with preference for Adams or Wells Counties in Indiana.
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Phi Theta Kappa/American Honors Scholarship
$3,000/yr
Awarded to transfer students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa or American Honors Society.
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Summit Ministries Scholarship
$1,000/yr
Awarded to Summit students who enroll full-time as first-time students at Taylor University.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Taylor University

Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about Taylor University scholarships

How much merit aid does Taylor University give?

Published awards range $1,000-$21,000/yr. Taylor University lists 13 merit scholarships in total.

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

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.3 GPA / 27 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$21,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Taylor University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 53% of tuition.

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

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

When is the scholarship deadline at Taylor University?

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

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

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