💰 Temple University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships

14

Automatic

6

In-State Awards

$500-$10,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$500-$20,000/yr

Multi-Year Awards

$4,000 total

Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit

3.0 GPA

What you'd actually pay at Temple University

Tuition & fees

$37,942

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Largest annual award

$20,000

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Students receiving it pay about

$17,942/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $17,690), 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 Temple University — no separate application

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

International first-year merit scholarship (up to)

Award

$20,000/yr out-of-state

"Temple University offers merit scholarships to international students with strong academic records. For first-year students, these awards range up to $20,000 per year for up to four years."

Eligibility: "No separate application is needed for consideration for a merit scholarship, as your admissions application serves both purposes."

How to apply: ["no separate application required", "submit admissions application by requisite deadlines"]

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New transfer student academic scholarship (U.S. citizens & permanent residents)

Award

$2,000-$8,000/yr in-state

$2,000-$8,000/yr out-of-state

In-State Requirements

GPA 3.0+

"Academic scholarships for undergraduate students range from $3,000 to $10,000 for Pennsylvania residents, and $10,000 to $20,000 for non-Pennslvania residents and internationals tudents."

Eligibility: "All first-year students who complete their admissions application by Feb. 1 are automatically considered for merit scholarships. A separate application is not required."

How to apply: ["submit admissions application by Feb. 1", "submit nonrefundable tuition deposit by May 1 to secure scholarship"]

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Non-Pennsylvania resident / International academic scholarship

Award

$10,000-$20,000/yr out-of-state

"Academic scholarships for undergraduate students range from $3,000 to $10,000 for Pennsylvania residents, and $10,000 to $20,000 for non-Pennslvania residents and internationals tudents."

Eligibility: "All first-year students who complete their admissions application by Feb. 1 are automatically considered for merit scholarships. A separate application is not required."

How to apply: ["submit admissions application by Feb. 1", "submit nonrefundable tuition deposit by May 1 to secure scholarship"]

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Pennsylvania resident academic scholarship

Award

$3,000-$10,000/yr in-state

"Academic scholarships for undergraduate students range from $3,000 to $10,000 for Pennsylvania residents, and $10,000 to $20,000 for non-Pennslvania residents and internationals tudents."

Eligibility: "All first-year students who complete their admissions application by Feb. 1 are automatically considered for merit scholarships. A separate application is not required."

How to apply: ["submit admissions application by Feb. 1", "submit nonrefundable tuition deposit by May 1 to secure scholarship"]

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Temple Rome Global Citizen Scholarship

"In recent years, more than half of our students were offered merit-based scholarships, ranging from $1,000 to full tuition."

Eligibility: "Temple Rome Global Citizen Scholarship: Full tuition for first year at Temple Rome. This merit-based scholarship is open to all students, regardless of nationality, who are residing outside of the United States. Students are automatically considered and will be notified if they receive this scholarship by email."

How to apply: ["complete Temple Rome application by Feb. 1 for automatic consideration", "separate application required for Bridge Scholarship"]

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Temple Rome Merit Scholarships (first-year)

Award

$500-$10,000/yr in-state

$500-$10,000/yr out-of-state

"In recent years, more than half of our students were offered merit-based scholarships, ranging from $1,000 to full tuition."

Eligibility: "Temple Rome Global Citizen Scholarship: Full tuition for first year at Temple Rome. This merit-based scholarship is open to all students, regardless of nationality, who are residing outside of the United States. Students are automatically considered and will be notified if they receive this scholarship by email."

How to apply: ["complete Temple Rome application by Feb. 1 for automatic consideration", "separate application required for Bridge Scholarship"]

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Other scholarships at Temple University (8)

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

Merit Scholarship Educational Enhancement Stipend

$4,000 one-time

"A $4,000 stipend helps cover costs for experiential learning outside of the classroom."

Eligibility: "Full-time Temple undergraduate students who were awarded eligibility to use a stipend when admitted to Temple University as a Presidential Scholar and who maintain the GPA and enrollment requirements to continue Presidential Scholarship eligibility."

How to apply: ["login to Merit Scholar System and complete stipend application", "faculty/internship approval and Provost's Office approval", "complete Post-Experience Review Form after project"]

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Temple - Merit scholarships referenced by Lewis Katz School of Medicine (MD program)

"A limited number of merit and need-based scholarships are available to incoming students. Both merit scholarships and need-based scholarships are awarded starting the spring prior to matriculation. Merit scholarships are awarded to the most academically qualified students."

Eligibility: "Merit scholarships are awarded to the most academically qualified students."

How to apply: ["complete FAFSA by March 1 to be considered for funding"]

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Air Force ROTC award levels

$9,000/yr

"Tuition scholarships are for $9,000, $15,000 or full tuition, plus an annual stipend of $3,000 and $255 per semester for books for two-year (sophomores), three-year (first-year) or four-year (for entering students) scholarships."

Eligibility: "U.S. citizens who are high school graduates (or equivalent); can pass the physical examination for participation in ROTC; possess at least a 2.5 grade-point average and have an 1100 on the SAT are eligible."

How to apply: ["submit ROTC scholarship application by deadline", "interview for four-year awards"]

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Army ROTC scholarship (tuition & stipend)

"Full tuition and fees scholarships (resident or nonresident rate) plus a monthly stipend ranging from $300 for first-year students to $500 for seniors. Additionally, there is an allowance of $1,200 per year for books."

Eligibility: "U.S. citizens who are full-time Temple University students; can pass the physical examination for participation in ROTC; have at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average; and excel at an Army Physical Fitness Test."

How to apply: ["apply for Army ROTC scholarship", "meet physical and fitness requirements"]

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Sister City Scholarship

$10,000/yr

"These are scholarships of $10,000 per academic year for four years."

Eligibility: "If you are a first-year applicant from one of Philadelphia's sister cities, Temple University welcomes you to apply for this special scholarship opportunity."

How to apply: ["complete Sister City Scholarship application"]

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Temple Rome Bridge Scholarship (housing)

$500-$3,000/yr

"In recent years, more than half of our students were offered merit-based scholarships, ranging from $1,000 to full tuition."

Eligibility: "Temple Rome Global Citizen Scholarship: Full tuition for first year at Temple Rome. This merit-based scholarship is open to all students, regardless of nationality, who are residing outside of the United States. Students are automatically considered and will be notified if they receive this scholarship by email."

How to apply: ["complete Temple Rome application by Feb. 1 for automatic consideration", "separate application required for Bridge Scholarship"]

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#WhyUS award levels

$2,000-$10,000/yr

"These scholarships, which range from $2,000 to $10,000 for up to four consecutive years (four years for first-year students and two years for transfer students), will be awarded for the best responses to our creative prompt."

Eligibility: "You must be a first-year or transfer international student."

How to apply: ["submit #WhyUS application (creative prompt) by deadline", "essay or creative submission (essay, video, collage, etc.)"]

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#YouAreWelcomeHere award

$20,000/yr

"Every year, we select two first-year students to receive an annual, renewable scholarship of $20,000."

Eligibility: "To be considered for the #YouAreWelcomeHere scholarship, you must be a first-year international applicant."

How to apply: ["submit #YouAreWelcomeHere application by Feb. 1"]

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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Temple University

Early Action

11/01/2025

Regular Decision

02/01/2026

Common questions about Temple University scholarships

How much merit aid does Temple University give?

Published awards range $500-$20,000/yr. Temple University lists 14 merit scholarships in total.

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

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

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $500-$20,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Temple University?

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

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

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

When is the scholarship deadline at Temple University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 11/01/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

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