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πŸ’° The Catholic University of America Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
5
In-State Awards
$1,000-$5,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$5,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$17,000-$32,000 total

The Catholic University of America offers 5 merit scholarships. Awards run $1,000-$5,000/yr for out-of-state students. Against tuition of $56,930, students receiving the largest award pay about $51,930 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at The Catholic University of America

Tuition & fees
$56,930
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Largest annual award
$5,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$51,930/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $18,200), 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 The Catholic University of America's website
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Other scholarships at The Catholic University of America (5)

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

Legacy Grant
$1,000/yr
A grant for first-year and transfer students who have a parent, grandparent, or sibling who graduated from Catholic University.
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Parish Scholarship
$4,000/yr
An annual scholarship for first-year and transfer applicants who are parishioners of Catholic churches in the United States.
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Phi Theta Kappa (Transfer Students Only)
$3,000/yr
A renewable scholarship for transfer applicants who are active members of Phi Theta Kappa.
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The Catholic University Scholarship
$17,000-$32,000 total
A merit scholarship for students with an exceptional academic profile.
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The Karen Laub-Novak Art and Faith Scholarship
$5,000/yr
A scholarship for admitted Studio Art and Art History majors demonstrating exceptional creative talent.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at The Catholic University of America

Early Action
11/01/2025
Early Decision
11/01/2025
Regular Decision
02/01/2026

Common questions about The Catholic University of America scholarships

How much merit aid does The Catholic University of America give?

Published awards range $1,000-$5,000/yr. The Catholic University of America lists 5 merit scholarships in total.

Does The Catholic University of America give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$5,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at The Catholic University of America?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 9% of tuition.

When is the scholarship deadline at The Catholic University of America?

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

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

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