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💰 The University of Findlay Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
19
Automatic
10
In-State Awards
$1,000-$25,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$25,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$500-$1,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA / 21 ACT

The University of Findlay awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$25,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA / 21 ACT. Against tuition of $39,664, students receiving the largest award pay about $14,664 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at The University of Findlay

Tuition & fees
$39,664
−
Largest annual award
$25,000
=
Students receiving it pay about
$14,664/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $11,200), 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 University of Findlay's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at The University of Findlay — no separate application

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

30+ ACT bump
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
$2,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
ACT 30+ • SAT 1360+
An additional merit award bump for students with high standardized test scores.
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Associate's Degree Bonus
Award
$1,000/yr in-state
$1,000/yr out-of-state
An additional award for transfer students who have completed an associate's degree.
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Deans
Award
$22,500/yr in-state
$22,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.6+ • ACT 21+ • SAT 1090+
A merit scholarship for incoming first-year students with strong academic records.
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Deans (Transfer)
Award
$22,500/yr in-state
$22,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
A merit scholarship for incoming transfer students.
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Faculty
Award
$20,000/yr in-state
$20,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.3+
A merit scholarship for incoming first-year students.
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Merit
Award
$18,500/yr in-state
$18,500/yr out-of-state
A baseline merit scholarship for incoming first-year students.
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Merit (Transfer)
Award
$18,500/yr in-state
$18,500/yr out-of-state
A baseline merit scholarship for incoming transfer students.
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Presidential
Award
$24,000/yr in-state
$24,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.9+ • ACT 24+ • SAT 1190+
A high-level merit scholarship for incoming first-year students.
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Trustee
Award
$25,000/yr in-state
$25,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 4.0+ • ACT 27+ • SAT 1290+
A top-tier merit scholarship for incoming first-year students with outstanding academic achievements.
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Trustee (Transfer)
Award
$25,000/yr in-state
$25,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
A top-tier merit scholarship for incoming transfer students.
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Other scholarships at The University of Findlay (9)

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

Elite Interview Scholarship
$2,000/yr
A participation scholarship awarded to all students who compete in the Elite Scholarship Competition.
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Elite Scholarship Competition
A prestigious competition offering a full-tuition scholarship to one selected student.
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Gateway to the World Study Abroad Scholarship
$500 one-time
A study abroad scholarship awarding up to ten $500 awards to Findlay students annually.
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Leadership Scholarship Competition
A competition awarding full-tuition scholarships to two outstanding student leaders.
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Leadership Scholarship Competition Participation Award
$1,500/yr
A participation scholarship awarded to all students who compete in the Leadership Scholarship Competition.
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Oiler Scholarship Competition
A competition awarding one future Oiler with a full-tuition scholarship.
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Oiler Scholarship Competition Participation Award
$1,000/yr
A participation scholarship awarded to all students who fully participate in the Oiler Scholarship Competition.
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Sandra "Sandy" Sauer Memorial International Travel Scholarship
$1,000 one-time
A study abroad scholarship for undergraduate or graduate students.
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Zahler Family Scholarship
$500 one-time
An annual study abroad grant for a student participating in an approved program.
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Common questions about The University of Findlay scholarships

How much merit aid does The University of Findlay give?

Published awards range $1,000-$25,000/yr. The University of Findlay lists 19 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at The University of Findlay?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.0 GPA / 21 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$25,000/yr.

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

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 63% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at The University of Findlay?

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

💡 Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with The University of Findlay's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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