💰 University of Connecticut Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships

16

Automatic

11

In-State Awards

$1,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$1,000/yr

Multi-Year Awards

$2,500 total

Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit

Requirements vary by scholarship

What you'd actually pay at University of Connecticut

Tuition & fees

$39,678

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Largest annual award

$1,000

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Students receiving it pay about

$38,678/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $14,380), 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 University of Connecticut — no separate application

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

Academic Excellence Scholarship

Merit-based Scholarship (renewable for 4 years; valued at a fixed amount determined on a yearly basis)

Eligibility: Students who have achieved a very competitive high school academic average will be considered for this scholarship. Submission of standardized test scores is not required for scholarship consideration.

How to apply: ["undergraduate application by December 1 for priority consideration"]

📋 Renewal: 2.5 GPA Source ↗

Dean's Scholarships (Law)

All admitted students are automatically considered for scholarship aid based on the factors presented in their applications. No separate application is necessary and notification of awards is made within a few weeks of acceptance. Most Dean’s Scholarships are renewable and unconditional, meaning students can depend on them for the duration of their enrollment.

Eligibility: All admitted students are automatically considered for scholarship aid based on the factors presented in their applications.

How to apply: ["no separate application required", "consideration upon admission"]

📋 Most Dean’s Scholarships are renewable and unconditional (duration of enrollment). Source ↗

Foundation Scholarship Awards (Law)

Award

$1,000/yr in-state

$1,000/yr out-of-state

The annual value of this scholarship pool usually exceeds $250,000 with award amounts ranging from $1,000 to full tuition. All admitted students are considered for Foundation Scholarship awards.

Eligibility: All admitted students are considered for Foundation Scholarship awards.

How to apply: ["consideration upon admission"]

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Global Distinction Award

Merit-based Scholarship (renewable for 4 years; valued at a fixed amount determined on a yearly basis)

Eligibility: Students who have achieved exceptional academic achievement and excel as leaders both in- and outside of the classroom will be considered for the Global Distinction Award.

How to apply: ["undergraduate application by December 1 for priority consideration"]

📋 Renewal: 2.5 GPA Source ↗

Global Excellence Award

Merit-based Scholarship (renewable for 4 years; valued at a fixed amount determined on a yearly basis)

Eligibility: Students who have achieved exceptional academic achievement and excel as leaders both in- and outside of the classroom will be considered for the Global Excellence Award.

How to apply: ["undergraduate application by December 1 for priority consideration"]

📋 Renewal: 2.5 GPA Source ↗

Global Leader Award

Merit-based Scholarship (renewable for 4 years; valued at a fixed amount determined on a yearly basis)

Eligibility: Students who have achieved exceptional academic achievement and excel as leaders both in- and outside of the classroom will be considered for the Global Leader Award.

How to apply: ["undergraduate application by December 1 for priority consideration"]

📋 Renewal: 2.5 GPA Source ↗

Husky Achievement Award

Merit-based Scholarship (renewable for 4 years; valued at a fixed amount determined on a yearly basis)

Eligibility: Students who have achieved a very competitive high school academic average will be considered for this scholarship. Submission of standardized test scores is not required for scholarship consideration.

How to apply: ["undergraduate application by December 1 for priority consideration"]

📋 Renewal: 2.5 GPA Source ↗

Leadership Scholarship

Merit-based Scholarship (renewable for 4 years; valued at a fixed amount determined on a yearly basis)

Eligibility: Students who have achieved a very competitive high school academic average will be considered for this scholarship. In addition, students must have demonstrated a commitment to multicultural diversity programs and initiatives through their leadership, special talents, and achievements in school and/or community to qualify.

How to apply: ["undergraduate application by December 1 for priority consideration"]

📋 Renewal: 2.5 GPA Source ↗

Presidential Scholars Award + Enrichment Award

Award

$2,500 one-time in-state

Merit-based Scholarship (renewable for 4 years; valued at a fixed amount determined on a yearly basis) plus a one-time $2,500 Enrichment Award

Eligibility: Students who rank number one or two in their graduating class will be considered for the Presidential Scholars Award. An additional one-time Enrichment Award is made available to allow the Presidential Scholar to engage in educationally or professionally enriching activities.

How to apply: ["undergraduate application by December 1 for priority consideration"]

📋 Renewal: 2.5 GPA Source ↗

STEM Scholarship

Merit-based Scholarship (renewable for 4 years; valued at a fixed amount determined on a yearly basis)

Eligibility: Students who have achieved a very competitive high school academic average and have chosen to major in a STEM discipline will be considered for this scholarship. Students must demonstrate extraordinary involvement in a STEM field. Scholarship recipients will be members of UConn’s Honors Program and STEM Scholars community.

How to apply: ["undergraduate application by December 1 for priority consideration", "major in a STEM discipline", "demonstrate extraordinary involvement in a STEM field"]

📋 Renewal: 2.5 GPA Source ↗

UConn Award

Merit-based Scholarship (renewable for 4 years; valued at a fixed amount determined on a yearly basis)

Eligibility: Students who have achieved a very competitive high school academic average will be considered for this scholarship.

How to apply: ["undergraduate application by December 1 for priority consideration"]

📋 Renewal: 2.5 GPA Source ↗

Other scholarships at University of Connecticut (5)

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

UConn Promise Grants

UConn Promise Grants are reserved for Bridgeport, Hartford, New Haven, and Waterbury Promise Scholars.

Eligibility: UConn Promise Grants are a renewable fixed amount for four years of full-time undergraduate study contingent upon meeting the terms and conditions set by the University and Promise program (Bridgeport, Hartford, New Haven, or Waterbury).

How to apply: ["submission of the FAFSA by February 15", "meet Promise program terms and conditions"]

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Day of Pride Full Scholarship

Full Scholarship (Includes direct and indirect cost of attendance. Some restrictions may apply.) The Day of Pride Scholarship is a full scholarship awarded to outstanding Connecticut secondary school seniors from underserved backgrounds who have proven academic ability as demonstrated through high school grades, test scores (test-optional), class rank (if available), and letters of recommendation.

Eligibility: Eligibility criteria includes, but is not limited to: * Connecticut residency * Graduation from a Connecticut secondary school * A commitment to diversity and inclusion programs and initiatives through leadership, special talents, and achievement in school and/or community * Demonstrated leadership and contributions to one’s community * Documented financial need

How to apply: ["undergraduate admissions application by November 1", "Day of Pride Supplemental Application due by November 8", "must choose to apply to either the Nutmeg, Day of Pride, or Stamps Scholarship (may not apply for all three)"]

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Nutmeg Full Scholarship

Full Scholarship (Includes direct and indirect cost of attendance. Some restrictions may apply.) The Nutmeg Scholarship is a full scholarship honoring the exceptional accomplishments of Connecticut secondary school seniors.

Eligibility: Eligibility criteria includes, but is not limited to: * Connecticut residency * Graduation from a Connecticut secondary school * Exceptional academic ability * Performance of notable service to one’s school and community * Good citizenship and leadership

How to apply: ["undergraduate admissions application by November 1", "Nutmeg Supplemental Application due by November 8", "must choose to apply to either the Nutmeg, Day of Pride, or Stamps Scholarship (may not apply for all three)"]

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President-to-President Scholarship (GAP)

Merit-based Scholarship (renewable for 2 years (4 semesters); valued at a fixed amount determined on a yearly basis)

Eligibility: Connecticut Community College students who are participants of the Guaranteed Admission Program (GAP), meet the criteria specific to their desired majors, and have earned an associate degree in a liberal arts transfer program will be considered for the President-to-President Scholarship. Students must be nominated by their community college Guided Pathways Advisor, and approved by their respective community college president to qualify. Full-time enrollment at UConn is required of President-to-President Scholarship recipients.

How to apply: ["nomination by community college Guided Pathways Advisor", "approval by community college president", "full-time enrollment at UConn required"]

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Stamps Scholarship - full cost of attendance + enrichment award

The Stamps Scholarship is a full cost-of-attendance scholarship renewable for four years (eight academic semesters) of undergraduate education. Applicants selected for the Stamps Scholarship will also receive a one-time enrichment award of $12,000 to be used to support research and experiential learning opportunities.

Eligibility: Selected applicants will have a required interview with the Admissions Committee and the Stamps Scholars Program. The undergraduate application for admission as well as all required documents must be completed by November 1. The deadline for the Stamps Scholarship Supplemental Application is November 8. Selection is highly competitive.

How to apply: ["supplemental application", "interview", "undergraduate application and required documents by November 1"]

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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at University of Connecticut

Early Decision

11/01/2025

Regular Decision

01/15/2026

Common questions about University of Connecticut scholarships

How much merit aid does University of Connecticut give?

Published awards range $1,000/yr. University of Connecticut lists 16 merit scholarships in total.

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

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

Is there a full-ride scholarship at University of Connecticut?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 3% of tuition.

When is the scholarship deadline at University of Connecticut?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 01/15/2026. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

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