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💰 University of Dubuque Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
18
Automatic
5
In-State Awards
$1,000-$15,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$15,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.5 GPA

University of Dubuque awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$15,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.5 GPA. Against tuition of $40,170, students receiving the largest award pay about $25,170 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at University of Dubuque

Tuition & fees
$40,170
−
Largest annual award
$15,000
=
Students receiving it pay about
$25,170/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $12,150), 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 Dubuque — no separate application

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

Dean's Merit Scholarship
Award
$8,000/yr in-state
$8,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
A merit scholarship for first-year and transfer students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
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Forerunner Award
Award
$6,000/yr in-state
$6,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.5+
A merit scholarship for first-year and transfer students with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
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Heritage Society Scholarship
Award
$15,000/yr in-state
$15,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+
A merit scholarship awarded to incoming first-year students with a high school GPA of 3.8 or higher.
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Honors Scholarship
Award
$10,000/yr in-state
$10,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.3+
A merit scholarship for first-year and transfer students with a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher.
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Presidential Scholarship
Award
$12,000/yr in-state
$12,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
A merit scholarship for first-year and transfer students with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
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Other scholarships at University of Dubuque (13)

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

Alumni Grant
$1,000/yr
A grant for students who have or had a family member attending the University of Dubuque.
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Clergy Grant
$2,000/yr
A grant for children of ministers.
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DoDDS (Department of Defense Dependent Schools) Partnership Award
$3,000/yr
An award for students graduating from a DoDDS high school.
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Dubuque Area Partnership Award
$2,000/yr
An award for students graduating from high schools in Dubuque County (IA), Grant County (WI), or Jo Daviess County (IL).
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Eagle Scout Scholarship
$1,000/yr
A scholarship for students who have earned the Boy Scouts Eagle Scout designation.
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Educator Grant
$1,000/yr
A grant for students whose parent is employed by an educational institution.
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Gold Award Scholarship
$1,000/yr
A scholarship for students who have earned the Girl Scout Gold Award.
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IB (International Baccalaureate)
$15,000/yr
A scholarship for first-year students who have earned or will earn an IB Diploma.
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MCEI (Military Child Education Initiative) Award
$3,000/yr
An award for children of active duty or retired military personnel.
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PTK (Phi Theta Kappa)
$15,000/yr
A scholarship for transfer students who are members of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society.
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ROTC Service Award (Contracted Cadets)
$6,000/yr
An award for contracted Army ROTC cadets who live on campus.
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The Wendt Character Scholar Conditional Scholarship
$3,500/yr
A conditional scholarship for students who apply to the Wendt Character Scholar program.
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Veterans Service Award
$3,000/yr
An award for veterans of any military service.
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Common questions about University of Dubuque scholarships

How much merit aid does University of Dubuque give?

Published awards range $1,000-$15,000/yr. University of Dubuque lists 18 merit scholarships in total.

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

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 2.5 GPA. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$15,000/yr.

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

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 37% of tuition.

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

5 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 University of Dubuque's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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