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πŸ’° University of Louisiana at Monroe Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
17
Automatic
17
In-State Awards
$1,000-$6,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$12,100/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.5 GPA / 20 ACT

University of Louisiana at Monroe awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$12,100/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.5 GPA / 20 ACT. Against tuition of $17,888, students receiving the largest award pay about $5,788 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at University of Louisiana at Monroe

Tuition & fees
$17,888
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Largest annual award
$12,100
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Students receiving it pay about
$5,788/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $10,554), 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 University of Louisiana at Monroe's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at University of Louisiana at Monroe β€” no separate application

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

Academic Excellence (GPA 3.0-3.49) ACT 27-29
Award
$3,000/yr in-state
$3,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+ β€’ ACT 27+
Eligibility: Priority application deadline for admission is **January 31, 2026**. 6th semester GPA will be used to determine scholarship eligibility. Students can continue to take the ACT through **April 2026** or **SAT through May 2026** to further improve scholarship eligibility. **ULM must receive all official test scores by May 31, 2026.** The highest ACT Composite/Super Score, or SAT Total Score is used to determine scholarship eligibility.
How to apply: ["must live on campus to be eligible for the housing award", "apply to ULM by priority deadline (January 31, 2026)"]
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Academic Excellence (GPA 3.5-4.0) ACT 27-29
Award
$3,250/yr in-state
$3,250/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+ β€’ ACT 27+
Eligibility: Priority application deadline for admission is **January 31, 2026**. 6th semester GPA will be used to determine scholarship eligibility. Students can continue to take the ACT through **April 2026** or **SAT through May 2026** to further improve scholarship eligibility. **ULM must receive all official test scores by May 31, 2026.** The highest ACT Composite/Super Score, or SAT Total Score is used to determine scholarship eligibility.
How to apply: ["must live on campus to be eligible for the housing award", "apply to ULM by priority deadline (January 31, 2026)"]
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Academic Excellence (GPA 3.5-4.0) SAT 1260-1350
Award
$3,500/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+ β€’ SAT 1260+
Eligibility: Priority Application deadlines for admission is **January 31, 2026**. Final high school GPA will be used to determine scholarship eligibility. Deadline to submit high school transcript for award year 2026-2027 is **July 15, 2026**. Students can continue to take the SAT through **May 2026** to further improve scholarship eligibility. Scores must be submitted directly to ULM from SAT (ULM Code 6482). **ULM must receive all official test scores by May 31, 2026.** The highest SAT Total Score is used to determine scholarship eligibility.
How to apply: ["final high school GPA used for eligibility", "submit official SAT scores directly to ULM (ULM Code 6482)", "must live on campus to be eligible for the housing award"]
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Academic Merit (GPA 3.0-3.49) ACT 23-26
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
$2,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+ β€’ ACT 23+
Eligibility: Priority application deadline for admission is **January 31, 2026**. 6th semester GPA will be used to determine scholarship eligibility. Students can continue to take the ACT through **April 2026** or **SAT through May 2026** to further improve scholarship eligibility. **ULM must receive all official test scores by May 31, 2026.** The highest ACT Composite/Super Score, or SAT Total Score is used to determine scholarship eligibility.
How to apply: ["must live on campus to be eligible for the housing award", "apply to ULM by priority deadline (January 31, 2026)"]
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Academic Merit (GPA 3.5-4.0) ACT 23-26
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
$2,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+ β€’ ACT 23+
Eligibility: Priority application deadline for admission is **January 31, 2026**. 6th semester GPA will be used to determine scholarship eligibility. Students can continue to take the ACT through **April 2026** or **SAT through May 2026** to further improve scholarship eligibility. **ULM must receive all official test scores by May 31, 2026.** The highest ACT Composite/Super Score, or SAT Total Score is used to determine scholarship eligibility.
How to apply: ["must live on campus to be eligible for the housing award", "apply to ULM by priority deadline (January 31, 2026)"]
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Academic Merit (GPA 3.5-4.0) SAT 1130-1250
Award
$1,500/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+ β€’ SAT 1130+
Eligibility: Priority Application deadlines for admission is **January 31, 2026**. Final high school GPA will be used to determine scholarship eligibility. Deadline to submit high school transcript for award year 2026-2027 is **July 15, 2026**. Students can continue to take the SAT through **May 2026** to further improve scholarship eligibility. Scores must be submitted directly to ULM from SAT (ULM Code 6482). **ULM must receive all official test scores by May 31, 2026.** The highest SAT Total Score is used to determine scholarship eligibility.
How to apply: ["final high school GPA used for eligibility", "submit official SAT scores directly to ULM (ULM Code 6482)", "must live on campus to be eligible for the housing award"]
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Ace's Award (GPA 3.5-4.0) ACT 20-22
Award
$1,000/yr in-state
$1,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+ β€’ ACT 20+
Eligibility: Priority application deadline for admission is **January 31, 2026**. 6th semester GPA will be used to determine scholarship eligibility. Students can continue to take the ACT through **April 2026** or **SAT through May 2026** to further improve scholarship eligibility. **ULM must receive all official test scores by May 31, 2026.** The highest ACT Composite/Super Score, or SAT Total Score is used to determine scholarship eligibility.
How to apply: ["must live on campus to be eligible for the housing award", "apply to ULM by priority deadline (January 31, 2026)"]
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Ace's Award (GPA 3.5-4.0) SAT 1030-1120
Award
$1,000/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+ β€’ SAT 1030+
Eligibility: Priority Application deadlines for admission is **January 31, 2026**. Final high school GPA will be used to determine scholarship eligibility. Deadline to submit high school transcript for award year 2026-2027 is **July 15, 2026**. Students can continue to take the SAT through **May 2026** to further improve scholarship eligibility. Scores must be submitted directly to ULM from SAT (ULM Code 6482). **ULM must receive all official test scores by May 31, 2026.** The highest SAT Total Score is used to determine scholarship eligibility.
How to apply: ["final high school GPA used for eligibility", "submit official SAT scores directly to ULM (ULM Code 6482)", "must live on campus to be eligible for the housing award"]
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Out-of-State Warhawk Scholarship β€” Domestic Transfer Students
Award
$12,100/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 2.5+
ULM offers the Out-of-State Warhawk Scholarship to first-time, full-time freshmen and transfer students who qualify. This fee waiver is valued at $6,050 per semester, or $12,100 per year.
How to apply: ["non-Louisiana resident", "minimum cumulative high school GPA 2.5", "must satisfy admission requirements"]
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Out-of-State Warhawk Scholarship β€” First-Time Freshmen (Domestic)
Award
$12,100/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 2.5+ β€’ ACT 21+ β€’ SAT 1060+
ULM offers the Out-of-State Warhawk Scholarship to first-time, full-time freshmen and transfer students who qualify. This fee waiver is valued at $6,050 per semester, or $12,100 per year.
How to apply: ["non-Louisiana resident", "minimum cumulative high school GPA 2.5", "minimum ACT Composite 21 or SAT Total 1060", "minimum ACT English 15 or SAT English 440", "minimum ACT Math 16 or SAT Math 430", "must satisfy admission requirements"]
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Out-of-State Warhawk Scholarship β€” International Freshmen
Award
$12,100/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 2.5+
ULM offers the Out-of-State Warhawk Scholarship to first-time, full-time freshmen and transfer students who qualify. This fee waiver is valued at $6,050 per semester, or $12,100 per year.
How to apply: ["non-Louisiana resident", "minimum cumulative high school GPA 2.5", "must satisfy admission requirements"]
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President's Distinguished (GPA 3.0-3.49) ACT 30-36
Award
$5,000/yr in-state
$5,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+ β€’ ACT 30+
Eligibility: Priority application deadline for admission is **January 31, 2026**. 6th semester GPA will be used to determine scholarship eligibility. Students can continue to take the ACT through **April 2026** or **SAT through May 2026** to further improve scholarship eligibility. **ULM must receive all official test scores by May 31, 2026.** The highest ACT Composite/Super Score, or SAT Total Score is used to determine scholarship eligibility.
How to apply: ["must live on campus to be eligible for the housing award", "apply to ULM by priority deadline (January 31, 2026)"]
Source β†—
President's Distinguished (GPA 3.5-4.0) ACT 30
Award
$5,000/yr in-state
$5,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+ β€’ ACT 30+
Eligibility: Priority application deadline for admission is **January 31, 2026**. 6th semester GPA will be used to determine scholarship eligibility. Students can continue to take the ACT through **April 2026** or **SAT through May 2026** to further improve scholarship eligibility. **ULM must receive all official test scores by May 31, 2026.** The highest ACT Composite/Super Score, or SAT Total Score is used to determine scholarship eligibility.
How to apply: ["must live on campus to be eligible for the housing award", "apply to ULM by priority deadline (January 31, 2026)"]
Source β†—
President's Distinguished (GPA 3.5-4.0) ACT 31-32
Award
$5,000/yr in-state
$5,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+ β€’ ACT 31+
Eligibility: Priority application deadline for admission is **January 31, 2026**. 6th semester GPA will be used to determine scholarship eligibility. Students can continue to take the ACT through **April 2026** or **SAT through May 2026** to further improve scholarship eligibility. **ULM must receive all official test scores by May 31, 2026.** The highest ACT Composite/Super Score, or SAT Total Score is used to determine scholarship eligibility.
How to apply: ["must live on campus to be eligible for the housing award", "apply to ULM by priority deadline (January 31, 2026)"]
Source β†—
President's Distinguished (GPA 3.5-4.0) ACT 33-36
Award
$6,000/yr in-state
$6,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+ β€’ ACT 33+
Eligibility: Priority application deadline for admission is **January 31, 2026**. 6th semester GPA will be used to determine scholarship eligibility. Students can continue to take the ACT through **April 2026** or **SAT through May 2026** to further improve scholarship eligibility. **ULM must receive all official test scores by May 31, 2026.** The highest ACT Composite/Super Score, or SAT Total Score is used to determine scholarship eligibility.
How to apply: ["must live on campus to be eligible for the housing award", "apply to ULM by priority deadline (January 31, 2026)"]
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President's Distinguished (GPA 3.5-4.0) SAT 1360-1440
Award
$5,000/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+ β€’ SAT 1360+
Eligibility: Priority Application deadlines for admission is **January 31, 2026**. Final high school GPA will be used to determine scholarship eligibility. Deadline to submit high school transcript for award year 2026-2027 is **July 15, 2026**. Students can continue to take the SAT through **May 2026** to further improve scholarship eligibility. Scores must be submitted directly to ULM from SAT (ULM Code 6482). **ULM must receive all official test scores by May 31, 2026.** The highest SAT Total Score is used to determine scholarship eligibility.
How to apply: ["final high school GPA used for eligibility", "submit official SAT scores directly to ULM (ULM Code 6482)", "must live on campus to be eligible for the housing award"]
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President's Distinguished (GPA 3.5-4.0) SAT 1450-1600
Award
$5,000/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+ β€’ SAT 1450+
Eligibility: Priority Application deadlines for admission is **January 31, 2026**. Final high school GPA will be used to determine scholarship eligibility. Deadline to submit high school transcript for award year 2026-2027 is **July 15, 2026**. Students can continue to take the SAT through **May 2026** to further improve scholarship eligibility. Scores must be submitted directly to ULM from SAT (ULM Code 6482). **ULM must receive all official test scores by May 31, 2026.** The highest SAT Total Score is used to determine scholarship eligibility.
How to apply: ["final high school GPA used for eligibility", "submit official SAT scores directly to ULM (ULM Code 6482)", "must live on campus to be eligible for the housing award"]
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at University of Louisiana at Monroe

Regular Decision
07/01/2026

Common questions about University of Louisiana at Monroe scholarships

How much merit aid does University of Louisiana at Monroe give?

Published awards range $1,000-$12,100/yr. University of Louisiana at Monroe lists 17 merit scholarships in total.

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

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 2.5 GPA / 20 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does University of Louisiana at Monroe give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$12,100/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at University of Louisiana at Monroe?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 68% of tuition.

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

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

When is the scholarship deadline at University of Louisiana at Monroe?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 07/01/2026. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

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

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