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💰 University of Memphis Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
9
Automatic
6
Multi-Year Awards
$500-$35,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA / 21 ACT

University of Memphis awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA / 21 ACT.

Official Scholarship Information
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Automatic merit scholarships at University of Memphis — no separate application

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

Academic Achievement Award
Award
$14,000 total in-state
$14,000 total out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+ • ACT 22+ • SAT 1100+
A university-wide merit scholarship for incoming freshmen meeting academic criteria.
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Cecil C. Humphreys Presidential
Award
$28,000 total in-state
$28,000 total out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+ • ACT 31+ • SAT 1390+
A university-wide merit scholarship for high-achieving incoming freshmen.
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Deans
Award
$20,000 total in-state
$20,000 total out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+ • ACT 24+ • SAT 1160+
A university-wide merit scholarship for incoming freshmen meeting designated GPA and test score ranges.
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HOPE Scholarship
Requirements
GPA 3.0+ • ACT 21+ • SAT 1060+
A state-funded merit scholarship for Tennessee residents who meet specific academic requirements.
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Provost
Award
$24,000 total in-state
$24,000 total out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+ • ACT 28+ • SAT 1300+
A university-wide merit scholarship for incoming freshmen meeting specific academic criteria.
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Trustee Award (GPA only)
Award
$10,000 total in-state
$10,000 total out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+
A university-wide merit scholarship for incoming freshmen based solely on GPA.
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Other scholarships at University of Memphis (3)

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

Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Fellowship
$8,500-$35,000 total
Fellowships awarded to active Phi Kappa Phi members entering their first year of graduate or professional study.
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Study Abroad Grant
$1,000 one-time
Grants awarded to undergraduate students who are studying abroad.
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UofM Chapter - New Member Scholarships
$500-$1,000/semester
Scholarships awarded each spring semester by the UofM Chapter of Phi Kappa Phi to students continuing full-time study.
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Common questions about University of Memphis scholarships

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

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

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

No full-ride award is published on the school's scholarship pages.

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

6 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 Memphis's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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