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πŸ’° University of Northwestern-St Paul Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
10
Automatic
5
In-State Awards
$1,000-$18,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$18,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$1,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.8 GPA / 26 ACT

University of Northwestern-St Paul awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$18,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.8 GPA / 26 ACT. Against tuition of $36,980, students receiving the largest award pay about $18,980 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at University of Northwestern-St Paul

Tuition & fees
$36,980
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Largest annual award
$18,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$18,980/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $11,534), 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 Northwestern-St Paul's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at University of Northwestern-St Paul β€” no separate application

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

Deans
Award
$16,000/yr in-state
$16,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.6+ β€’ ACT 29+ β€’ SAT 1330+
An academic merit scholarship for incoming freshmen with strong academic achievements.
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Directors
Award
$7,000/yr in-state
$7,000/yr out-of-state
An academic merit scholarship for incoming freshmen with a GPA of 3.14 or less.
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Faculty
Award
$14,000/yr in-state
$14,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.1+ β€’ ACT 26+ β€’ SAT 1230+
An academic merit scholarship for incoming freshmen meeting GPA and test score criteria.
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Founders
Award
$11,000/yr in-state
$11,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.8+
An academic merit scholarship for incoming transfer students with a GPA of 2.80-3.19.
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Presidential
Award
$18,000/yr in-state
$18,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.9+ β€’ ACT 26+ β€’ SAT 1230+
A high-value academic merit scholarship for incoming freshmen based on GPA and test scores or rigorous coursework.
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Other scholarships at University of Northwestern-St Paul (5)

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

Music Scholarship
$1,000-$8,000/yr
Merit-based scholarships for music majors, minors, and ensemble participants.
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Pathway to Teaching Scholarship
$1,000 one-time
A scholarship established in honor of Dr. Yvonne RB-Banks to support teacher education candidates.
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Theatre Arts Scholarship
$4,000/yr
Scholarships awarded to incoming theatre majors and minors who actively participate on stage or backstage.
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UNW Adult Undergraduate Scholarship
A scholarship for continuing Adult Undergraduate students who maintain a high GPA.
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UNW Music Grant
$1,500/yr
A renewable grant to offset private lesson study at UNW.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at University of Northwestern-St Paul

Regular Decision
2026-07-30

Common questions about University of Northwestern-St Paul scholarships

How much merit aid does University of Northwestern-St Paul give?

Published awards range $1,000-$18,000/yr. University of Northwestern-St Paul lists 10 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at University of Northwestern-St Paul?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 2.8 GPA / 26 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does University of Northwestern-St Paul give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$18,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at University of Northwestern-St Paul?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 49% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at University of Northwestern-St Paul?

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

When is the scholarship deadline at University of Northwestern-St Paul?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 2026-07-30. 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 Northwestern-St Paul's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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