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πŸ’° University of Saint Joseph Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
11
Automatic
4
In-State Awards
$1,000-$31,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$25,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$1,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA

University of Saint Joseph awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$25,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA. Against tuition of $46,978, students receiving the largest award pay about $21,978 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at University of Saint Joseph

Tuition & fees
$46,978
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Largest annual award
$25,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$21,978/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $14,426), 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 Saint Joseph's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at University of Saint Joseph β€” no separate application

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

CT Transfer Guarantee Scholarship
Award
$21,000-$31,000/yr in-state
Awarded to CTState students who transfer to USJ, with merit amounts determined by their GPA.
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Honors Scholarship
Award
$3,000/yr in-state
$3,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.7+
Awarded to eligible students with a 3.7 unweighted GPA or higher who are invited to participate in USJ's Honors Program.
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Independent Scholars Award
Award
$5,000/yr in-state
$5,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
Awarded to graduates of select private, independent high schools who earn a 3.0 unweighted GPA or higher.
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USJ Catholic Promise Scholarship
Award
$25,000/yr in-state
$25,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
Awarded to graduates of accredited Catholic high schools who earn an unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher.
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Other scholarships at University of Saint Joseph (7)

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

Academic Merit Scholarship
$15,000-$25,000/yr
Awarded to eligible students based on a holistic review of their admission application, academic record, and accomplishments.
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CORE Scholarship
$1,000/yr
Awarded to eligible students from select public high schools in Connecticut who exhibit academic excellence.
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Early Admission Scholarship
$1,000 one-time
A one-time scholarship awarded to first-year students who apply by the Early Decision or Early Action deadlines.
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LEAD Scholarship
$1,000 one-time
A one-time scholarship awarded to eligible students who exhibit progressive leadership in their chosen profession.
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Mercy Values Scholarship
$1,000-$3,000/yr
Awarded to students who submit an application and embrace USJ's Core Values.
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Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Scholarship
$2,000/yr
Awarded to community college transfer students who are members of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.
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USJ Dean’s Scholarship
$1,000-$2,000/yr
Awarded to eligible students based on a holistic review of their application and selected academic program.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at University of Saint Joseph

Early Action
12/15/2025
Early Decision
10/15/2025
Regular Decision
07/28/2026

Common questions about University of Saint Joseph scholarships

How much merit aid does University of Saint Joseph give?

Published awards range $1,000-$25,000/yr. University of Saint Joseph lists 11 merit scholarships in total.

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

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

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$25,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at University of Saint Joseph?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 53% of tuition.

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

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

When is the scholarship deadline at University of Saint Joseph?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 12/15/2025. 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 Saint Joseph's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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