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πŸ’° University of San Diego Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
5
In-State Awards
$500-$15,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$500-$15,000/yr

University of San Diego offers 5 merit scholarships. Awards run $500-$15,000/yr for out-of-state students. Against tuition of $58,420, students receiving the largest award pay about $43,420 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at University of San Diego

Tuition & fees
$58,420
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Largest annual award
$15,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$43,420/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $19,918), 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 San Diego's website
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Other scholarships at University of San Diego (5)

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

Author E. Hughes Music Scholarship
$500-$5,000/yr
An annual scholarship established in honor of USD President Emeritus Author E. Hughes.
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Choral Scholars Scholarship
$1,200-$10,000/yr
An annual scholarship for music majors or comprehensive minors who participate in choral activities.
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Music Endowment Scholarship
$1,000-$5,000/yr
An annual scholarship established by the Philip Y. Hahn Foundation for promising music majors.
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Sister Aimee Rossi/James H. Kolar Amadeus Endowed Scholarship
$500-$2,000/yr
An annual scholarship to promote sacred and classical music at USD.
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USD Music Scholarship
$540-$15,000/yr
An annual scholarship for music majors excelling in performance, composition, education, or research.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at University of San Diego

Early Action
11/01/2025
Early Decision
11/01/2025
Regular Decision
01/15/2026

Common questions about University of San Diego scholarships

How much merit aid does University of San Diego give?

Published awards range $500-$15,000/yr. University of San Diego lists 5 merit scholarships in total.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $500-$15,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at University of San Diego?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 26% of tuition.

When is the scholarship deadline at University of San Diego?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 11/01/2025. 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 San Diego's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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