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💰 University of Sioux Falls Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
12
Automatic
8
In-State Awards
$1,500-$18,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,500-$18,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.0 GPA

University of Sioux Falls awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,500-$18,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.0 GPA. Against tuition of $21,150, students receiving the largest award pay about $3,150 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at University of Sioux Falls

Tuition & fees
$21,150
−
Largest annual award
$18,000
=
Students receiving it pay about
$3,150/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $9,270), 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
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Automatic merit scholarships at University of Sioux Falls — no separate application

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

President's Academic Scholarship
Award
$7,500/yr in-state
$7,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.7+
An academic scholarship awarded to full-time incoming freshmen based on high school GPA.
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Provost's Academic Scholarship
Award
$6,500/yr in-state
$6,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
An academic scholarship awarded to full-time incoming freshmen based on high school GPA.
Source ↗
Transfer Academic Scholarship - Level 1
Award
$7,000/yr in-state
$7,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
An academic scholarship awarded to full-time transfer students based on transfer GPA.
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Transfer Academic Scholarship - Level 2
Award
$6,000/yr in-state
$6,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
An academic scholarship awarded to full-time transfer students based on transfer GPA.
Source ↗
USF Achievement Scholarship
Award
$4,500/yr in-state
$4,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.4+
An academic scholarship awarded to full-time incoming freshmen based on high school GPA.
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USF Board of Trustees Academic Scholarship
Award
$8,500/yr in-state
$8,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 4.0+
An academic scholarship awarded to full-time incoming freshmen based on high school GPA.
Source ↗
USF Transitions Scholarship - Level 1
Award
$5,000/yr in-state
$5,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.5+
An academic scholarship awarded to full-time transfer students based on transfer GPA.
Source ↗
USF Transitions Scholarship - Level 2
Award
$4,000/yr in-state
$4,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.0+
An academic scholarship awarded to full-time transfer students based on transfer GPA.
Source ↗

Other scholarships at University of Sioux Falls (4)

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

Adam Bruce Millikan Endowed Scholarship
$1,500/yr
An endowed scholarship for students majoring in Criminal Justice or Psychology.
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Air Force ROTC
$18,000/yr
A scholarship for qualified USF students participating in the Air Force ROTC program.
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National Merit Scholarship
A full-tuition scholarship offered to National Merit Finalists.
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USF Tuition Promise
A full tuition program for qualifying first-time, full-time freshmen from South Dakota and surrounding counties.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at University of Sioux Falls

Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about University of Sioux Falls scholarships

How much merit aid does University of Sioux Falls give?

Published awards range $1,500-$18,000/yr. University of Sioux Falls lists 12 merit scholarships in total.

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

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 2.0 GPA. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does University of Sioux Falls give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,500-$18,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at University of Sioux Falls?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 85% of tuition.

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

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

When is the scholarship deadline at University of Sioux Falls?

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

💡 Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with University of Sioux Falls's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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