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πŸ’° Valparaiso University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
5
Automatic
4
In-State Awards
$25,000-$35,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$25,000-$35,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$3,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.8 GPA

Valparaiso University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $25,000-$35,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.8 GPA. Against tuition of $46,940, students receiving the largest award pay about $11,940 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Valparaiso University

Tuition & fees
$46,940
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Largest annual award
$35,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$11,940/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $13,618), 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 Valparaiso University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Valparaiso University β€” no separate application

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

Beacon Scholarship
Award
$30,000/yr in-state
$30,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
A merit scholarship awarded to incoming domestic and international freshmen with a high school GPA between 3.0 and 3.39.
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Board of Directors Scholarship
Award
$35,000/yr in-state
$35,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 4.2+
A merit scholarship awarded to incoming domestic and international freshmen with a high school GPA of 4.20 or higher.
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Leadership Award
Award
$25,000/yr in-state
$25,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.8+
A merit scholarship awarded to incoming domestic and international freshmen with a high school GPA between 2.8 and 2.99.
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Presidential Scholarship
Award
$31,000-$33,000/yr in-state
$31,000-$33,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.4+
A merit scholarship awarded to incoming domestic and international freshmen with a high school GPA between 3.40 and 4.19.
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Other scholarships at Valparaiso University (1)

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

Realizing the Dream Scholarship
$3,000 one-time
An annual award recognizing outstanding academic success of a first-generation sophomore student.
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Common questions about Valparaiso University scholarships

How much merit aid does Valparaiso University give?

Published awards range $25,000-$35,000/yr. Valparaiso University lists 5 merit scholarships in total.

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

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

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $25,000-$35,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Valparaiso University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 75% of tuition.

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

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

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Valparaiso University's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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