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πŸ’° Wayne State University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
12
Automatic
6
In-State Awards
$1,000-$12,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$12,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA

Wayne State University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$12,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA. Against tuition of $29,902, students receiving the largest award pay about $17,902 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Wayne State University

Tuition & fees
$29,902
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Largest annual award
$12,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$17,902/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $14,252), 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 Wayne State University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Wayne State University β€” no separate application

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

Gold Transfer Award
Award
$4,000/yr in-state
$4,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+
The Warrior Transfer Award is **$6,000** per year for up to four semesters within two consecutive years beginning your term of admission. The Gold Transfer Scholarship is **$4,000** per year for up to four semesters within two consecutive years beginning your term of admission. The Green Transfer Award is **$2,000** per year for up to four semesters within two consecutive years beginning your term of admission. The Pathway Award is **$1,000** per year for up to four semesters within two consecutive years beginning your term of admission.
Eligibility: To qualify for a transfer merit scholarship, you must: * Have earned a **minimum of 30 transferable credits** * Hold a **cumulative GPA of at least 3.25** * GPA is calculated using coursework from **all colleges and universities attended** ### Eligibility requirements (Pathway Award) * Must have **at least 24 transferable credit hours** by the scholarship deadline * Must have a **cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher** by the scholarship deadline
How to apply: ["complete undergraduate admission application (including all transcripts)", "complete FAFSA to be considered for all available funding"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 3.0 GPA, 30 credits Source β†—
Green Transfer Award
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
$2,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+
The Warrior Transfer Award is **$6,000** per year for up to four semesters within two consecutive years beginning your term of admission. The Gold Transfer Scholarship is **$4,000** per year for up to four semesters within two consecutive years beginning your term of admission. The Green Transfer Award is **$2,000** per year for up to four semesters within two consecutive years beginning your term of admission. The Pathway Award is **$1,000** per year for up to four semesters within two consecutive years beginning your term of admission.
Eligibility: To qualify for a transfer merit scholarship, you must: * Have earned a **minimum of 30 transferable credits** * Hold a **cumulative GPA of at least 3.25** * GPA is calculated using coursework from **all colleges and universities attended** ### Eligibility requirements (Pathway Award) * Must have **at least 24 transferable credit hours** by the scholarship deadline * Must have a **cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher** by the scholarship deadline
How to apply: ["complete undergraduate admission application (including all transcripts)", "complete FAFSA to be considered for all available funding"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 3.0 GPA, 30 credits Source β†—
Pathway Award
Award
$1,000/yr in-state
$1,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
The Warrior Transfer Award is **$6,000** per year for up to four semesters within two consecutive years beginning your term of admission. The Gold Transfer Scholarship is **$4,000** per year for up to four semesters within two consecutive years beginning your term of admission. The Green Transfer Award is **$2,000** per year for up to four semesters within two consecutive years beginning your term of admission. The Pathway Award is **$1,000** per year for up to four semesters within two consecutive years beginning your term of admission.
Eligibility: To qualify for a transfer merit scholarship, you must: * Have earned a **minimum of 30 transferable credits** * Hold a **cumulative GPA of at least 3.25** * GPA is calculated using coursework from **all colleges and universities attended** ### Eligibility requirements (Pathway Award) * Must have **at least 24 transferable credit hours** by the scholarship deadline * Must have a **cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher** by the scholarship deadline
How to apply: ["complete undergraduate admission application (including all transcripts)", "complete FAFSA to be considered for all available funding"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 2.8 GPA, 30 credits Source β†—
President's Award
Award
$12,000/yr in-state
$12,000/yr out-of-state
* $12,000 per year for four consecutive years * $5,000 per year toward on-campus room and board for up to four years * One-time study abroad funding up to $2,500
Eligibility: The President's Award is offered to National Merit Scholarship finalists based on the requirements of the National Merit Scholarship Program.
How to apply: ["complete undergraduate admission application by scholarship deadline", "maintain full-time attendance to receive disbursement"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 3.5 GPA Source β†—
Warrior Transfer Award
Award
$6,000/yr in-state
$6,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+
The Warrior Transfer Award is **$6,000** per year for up to four semesters within two consecutive years beginning your term of admission. The Gold Transfer Scholarship is **$4,000** per year for up to four semesters within two consecutive years beginning your term of admission. The Green Transfer Award is **$2,000** per year for up to four semesters within two consecutive years beginning your term of admission. The Pathway Award is **$1,000** per year for up to four semesters within two consecutive years beginning your term of admission.
Eligibility: To qualify for a transfer merit scholarship, you must: * Have earned a **minimum of 30 transferable credits** * Hold a **cumulative GPA of at least 3.25** * GPA is calculated using coursework from **all colleges and universities attended** ### Eligibility requirements (Pathway Award) * Must have **at least 24 transferable credit hours** by the scholarship deadline * Must have a **cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher** by the scholarship deadline
How to apply: ["complete undergraduate admission application (including all transcripts)", "complete FAFSA to be considered for all available funding"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 3.0 GPA, 30 credits Source β†—
Wayne Law merit scholarships
Eligibility: Incoming J.D. students are automatically considered for merit and other scholarships once they file the online FAFSA.
How to apply: ["file the online FAFSA"]
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Other scholarships at Wayne State University (6)

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

Anthony Wayne Out-of-State Freshman Scholarship (renewal)
$9,000/yr
How to apply: ["enroll in at least 12 WSU undergraduate credits each fall and winter semester", "maintain satisfactory academic progress toward first bachelor's degree"]
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Detroit Leadership Scholarship (renewal)
$5,000/yr
How to apply: ["enroll in at least 12 WSU undergraduate credits each fall and winter semester", "maintain satisfactory academic progress toward first bachelor's degree"]
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Gold Scholarship (renewal)
$4,500/yr
How to apply: ["enroll in at least 12 WSU undergraduate credits each fall and winter semester", "maintain satisfactory academic progress toward first bachelor's degree"]
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Green Scholarship (renewal)
$2,500/yr
How to apply: ["enroll in at least 12 WSU undergraduate credits each fall and winter semester", "maintain satisfactory academic progress toward first bachelor's degree"]
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Scholar Award (renewal)
$1,000/yr
How to apply: ["enroll in at least 12 WSU undergraduate credits each fall and winter semester", "maintain satisfactory academic progress toward first bachelor's degree"]
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Warrior Scholarship (renewal)
$6,500/yr
How to apply: ["enroll in at least 12 WSU undergraduate credits each fall and winter semester", "maintain satisfactory academic progress toward first bachelor's degree"]
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Wayne State University

Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about Wayne State University scholarships

How much merit aid does Wayne State University give?

Published awards range $1,000-$12,000/yr. Wayne State University lists 12 merit scholarships in total.

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

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

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$12,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Wayne State University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 40% of tuition.

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

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

When is the scholarship deadline at Wayne State University?

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

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

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