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πŸ’° Worcester State University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
8
Automatic
7
In-State Awards
$2,000-$4,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$4,000-$4,500/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$500 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.5 GPA / 26 ACT

Worcester State University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $4,000-$4,500/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.5 GPA / 26 ACT. Against tuition of $7,050, students receiving the largest award pay about $2,550 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Worcester State University

Tuition & fees
$7,050
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Largest annual award
$4,500
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Students receiving it pay about
$2,550/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $13,670), 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 Worcester State University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Worcester State University β€” no separate application

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

Achievement Merit Scholarship
Award
$3,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.5+
An annual award of $3,000 for newly accepted first-year Massachusetts residents with a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
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Excellence International Student Scholarship
Award
$4,500/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 2.5+
An annual award of up to $4,500 for accepted first-year international students with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
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Excellence Out-of-State Scholarship
Award
$4,000/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 2.5+
An annual award of up to $4,000 for newly accepted first-year out-of-state students with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
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Lancer Merit Scholarship
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.0+
An annual award of $2,000 for newly accepted first-year Massachusetts residents with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
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Tiffany Gates Merit Scholarship
Award
$4,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 4.0+
An annual award of $4,000 for newly accepted first-year Massachusetts residents with a GPA of 4.0 or higher.
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Transfer Student Scholarship
Award
$1,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.5+
An annual award of up to $1,000 for newly accepted transfer students who are Massachusetts residents with a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
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Tsongas Merit Scholarship
Requirements
GPA 4.0+ β€’ ACT 26+ β€’ SAT 1200+
Covers full in-state tuition and fees for newly accepted first-year students with outstanding academic achievement.
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Other scholarships at Worcester State University (1)

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

Library Research Awards
$500 one-time
An award of $500 to recognize exemplary work and dedication of student researchers presenting at the Celebration of Scholarship & Creativity.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Worcester State University

Early Action
11/15/2025
Regular Decision
2026-03-01

Common questions about Worcester State University scholarships

How much merit aid does Worcester State University give?

Published awards range $4,000-$4,500/yr. Worcester State University lists 8 merit scholarships in total.

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

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 2.5 GPA / 26 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $4,000-$4,500/yr.

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

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 64% of tuition.

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

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

When is the scholarship deadline at Worcester State University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 11/15/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

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

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