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💰 Youngstown State University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
12
Automatic
6
In-State Awards
$1,000-$3,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$3,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$1,000-$20,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA / 19 ACT

Youngstown State University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$3,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA / 19 ACT. Against tuition of $11,405, students receiving the largest award pay about $8,405 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Youngstown State University

Tuition & fees
$11,405
−
Largest annual award
$3,000
=
Students receiving it pay about
$8,405/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $11,730), 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 Youngstown State University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Youngstown State University — no separate application

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

Deans'
Award
$3,000-$12,000 total in-state
$3,000-$12,000 total out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+ • ACT 25+ • SAT 1220+
Eligibility: Students must submit the YSU Undergraduate Admission Application (with transcripts) by February 15 to be considered for scholarships through the Scholarships for Excellence Program at Youngstown State University. With the exception of the University Honors College Application, there are no other application forms needed for YSU's Scholarships for Excellence.
How to apply: ["YSU Undergraduate Admission Application (with transcripts) by February 15 for consideration", "No separate scholarship application required (with the exception of the University Honors College Application)"]
📋 Renewal: 3.0 GPA, 24 credits Source ↗
First Opportunity
Award
$1,000-$4,000 total in-state
$1,000-$4,000 total out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+ • ACT 19+ • SAT 990+
Eligibility: Students must submit the YSU Undergraduate Admission Application (with transcripts) by February 15 to be considered for scholarships through the Scholarships for Excellence Program at Youngstown State University. With the exception of the University Honors College Application, there are no other application forms needed for YSU's Scholarships for Excellence.
How to apply: ["YSU Undergraduate Admission Application (with transcripts) by February 15 for consideration", "No separate scholarship application required (with the exception of the University Honors College Application)"]
📋 Renewal: 3.0 GPA, 24 credits Source ↗
Martin Luther King Merit Award
Award
$1,000-$4,000 total in-state
$1,000-$4,000 total out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
Eligibility: Students must submit the YSU Undergraduate Admission Application (with transcripts) by February 15 to be considered for scholarships through the Scholarships for Excellence Program at Youngstown State University. With the exception of the University Honors College Application, there are no other application forms needed for YSU's Scholarships for Excellence.
How to apply: ["YSU Undergraduate Admission Application (with transcripts) by February 15 for consideration", "No separate scholarship application required (with the exception of the University Honors College Application)"]
📋 Renewal: 3.0 GPA, 24 credits Source ↗
President's
Award
$4,000-$16,000 total in-state
$4,000-$16,000 total out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+ • ACT 27+ • SAT 1290+
Eligibility: Students must submit the YSU Undergraduate Admission Application (with transcripts) by February 15 to be considered for scholarships through the Scholarships for Excellence Program at Youngstown State University. With the exception of the University Honors College Application, there are no other application forms needed for YSU's Scholarships for Excellence.
How to apply: ["YSU Undergraduate Admission Application (with transcripts) by February 15 for consideration", "No separate scholarship application required (with the exception of the University Honors College Application)"]
📋 Renewal: 3.0 GPA, 24 credits Source ↗
Red and White
Award
$2,000-$8,000 total in-state
$2,000-$8,000 total out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+ • ACT 22+ • SAT 1110+
Eligibility: Students must submit the YSU Undergraduate Admission Application (with transcripts) by February 15 to be considered for scholarships through the Scholarships for Excellence Program at Youngstown State University. With the exception of the University Honors College Application, there are no other application forms needed for YSU's Scholarships for Excellence.
How to apply: ["YSU Undergraduate Admission Application (with transcripts) by February 15 for consideration", "No separate scholarship application required (with the exception of the University Honors College Application)"]
📋 Renewal: 3.0 GPA, 24 credits Source ↗
Trustees'
Award
$5,000-$20,000 total in-state
$5,000-$20,000 total out-of-state
Eligibility: Students must submit the YSU Undergraduate Admission Application (with transcripts) by February 15 to be considered for scholarships through the Scholarships for Excellence Program at Youngstown State University. With the exception of the University Honors College Application, there are no other application forms needed for YSU's Scholarships for Excellence.
How to apply: ["YSU Undergraduate Admission Application (with transcripts) by February 15 for consideration", "No separate scholarship application required (with the exception of the University Honors College Application)"]
📋 Renewal: 3.0 GPA, 24 credits Source ↗

Other scholarships at Youngstown State University (6)

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

International Scholarship - $1,000
__International Scholarship Awards__ | Scholarship Value | High School Gpa (us equivalent) | | ----------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- | | $1,000 | 3.0 - 3.39 | | $2,500 | 3.4 - 3.69 | | $4,000 | 3.7 or higher | | $5,000 | Documented rank of 1st in-class, and a 3.7 GPA or higher |
Eligibility: Youngstown State University (YSU) seeks to admit a talented and academically prepared international student body. To that end, the International Programs Office makes International Scholarship Awards ranging from $1,000 - $5,000 per year. The scholarships are competitive.
How to apply: ["International applicant (first-time freshman)", "Meet high school GPA thresholds per award band"]
Source ↗
International Scholarship - $2,500
__International Scholarship Awards__ | Scholarship Value | High School Gpa (us equivalent) | | ----------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- | | $1,000 | 3.0 - 3.39 | | $2,500 | 3.4 - 3.69 | | $4,000 | 3.7 or higher | | $5,000 | Documented rank of 1st in-class, and a 3.7 GPA or higher |
Eligibility: Youngstown State University (YSU) seeks to admit a talented and academically prepared international student body. To that end, the International Programs Office makes International Scholarship Awards ranging from $1,000 - $5,000 per year. The scholarships are competitive.
How to apply: ["International applicant (first-time freshman)", "Meet high school GPA thresholds per award band"]
Source ↗
International Scholarship - $4,000
__International Scholarship Awards__ | Scholarship Value | High School Gpa (us equivalent) | | ----------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- | | $1,000 | 3.0 - 3.39 | | $2,500 | 3.4 - 3.69 | | $4,000 | 3.7 or higher | | $5,000 | Documented rank of 1st in-class, and a 3.7 GPA or higher |
Eligibility: Youngstown State University (YSU) seeks to admit a talented and academically prepared international student body. To that end, the International Programs Office makes International Scholarship Awards ranging from $1,000 - $5,000 per year. The scholarships are competitive.
How to apply: ["International applicant (first-time freshman)", "Meet high school GPA thresholds per award band"]
Source ↗
International Scholarship - $5,000 (Top-ranked)
__International Scholarship Awards__ | Scholarship Value | High School Gpa (us equivalent) | | ----------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- | | $1,000 | 3.0 - 3.39 | | $2,500 | 3.4 - 3.69 | | $4,000 | 3.7 or higher | | $5,000 | Documented rank of 1st in-class, and a 3.7 GPA or higher |
Eligibility: Youngstown State University (YSU) seeks to admit a talented and academically prepared international student body. To that end, the International Programs Office makes International Scholarship Awards ranging from $1,000 - $5,000 per year. The scholarships are competitive.
How to apply: ["International applicant (first-time freshman)", "Meet high school GPA thresholds per award band"]
Source ↗
Honors Housing Scholarship
$1,000-$3,000/yr
$1,000 - $3,000 tuition (Renewable for up to three additional years as long as student maintains honors annual requirements for continuation.) $1,000 - $3,000 housing (Renewable for up to one additional year as long as student maintains annual honors requirements for continuation.)
Eligibility: Minimum Criteria: 26 ACT/1240 SAT and 3.5 overall high school grade point average* For the 2026-27 academic year, YSU applicants without a college entrance exam and a 3.5 or greater overall high school GPA are also encouraged to apply.
How to apply: ["Sokolov Honors College application (separate application)", "Meet minimum honors criteria (26 ACT/1240 SAT and 3.5 GPA)"]
Source ↗
Honors Tuition Scholarship
$1,000-$3,000/yr
$1,000 - $3,000 tuition (Renewable for up to three additional years as long as student maintains honors annual requirements for continuation.) $1,000 - $3,000 housing (Renewable for up to one additional year as long as student maintains annual honors requirements for continuation.)
Eligibility: Minimum Criteria: 26 ACT/1240 SAT and 3.5 overall high school grade point average* For the 2026-27 academic year, YSU applicants without a college entrance exam and a 3.5 or greater overall high school GPA are also encouraged to apply.
How to apply: ["Sokolov Honors College application (separate application)", "Meet minimum honors criteria (26 ACT/1240 SAT and 3.5 GPA)"]
Source ↗

Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Youngstown State University

Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about Youngstown State University scholarships

How much merit aid does Youngstown State University give?

Published awards range $1,000-$3,000/yr. Youngstown State University lists 12 merit scholarships in total.

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

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.0 GPA / 19 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$3,000/yr.

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

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

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

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

When is the scholarship deadline at Youngstown State University?

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 Youngstown State University's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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