I'm interested in applying to Arizona State University and have heard great things about their merit scholarships. As a junior looking to keep college costs manageable, I'm eager to learn more about what merit scholarships ASU offers and what criteria they typically consider.
Can anyone share insights or personal experiences with ASU's merit scholarships? Are there specific GPA or test score requirements I should be aware of? Any help in understanding the application process or timeline would be awesome!
Arizona State University (ASU) offers a number of generous merit-based scholarships which can indeed make a significant difference in reducing college costs.
One such scholarship program is the New American University Scholarship for in-state residents, which can range from a $1,000 one-time award to full tuition for National Merit Finalists. Similarly, for out-of-state residents, ASU provides the President's Award, Provost's Award, and Dean's Award among others.
What's important here is that both in-state and out-of-state scholarships are determined primarily by your high school GPA and standardized test scores. For example, to be considered for the ASU Provost's award or the President's award, an out-of-state applicant needs a minimum weighted GPA of 3.0 and combined Math and Evidence-Based Reading and Writing SAT score of 1180, or ACT composite score of 24. Please keep in mind that different scholarships might have different requirements.
One of the significant aspects about ASU is that they automatically consider all incoming freshmen for these scholarships so no separate application process is required. However, some scholarships do require a separate application so you should definitely visit ASU's site to get specific and complete details and look for any additional scholarships.
As for timeline, most merit scholarships have their deadlines in line with the admission application deadline and are typically awarded before the start of the academic year. You have to be enrolled full-time in order to maintain your scholarship and it's generally renewable, subject to conditions such as maintaining a minimum GPA.
Finally, do bear in mind that the more selective scholarships are highly competitive, so besides high academic performance, develop other aspects of your profile like leadership skills, community service or other unique achievements. Remember, every bit counts when it comes to standing out from the crowd.
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