Merit scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement to entering full-time, first-year, and transfer students seeking degrees. Students are notified of their eligibility by the Office of Admission at the time of their acceptance. The designation of a merit scholarship remains in effect for up to four years of undergraduate study, provided the student maintains the minimum renewal requirements.

Renewal of all merit awards is contingent upon full-time undergraduate enrollment and achievement of specific cumulative GPA requirements.

Presidential Scholarship (first-year students only)
This award is a $12,000 scholarship. Renewal requires a 3.20 minimum cumulative GPA and continued full-time enrollment.

Dean's Scholarship (first-year students only)
This award is a $9,000 scholarship. Renewal requires a 3.00 minimum cumulative GPA and continued full-time enrollment.

Alumnae Sponsor Award (first-year and transfer students)
This award is a $2,000 scholarship. Renewal requires a 2.50 minimum cumulative GPA and continued full-time enrollment.

Leadership and Service Award (first-year and transfer students)
This award is a $6,000 scholarship. Renewal requires a 2.50 cumulative GPA and continued full-time enrollment.

Phi-Theta Scholarship (transfer students only)
This award is a $6,000 scholarship awarded to accepted transfer students. Renewal requires a minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA and continued full-time enrollment.