Scholarship Eligibility Calculator

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Likely Eligible (5)

Dean's Scholarship$8,000–$15,000/yr
High academic achievement award
Merit Scholarship$2,000–$8,000/yr
Academic performance based award
Need-Based Grant$1,000–$6,000/yr
Based on demonstrated financial need (FAFSA)
Federal Pell GrantUp to $7,395/yr (2024–25)
Federal need-based grant, income-dependent
Community / Local Scholarship$500–$5,000 (one-time or annual)
Local organizations, foundations, employers

Not Yet Eligible (3)

Presidential / Full MeritMin GPA: 3.8 | Min SAT: 1400
Athletic Scholarship (D1)Min GPA: 2.3 | Min SAT: 820
STEM / Major-SpecificMin GPA: 3.2 | Min SAT: 1200

How to Check Scholarship Eligibility

Enter your GPA, SAT score, financial need level, and whether you are a varsity athlete or STEM major. The calculator checks your profile against common scholarship types and shows which awards you likely qualify for. The Amount Estimate tab shows typical scholarship dollar amounts by GPA tier.

The Advanced calculator below adds a full scholarship portfolio tracker with renewal GPA requirements and award comparison. The Professional tier provides a complete financial aid profile with need-based and merit aid analysis.

Advanced Scholarship Portfolio & Renewal Tracker Track all awards, renewal requirements and at-risk status

Track all your scholarships and their renewal GPA requirements.

ScholarshipAmount/yrMin GPAYour GPAStatus
Safe
Safe
Total Annual Aid
$15,000
Safe Scholarships
2
At Risk
0
4-Year Total
$60,000

How GPA Affects Scholarship Amount

GPA 3.8–4.0 → Merit aid: $15,000–Full Tuition per year
GPA 3.5–3.79 → Merit aid: $8,000–$15,000 per year
GPA 3.0–3.49 → Merit aid: $2,000–$8,000 per year
GPA 2.5–2.99 → Merit aid: $500–$2,000 per year
Below 2.5 → Focus on need-based aid and community scholarships

Types of Scholarships Covered

Presidential / Full Merit: 3.8+ GPA and 1400+ SAT. Often covers full or near-full tuition.

Dean’s Scholarship: For 3.5+ GPA students. Common at mid-tier and regional universities.

Need-Based Grants: Determined by FAFSA regardless of GPA for students with financial need.

Athletic Scholarships: Available to NCAA Division I and II varsity athletes.

STEM Scholarships: From NSF, DOE, universities, and private foundations for STEM majors.

Professional Full Financial Aid Profile Aid dashboard, merit scale, need-based table & strategy guide
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Merit Aid Range
$8,000–$15,000
Need-Based Aid
$2,000–$8,000
Pell Grant
$0–$1,000
Awards You Qualify For
4

Likely Eligible Awards

✓ Dean's Scholarship
✓ Merit Scholarship
✓ Need-Based Grant
✓ Community Scholarship

Frequently Asked Questions

Most merit scholarships require a minimum GPA for renewal, typically 2.5 to 3.5 depending on the award level. Presidential and full merit scholarships often require maintaining a 3.5+ GPA each semester. If you fall below the requirement, you may have one probationary semester before the scholarship is revoked. Always read renewal requirements carefully when accepting any scholarship.
Yes. Community and local scholarships, need-based grants, athletic scholarships, and some employer scholarships are available to students with GPAs as low as 2.0–2.5. Many private foundations focus on factors beyond GPA — essays, community service, first-generation student status, and demonstrated need. Search databases like Fastweb and Scholarships.com for opportunities matching your background.
FAFSA determines your Expected Family Contribution and eligibility for need-based aid including the Pell Grant, subsidized loans, and work-study. Many institutional grants and scholarships also use FAFSA data. Even if you don’t expect to qualify for need-based aid, completing FAFSA is strongly recommended — some merit scholarships require it.
No. NCAA Division I and Division II schools offer athletic scholarships (D1 being most generous). NCAA Division III schools do not offer athletic-specific scholarships, but D3 athletes can receive academic merit and need-based aid. NAIA schools also offer athletic scholarships.
Yes. When you receive a private scholarship, you must report it to your financial aid office. If total aid exceeds your demonstrated financial need, the school may reduce institutional grants — a practice called “displacement.” However, many schools first reduce loan amounts before reducing grants. Winning outside scholarships is almost always financially beneficial even with some displacement.

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