Merit Scholarships

Brenau University - All campuses
Amount
$6,400 - $17,000 USD
Auto applied
No
Last updated
June 11, 2025
Source
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Overview

Brenau University offers a range of merit-based scholarships designed to reward academic excellence and support students financially throughout their college journey. These scholarships are renewable annually, encouraging students to maintain strong academic performance.

Scholarship Tiers and Values

The Brenau Merit Scholarship program is divided into five tiers based on GPA recalculated by the university, with different award amounts for on-campus residential and off-campus commuter students:

  • Tier 1: Trustee Scholarship

    • GPA: 3.75 and above
    • Award: $17,000 per year (on-campus residential)
    • Award: $13,600 per year (off-campus commuter)

  • Tier 2: Faculty Scholarship

    • GPA: 3.5 to 3.749
    • Award: $16,000 per year (on-campus residential)
    • Award: $12,800 per year (off-campus commuter)

  • Tier 3: Merit Scholarship

    • GPA: 3.25 to 3.49
    • Award: $15,000 per year (on-campus residential)
    • Award: $12,000 per year (off-campus commuter)

  • Tier 4: Achievement Scholarship

    • GPA: 3.0 to 3.249
    • Award: $11,000 per year (on-campus residential)
    • Award: $8,800 per year (off-campus commuter)

  • Tier 5: Opportunity Scholarship

    • GPA: Below 3.0
    • Award: $8,000 per year (on-campus residential)
    • Award: $6,400 per year (off-campus commuter)

Eligibility and Renewal

  • Scholarships are awarded based on the student's recalculated GPA as determined by Brenau University.
  • Awards are renewable each academic year (two semesters) provided the student maintains the required academic standards corresponding to their scholarship tier.

Important Notes

  • The scholarship amounts are annual values and apply to tuition and fees for two semesters.
  • Both on-campus residential and off-campus commuter students are eligible, with award amounts adjusted accordingly.

This scholarship program is an excellent opportunity for students aiming to fund their education at Brenau University while being recognized for their academic achievements. Prospective students should check their GPA recalculation and apply early to maximize their chances of receiving these merit-based awards.

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

  • 1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
  • 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
  • 3-Year Bachelor's Degree
  • 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma
  • 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
  • Integrated Masters
  • Top-up Degree