Freshman Scholarship Opportunities
Academic Scholarships
Please note that meeting the eligibility requirements for a scholarship does not guarantee receipt of the scholarship. The amounts shown below are effective for entering Freshmen beginning in Fall 2023.
Scholarship |
Criteria |
Application Process |
Yearly Amounts |
Presidents Emerging Leaders Program (PELP) |
3.6 GPA 23 ACT |
$3,000 |
|
Presidential |
4.0 GPA |
$6,000 |
|
Dean's |
3.85 - 3.99 GPA |
$3,500 |
|
Academic Achievement |
3.7 - 3.84 GPA |
$2,000 |
|
Governor's Merit |
3.5 - 3.69 GPA |
$1,500 |
|
Governor's Excellence |
3.0-3.49 GPA |
$1,000 |
|
Kimbrough (Limited Awards Available) |
3.0 GPA 25 ACT In-State Resident |
$1,000 |
|
Howell C. Smith (Limited Awards Available) |
High-achieving students |
Award Amount Varies |
Retention Information
Once awarded, scholarships have certain requirements in order to be retained between semesters.