Freshmen Merit Scholarships
Freshmen Merit Scholarships Make Paying for College Easier
See the table below for Freshmen Merit Scholarships and the corresponding criteria for receiving and renewing awards.
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Annual Award
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Total Award*
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Criteria
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Renewal
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Full
tuition/fees**
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Full
tuition/fees**
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Complete application by December 1,
competitive selection
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Minimum12-18
credits/term
3.0 GPA, SAP***
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$7,000
Distinguished
Merit Scholarship
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$28,000
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3.25+ GPA
31-36 ACT
1420-1600 New SAT
1360-1600 Old SAT****
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Minimum12-18
credits/term
Good Academic Standing, SAP***
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$5,000
Signature
Merit
Scholarship
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$20,000
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3.25+ GPA
27-30 ACT
1280-1410 New SAT
1210-1350 Old SAT****
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Minimum12-18
credits/term
Good Academic Standing, SAP***
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$3,000
Honorable
Merit
Scholarship
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$12,000
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3.25+ GPA
24-26ACT
1160-1270 New SAT
1090-1200 Old SAT****
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Minimum12-18
credits/term
Good Academic Standing, SAP***
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*Over 4 years
**Full tuition/fees merit scholarships are given at the UM-Flint Scholarship Competition. See "Full tuition/fees Merit Scholarships" below for more information.
***Satisfactory Academic Progress
****SAT tests taken prior to March 1, 2016
At UM-Flint, we want you to focus on starting your university experience strong—not on how you’ll pay for college. Available for first-time freshmen coming out of high school, our new Freshmen Merit Scholarship program offers more funding for students with a strong academic record and a desire to excel.
Our newly expanded Freshmen Merit Scholarships simplify the process of applying for and receiving awards, with:
- No separate application to fill out—first-time freshmen are automatically considered for Freshmen Merit Scholarships when they apply to UM-Flint.
- Immediate eligibility to receive scholarship funds for up to four years, for qualifying incoming freshmen who meet the minimum guidelines.
- Instant information on which scholarship amount you qualify for—no waiting for an answer.
- Annual award amounts ranging from $3,000 to $7,000, with a limited number of full-tuition/fees scholarships available.***
Qualifying for Freshmen Merit Scholarships
Available to first-time freshmen coming from high school, Freshmen Merit Scholarships are awarded automatically based on your cumulative high school grade point averages as well as ACT and/or SAT test scores at application. The minimum requirements include a 3.25 high school grade point average with a 24 ACT/1090 (Old) SAT/1160 (New) SAT score. If your grade point average and/or test scores increase to a qualify you for a larger award, you will receive notifcation that your award has been increased. Students who receive scholarships must maintain a minimum grade point average and credit hours at UM-Flint to have their awards renewed.
Full Tuition/Fees Merit Scholarships
Full tuition/fees merit scholarships (covering full time resident,in-state tuition and fees) are awarded to 10 attendees of the UM-Flint Scholarship Competition. The Competition is held annually (at a date to be determined) and is by invitation-only. To qualify for consideration for the Competition you must have a complete admission application by December 1st. Applicants meeting Honors Program qualifications (3.7+ GPA and 27+ ACT/1280+ SAT) are most likely to receive an invitation.
