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Arizona · Research checked 2026-05-02 · School research, not an aid offer

The starting point

Public flagship with the New American University Scholarship (NAMU) automatic merit ladder for residents and non-residents, plus one of the richest National Merit Finalist packages when paired with Barrett Honors enrollment. Non-resident NAMU tops out at $17,500 per year; the non-resident National Scholar package matches that for 4 years.

More than one award path. Some awards use published academic thresholds. Others have different selection criteria. A score chart does not describe every award at this school.

Awards to discuss

First 3 of 9 recorded awards, in chapter display order. This is a selection, not a ranking. Read the full chapter for all awards. Amounts retain the original units and conditions; confirm the entering year with the school.

NAMU President's Scholarship (non-resident)

$17,500/year ($70,000 over 4 years) · Published award terms

Recorded as automatic on academic criteria; all conditions apply.

GPA: 3.9+ · SAT: 1420+ · ACT: 32+

Eligibility: Non-resident. Automatically awarded at admission via ASU's scholarship estimator based on core high school GPA. Award caps at this level; students with a 4.0 GPA and 34+ ACT still receive the same $17,500/year.

Renewal: Renewable for up to 8 consecutive semesters with a 3.0 cumulative ASU GPA, 30 ASU credit hours per academic year, and full-time enrollment (12 credits fall/spring).

Other terms: Top non-resident NAMU tier for Fall 2026. Verified via ASU's scholarship estimator for a non-resident 3.9 GPA / 32 ACT profile. Test scores are NOT required for NAMU eligibility; the award is calculated from core-competency GPA, though scores can help a borderline student.

https://financialaid.asu.edu/estimator

NAMU Provost's Scholarship (non-resident)

$15,500/year ($62,000 over 4 years) · Published award terms

Recorded as automatic on academic criteria; all conditions apply.

GPA: 3.8+ · SAT: 1350 · ACT: 29

Eligibility: Non-resident. Automatic via ASU's scholarship estimator.

Renewal: Renewable for up to 8 consecutive semesters with a 3.0 cumulative ASU GPA and 30 ASU credit hours per academic year.

Other terms: Verified via ASU's scholarship estimator for a non-resident 3.8 GPA / 29 ACT profile (Fall 2026 amounts).

https://financialaid.asu.edu/estimator

NAMU Dean's Scholarship (non-resident)

$13,500/year ($54,000 over 4 years) · Published award terms

Recorded as automatic on academic criteria; all conditions apply.

GPA: 3.6+ · SAT: 1250 · ACT: 26

Eligibility: Non-resident. Automatic via ASU's scholarship estimator.

Renewal: Renewable for up to 8 consecutive semesters with a 3.0 cumulative ASU GPA and 30 ASU credit hours per academic year.

Other terms: Verified via ASU's scholarship estimator for a non-resident 3.6 GPA / 26 ACT profile (Fall 2026 amounts).

https://financialaid.asu.edu/estimator

Ask before you decide

  1. Which entering-year policy and residency category apply to us? What are the admission and scholarship deadlines?
  2. What grades and credits are required to renew, and for how many terms?
  3. How would other school awards or outside scholarships change the offer?

Recorded stacking policy: ASU does not award multiple New American University scholarships to the same student: the higher-dollar tier replaces lower tiers, and the National Scholar (NMF/NRP) award replaces any prior NAMU merit. Per ASU's published policy, when an outside scholarship arrives the university reduces student loans and work-study first (self-help) before adjusting institutional grant aid — a loan-first displacement order.

Our unanswered questions / Family notes

Keep the sources with the decision

Full research, award details and source context: https://meritplaybook.com/colleges/asu-barrett/merit-aid

The research date is not a guarantee that a policy still applies. Confirm current amounts, deadlines and conditions with the school before making a financial decision.