The starting point
BJU publishes an automatic 2026-27 merit grid ($7,000-$14,000, with the top tier requiring only a 31 ACT/1390 SAT regardless of GPA), two $0-tuition guarantees for South Carolinians, and a General Scholarship Rule that caps all gift aid at direct costs.
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 4 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.
Academic Scholarship (BJU Merit Scholarships)
$7,000-$14,000 · Published range
Recorded as automatic on academic criteria; all conditions apply.
GPA: Unweighted 4-point HS GPA tiers: 4.0+ ($12,000), 3.9+ ($10,000), 3.6+ ($9,000), <3.6 ($7,000) · SAT: 1390+ ($14,000); 1260+ ($12,000); 1160+ ($10,000); 1060+ ($9,000) · ACT: 31+ ($14,000, regardless of GPA); 27+ ($12,000); 24+ ($10,000); 21+ ($9,000)
Eligibility: CLT accepted (100+/89+/79+/67+); test scores must be submitted by June 15 to qualify for test-based amounts; highest composite used; transfers placed by college GPA ($7,000-$12,000).
Renewal: Aid is automatically renewed up to 4 years/8 semesters, if student meets all eligibility requirements (12+ credits per semester on campus; BJU Satisfactory Academic Progress; not online-only).
Other terms: 'As a new first-year student, you are automatically considered for BJU aid once you finish the admission application process.' Even sub-3.6/low-test students receive $7,000. Grid explicitly labeled 'BJU — 2026-27.'
https://www.bju.edu/admission/tuition-aid/grants-scholarships.php
SC Free Tuition Guarantee
$0 tuition and program fees (combined aid package) · Published coverage or package
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
Eligibility: Qualifying South Carolina students; FAFSA by August 1 each year; family income of $100,000 or less AGI on the most current FAFSA.
Renewal: Requires FAFSA submission by August 1 EACH year; additional eligibility criteria apply (linked page not opened).
Other terms: A combined-package guarantee, not a single scholarship: BJU combines the entire aid package so tuition and program fees net to $0. 'Students are responsible for non-tuition costs such as housing, meals, student fees, textbooks and course-related expenses.'
https://www.bju.edu/admission/tuition-aid/grants-scholarships.php
BJU Fellows Scholarship
$0 tuition (combined aid package) · Published coverage or package
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
Eligibility: South Carolina students who qualify for the state's Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Program; FAFSA by August 1 each year.
Renewal: Requires FAFSA by August 1 each year and continued Palmetto Fellows qualification. (A BJU news page referenced renewability up to eight semesters; the main page states the general 4-year/8-semester renewal rule.)
Other terms: Combined-package tuition guarantee for Palmetto Fellows: 'Students are responsible for books, other academic fees and food and housing (if applicable).' The SC-aid tab also notes 'Palmetto Fellows qualify for the BJU Fellows Scholarship.'
https://www.bju.edu/admission/tuition-aid/grants-scholarships.php
