MeritPlaybook / Take-home research
Florida · Research checked 2026-07-02 · School research, not an aid offer
Jacksonville's HBCU runs a simple GPA ladder (full tuition+fees at 3.80 down to a $2,000 grant at 2.50) — but every institutional award is strictly last-dollar: it only fills direct costs left after other aid and can never generate a refund.
Selection beyond grades and scores. These awards are not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read each award's selection rules, application steps and dates. Meeting a minimum is not an award offer.
First 3 of 6 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.
Up to full tuition and fees · Variable or qualified amount
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
GPA: 3.80 (cumulative)
Eligibility: Incoming high school seniors; essay required; must apply for financial aid.
Renewal: Renewable up to eight semesters by maintaining a minimum 3.25 GPA; must register for and earn at least 12 credit hours per semester.
Other terms: Cannot generate any refund to the student.
Up to $10,000 · Variable or qualified amount
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
GPA: 3.25 (cumulative)
Eligibility: Incoming high school seniors; essay required; must apply for financial aid.
Renewal: Renewable up to eight semesters by maintaining a 3.00 GPA; must register for and earn at least 12 credit hours per semester.
Other terms: Cannot generate any refund to the student.
Up to $5,000 · Variable or qualified amount
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
GPA: 3.00 (cumulative)
Eligibility: Incoming high school seniors; offered once all admissions documents have been received; must apply for financial aid.
Renewal: Renewable up to eight semesters by maintaining a 3.0 GPA; must register for and earn at least 12 credit hours per semester.
Other terms: Page text reads 'up to $5.000' (apparent typo for $5,000). Cannot generate any refund.
Recorded stacking policy: EWU institutional scholarships are last-dollar awards: they are packaged after all other aid, may only cover direct costs (tuition, fees, on-campus room and board) not met by other assistance, can never produce a refund, and are reduced if additional aid (other than work-study and loans) arrives after disbursement.
Full research, award details and source context: https://meritplaybook.com/colleges/edward-waters-university/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.
