MeritPlaybook / Take-home research
Pennsylvania · Research checked 2026-07-02 · School research, not an aid offer
A private research university where 11.5% of first-year students receive non-need institutional merit averaging $21,666, with the Founder's and Trustees' Scholarships covering full or half tuition, Dean's Scholarships at $15,000 to $25,000 per year, and a new Soaring Together full-tuition program for gender equity, all renewable with a 3.0 GPA.
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.
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.
$1,000 to $2,000 per year · Published range
Recorded as automatic on academic criteria; all conditions apply.
Eligibility: Automatic for National Merit Finalists who select Lehigh as first choice and are not receiving other National Merit aid. The catalog specifies $2,000 annually for finalists.
Renewal: Renewal details not explicitly stated on the merit page.
https://catalog.lehigh.edu/informationofgeneralinterest/financialaid/sourcesofuniversityaid/
Full tuition or half tuition per year · Published coverage or package
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
Eligibility: All applicants automatically considered during admission review, no separate application required. Recipients described as the top tier of the applicant pool. Test-optional; no published GPA/SAT/ACT cutoffs.
Renewal: Renewable for up to 8 semesters (10 for five-year Arts/Engineering programs). Requires minimum 3.0 GPA and full-time enrollment.
Other terms: At 2026-2027 tuition of $69,420, full tuition covers $69,420/year and half tuition covers $34,710/year.
https://www2.lehigh.edu/admissions/tuition-affording-college/merit-scholarships
$15,000 to $25,000 per year · Published range
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
Eligibility: All applicants automatically considered during admission review, no separate application. Awarded for academic excellence and demonstrated leadership. Starting with Fall 2024 entering class. Test-optional.
Renewal: Renewable for up to 8 semesters (10 for five-year programs). Requires minimum 3.0 GPA and full-time enrollment.
https://www2.lehigh.edu/admissions/tuition-affording-college/merit-scholarships
Recorded stacking policy: Outside scholarships first reduce loans and work-study. If total aid exceeds cost of attendance, Lehigh reduces institutional aid. State grants directly displace Lehigh grants dollar-for-dollar. Employer tuition benefits displace Lehigh grants once total gift-aid exceeds calculated need.
Full research, award details and source context: https://meritplaybook.com/colleges/lehigh/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.
