The starting point
Salisbury automatically reviews first-year applicants for named merit scholarships ($1,000–$6,000 in-state, $6,000–$8,500 out-of-state) but publishes no GPA/test grid — awards are holistic and competitive against the applicant pool.
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.
Awards to discuss
The 3 awards in this school's research. Amounts retain the original units and conditions; confirm the entering year with the school.
First-year Academic Merit Scholarships (Presidential, SU Deans, SU Excellence, SU Achievement)
$1,000-$8,500 · Published range
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
GPA: Reviewed on high school GPA · SAT: Reviewed on SAT or ACT scores · ACT: Reviewed on SAT or ACT scores
Eligibility: No separate application; automatic review with timely admission application. Award based on a numerical standard AND the competition of the applicant pool.
Renewal: Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA to renew annually; enroll full-time (12+ credits) each semester; limited to a maximum number of semesters (see Scholarship Policies page).
Other terms: No published GPA/test award grid. First-year ranges: $1,000–$6,000 in-state, $6,000–$8,500 out-of-state. Named tiers: Presidential, SU Deans, SU Excellence, SU Achievement. Merit awards limited to fall and spring undergraduate semesters.
https://www.salisbury.edu/admissions/financial-aid/types-of-aid/su-admission-scholarships.aspx
Transfer Academic Merit Scholarships (Transfer Presidential, SU Deans, SU Excellence)
$1,500-$7,500 · Published range
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
GPA: Transfer GPA of 2.5 or higher
Eligibility: No separate application; automatic review with timely admission application
Renewal: Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA to renew annually; enroll full-time (12+ credits); maximum number of semesters per Scholarship Policies.
Other terms: No published grid. Transfer ranges: $1,500–$3,000 in-state, $6,000–$7,500 out-of-state. Named tiers: Transfer Presidential, SU Deans, SU Excellence.
https://www.salisbury.edu/admissions/financial-aid/types-of-aid/su-admission-scholarships.aspx
Clarke Honors College Scholarships
Amount not published · Published award terms
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
GPA: Suggested 3.5 high school GPA to apply (4.0 = automatic Honors College admission)
Eligibility: Must be admitted to SU; submit a complete Clarke Honors College application and essay (required even for automatic admission)
Renewal: Renewal terms not stated on the honors application page.
Other terms: The Clarke Honors College grants its own scholarships; amounts are not published on the application page. Priority scholarship consideration deadline is January 15 for fall; honors scholarship decisions by February 1.
https://www.salisbury.edu/academic-offices/honors/honors-application.aspx
