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Decision sheet

Georgia · Research checked 2026-07-02 · School research, not an aid offer

The starting point

Spelman (HBCU, women's) awards a limited number of competitive named merit scholarships automatically from the admission application — ranging from half tuition to full cost — many of them gated by Georgia/Atlanta residency, KIPP background, STEM interest, or capacity caps. (DRAFT)

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

First 3 of 15 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

Half tuition (4 years) · Published coverage or package

Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.

Eligibility: Competitive; awarded from the admission application based on academic profile

Renewal: Covers one-half of tuition for the next four academic years, beginning the first semester. Specific renewal GPA not stated on this page.

Other terms: Covers half of tuition only — not fees, housing, or food.

https://www.spelman.edu/financial-aid/explore-types-of-financial-aid/scholarships/scholarships-for-future-students.html

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: Outside scholarships reduce loans and/or work-study first; institutional grants are only reduced if required to prevent an over-award.

Our unanswered questions / Family notes

Keep the sources with the decision

Full research, award details and source context: https://meritplaybook.com/colleges/spelman-college/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.