The starting point
Memphis runs a clean GPA+test merit grid off the admission application ($2,500-$7,000/yr in-state, up to $14,000/yr out-of-state, $15,000/yr for National Merit Finalists) — but a student may hold only ONE freshman scholarship (Valedictorian excepted), and renewal requires service hours, not just grades.
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 7 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.
In-State Merit-Based Scholarships (Cecil C. Humphreys Presidential / Provost / Deans / Academic Achievement / Trustee Award)
$2,500-$7,000 per year ($10,000-$28,000 total) · Published range
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
GPA: 3.25+ (merit grid rows); 3.80+ (Trustee Award, GPA only) · SAT: 1390+ (Presidential); 1300-1380 (Provost); 1160-1290 (Deans); 1100-1150 (Academic Achievement) · ACT: 31+ (Presidential); 28-30 (Provost); 24-27 (Deans); 22-23 (Academic Achievement)
Eligibility: Awarded based on information submitted on the UofM admissions application; priority application by Dec. 1; updated GPA and test scores accepted through March 1; superscores considered
Renewal: Academic scholarships are renewable for up to three (3) additional years; disbursed fall and spring only; recipients must enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester and maintain good academic standing; completion of required service hours is also necessary for scholarship renewal.
Other terms: No separate scholarship application, but the page says the university 'selectively awards scholarships each year' — not marked automatic. Two pathways: GPA + test, or GPA-only for certain awards (Trustee).
https://www.memphis.edu/scholarships/ftf/
Out-of-State Merit-Based Scholarships (Cecil C. Humphreys Presidential / Provost / Deans / Academic Achievement / Trustee Award)
$5,000-$14,000 per year ($20,000-$56,000 total) · Published range
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
GPA: 3.25+ (merit grid rows); 3.80+ (Trustee Award, GPA only) · SAT: 1390+ / 1300-1380 / 1160-1290 / 1100-1150 by tier · ACT: 31+ / 28-30 / 24-27 / 22-23 by tier
Eligibility: Same Dec. 1 priority and March 1 update window; awarded from the admissions application
Renewal: Same renewal rules: up to three additional years, 12+ credit hours/semester, good academic standing, required service hours.
Other terms: Out-of-state dollar values are roughly double in-state for the same stat bands.
https://www.memphis.edu/scholarships/ftf/out-of-state.php
National Merit Finalist & Semi-Finalist (High Achievement Scholarship)
$15,000 per year ($60,000 total) · Published award terms
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
Eligibility: National Merit Finalist or Semi-Finalist status; same amount in-state and out-of-state
Renewal: Same renewal framework as other academic scholarships (up to three additional years, 12+ hours, good standing, service hours).
https://www.memphis.edu/scholarships/ftf/
