The starting point
DRAFT: The University of Providence (the renamed University of Great Falls) gives every admitted freshman/transfer automatic GPA-based merit of $7,500-$17,000 a year, layers two $10,000 competitive scholarships on top, and runs unusual flat-rate tuition incentives ($10,000/yr commuter rate, $250/credit military/law-enforcement rate) — but health-professions programs with discounted tuition are excluded from merit entirely.
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.
Awards to discuss
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.
Academic Merit Scholarships
$7,500-$17,000 · Published range
Recorded as automatic on academic criteria; all conditions apply.
GPA: Based on GPA (no published GPA-to-amount grid)
Eligibility: Full-time enrollment required; new freshmen and transfer students automatically considered with the admission application. School of Liberal Arts & Sciences and Traditional BSN only.
Renewal: Renewable for four years or up to completion of a bachelor's degree, provided students remain in good academic standing at UP.
Other terms: No GPA-to-dollar grid is published — the page gives only the $7,500-$17,000/yr range ($30,000-$68,000 over four years). Students in programs with discounted tuition rates or the Accelerated Bachelor's in Nursing are not eligible.
https://www.uprovidence.edu/financial-services/scholarships/
Spirit of Service Leadership Scholarship
$10,000 · Published amount
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
GPA: 3.0 or better (newly admitted students)
Eligibility: Separate application with essay, resume, professional letter of recommendation and an interview; demonstrated involvement in clubs/activities/service; NOT participating in an athletic program; admitted for Fall 2026 with intent to enroll.
Renewal: Renewable for four years. Full-time enrollment, participation in campus activities, on-campus residency and satisfactory academic progress are required to maintain the award through graduation.
Other terms: One of two competitive scholarships. Fall 2026 application opened October 1, 2025.
https://www.uprovidence.edu/financial-services/scholarships/
University of Providence Sister Mary Loretta Gately Scholarship for Church Leadership
$10,000 · Published amount
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
GPA: 3.0 or better (newly admitted students)
Eligibility: Separate application with essay, at least two reference letters (one from a pastor from the student's catholic community and one authorized by a lay person), and an interview; leadership/service in high school, community, and church; desire to serve in a faith-based capacity after graduation; NOT participating in an athletic program. Application deadline February 1, 2026.
Renewal: Renewable for four years. Full-time enrollment, participation in campus ministry, on-campus residency and satisfactory academic progress are required to maintain the award through graduation.
Other terms: Competitive church-leadership award; documents due by February 1st.
https://www.uprovidence.edu/financial-services/scholarships/
