The starting point
Redlands pairs a holistic Achievement Award of up to $37,000/year with three 2026-27 'Redlands Promise' tuition guarantees (full tuition for income-qualified Californians with a 3.5 GPA, an $18,000 UC-price match for Californians with a 3.0 GPA, and a $26,000 tuition cap for out-of-state students with a 3.0 GPA).
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 10 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.
Achievement Award
Up to $37,000 per year · Variable or qualified amount
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
GPA: Not stated (no published GPA cutoff)
Eligibility: Superior academic records and an unusual degree of leadership and accomplishment in school or community activities; all applicants considered during application review.
Renewal: Renewal policy: Academic good standing with at least a B average (3.0 GPA).
Other terms: All applicants are considered automatically during the admission application review; no published GPA/test grid — award determined holistically from the application.
https://www.redlands.edu/admissions-and-aid/first-year/types-of-financial-aid/scholarships
The Richard and Virginia Hunsaker Scholarship Prize
$7,000-Total cost · Published award terms
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
Eligibility: Competitive: nominated/identified during application review, invited to campus interview weekend (March 20-22; interviews March 21 only). Award amount within the range is set by demonstrated financial need via FAFSA; non-need scholars receive $7,000. Finalists who interview receive an additional $2,000.
Renewal: The Hunsaker Scholarship is renewable for all four years at Redlands assuming you are enrolled full-time and meet other eligibility requirements.
Other terms: Main scholarships page says approximately eight incoming freshmen are selected annually; the Hunsaker FAQ page says the program hopes to enroll 10-12 Scholars each year (conflict noted in Section C).
https://www.redlands.edu/admissions-and-aid/first-year/types-of-financial-aid/scholarships
Distinguished Leader Scholarship
$2,000 · Published amount
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
Eligibility: Awarded to Hunsaker finalists who interview but are not offered the Hunsaker Scholarship Prize.
Renewal: Recorded as renewable. Full renewal conditions are not recorded here; request them from the school.
https://www.redlands.edu/admissions-and-aid/first-year/types-of-financial-aid/scholarships/hunsaker-scholars/hunsaker-scholars-faqs
