The starting point
DRAFT: Ursuline (Catholic, Pepper Pike OH) publishes a true GPA-by-test-score merit matrix — every admitted freshman lands between $21,000 and $26,000 automatically — with one of the lowest renewal bars anywhere (2.0 college GPA), but students may add only ONE extra institutional award on top.
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.
Merit Scholarship Matrix (Presidential / Dean's / Ursuline Scholarship / Ursuline Award)
$21,000-$26,000 · Published range
Recorded as automatic on academic criteria; all conditions apply.
GPA: Matrix rows: 3.80+ / 3.60-3.79 / 3.40-3.59 / 3.20-3.39 / 3.00-3.19 / Under 3.00 (weighted 4.0 scale) · SAT: Matrix columns: Under 920 / 920-980 / 990-1050 / 1060-1120 / 1130-1190 / 1200+ · ACT: Matrix columns: Under 17 / 17-18 / 19-20 / 21-22 / 23-24 / 25+
Eligibility: Awarded from the application for admission — no separate application; clear admission prior to August 1 required for consideration; test-optional applicants reviewed individually
Renewal: All traditional student scholarships are renewable if the student is full-time undergraduate student and maintains a 2.0 college GPA. Part-time students and students with previous bachelor's degrees are not eligible.
Other terms: Named tiers per the page: Presidential $26,000; Dean's $25,000; Ursuline Scholarship $23,000-$24,000; Ursuline Award $21,000-$22,000. Full matrix in the excerpt.
https://www.ursuline.edu/cost-aid/scholarships/scholarships-for-undergraduates
Say Amen Scholarship
Full tuition · Published coverage or package
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
Eligibility: One award per year to a graduate of each of six Greater Cleveland Catholic high schools (Villa Angela-St. Joseph, Beaumont School, Saint Joseph Academy, Cleveland Central Catholic, Trinity, Saint Martin de Porres); all students from these schools admitted by March 1 are considered
Renewal: Recorded as renewable. Full renewal conditions are not recorded here; request them from the school.
Other terms: Began in the 2020-21 academic year per the page.
https://www.ursuline.edu/cost-aid/scholarships/scholarships-for-undergraduates
Say Yes Scholarship
Full tuition (tuition-free attendance, combined federal/state/institutional aid) · Published coverage or package
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
Eligibility: Graduates of Cleveland public schools and partnering charter schools with annual family income at or below $75,000; five awards per year
Renewal: Recorded as renewable. Full renewal conditions are not recorded here; request them from the school.
Other terms: Need-gated (income <= $75,000), not pure merit; included as a named, load-bearing tuition-covering award. Page text references the 2019-20 launch — verify current terms.
https://www.ursuline.edu/cost-aid/scholarships/scholarships-for-undergraduates
