The starting point
Willamette (Salem, OR) gives every applicant an automatic merit scholarship starting at $28,000/yr that stacks with need-based aid, plus a deep menu of competitive department scholarships (up to $12,000) — but you can hold only ONE competitive award and the merit amount never increases. (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 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.
Merit Scholarship (First-Year)
$28,000-Amount not published (starting at $28,000) · Published award terms
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
Eligibility: All first-year applicants automatically considered; awarded at admission based on quality of the application (primarily academic performance). No separate application; must be full-time each semester
Renewal: Available for up to 8 semesters (4 years) or until graduation requirements complete; renewed automatically with satisfactory academic progress (minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and full-time enrollment each semester). Amounts will NOT increase year to year and are renewed at the same amount regardless of cost increases.
Other terms: Holistic — no published GPA/test grid; only a floor ($28,000) is stated, no maximum.
https://willamette.edu/cost-aid/financial-aid/undergrad/merit-scholarship
Transfer Merit Scholarship
$28,000-Amount not published (starting at $28,000) · Published award terms
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
GPA: Cumulative GPA from all college credit attempted (primary consideration)
Eligibility: Transfer applicants automatically considered; no separate application
Renewal: Same renewal terms as first-year merit (8 semesters max, 2.0 cumulative GPA, full-time; flat amount).
Other terms: Distinct transfer track; primary criterion is transfer cumulative GPA.
https://willamette.edu/cost-aid/financial-aid/undergrad/merit-scholarship
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
$2,000 · Published amount
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
Eligibility: Transfer applicants who are active members of Phi Theta Kappa; awarded upon admission
Renewal: Not marked as renewable in this record. Ask the school whether renewal is available.
Other terms: Stacks with a Willamette merit scholarship.
https://willamette.edu/cost-aid/financial-aid/undergrad/merit-scholarship
