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TMU Academic Merit Scholarships

The Master's University · School award

Our take
President's tier: $21K/yr. Verify what tier she is being considered for. Maximize CLT / academic angle if still possible.

About this scholarship

TMU Academic Merit Scholarships are tiered awards based on a student's GPA, test scores, and class standing. TMU is one of a small number of accredited universities that explicitly accepts the Classic Learning Test (CLT) for scholarship placement, in addition to SAT and ACT.

Scholarship details

  • President's tier reaches $21,000 per year
  • CLT, SAT, and ACT are all accepted for placement
  • Renewable annually with GPA maintenance
  • Stacks with TMUC awards and ministry matching

Eligibility criteria

  • Admitted to TMU as a first-year student
  • GPA, SAT, ACT, or CLT score within published tier thresholds
  • Maintains the published GPA each renewal year
  • Files the FAFSA where required for renewal

Application process

  1. Submit standardized scores along with the TMU application
  2. Confirm tier placement with the admissions counselor
  3. Submit a higher score before the merit deadline if it would lift the tier
  4. Review the official aid letter and verify the merit line item

Why this fits you

High fit
  • Emma's academic profile is strong enough to compete for the upper tiers.
  • Her classical-Christian background lines up cleanly with the CLT pathway TMU rewards.
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