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
- Submit standardized scores along with the TMU application
- Confirm tier placement with the admissions counselor
- Submit a higher score before the merit deadline if it would lift the tier
- 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.