Merit Scholarships are types of Financial Aid given to deserving students without regard to issues of financial need.

These grants are given to beginning full-time freshmen based on ACT and/or SAT scores and high school GPA. This grant can be received for four years assuming the student maintains a minimum GPA of 2.25.

Transfer students are also eligible for Merit Grants. Eligibility is based on cumulative college GPA and ACT and/or SAT scores. Transfer students must also maintain a 2.25 GPA.

To apply contact:

Office of Financial Planning
Phone: 539-4220 or 1-800-343-1609, ext. 4220
Email: finplan@ucumberlands.edu

Office of Admissions
Phone: 539-4241 or 1-800-343-1609, ext. 4241
Email: admiss@ucumberlands.edu.