Purdue scholarships are highly competitive – each year about 15% of applicants receive a merit award. Awards are based on credentials and information presented at the time of application for admission and are nonnegotiable. Purdue does not match offers from other institutions and does not consider appeals for merit aid.
Purdue awards freshman scholarships based on academic merit as well as financial need. For maximum consideration, students must meet admission and financial aid deadlines
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- Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to Purdue West Lafayette by December 15.
- In addition, some Purdue colleges use the Supplemental Scholarship Application to identify recipients for awards with very specific criteria. Colleges include Education, Health and Human Sciences, and the Polytechnic Institute. This application is available via the Purdue application portal now and must be completed by December 15.
REQUIREMENTS
Freshman merit scholarships are awarded based on a holistic review of all information provided via the admission application. Factors considered include:
- Grades in core academic coursework and strength of your high school curriculum (in the context of courses available at your school)
- Grades in coursework that is critical to success in your intended major
- Application essay and Purdue-specific questions
- SAT or ACT score
- Recommendation (if provided)
- Evidence of commitment to the academic program to which you applied
- Evidence of leadership, service, and other accomplishments; activities, and awards
- Personal background and experiences
- Information provided by your high school
Packages
| KEY: | VALUE 1 | DEADLINE 2 | CRITERIA | NOTIFICATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRUSTEES SCHOLARSHIP | $16,000 per year (nonresidents) $10,000 per year (Indiana residents) | November 1 (firm) | Holistic review3 – Exceptional academic achievement; leadership and service in school/community Renewable4 with Purdue GPA of 3.00 or higher | Included with Admission Decision |
| PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP | $10,000 per year (nonresidents) $4,000 per year (Indiana residents) | November 1 (firm) | Holistic review3 – High academic achievement; leadership and service in school/community Renewable4 with Purdue GPA of 3.00 or higher | Included with Admission Decision |
| LILLY SCHOLARS AT PURDUE PROGRAM | Full tuition. Learn more about Lilly Scholars at Purdue. | November 1 (firm). | Holistic review3 – priority access is given to students who are underrepresented in Purdue’s student population, have overcome socioeconomic or educational disadvantages, or are among the first generation in their family to attend college. Renewable4 with Purdue GPA of 3.00 or higher | Included with Admission Decision |
| PURDUE PROMISE (INDIANA 21ST CENTURY SCHOLARS ONLY) | Financial aid package that includes gift aid and work-study to meet the student’s full financial need | November 1 (priority) | Income-eligible 21st Century Scholars (family income of $50,000 or less – student and parent) FAFSA filed by March 1 Renewable4 with continued eligibility for 21st Century Scholars and participation in Purdue Promise support programs | In financial aid package (notifications sent beginning mid March) |
| NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP | $500 per year | November 1 (priority) | College Sponsored National Merit Finalist; list Purdue as first-choice institution Renewable4 with good academic standing Only domestic students are eligible | |
| NATIONAL RECOGNITION PROGRAMS SCHOLARSHIP | $1,000 per year | November 1 (priority) | National Recognition Programs recognition Renewable4 with good academic standing Only domestic students are eligible | |
1 The value of merit scholarships may be adjusted if a student’s overall financial aid package exceeds the standard cost of education at Purdue. The value of need-based scholarships may be adjusted to prevent award packages that exceed financial need.
2 To meet a scholarship deadline, a student’s admission application must be complete.
3 Holistic review includes consideration of all information provided with the admission application – academic information, essay, recommendations, additional personal information, etc.
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