2025 Southwestern Adventist University Freshmen Merit Awards (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 
Southwestern Adventist University

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will close on the 1st of March, 2025.

Scholarship Summary: 
Southwestern Adventist University will award eligible incoming freshmen (domestic and international) with one of the available merit scholarships, whichever is the highest. Awards are renewable for three years when student maintains GPA requirement.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria: 
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must;
i. Obtain a minimum high school GPA of 2.5 OR
ii. Obtain a minimum ACT score of 18 or a minimum SAT score of 970

Value of Scholarship: 
The Southwestern Adventist University Freshman Merit Awards is as follows;
Based on High School GPA
i. Award of Excellence: $8,000 (Required GPA: 3.95-4.0)
ii. Trustee Award: $7,000 (Required GPA: 3.85-3.94)
iii. Presidential Award: $6,000 (Required GPA: 3.75-3.84)
iv. Academic Dean Award: $4,000 (Required GPA: 3.60-3.74)
v. Achievement Award: $3,000 (Required GPA: 3.0-3.59)
vi. Admission Award: $2,000 (Required GPA: 2.50-2.99)

Based on SAT/ACT Scores
i. *Southwestern Scholar: 100% tuition (Required: 34 ACT/1500 SAT)
ii. Award of Excellence: $8,000 (Required: 30-33 ACT/1360-1499 SAT)
iii. Trustee Award: $7,000 (Required: 28-29 ACT/1300-1359 SAT)
iv. Presidential Award: $6,000 (Required: 25-27 ACT/1200-1299 SAT)
v. Academic Dean Award: $4,000 (Required: 23-24 ACT/1130-1199 SAT)
vi. Achievement Award: $3,000 (Required: 19-22 ACT/990-1129 SAT)
vii. Admission Award: $2,000 (Required: 18 ACT/970-989 SAT)

* International freshmen students are not eligible for this award.

P.S: Amount includes $1,000 for students living in the residence halls. 

Scholarship Application Guide: 
To apply for the Southwestern Scholar Award, simply apply for admission and you will be automatically considered if eligible.

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the SWAU Scholarship Page.