2025 Application Guide for Troy University Freshman Merit Scholarship

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 31st of December, 2024

Scholarship Summary: 
Domestic undergraduate students at TROY are eligible for several scholarship opportunities that assist with the affordability of degree programs.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must;
For the Scholar’s PLUS Award
i. Obtain a minimum high school GPA of 3.7
ii. Have a minimum ACT score of 33 or a minimum SAT score of 1450
For the Scholar’s Award
i. Obtain a minimum high school GPA of 3.7
ii. Have a minimum ACT score of 30 or a minimum SAT score of 1360
For the Chancellor’s Scholarship
i. Obtain a minimum high school GPA of 3.5
ii. Have a minimum ACT score of 26 or a minimum SAT score of 1230
For the Sorrell Scholars Award
i. Applicants must be entering for an undergraduate degree in Accounting, Economics or Global Business.
ii. Demonstrate academic superiority
For the Trojan Opportunity Expanded Scholarship
i. Obtain a minimum high school GPA of 3.0
ii. Have a minimum ACT score of 20 or a minimum SAT score of 1030
For the Trojan Leadership Scholarship
i. Obtain a minimum high school GPA of 3.0
ii. Have a minimum ACT score of 20 or a minimum SAT score of 1030

Value of Scholarship: 
The Troy University Freshmen Merit Scholarships are valued as follows;
i. The Scholar’s PLUS Award covers the in-state tuition cost, full housing and meal plan
ii. The Scholar’s Award covers the tuition cost and basic housing
iii. The Chancellor’s Scholarship is valued from $6,000 - $10,000
iv. The Trojan Leadership Scholarship is valued from $2,000 - $4,000 annually
v. The Trojan Legacy Scholarship is valued as a one-time $1,000 award
vi. The Trojan Opportunity Expanded Scholarship for Out-of-state applicants: The amount of this award is equal to the out-of-state portion of tuition costs.
vii. Sorrell Scholars Award for undergraduates in Accounting, Economics or Global Business: Sorrell Scholars will be named recipients of the Troy University Scholars Award and additional funds valued as $1,500 - $3,000

Scholarship Application Guide: 
To apply;
i. Complete an admissions application into Troy.
ii. Go through the scholarship listing here and find the appropriate scholarship link. 
  • Sign in using your Troy TrojanPass Credentials and apply for the desired scholarship.

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Troy University Freshman Scholarship Page.