Fall 2025-26 Belhaven University Freshman Merit Scholarship (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will be reviewed on an ongoing basis

Scholarship Summary: 
All entering freshmen students (domestic) at the Belhaven Jackson, Mississippi campus are eligible for merit-based scholarships. These scholarships are based on high school or college academic performance and determined upon application to the college. Merit-based scholarships may not be awarded in combination with tuition discounts, waivers or sponsorship.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria: 
To be eligible for scholarship consideration, applicants must;
i. Be full-time students who are seeking a first bachelor's degree in the traditional undergraduate program.
ii. Obtain a minimum score of 20 on the ACT or its equivalence on the SAT (reading and math only) and a 2.9+ high school grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale upon graduation. 

Value of Scholarship: 
The Belhaven Freshman Scholarships are valued as follows;
1. President’s Scholarship: $15,500-$16,000 annually ($3,500 toward campus housing while the remainder of the scholarship goes toward educational expenses) {Required: High School cumulative GPA of 3.5 or greater and an ACT of 26 or above}

2. Dean’s Scholarship: $13,500-$15,000 ($3,500 toward campus housing while the remainder of the scholarship goes toward educational expenses) {Required: High School cumulative GPA of 3.5 or greater and an ACT Score from 20-25}

3. Advantage Scholarship: $12,500-$15,000 ($3,500 toward campus housing while the remainder of the scholarship goes toward educational expenses) {Required: High School Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or greater and no test scores}

4. Achievement Grant: $12,500-$14,000 ($3,500 toward campus housing while the remainder of the scholarship goes toward educational expenses) {Required: High School cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater} 

All the above scholarships are renewable for up to 4 years (or 8 semesters) if the student is full-time and maintains satisfactory academic progress.

Scholarship Application Guide: 
To apply;
i. Complete an application for admission into Belhaven to be considered.
ii. Complete the FAFSA application.

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Belhaven University Undergraduate Scholarship Page.