2026 Duquesne University Freshman Merit Scholarships (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s 

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will end on the  

Scholarship Summary: 
All first-year applicants (domestic and international) are automatically considered for academic scholarships upon admission into Duquesne University. 

Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible for scholarship consideration, applicants must;
i. Be first year students entering an undergraduate degree at Duquesne University
ii. Obtain a minimum high school GPA of 2.99
iii. Have a minimum ACT 21 or SAT 1080 score
Test-optional applicants are also eligible for scholarships.

Value of Scholarship: 
The Duquesne First-Year Merit Scholarships range from $5,000-$30,000 annually

Duquesne's academic scholarship/s may be renewed each academic year for a maximum of eight semesters of undergraduate study (except Pharmacy, which is 12 semesters).

Scholarship Application Guide: 
There is no separate scholarship application; simply complete an to be considered for a merit scholarship.

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at Duquesne University Freshman Merit Scholarship Page or the International Scholarship Page.