Featured bySaint Louis University
Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
$2,000
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
Saint Louis University collaborates with the National Merit Scholarship Corp. (NMSC) to fund a limited number of scholarships to freshmen each year. These highly competitive awards are funded from one of three sources — Saint Louis University, an outside corporation or the National Merit Scholarship Corp. itself.
Benefits
The value of the scholarship varies.
If SLU funds the scholarship, the recipient receives $2,000 in additional aid per year.
Eligibility
- Complete and submit SLU’s online application for freshman admission and all required materials (transcripts, etc.) by Dec. 1. ACT/SAT test scores are not required.
- Complete the steps outlined on the NMSC website.
- List Saint Louis University as your first choice on the NMSC application.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
United States
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
01 Dec 2026
Spring semester, senior year of high school: SLU receives a roster of eligible students from the NMSC and determines award recipients.
March: NMSC begins to offer awards to students chosen by SLU. Awards are accepted by the student.
June: NMSC notifies SLU and awards are posted to student's financial aid award.
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