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Rockhurst University Scholarships

Scholarships For First-Time Incoming Freshmen

Remember that time you stayed up all night studying for the chemistry test that happened the same day you were turning in that 10-page English paper, which was two days before you took the ACT or SAT? It was worth it. You’re going places. Let us help you get there. 

We know cost is an important factor when selecting a college. At RU, you are automatically considered for our merit-based scholarships for freshmen when you complete the admission application. 

NEW FRESHMAN MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

erit scholarships are automatically awarded upon admission to RU. Freshman Academic/Merit Scholarships for the 2025-2026 school year. Weighted GPAs will be used if provided on the transcript.

GPA SPRING 2025 FALL '25-SPRING '26 SCHOLARSHIP
4.0 $25,000 $26,000 Presidential
3.75 $24,000 $25,000 Provost
3.3 $21,000 $22,000 Deans
3.0 $18,000 $20,000 Wisdom
Below 2.99  $16,000 $18,000 Achievement

COMPETITIVE FULL-TUITION FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP

AWARD* MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS RENEWABILITY REQUIREMENTS APPLICATION DEADLINE
Trustees' Scholarship
Full tuition Highly qualified entering freshman students selected based upon a competitive interview program during Trustees' Scholars Days (invitation-only event for eligible students, recipients are required to live on campus). Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.4 after freshman year, and 3.5 at the end of each subsequent academic year Must file admission application PRIOR to Jan. 1

 NEW FRESHMAN ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS

AWARD* RENEWABILITY REQUIREMENTS APPLICATION DEADLINE
Loyola Scholarship (Awarded to students who graduate from a Catholic high school)
$1,000   Must file admission application PRIOR to May 1
Family Award 
$1,000 Awarded to each undergraduate, dependent student in the family currently attending Rockhurst
Education Majors Scholarship
$1,000 All students majoring in education will automatically receive our annual Education Majors Scholarship.
Nursing Majors Scholarship
$1,000 All students majoring in nursing will automatically receive our annual Nursing Majors Scholarship.

ADDITIONAL FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIPS

AWARD* MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS RENEWABILITY REQUIREMENTS APPLICATION DEADLINE
Finucane Service Award
$1,500 Entering full-time freshmen or transfer students who have a sound academic record and demonstrated outstanding community service. Service resume and essay required.  Participate in service and maintain a 2.5 GPA February 1
Fine and Performing Arts Award
Variable Entering freshmen or transfer students who audition, interview or submit portfolios.  renewable based on ability and participation, 2.0 GPA February 1
Lakas Award
Variable Selected students in writing who interview or submit portfolios.    February 1
Language Scholarship
$1,000 Incoming freshmen who major in Spanish and who maintain good academic standing.    February 1
Art Scholarship
$1,000 Incoming freshmen who have an interest in art.   February 1
Athletic Awards
Variable Based on athletic ability and sport    
Bernadette and Richard Miller Scholarship
$3,000 Entering full-time freshman or transfer students who have demonstrated outstanding community service and service to their church. Service resume and essay on most impactful service experience required. 30 hours of service and participation in one (1) Campus Ministry program. February 1
Smart Stem Scholarship
Up to $15,000 A competitive scholarship to support academically talented students with unmet financial need to complete their BS in Biology, Chemistry or Physics (application opens after Dec. 1).    

*Per academic year. Note: Students may not be awarded both a competitive and academic scholarship.

For GPA, the last cumulative GPA we will review for merit scholarship upgrade eligibility is from the seventh-semester transcript (first semester senior year.)

Rockhurst University has the right to evaluate institutional financial aid packages. The total institutional award from RU may not exceed the cost of tuition.

For PG, Merit-based scholarships ranging from 40%-75%.

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