Mercer University, GA
School Type
Private
Acceptance Rate
67%
Tuition
$35,130
Eligibility For Public Schools
N/A
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#133 in National Universities
Scholarships
Army ROTC Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full ride
Required GPA
2.5
Required SAT
1000
Required Act
19
Mid 50 ACT
20-24
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 550-650 range of middle 50%;
SAT Critical Reading - 540-640 range of middle 50%;
SAT Writing - 510-610 range of middle 50%
Description
Mercer offers an Army ROTC program for students aspiring to serve in the U.S. Army. The program offers full scholarships and additional financial aid benefits. Aside from offering a scholarship that pays for school and also pays you a monthly spending stipend, Army ROTC offers you an opportunity for adventure. Whether you seek a scholarship or just want to participate in the program for college credit, Army ROTC can be an amazing experience for people from all walks of life.
Hope Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
25-29
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 550-650 range of middle 50%;
SAT Critical Reading - 540-640 range of middle 50%;
SAT Writing - 510-610 range of middle 50%
Description
The Hope Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship awarded to Georgia residents who graduate from an eligible high school with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students that meet all eligibility requirements and are attending an eligible public college or university receive a HOPE Scholarship award amount, to be applied toward standard undergraduate tuition, up to a maximum of 15 hours, for the specific number of hours enrolled, whether full time or part time.
Media Changemaker Scholars Competition
Type
Competitive
Amount
Up to Full Tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
25-29
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 550-650 range of middle 50%;
SAT Critical Reading - 540-640 range of middle 50%;
SAT Writing - 510-610 range of middle 50%
Description
To illustrate our commitment to attracting the best young minds, CCJ offers dedicated scholarships for students interested in journalism or media studies. Our Media Changemaker Scholars receive four-year scholarships to Mercer?up to and including full-tuition, a value of over $140,000.
Selected applicants are invited to campus for a preview day and interviews in late January.
Merit Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
25-29
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 550-650 range of middle 50%;
SAT Critical Reading - 540-640 range of middle 50%;
SAT Writing - 510-610 range of middle 50%
Description
Upon acceptance to Mercer, you may be eligible for a merit scholarship based on your academic credentials (grade point average and test scores). These scholarships are renewable and are typically awarded for up to four years (eight semesters) at Mercer.
Stamps Leadership Scholars Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Ride plus
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
25-29
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 550-650 range of middle 50%;
SAT Critical Reading - 540-640 range of middle 50%;
SAT Writing - 510-610 range of middle 50%
Description
Mercer University is a selected partner institution of the prestigious Stamps Leadership Scholars Program, funded by the Stamps Family Charitable Foundation, Inc. Each year, Mercer selects five members from the freshman class as the university?s incoming Stamps Leadership Scholars. These students are among the highest achieving applicants in the University?s entering class.
Stamps Scholars Program, Griffith Scholars Program, Tift Scholars Program, Presidential Scholarship Competition, Business Entrepreneurship Scholarship Challenge, & Media Changemaker Scholars Competition
Type
Competitive
Amount
Up to Full Tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
25-29
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 550-650 range of middle 50%;
SAT Critical Reading - 540-640 range of middle 50%;
SAT Writing - 510-610 range of middle 50%
Description
Mercer awards its most prestigious, competitive scholarships to the top 10 percent of first-year applicants. These awards may range up to full tuition - and a select few beyond - replacing any initial merit scholarships offered.
Competitive Scholarship Opportunities include: Stamps Scholars Program, Griffith Scholars Program, Tift Scholars Program, Presidential Scholarship Competition, Business Entrepreneurship Scholarship Challenge, &
Media Changemaker Scholars Competition
Zell Miller Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3.7
Required SAT
1200
Required Act
26
Mid 50 ACT
25-29
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 550-650 range of middle 50%;
SAT Critical Reading - 540-640 range of middle 50%;
SAT Writing - 510-610 range of middle 50%
Description
The Zell Miller Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship awarded to Georgia residents who graduate from an eligible high school as Valedictorian or Salutatorian or graduate from an eligible high school with a minimum 3.7 grade point average (GPA) and earn a minimum 1200 SAT/26 ACT score. The Zell Miller Scholarship award varies and depends on the type of institution you are attending and your specific hours of enrollment.
Music Scholarships
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
25-29
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 550-650 range of middle 50%;
SAT Critical Reading - 540-640 range of middle 50%;
SAT Writing - 510-610 range of middle 50%
Description
Mercer's Townsend School of Music offers competitive music scholarships for incoming students who plan to major in music. These scholarships are awarded by audition. Qualified non-music majors may also audition for instrumental ensemble music scholarships.
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