University of Memphis, TN
School Type
Public
Acceptance Rate
92%
Tuition
$8,903 in-state
$20,615 out-of-state
Eligibility For Public Schools
Both
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#231-#300 in National Universities
Scholarships
Cecil C. Humphreys Presidential Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
$6000 plus
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
1390
Required Act
30
Mid 50 ACT
20-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 460-570
SAT Critical Reading 460-570
SAT Writing 440-560
Description
CECIL C. HUMPHREYS PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Cecil C. Humphreys Presidential Scholarship is awarded to students with a minimum 30 ACT, 1330 SAT (CR+M), or 1390 SAT
(ERW+M) and a 3.5 or higher cumulative high school grade point average. The Cecil C. Humphreys Presidential Scholarship
is a $6,000 per year award. In addition, students receiving this scholarship also receive the following benefits:
Adult Scholarship Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
$5,500
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-29
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 460-570
SAT Critical Reading 460-570
SAT Writing 440-560
Description
The Adult Scholarship Program is designed to help adult students reach their educational goals. This highly competitive, scholarship is $5,500 per year for full-time students/$2,750 per year for part-time students and is awarded annually to a limited number of students. Students should apply for admission and be accepted as a degree seeking undergraduate student by March 1.
Air Force Rotc Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Up to Full Ride
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
1240
Required Act
26
Mid 50 ACT
20-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 460-570
SAT Critical Reading 460-570
SAT Writing 440-560
Description
Air Force ROTC scholarships cover your tuition and most lab fees. Also, you?ll receive an annual textbook allowance and up to a $500 spending cash monthly stipend. A variety of full and partial scholarships are available, and certain scholarships have specific requirements. To be eligible for scholarship consideration, you must achieve an SAT composite of 1240 or ACT composite of 26. Applicant must also attain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. There are no waivers or exceptions to the SAT/ACT or GPA requirements.
We now ONLY accept ACT/SAT scores electronically through the ACT or SAT agency using AFROTC Test Code 0548.
You must also enter your GPA electronically in the fields provided.
Army ROTC University-Funded Leadership Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 460-570
SAT Critical Reading 460-570
SAT Writing 440-560
Description
Army ROTC University-Funded Leadership Scholarship are general expense scholarships that are awarded each semester. These scholarships are awarded based on academic merit and leadership potential. These scholarship funds can be applied toward any school-related expense, are restricted to full-time undergraduate students, and are renewable up to 8 semesters to four-year students, 6 semesters for three-year students, and 4 semesters for two-year students.
Army ROTC University-Funded Supplemental Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 460-570
SAT Critical Reading 460-570
SAT Writing 440-560
Description
Army ROTC University-Funded Supplemental Scholarships are general expense that are awarded each semester. To qualify for these scholarships, Army ROTC students must be receiving either the Army ROTC Federally-Funded Scholarship or the Army ROTC University-Funded Leadership Scholarship. These scholarships are awarded based on academic merit and leadership potential. These scholarship funds can be applied toward any school-related expense, are restricted to full-time undergraduate students, and are renewable up to 8 semesters for four- year students, 6 semesters for three-year students, and 4 semester for two-year students.
Army ROTC-Funded Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Up to Full Ride
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 460-570
SAT Critical Reading 460-570
SAT Writing 440-560
Description
Army ROTC-Funded Scholarships are 4, 3 1/2, 3 , 2 1/2 and 2-year merit based scholarships. In order to receive an Army ROTC Scholarship, a student must meet or exceed the minimal standards in each of the following areas: Grades, Physical Fitness, Height/Body Fat Standards, Commitment, and Potential to become an Officer upon completing their degree. Students receiving an Army ROTC Scholarship must be willing to serve in the United States Army, United States Army Reserve, or Army National Guard as an Officer upon completing their degree. These scholarships can be applied toward tuition/fees or room/board. In addition to each scholarship, a student receives a $1200 a year book allowance and up to $6000 a year for subsistence. These scholarships are available for both undergraduate and graduate Army ROTC Students.
Dean's Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$3,000
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
1200
Required Act
25
Mid 50 ACT
20-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 460-570
SAT Critical Reading 460-570
SAT Writing 440-560
Description
DEAN?S SCHOLARSHIP
The Dean?s Scholarship is awarded to students with a minimum 25 ACT, 1130 SAT (CR+M), or 1200 SAT (ERW+M) and a 3.00 or
higher cumulative high school grade point average. The Dean?s Scholarship is awarded to a limited number of students each
year. The Dean?s Scholarship is a $3,000 per year award.
Departmental Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 460-570
SAT Critical Reading 460-570
SAT Writing 440-560
Description
DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Departmental scholarships are available for students with a declared major in that particular department. All students must have officially declared their business major by the scholarship deadline of a future date to be determined. Departmental scholarships are awarded based on the criteria set forth by the scholarship donor and the department?s scholarship committee. Like general business scholarships, departmental scholarships awards amounts often vary from year to year and include both one time awards and four year awards. Departmental scholarships can be both merit based and/or need based.
Emerging Leaders Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$5,500
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
1060
Required Act
21
Mid 50 ACT
20-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 460-570
SAT Critical Reading 460-570
SAT Writing 440-560
Description
EMERGING LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP
The Emerging Leaders Scholarship requires a separate application. The Emerging Leaders Scholarship is awarded to students
with a minimum 21 ACT, 980 SAT (CR+M), or 1060 SAT (ERW+M) and a 3.0 or higher cumulative high school grade point average.
The scholarship is awarded to a limited number of students each year. The Emerging Leaders Scholarship is a $5,500 per
year award. The deadline for The Emerging Leaders Scholarship application is February 1. For renewal of this scholarship,
recipients must maintain a 2.75 cumulative grade point average after the first year and a 3.0 each year thereafter.
Equal Chance For Education Opportunity Scholars Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 460-570
SAT Critical Reading 460-570
SAT Writing 440-560
Description
The University of Memphis is committed to ensuring that anyone who is determined and demonstrates the skills and motivation needed to earn a college degree has access to higher education. We are pleased to partner with Equal Chance for Education, a non-profit organization based in Nashville, TN that provides scholarships to students based on academic excellence, financial need and interview evaluation and without regard to race, religion, or nation of birth.
Ernest C. Ball Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 460-570
SAT Critical Reading 460-570
SAT Writing 440-560
Description
Ernest C. Ball Scholarship
Eunice B. Ordman Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 460-570
SAT Critical Reading 460-570
SAT Writing 440-560
Description
The vision of the Ordman Fund is to increase diversity among early childhood and elementary school teachers. Since teachers serve as role models, all students benefit from having a diverse group of people entering the profession. Applicants must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program in the College of Education at the University of Memphis and have declared a concentration in early childhood, elementary education, teaching all learners or physical education teacher education. Special consideration will be given to candidates from groups that are underrepresented as teachers in K-6 classrooms (e.g. in terms of gender, race, or ethnicity).
General Business Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 460-570
SAT Critical Reading 460-570
SAT Writing 440-560
Description
GENERAL BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIPS
General business scholarships are available for all declared business majors, regardless of academic major concentration. The awards amounts for these scholarships often vary from year to year and include both one time awards and four year awards. General business scholarships can be both merit based and/or need based.
George W. Etheridge Early Childhood Education Memorial
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 460-570
SAT Critical Reading 460-570
SAT Writing 440-560
Description
George W. Etheridge Early Childhood Education Memorial is awarded to students pursuing a degree within the College of Education with a concentration in Early Childhood Education.
Harold W. Perry Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 460-570
SAT Critical Reading 460-570
SAT Writing 440-560
Description
The Harold W. Perry Scholarship was established by the Cerebral Palsy Council for West Tennessee. Recipients of the scholarship will be an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in a degree program with a concentration in Special Education and have a minimum GPA of 2.50. Preference will be given to students who desire to work with individuals with multiple disabilities including at least one handicap of a physical impairment.
Herff College Of Engineering Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$3000 to $5000
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
1340
Required Act
30
Mid 50 ACT
20-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 460-570
SAT Critical Reading 460-570
SAT Writing 440-560
Description
The Herff College of Engineering started freshmen scholarships for the 2017 incoming class. There are 2 tiers for incoming freshmen and the amounts and requirements are:
Isaac Bruce Foundation Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
2
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 460-570
SAT Critical Reading 460-570
SAT Writing 440-560
Description
Isaac Bruce Foundation Scholarship affords a University of Memphis student the opportunity to continue their post-secondary education.
Memphis Advantage Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$4,000
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
1020
Required Act
20
Mid 50 ACT
20-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 460-570
SAT Critical Reading 460-570
SAT Writing 440-560
Description
MEMPHIS ADVANTAGE SCHOLARSHIP
The Memphis Advantage Scholarship is designed to ensure the university maintains a diverse student body. The award is
competitive and awarded to a limited number of scholars who have filed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The University of Memphis is committed to taking a comprehensive approach in determining recipients. The Memphis Advantage
Scholarship is a $4,000 per year award. A student must be a graduating high school senior, a Tennessee resident, have a
minimum 20 ACT, 940 SAT (CR+M), or 1020 SAT (ERW+M) and have a 3.0 or higher cumulative high school grade point average.
Students are awarded the Memphis Advantage Scholarship based on academic merit; financial need may also be considered.
Non-resident Honors Student Award
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 460-570
SAT Critical Reading 460-570
SAT Writing 440-560
Description
The Non-Resident Honors Student Award (NRHSA) is offered by the University of Memphis Helen Hardin Honors Program. Under authorization from the Tennessee Board of Regents, the University of Memphis Helen Hardin Honors Program offers 30 Non-Resident Honors Student Awards on a competitive basis each year. The award enables non-resident students to attend the University of Memphis while paying tuition and fees equivalent to those of Tennessee residents. The NRHSA requires a separate application and acceptance into the Helen Hardin Honors Program. The University of Memphis Helen Hardin Honors Program application is available at memphis.edu/honors
Provost Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$4,000
Required GPA
3.25
Required SAT
1310
Required Act
28
Mid 50 ACT
20-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 460-570
SAT Critical Reading 460-570
SAT Writing 440-560
Description
PROVOST SCHOLARSHIP
The Provost Scholarship is awarded to students with a minimum 28 ACT, 1250 SAT (CR+M), or 1310 SAT (ERW+M) and a 3.25 or
higher cumulative high school grade point average. The Provost Scholarship is awarded to a limited number of students each
year. The Provost Scholarship is a $4,000 per year award.
Raines Family Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 460-570
SAT Critical Reading 460-570
SAT Writing 440-560
Description
Recipients of the Raines Family Scholarship must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in the area of Early Childhood Education from the College of Education. Must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program (TEP). Undergraduate GPA 3.0 - Graduate GPA 3.25.
Tennessee Hope Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
980
Required Act
21
Mid 50 ACT
20-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 460-570
SAT Critical Reading 460-570
SAT Writing 440-560
Description
The Tennessee Hope Scholarship is awarded to incoming freshment who are TN residents. They must enroll in college within 16 months of your high school graduation. Students with adjusted gross income of $36,000 or less qill qualify for Hope Aspire Scholarship. Make a 21 or higher on the ACT or 980 or higher on the SAT OR compile a 3.0 or higher unweighted high school GPA.
University Of Memphis Selectively Awards Academic Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 460-570 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading 460-570 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing 440-560 range of middle 50%
Description
The University of Memphis selectively awards academic scholarships each year. All scholarships are awarded for the academic year (fall and spring semesters only). Scholarships are awarded based on information submitted on the UofM admissions application. For priority consideration, freshmen students should be admitted to the University of Memphis by December 1.
University of Memphis scholarship awards are based on a comprehensive review of ACT Composite, SAT (CR+M), or SAT(ERW+M) scores and the cumulative high school grade point average. Most scholarships are four-year, renewable scholarships requiring full-time enrollment. Early application to the University of Memphis is strongly encouraged as scholarship awards are limited.
Cecil C. Humphreys Merit Scholarship
Type
National Merit/Achievement
Amount
Full tuition plus
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 460-570
SAT Critical Reading 460-570
SAT Writing 440-560
Description
CECIL C. HUMPHREYS MERIT SCHOLARSHIP
The Cecil C. Humphreys Merit Scholarship is awarded to all National Merit/National Achievement finalists listing the University
of Memphis as their first choice with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation by the required deadline. This prestigious
award is $9,700 per year plus the following benefits:
Laptop computer
Study Abroad or National Student Exchange Stipend of $2,000
Assistance available for attendance at a National Conference on Undergraduate Research
Priority consideration for the Non-Resident Honors Student Award (NRHSA)
On-campus Housing Grant $5,000
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