Auburn University USA scholarships

At Auburn, we recognize the importance of a quality education and are dedicated to helping you find a way to achieve your higher education goals. A number of scholarships are awarded annually by the Office of University Scholarships. In addition, departmental scholarships are awarded each year to new and current students by the various colleges on campus.

Scholarship Type / Name	Eligibility / Target Group	Selection Criteria / Basis	Estimated Award Value	Renewal Conditions	Application / Deadline Info
Spirit of Auburn Presidential	Alabama residents, first‑year	GPA ≥ 3.5, ACT 33–36	~$11,000/year	Renew for up to 8 semesters, maintain ≥3.0 GPA, 24 credits/year	Auto-considered admission complete by Dec 1; early action; funds awarded Nov–Feb
Academic Presidential Scholarship	Non-resident first‑year	GPA ≥ 3.5, ACT 35–36	~$17,000/year	Same as above	Automatic merit consideration
General & Departmental Scholarships	Incoming and current students, by college or major	Merit & financial need, geography, program-specific	Typically $1,500–2,000/year	Often one-year awards; may combine with other scholarships	Must apply via AUSOM by February 14 for priority consideration
National Merit Finalist Scholarship	National Merit Semifinalists/Finalists	National Merit status + FAFSA	$1,000/year for 4 years; eligible AL residents may get $11,000/year Presidential replacement	NMF funds renewable per program rules	Application via AUSOM by Feb 14; designate Auburn by May 1

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