mathmomvt

The University of Maine - Undergraduate Admissions - Merit Scholarships

There is a chart about 2/3 of the way down the page:

With a 3.0 and:
SAT (CR+M) 1400-1600 or ACT 32-36 $5000 in-state, $15000 OOS
SAT (CR+M) 1250-1399 or ACT 28-31 $3000 in-state, $10000 OOS
SAT (CR+M) 1100-1249 or ACT 25-27 $1000 in-state, $8000 OOS

They also award the top merit scholarship to NMSF, even without the test scores (not sure if you need the 3.0 or not)

Only guaranteed if you apply EA.

mathmomvt

I take it back, those UMaine scholarships are apparently not guaranteed. Despite the chart making them look that way, and the NPC computing "estimated" merit scholarships exactly according to the chart, they actually say that a student's anticipated contribution to the university is also a factor, and "[m]eeting this general criteria qualifies a student for consideration, but does not guarantee an award."

My best guess is that if you applied EA and were a student that they wanted to admit, you'd get the award on the chart, but unfortunately not guaranteed.

Dragonflygarden

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Link
Tuition and Financial Aid - Admissions - Mercer University

Annual Tuition and Fees

2012-2013 Undergraduate Costs
Tuition & Fees $32,466
Room/Board 10,697
Personal Expenses & Transportation 2,670
Books & Supplies 1,200

University Scholarship Awards

As soon as you are accepted to Mercer, we will review your file for an initial merit award, based on your GPA and test scores.
First-Time, Domestic Freshmen
4.0 GPA + 1300 SAT / 29 ACT $20,000
3.75 + 1400 / 32 $20,000
3.5 + 1500 / 34 $20,000
4.0 + 1150 / 25 $18,000
3.75 + 1250 / 26 $18,000
3.5 + 1300 / 29 $18,000
3.75 + 1150 / 25 $16,000
3.5 + 1200 / 26 $16,000
3.25 + 1300 / 29 $16,000
3.0 + 1100 / 24 $14,000

These awards are renewable for 4 years. Early applicants may qualify for opportunities for compete for additional University scholarships, including awards of up to full tuition!

Dragonflygarden

DD got mail from Mercer saying they will waive the $50 app fee and give priority scholarship consideration if the completed application is received by Nov 15th.

BuckyOrBust

So I found these 2 pieces of information but I feel that I am misunderstanding the first one for the college of engineering. Does it mean that you get a full ride if you have a 30 ACT and the required GPA?

Students who have a 30-31 ACT or 1330-1390 SAT (math and verbal scores only) and at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA will receive a tuition supplement to bring their University-level scholarship offer up to the value of tuition. In addition, they will receive $2,500 per year for four years.

Students who have a 30-31 ACT or 1330-1390 SAT (critical reading and mathematics scores only) and at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA will receive two-thirds the cost of tuition for four years.

mom2collegekids

Bucky...

That is from the Alabama College of Engineering website.

YES, YES, YES.....if you are an eng'g or Comp Sci major AND you have an ACT 30 and a 3.5 GPA, then you get TWO merit scholarships ....

First scholarship from the univ....2/3 tuition

Second scholarship from the Col of Eng'g....1/3 tuition PLUS $2500

So...the net result is a FULL TUITION scholarsh PLUS $2500 per year.

These are ASSURED for stats....MUST apply before Dec 1st. The apps are LIVE now. Get your app in now, you'll be accepted in a couple of weeks, you'll have your awards in hand, and then you can relax while your other schools process their apps.


(if you have a ACT 32 or 1400 M+CR, then you get free tuition from the univ no matter what your major is. Must also have the 3.5 GPA and apply by Dec 1st).

BuckyOrBust

What are you allowed to use this $2500 per year on?

onesonmom

Love this thread. OT slightly: Here is a link for the Academic Common Market http://www.sreb.org/page/1304/academ...on_market.html
which allows you to search for colleges and specific degree programs which qualify for in-state tuition in other states in the region. No doubt there are others in different parts of the country, but for southeastern states this is an eye-opener. Unfortunately, Texas only participates in graduate programs.

onesonmom

The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville has raised the automatic OOS tuition waver requirements, while reducing the award from 100%, for its Non Resident Tuition Award (NRTA) effective Fall 2013, and added a fee as well, but still a good deal: Non-Resident Tuition Award | Academic Scholarship Office | University of Arkansas

onesonmom

My HS senior son has just decided against engineering (he's just not math-y enough) and now wants to go in another direction for applied physical science heading eventually toward an MS in geosciences / geochemistry / hydrogeology / environmental chemistry or geology (non-petroleum, in other words) and we are now looking for OOS BS programs with automatic awards for his 32 ACT and 3.4 UW / 3.8 W GPA. Many thanks in advance.

mom2collegekids

What are you allowed to use this $2500 per year on?

You can use it for whatever you want. Typically, since tuition is covered, students use the $2500 per year towards housing, meal plan, or books.

The money just gets added to the student's acct. Since students have other charges on their bill (housing, meal plans, etc), the 2500 usually goes towards that.

My son (a senior at Bama) lives off campus, so he gets the money directed to his checking acct and uses it towards rent.



OneSonMom....

My HS senior son has just decided against engineering (he's just not math-y enough) and now wants to go in another direction for applied physical science heading eventually toward an MS in geosciences / geochemistry / hydrogeology / environmental chemistry or geology (non-petroleum, in other words) and we are now looking for OOS BS programs with automatic awards for his 32 ACT and 3.4 UW / 3.8 W GPA. Many thanks in advance.


well, your son would get Free Tuition at Bama for his 32 ACT and 3.8 weighted GPA (Bama accepts weighted GPAs on the transcript). The free tuition is ASSURED and is for ANY major.

It is the Presidential Scholarship, but must apply BEFORE Dec 1st and submit the scholarship app as well (it's a formality, but must submit that a as well.). Your child also qualifies for the Honors College and can live in Honors housing if desired.

http://www.ua.edu/

PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLAR

An out-of-state first-time freshman student who meets the December 1st scholarship priority deadline, has a 32-36 ACT or 1400-1600 SAT score [critical reading and math scores only] and at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA will be selected as a Presidential Scholar and will receive the value of out-of-state tuition for four years.

onesonmom

Wow! Thanks, mom2collegekids - that's amazing. We'll have to plan a trip there. The Honors housing and college may be just the thing to give him a "smaller" experience within the bigger campus. Has your son had a good experience there?

mom2collegekids

Both of my kids have had an amazing experience there. One graduated a year ago (Applied Math) and is in a PhD program at an elite school.

My younger son is a rising senior, Chemical Eng'g, but also pre-med, so he's got his med school apps submitted and now we're waiting all that out.


Yes, do schedule a campus visit online...then send an email to the Honors College...(email addresses below)...

In the email include:

Student's name and contact info

Date and time of the Campus tour that you've reserved.

GPA and test scores (include likely NMSF if applicable)

Likely majors*

Career interests (including med, law, etc)

Anything particular that you want to see. *If you have an interest in seeing the new Science and Engineering Complex, let them know.


Honors Recruitment
Allison Verhine
Coordinator
269 Nott Hall
205-348-5534
allison.verhine@ua.edu

Susan Alley
Assistant Coordinator
270 Nott Hall
205-348-5599
susan.alley@ua.edu


Allison and her assistant will arrange the rest of the day....meeting with dept major faculty, honors people, touring honors dorms, etc.

Sometimes mail goes to their SPAM folders, so call them if you haven't heard back within a few business days. These ladies do an excellent job and work very hard.

onesonmom

Thank you so much! Will do.

ConfusedMominMA

Western New England University in Springfield, MA has automatic aid based on scores and GPA.

Merit Aid

Recalculated
GPA

SAT
(2 sections)
ACT Amount 4 Year
Amount
4.00 1200 27
3.75 and 1300 or 29 $16,000 $64,000
3.50 1360 31
3.60 1060 23
3.25 and 1200 or 27 $13,500 $54,000
3.00 1250 28
3.25 1000 22
3.00 and 1100 or 24 $11,500 $46,000
2.75 1200 27