Merit Scholarships

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Denver
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<p>I am a junior in high school from Connecticut and am very very interested in the University of Denver. I was wondering if people who have students going there who received Merit Scholarships could post some information on their student's high school records (Weighted GPA/SAT scores/high school location etc) and which scholarship they got to see how I compare. I know all of the stats about the % of students who receive aid and the amounts and stuff, but am looking for more specific examples. Thank you so much for your help!</p>

<p>P.S. Even profiles of students who didn't receive them would help too!</p>

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<p>For the freshmen class that entered in September, you needed at least a 3.7 high school GPA to get merit money.</p>

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<p>That helps, thanks! Weighted or unweighted?</p>

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<p>We were told: . . . average GPA for the minimum merit award for Early Action was a 3.72. . .</p>

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<p>Weighted HS GPA: Around 4.4-4.5
Unweighted: Around 3.7
ACT: 29 (didn’t take SAT)
HS location: Colorado
Merit Scholarship: Provost - $17,000/yr (includes $3,000 housing grant - in 2012, it’s now $18,000/yr for Provost)</p>

<p>I have a friend who received Chancellor’s, she was valedictorian, but I don’t have her exact stats.</p>

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<p>Awesome, thank you!</p>

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<p>THANK YOU for the info :)</p>

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<p>Posting for my son:
Unweighted HS GPA: 3.92
Weighted: 4.8+ (NC system)
SAT: 1330/2010 (I think I listed wrong on 2018 Decision thread)
HS location: NC
Merit Scholarship: Chancellor - $21,000/yr ($18,000, plus $3,000 if live in university approved housing)</p>

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<p>for my daughter:
UW 4.0, Weighted 4.6
ACT 32
Illinois
tons of ECs, XC, band
Chancellors $21k</p>

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<p>Weighted: 4.06; UW: 3.61
SAT: 2140 (750-710-680, reading-math-writing)
SoCal
i don’t think ec’s play into merit scholarships, but i didn’t have much going for me there
Chancellors 18k/3k for residence
hope this helps!</p>

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<p>I am curious to know how they determine merit scholarships for the following yr. so we can continue to get help with tuition beyond just financial aid. As we all know, tuition at DU is high enough that most students probably require some help to be able to attend. At least we do.
What is the GPA that they require a student to maintain to qualify for the aid on a yrly basis?</p>

<p>Thanks, and sorry for the hijack…</p>

<p>P</p>

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<p>@aggriffin3, S14’s departmental scholarship requires a 3.0 GPA and that he remain in that department. </p>

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<p>Unweighted GPA 3.862
ACT 31
Alaska
Chancellors Scholarship, 21,000 per year</p>

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<p>Interesting. My S had Unweighted GPA 3.93; ACT 31; from Hawaii. And got Provost’s, $19,000/year. Wonder if the essay, ECs, or anything else played a role? Intended major?</p>

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Son received Provosts $18000+3000 total $21000. 3.71 UW 4.0 W 34 ACT

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The merit scholarships are only based on GPA and standardized test scores. http://www.du.edu/apply/admission/apply/merit.html

ACT: 28
GPA: 3.8 (3.56 unweighted I think)
My high school is in Connecticut but that does not affect the merit award

Pioneer Scholar: $12,000 + $3,000 per year

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DS got the Chancelors scholarship, and we were all very excited about that. Unfortunately, unlike several other private schools, DU gave him no need-based aid. Looks like DU won’t be viable option after all. Too bad. We liked everything about it!

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Unweighted HS GPA: 3.84
SAT: 2280 (730 Reading - 780 Math - 770 Writing)
HS location: CA
Merit Scholarship: Chancellor - $21,000/yr ($18,000, plus $3,000 for university approved housing)

Other: legacy- one parent is alumnus and has established an endowment (I really don’t think they count that though)