Merit Based Institutional Scholarships
ESU Merit-Based Institutional Scholarships for Fall 2025
The Office of Admissions automatically reviews candidates for merit award eligibility during the admission application process. If eligible for a merit-based scholarship, you will receive a scholarship notice following your acceptance. All merit scholarship amounts will be included in your financial aid award letter.
Scholarships are provided on a funds-available basis, so apply for admission early.
Merit Scholarships
Incoming freshman and transfer students could be eligible based on their academic
performance at their previous educational institution.
How to Apply
No need to apply! You are automatically considered when your admissions application is submitted to ESU and processed. Late applicants will be considered on a funds-available basis.
Renewal Criteria
Scholarships can be renewed every year by earning 30 credits per academic year with a qualifying GPA.
International Merit Based Scholarships
Incoming International freshman and transfer students could be eligible for out-of-state
merit-based scholarships dependent on their academic performance.
How to Apply
No need to apply! You are automatically considered when your admissions application is submitted to ESU and processed. Late applicants will be considered on a funds available basis.
Renewal Criteria
Scholarships can be renewed every year by earning 30 credits per academic year with a qualifying GPA.
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
Band Audition Scholarship
Available to first-time Pennsylvania students who join the Warrior Marching Band.
Awards (amounts per year)
50% Tuition discount
If you would like more information about the program or the 4-year renewable scholarship, please feel free to contact bhodge1@esu.edu.
All other scholarship opportunities can be found on the ESU Scholarships page.
Contact Us
Contact Information
- Campus Address
- Reibman Administration Building
- Phone:
- (570) 422-3542
- Fax:
- (570) 422-3933 (Fax)
- Title of Department Leader
- Office of Admissions
- Name
- E:
- admission@esu.edu
- Phone:
- (877) 230-5547
