Presidential & Transfer Scholarships
1. Presidential Scholarships (WITH SAT SCORE):
Thanks to the generosity of alumni, faculty, staff and friends, ESU is able to offer a Presidential Scholarship when you maintain a 3.0 ESU GPA and complete 30 ESU credit hours.
Incoming Freshmen who qualify for this scholarship can renew their scholarship for 3 years after the first academic year when you maintain a 3.0 or higher ESU GPA and complete 30 ESU credit hours. Each year the student must complete a minimum of 30 ESU credit hours in the combined fall, spring, and trailing summer semester and achieve a 3.0 cumulative ESU GPA. Amounts shown are the amount awarded per year.
It is not necessary to complete a separate application if you qualify for these scholarships as your admission application is used to determine your eligibility.
If you took the ACT instead of the SAT, you can find the award amount table here.
2. Presidential Scholarships (GPA ONLY):
This scholarship is awarded to first-time freshmen students for their academic achievements and is based on GPA. Incoming freshmen students eligible for the no test score scholarship are those who have not taken an ACT/SAT or those who scored below a 21 on the ACT. The GPA-Only scholarship is awarded one year/two consecutive semesters and is not currently renewable.
Eligibility:
In order to be eligible for all the above scholarships, you must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours each fall and spring semesters
maintain a 3.0 minimum cumulative ESU GPA
complete a thank-you note. You will be contacted with information in the fall semester regarding how to complete this process
3. Valedictorian/Salutatorian Scholarships:
New freshmen starting at Emporia State who are named the Class Valedictorian or are ranked #1 in their class are eligible for a one time $500 award. Students who are named Class Salutatorian or are ranked #2 in their class are eligible for a one time $250 award. Scholarships will be awarded when final, official high school transcripts are received.
4. Transfer Scholarships:
Available for students with 24+ transferable credits completed. Please note that undergraduate students transferring credits from institutions outside the United States must complete a catalog match evaluation by Educational Perspectives before credits can be transferred.
Thanks to the generosity of alumni, faculty, staff and friends, ESU is able to offer a Presidential Scholarship when you maintain a 3.0 ESU GPA and complete 30 ESU credit hours.
Incoming Freshmen who qualify for this scholarship can renew their scholarship for 3 years after the first academic year when you maintain a 3.0 or higher ESU GPA and complete 30 ESU credit hours. Each year the student must complete a minimum of 30 ESU credit hours in the combined fall, spring, and trailing summer semester and achieve a 3.0 cumulative ESU GPA. Amounts shown are the amount awarded per year.
It is not necessary to complete a separate application if you qualify for these scholarships as your admission application is used to determine your eligibility.
If you took the ACT instead of the SAT, you can find the award amount table here.
| SAT Score (Reading & Writing + Math) | GPA 3.00 - 3.24 | GPA 3.25 - 3.49 | GPA 3.50 - 3.74 | GPA 3.75-4.00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1060-1190 | $1,000 | $1,350 | $1,550 | $2,050 |
| 1200-1300 | $1,350 | $1,550 | $2,050 | $2,300 |
| 1310+ | $1,550 | $2,050 | $2,300 | $3,000 |
2. Presidential Scholarships (GPA ONLY):
This scholarship is awarded to first-time freshmen students for their academic achievements and is based on GPA. Incoming freshmen students eligible for the no test score scholarship are those who have not taken an ACT/SAT or those who scored below a 21 on the ACT. The GPA-Only scholarship is awarded one year/two consecutive semesters and is not currently renewable.
Eligibility:
In order to be eligible for all the above scholarships, you must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours each fall and spring semesters
maintain a 3.0 minimum cumulative ESU GPA
complete a thank-you note. You will be contacted with information in the fall semester regarding how to complete this process
| GPA 3.00 - 3.24 | GPA 3.25 - 3.49 | GPA 3.50 - 3.74 | GPA 3.75 - 4.00 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $850 | $1,200 | $1,450 | $1,950 |
3. Valedictorian/Salutatorian Scholarships:
New freshmen starting at Emporia State who are named the Class Valedictorian or are ranked #1 in their class are eligible for a one time $500 award. Students who are named Class Salutatorian or are ranked #2 in their class are eligible for a one time $250 award. Scholarships will be awarded when final, official high school transcripts are received.
4. Transfer Scholarships:
Available for students with 24+ transferable credits completed. Please note that undergraduate students transferring credits from institutions outside the United States must complete a catalog match evaluation by Educational Perspectives before credits can be transferred.
| Cumulative GPA Based on 24+ Hours | Award Amount |
|---|---|
| 3.75 - 4.00 | $2,600 |
| 3.50 - 3.74 | $2,100 |
| 3.25 - 3.49 | $1,500 |
| 3.00 - 3.24 | $1,250 |
Requirements
- New transfer students starting ESU in the fall semester are eligible for half the award amount shown above in the fall semester and half in the spring semester.
- New transfer students starting ESU in the spring semester are eligible for half of the award amount in the spring semester and must complete 15 total hours for the combined spring and summer semesters with a 3.0 ESU GPA to be eligible for renewal.
- Students starting in spring semester are eligible to renew the Transfer Scholarship for three additional semesters after their first semester at ESU, and must complete the required 30 credit hours in the combined fall, spring, and trailing summer semesters with a 3.0 cumulative ESU GPA.
- Students transferring fewer than 24 hours are eligible for the freshman Presidential Scholarship.