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Freshman Scholarships

Merit Scholarships for
Incoming Freshmen

98% of undergraduate students receive some gift aid (free money!) from Valpo to help reduce the cost of attendance.  All incoming freshman and transfer students receive consideration for merit scholarships at the time of application for admission.  We do not have a separate process or deadlines for applying for scholarships.  To maintain any merit or academic-based award from Valpo, a student must maintain full-time enrollment and Satisfactory Academic Progress.

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Award for Excellence
Freshman Scholarships
Transfer Student Scholarships
Departmental Awards
Lutheran and other Christian Affiliated Scholarships
Outside Scholarships
Back2Beacon Scholarship
Other Valpo Scholarships
Endowed Fund
International Scholarships

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Entering Freshman class of 2025-2026 Scholarships

High School GPANameAmount
>= 4.20Board of Directors Scholarship$33,000
3.40 to 4.19Presidential Scholarship$29,000 – $31,000
3.0 to 3.39Beacon Scholarship$28,000

Entering Freshmen class of 2025-2026 Scholarships

Students earning below a 3.0 GPA may also be eligible for gift aid from Valparaiso University upon admission. Add Valpo’s school code (001842) to your FAFSA to maximize your scholarship consideration.

All scholarships are renewable as long as Satisfactory Academic Progress is maintained. Questions regarding any of the scholarships listed should be directed to the Office of Admissions.

All students are also encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), in order to be evaluated for FAFSA-Based Grants.

High School GPANameAmount
> 4.31Board of Directors Scholarship$30,000
3.48 to 4.3Presidential Scholarship$25,000 – $28,000
3.0 to 3.47Beacon Scholarship$24,000
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