Scholarship Undergraduate

National Merit Award

Clemson University

Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
294
Days
January 3 2026
Application Deadline
Yes
Renewable
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Description

The National Merit Award recipients are selected by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation and reported to Clemson University. Scholars could receive one of three scholarships: Freshmen Award, Corporate-Sponsored Merit Scholarship, or Clemson-Sponsored Merit Finalists. The Freshman Award is $2,500 and available during the first year. The award may be renewed annually at $1,500, in the form of a Clemson University scholarship, for the sophomore through senior years. The Corporate-Sponsored Merit Scholarship is an amount determined and renewed by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Lastly, the Clemson-Sponsored Merit Finalists will receive $1,500 per year, which is renewable for four years (eight semesters).

Amount Details

$1,500
Low Amount Awarded
$2,500
High Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying in South Carolina

How to Apply

What you'll need:

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  • Checkmark Financial Need Analysis
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