Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
320
Days
February 9 2026
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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San Diego State University Merit Scholarships

Description

The SDSU Merit Scholarship, SDSU's most prestigious scholarship, is awarded to a select number of the most academically-qualified students who graduate from a local SDSU admissions-area high school. The scholarship application is available by invitation-only and qualified first-year applicants are notified in December and January if they are eligible for consideration. If eligible for the SDSU Merit Scholarship, you will receive an email that will contain the link to apply for the SDSU Merit Scholarship, which is by invitation only. Do not share this link with others. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships for more information.

Amount Details

$7,500
Low Amount Awarded
$10,000
High Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university
  • CheckmarkMinimum 3.5 GPA
  • CheckmarkMust currently be a high school student
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying in California

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