Eastern Kentucky University — Automatic Merit Scholarships
Richmond, Kentucky · 5 published award(s) in our verified dataset.
Guaranteed — published by the college
These figures come from Eastern Kentucky University's own published merit grid / scholarship page, whose wording makes the awards automatic for students who meet the criteria. Every row links to its official source and shows its verification date. Admission is not guaranteed by meeting a merit threshold.
Guaranteed automatic awards
Each award below is labelled guaranteed automatic because the college's own page explicitly says the award is automatic for students who meet the published criteria. Amounts are exact published figures.
| Award | Min GPA | Min SAT | Min ACT | $/year | 4-yr total | Residency | Deadline | Separate app? | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regent's Award Guaranteed — published by the college GPA 3.8+ with ACT 28+/SAT 1310+. Renewal: 3.2 EKU GPA. | 3.8 | 1310 | 28 | $9,000 | $36,000 | in-state | Admitted by March 1; accept merit scholarship by June 1 | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| President's Award Guaranteed — published by the college GPA 3.8-4.0, no test required. Renewal: 3.2 EKU GPA. | 3.8 | — | — | $7,000 | $28,000 | in-state | Admitted by March 1; accept merit scholarship by June 1 | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| One Eastern Award Guaranteed — published by the college GPA 3.4-3.79, no test required. Renewal: 3.0 EKU GPA. | 3.4 | — | — | $5,000 | $20,000 | in-state | Admitted by March 1; accept merit scholarship by June 1 | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| Excellence Award Guaranteed — published by the college GPA 3.0-3.39, no test required. Renewal: 3.0 EKU GPA. | 3.0 | — | — | $3,000 | $12,000 | in-state | Admitted by March 1; accept merit scholarship by June 1 | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| Promise Award Guaranteed — published by the college GPA 2.0-2.99, no test required. Renewal: 3.0 EKU GPA. | 2.0 | — | — | $1,000 | $4,000 | in-state | Admitted by March 1; accept merit scholarship by June 1 | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
Score ROI — what the next tier takes at Eastern Kentucky University
Computed only from this college's own published thresholds above: for each pair of adjacent tiers, the score/GPA gap to the next award and what that gap is worth. Retesting only pays if the higher tier is actually reached and the award renews — check the published conditions.
| From tier | What it takes | Next tier | $ unlocked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Promise Award ($1,000/yr) | +1.0 GPA | Excellence Award ($3,000/yr) | +$2,000/yr · +$8,000 over 4 years (guaranteed) |
| Excellence Award ($3,000/yr) | +0.4 GPA | One Eastern Award ($5,000/yr) | +$2,000/yr · +$8,000 over 4 years (guaranteed) |
| One Eastern Award ($5,000/yr) | +0.4 GPA | President's Award ($7,000/yr) | +$2,000/yr · +$8,000 over 4 years (guaranteed) |
| President's Award ($7,000/yr) | meeting the higher tier's published criteria | Regent's Award ($9,000/yr) | +$2,000/yr · +$8,000 over 4 years (guaranteed) |
Published conditions & source wording
- GPA basis: Unweighted GPA
- Application deadline: March 1 (admitted by)
- Renewal GPA: 3.2
- Renewal GPA: 3.0
- Stacking limits: Institutional scholarships, including merit awards, may not be stacked with other scholarships or tuition waivers
- Full-time enrollment required: Yes
- Entry: 2026-2027 & 2027-2028
If you meet the following criteria, merit scholarships will automatically be applied to your account. No application needed!
Questions
Does Eastern Kentucky University offer automatic merit?
Yes — the awards above are guaranteed automatic per the college's published source(s), verified 2026-11-02. Confirm current terms on the official page before applying.
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