Grinnell College — Automatic Merit Scholarships
Grinnell, Iowa · 1 published award(s) in our verified dataset.
Guaranteed — published by the college
These figures come from Grinnell College'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Dean's Scholarship Guaranteed — published by the college Iowa residents / Iowa high school graduates only. Alternative eligibility path: succeeded in the most demanding curriculum offered by the student's school. Renewable for eight semesters. Per Grinnell's aid policy the scholarship is used to meet demonstrated need. Grinnell's general merit program publishes only a $12,000 starting floor and is not listed. | 4.0 | — | — | $50,000 | $200,000 | in-state | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
Published conditions & source wording
- GPA basis: Weighted GPA in core academic classes
- Entry: Fall 2026
Beginning in fall 2026, newly admitted students who meet the requirements will receive the Iowa Dean’s Scholarship, which provides a renewable $50,000 annual merit-based award for all admitted residents and high school graduates from Iowa who have attained a 4.0+ weighted GPA in core academic classes or have succeeded in the most demanding curriculum offered by their schools.
Questions
Does Grinnell College 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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