McDaniel College — Merit Scholarships & Automatic Consideration
Westminster, Maryland · 8 published award(s) in our verified dataset.
Consideration — amount not guaranteed
McDaniel College automatically considers admitted students for the published merit awards below — but it does not guarantee an amount. Figures are the college's published amounts a student may be awarded, taken from its own scholarship page. Every row links to its official source and shows its verification date.
Automatically considered — amount not guaranteed
For the awards below, the college automatically considers students who meet the published criteria, but the amount is not guaranteed. Figures shown are the college's published amounts a student may be awarded — read the official source for how selection and funding work.
| Award | Min GPA | Min SAT | Min ACT | $/year | 4-yr total | Residency | Deadline | Separate app? | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDaniel Merit Scholarship (living on campus) Consideration — amount not guaranteed GPA 3.90+, living on campus. | 3.9 | — | — | $33,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $132,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 | |
| McDaniel Merit Scholarship (living on campus) Consideration — amount not guaranteed GPA 3.50-3.89, living on campus. | 3.5 | — | — | $30,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $120,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 | |
| McDaniel Merit Scholarship (living on campus) Consideration — amount not guaranteed GPA 3.20-3.49, living on campus. | 3.2 | — | — | $29,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $116,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 | |
| McDaniel Merit Scholarship (living on campus) Consideration — amount not guaranteed GPA 3.00-3.19, living on campus. | 3.0 | — | — | $28,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $112,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 | |
| McDaniel Merit Scholarship (commuter) Consideration — amount not guaranteed GPA 3.90+, commuting. | 3.9 | — | — | $22,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $88,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 | |
| McDaniel Merit Scholarship (commuter) Consideration — amount not guaranteed GPA 3.50-3.89, commuting. | 3.5 | — | — | $20,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $80,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 | |
| McDaniel Merit Scholarship (commuter) Consideration — amount not guaranteed GPA 3.20-3.49, commuting. | 3.2 | — | — | $19,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $76,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 | |
| McDaniel Merit Scholarship (commuter) Consideration — amount not guaranteed GPA 3.00-3.19, commuting. | 3.0 | — | — | $18,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $72,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
Score ROI — what the next tier takes at McDaniel College
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDaniel Merit Scholarship (commuter) ($18,000/yr) | +0.2 GPA | McDaniel Merit Scholarship (commuter) ($19,000/yr) | +$1,000/yr · +$4,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
| McDaniel Merit Scholarship (commuter) ($19,000/yr) | +0.3 GPA | McDaniel Merit Scholarship (commuter) ($20,000/yr) | +$1,000/yr · +$4,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
| McDaniel Merit Scholarship (commuter) ($20,000/yr) | +0.4 GPA | McDaniel Merit Scholarship (commuter) ($22,000/yr) | +$2,000/yr · +$8,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
| McDaniel Merit Scholarship (commuter) ($22,000/yr) | meeting the higher tier's published criteria | McDaniel Merit Scholarship (living on campus) ($28,000/yr) | +$6,000/yr · +$24,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
| McDaniel Merit Scholarship (living on campus) ($28,000/yr) | +0.2 GPA | McDaniel Merit Scholarship (living on campus) ($29,000/yr) | +$1,000/yr · +$4,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
| McDaniel Merit Scholarship (living on campus) ($29,000/yr) | +0.3 GPA | McDaniel Merit Scholarship (living on campus) ($30,000/yr) | +$1,000/yr · +$4,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
| McDaniel Merit Scholarship (living on campus) ($30,000/yr) | +0.4 GPA | McDaniel Merit Scholarship (living on campus) ($33,000/yr) | +$3,000/yr · +$12,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
Published conditions & source wording
- GPA basis: GPA taken directly from the student's transcript
- Full-time enrollment required: Yes
McDaniel Merit Scholarships are awarded for eight semesters (four years) or completion of your primary Bachelor's Degree, whichever comes first.
Questions
Does McDaniel College guarantee merit scholarships?
No. McDaniel College automatically considers students for the awards above, but amounts are not guaranteed — per the college's published source(s), verified 2026-11-02. Confirm current terms on the official page before applying.
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