University of Mary Washington — Merit Scholarships & Automatic Consideration
Fredericksburg, Virginia · 5 published award(s) in our verified dataset.
Consideration — amount not guaranteed
University of Mary Washington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collegiate Award Consideration — amount not guaranteed In-state residential (on-campus) amount shown; both minimum GPA AND minimum test score required. Commuter amounts are lower ($2,000/$2,000/$1,500/$1,000/$500 in tier order). UMW automatically considers all applicants for scholarships; no explicit guarantee wording, so Class B. Renewal per UMW financial aid: full-time, GPA 2.5 (1-32 hrs), 2.75 (33-64), 3.0 (65+). | 4.0 | 1400 | 30 | $8,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $32,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | in-state | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 | |
| Presidential Award Consideration — amount not guaranteed In-state residential (on-campus) amount shown; both minimum GPA AND minimum test score required. Commuter amounts are lower ($2,000/$2,000/$1,500/$1,000/$500 in tier order). UMW automatically considers all applicants for scholarships; no explicit guarantee wording, so Class B. Renewal per UMW financial aid: full-time, GPA 2.5 (1-32 hrs), 2.75 (33-64), 3.0 (65+). | 4.0 | 1300 | 27 | $6,500 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $26,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | in-state | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 | |
| Provost Award Consideration — amount not guaranteed In-state residential (on-campus) amount shown; both minimum GPA AND minimum test score required. Commuter amounts are lower ($2,000/$2,000/$1,500/$1,000/$500 in tier order). UMW automatically considers all applicants for scholarships; no explicit guarantee wording, so Class B. Renewal per UMW financial aid: full-time, GPA 2.5 (1-32 hrs), 2.75 (33-64), 3.0 (65+). | 3.6 | 1200 | 25 | $5,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $20,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | in-state | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 | |
| Eagle Award Consideration — amount not guaranteed In-state residential (on-campus) amount shown; both minimum GPA AND minimum test score required. Commuter amounts are lower ($2,000/$2,000/$1,500/$1,000/$500 in tier order). UMW automatically considers all applicants for scholarships; no explicit guarantee wording, so Class B. Renewal per UMW financial aid: full-time, GPA 2.5 (1-32 hrs), 2.75 (33-64), 3.0 (65+). | 3.25 | 1100 | 22 | $4,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $16,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | in-state | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 | |
| Blue & Gray Award Consideration — amount not guaranteed In-state residential (on-campus) amount shown; both minimum GPA AND minimum test score required. Commuter amounts are lower ($2,000/$2,000/$1,500/$1,000/$500 in tier order). UMW automatically considers all applicants for scholarships; no explicit guarantee wording, so Class B. Renewal per UMW financial aid: full-time, GPA 2.5 (1-32 hrs), 2.75 (33-64), 3.0 (65+). | 3.0 | 1000 | 20 | $2,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $8,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | in-state | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
Score ROI — what the next tier takes at University of Mary Washington
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue & Gray Award ($2,000/yr) | +2 ACT points and +100 SAT points and +0.25 GPA | Eagle Award ($4,000/yr) | +$2,000/yr · +$8,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
| Eagle Award ($4,000/yr) | +3 ACT points and +100 SAT points and +0.35 GPA | Provost Award ($5,000/yr) | +$1,000/yr · +$4,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
| Provost Award ($5,000/yr) | +2 ACT points and +100 SAT points and +0.4 GPA | Presidential Award ($6,500/yr) | +$1,500/yr · +$6,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
| Presidential Award ($6,500/yr) | +3 ACT points and +100 SAT points | Collegiate Award ($8,000/yr) | +$1,500/yr · +$6,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
Published conditions & source wording
- GPA basis: weighted when provided
- Entry: Fall 2027
To be awarded one of the In-State Merit Scholarships, students must present the minimum GPA (weighted when provided), and test score noted. Additionally, a student must live on-campus to receive the Residential Award.
Questions
Does University of Mary Washington guarantee merit scholarships?
No. University of Mary Washington 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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