University of Oregon — Automatic Merit Scholarships
Eugene, Oregon · 4 published award(s) in our verified dataset.
Guaranteed — published by the college
These figures come from University of Oregon'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Scholarship Guaranteed — published by the college 2026-27 catalog terms (incoming first-year class; students entering autumn 2026 per catalog, scholarship cycle continuing). Renewable for up to 12 academic terms within five years; renewal requires minimum 3.00 cumulative UO GPA and completion of 36 credits per year. No prior college enrollment after high school graduation. | 3.9 | — | — | $12,500 | $50,000 | out-of-state | Apply for admission by January 15; application materials received by February 15 document deadline | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| Apex Scholarship Guaranteed — published by the college 2026-27 catalog terms (incoming first-year class; students entering autumn 2026 per catalog, scholarship cycle continuing). Renewable for up to 12 academic terms within five years; renewal requires minimum 3.00 cumulative UO GPA and completion of 36 credits per year. No prior college enrollment after high school graduation. | 3.7 | — | — | $10,000 | $40,000 | out-of-state | Apply for admission by January 15; application materials received by February 15 document deadline | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| Summit Scholarship Guaranteed — published by the college 2026-27 catalog terms (incoming first-year class; students entering autumn 2026 per catalog, scholarship cycle continuing). Renewable for up to 12 academic terms within five years; renewal requires minimum 3.00 cumulative UO GPA and completion of 36 credits per year. No prior college enrollment after high school graduation. | 3.9 | — | — | $5,000 | $20,000 | in-state | Apply for admission by January 15; application materials received by February 15 document deadline | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| Apex Scholarship Guaranteed — published by the college 2026-27 catalog terms (incoming first-year class; students entering autumn 2026 per catalog, scholarship cycle continuing). Renewable for up to 12 academic terms within five years; renewal requires minimum 3.00 cumulative UO GPA and completion of 36 credits per year. No prior college enrollment after high school graduation. | 3.7 | — | — | $2,000 | $8,000 | in-state | Apply for admission by January 15; application materials received by February 15 document deadline | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
Score ROI — what the next tier takes at University of Oregon
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Scholarship ($2,000/yr) | +0.2 GPA | Summit Scholarship ($5,000/yr) | +$3,000/yr · +$12,000 over 4 years (guaranteed) |
| Apex Scholarship ($10,000/yr) | +0.2 GPA | Summit Scholarship ($12,500/yr) | +$2,500/yr · +$10,000 over 4 years (guaranteed) |
Published conditions & source wording
- GPA basis: High school GPA on a 4.00 scale
- Application deadline: January 15
- Test-score deadline: February 15 (document deadline)
- Renewal GPA: 3.0
- Stacking limits: May be combined with Presidential, Duck Excellence, and General University Scholarships; may not be combined with the UO Excellence Scholarship or the other of Summit/Apex.
- Full-time enrollment required: Yes
- Entry: Fall 2026
Students who apply for admission by January 15 and meet the criteria are automatically awarded the Summit Scholarship. No separate application is required. Application materials must be received by the February 15 document deadline.
Students who apply for admission by January 15 and meet the criteria are automatically awarded the Apex Scholarship. No separate application is required. Application materials, must be received by the February 15 document deadline.
Questions
Does University of Oregon 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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