Alma College — Merit Scholarships & Automatic Consideration
Alma, Michigan · 6 published award(s) in our verified dataset.
Consideration — amount not guaranteed
Alma 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presidential Scholarship Consideration — amount not guaranteed Fall 2027 grid; published GPA band: 4.0+. The grid column is headed 'Average GPA' rather than a stated minimum; recorded as published. Alma states it uses the weighted or unweighted GPA, whichever is higher, for scholarship eligibility. Published four-year total equals the annual amount times four. | 4.0 | — | — | $38,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $152,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 | |
| Trustee Scholarship Consideration — amount not guaranteed Fall 2027 grid; published GPA band: 3.80-3.99. The grid column is headed 'Average GPA' rather than a stated minimum; recorded as published. Alma states it uses the weighted or unweighted GPA, whichever is higher, for scholarship eligibility. Published four-year total equals the annual amount times four. | 3.8 | — | — | $36,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $144,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 | |
| Dean Scholarship Consideration — amount not guaranteed Fall 2027 grid; published GPA band: 3.60-3.79. The grid column is headed 'Average GPA' rather than a stated minimum; recorded as published. Alma states it uses the weighted or unweighted GPA, whichever is higher, for scholarship eligibility. Published four-year total equals the annual amount times four. | 3.6 | — | — | $34,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $136,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 | |
| Tartan Scholarship Consideration — amount not guaranteed Fall 2027 grid; published GPA band: 3.30-3.59. The grid column is headed 'Average GPA' rather than a stated minimum; recorded as published. Alma states it uses the weighted or unweighted GPA, whichever is higher, for scholarship eligibility. Published four-year total equals the annual amount times four. | 3.3 | — | — | $32,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $128,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 | |
| Achievement Scholarship Consideration — amount not guaranteed Fall 2027 grid; published GPA band: 3.00-3.29. The grid column is headed 'Average GPA' rather than a stated minimum; recorded as published. Alma states it uses the weighted or unweighted GPA, whichever is higher, for scholarship eligibility. Published four-year total equals the annual amount times four. | 3.0 | — | — | $30,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $120,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 | |
| Alma Scholarship Consideration — amount not guaranteed Fall 2027 grid; published GPA band: below 3.00. The grid column is headed 'Average GPA' rather than a stated minimum; recorded as published. Alma states it uses the weighted or unweighted GPA, whichever is higher, for scholarship eligibility. Published four-year total equals the annual amount times four. | — | — | — | $28,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $112,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
Score ROI — what the next tier takes at Alma 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Scholarship ($28,000/yr) | meeting the higher tier's published criteria | Achievement Scholarship ($30,000/yr) | +$2,000/yr · +$8,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
| Achievement Scholarship ($30,000/yr) | +0.3 GPA | Tartan Scholarship ($32,000/yr) | +$2,000/yr · +$8,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
| Tartan Scholarship ($32,000/yr) | +0.3 GPA | Dean Scholarship ($34,000/yr) | +$2,000/yr · +$8,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
| Dean Scholarship ($34,000/yr) | +0.2 GPA | Trustee Scholarship ($36,000/yr) | +$2,000/yr · +$8,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
| Trustee Scholarship ($36,000/yr) | +0.2 GPA | Presidential Scholarship ($38,000/yr) | +$2,000/yr · +$8,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
Published conditions & source wording
- GPA basis: Weighted or unweighted GPA, whichever is higher
- Entry: Fall 2027
When you're accepted into Alma College, you are automatically considered for merit scholarships ranging between $28,000 and $38,000 per year.
Questions
Does Alma College guarantee merit scholarships?
No. Alma 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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