Central Michigan University — Merit Scholarships & Automatic Consideration
Mount Pleasant, Michigan · 6 published award(s) in our verified dataset.
Consideration — amount not guaranteed
Central Michigan University 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maroon and Gold Merit Scholarship Consideration — amount not guaranteed Test tier: ACT 32-36 / SAT 1400-1600 with GPA 3.95-4.0. | 3.95 | 1400 | 32 | $8,250 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $33,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | December 1 (priority) | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| Maroon and Gold Merit Scholarship Consideration — amount not guaranteed GPA 3.95-4.0, GPA-only tier. | 3.95 | — | — | $6,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $24,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | December 1 (priority) | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| Maroon and Gold Merit Scholarship Consideration — amount not guaranteed GPA 3.8-3.94. | 3.8 | — | — | $5,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $20,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | December 1 (priority) | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| Maroon and Gold Merit Scholarship Consideration — amount not guaranteed GPA 3.6-3.79. | 3.6 | — | — | $4,500 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $18,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | December 1 (priority) | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| Maroon and Gold Merit Scholarship Consideration — amount not guaranteed GPA 3.3-3.59. | 3.3 | — | — | $4,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $16,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | December 1 (priority) | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| Maroon and Gold Merit Scholarship Consideration — amount not guaranteed GPA 3.0-3.29. | 3.0 | — | — | $3,500 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $14,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | December 1 (priority) | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
Score ROI — what the next tier takes at Central Michigan University
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maroon and Gold Merit Scholarship ($3,500/yr) | +0.3 GPA | Maroon and Gold Merit Scholarship ($4,000/yr) | +$500/yr · +$2,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
| Maroon and Gold Merit Scholarship ($4,000/yr) | +0.3 GPA | Maroon and Gold Merit Scholarship ($4,500/yr) | +$500/yr · +$2,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
| Maroon and Gold Merit Scholarship ($4,500/yr) | +0.2 GPA | Maroon and Gold Merit Scholarship ($5,000/yr) | +$500/yr · +$2,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
| Maroon and Gold Merit Scholarship ($5,000/yr) | +0.15 GPA | Maroon and Gold Merit Scholarship ($6,000/yr) | +$1,000/yr · +$4,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
| Maroon and Gold Merit Scholarship ($6,000/yr) | meeting the higher tier's published criteria | Maroon and Gold Merit Scholarship ($8,250/yr) | +$2,250/yr · +$9,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
Published conditions & source wording
- Application deadline: December 1 (priority)
- Renewal GPA: 3.0
At CMU, you'll automatically be considered for merit scholarships worth thousands of dollars when you submit your application.
Questions
Does Central Michigan University guarantee merit scholarships?
No. Central Michigan University 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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