McNeese State University — Merit Scholarships & Automatic Consideration
Lake Charles, Louisiana · 6 published award(s) in our verified dataset.
Consideration — amount not guaranteed
McNeese State 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presidential Scholarship Consideration — amount not guaranteed ACT 30-36/SAT 1360-1600 with GPA 3.25+. | 3.25 | 1360 | 30 | $9,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $36,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | Priority December 15; credentials considered until May 1, 2027 | Yes | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| University Scholars Scholarship Consideration — amount not guaranteed ACT 27-29/SAT 1260-1350 with GPA 3.50+. | 3.5 | 1260 | 27 | $8,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $32,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | Priority December 15; credentials considered until May 1, 2027 | Yes | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| University Scholars Scholarship Consideration — amount not guaranteed ACT 27-29/SAT 1260-1350 with GPA 3.25-3.49. | 3.25 | 1260 | 27 | $7,500 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $30,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | Priority December 15; credentials considered until May 1, 2027 | Yes | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| John McNeese Scholarship Consideration — amount not guaranteed ACT 24-26/SAT 1160-1250 with GPA 3.50+. | 3.5 | 1160 | 24 | $5,500 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $22,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | Priority December 15; credentials considered until May 1, 2027 | Yes | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| John McNeese Scholarship Consideration — amount not guaranteed ACT 24-26/SAT 1160-1250 with GPA 3.25-3.49. | 3.25 | 1160 | 24 | $5,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $20,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | Priority December 15; credentials considered until May 1, 2027 | Yes | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| Academic Excellence Scholarship Consideration — amount not guaranteed ACT 21-23/SAT 1060-1150 with GPA 3.50+. | 3.5 | 1060 | 21 | $3,500 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $14,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | Priority December 15; credentials considered until May 1, 2027 | Yes | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
Score ROI — what the next tier takes at McNeese State 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Excellence Scholarship ($3,500/yr) | +3 ACT points and +100 SAT points | John McNeese Scholarship ($5,000/yr) | +$1,500/yr · +$6,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
| John McNeese Scholarship ($5,000/yr) | +0.25 GPA | John McNeese Scholarship ($5,500/yr) | +$500/yr · +$2,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
| John McNeese Scholarship ($5,500/yr) | +3 ACT points and +100 SAT points | University Scholars Scholarship ($7,500/yr) | +$2,000/yr · +$8,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
| University Scholars Scholarship ($7,500/yr) | +0.25 GPA | University Scholars Scholarship ($8,000/yr) | +$500/yr · +$2,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
| University Scholars Scholarship ($8,000/yr) | +3 ACT points and +100 SAT points | Presidential Scholarship ($9,000/yr) | +$1,000/yr · +$4,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
Published conditions & source wording
- GPA basis: Six-semester GPA (through the end of junior year)
- Application deadline: December 15 (priority deadline; the page prints 'December 15, 2027')
- Test-score deadline: May 1, 2027 (qualifying scores and updated credentials considered until this date)
- Stacking limits: Non-stacking: only the single highest offer is paid
- Entry: Fall 2027
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Questions
Does McNeese State University guarantee merit scholarships?
No. McNeese State 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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