Oakland University — Merit Scholarships & Automatic Consideration
Rochester, Michigan · 12 published award(s) in our verified dataset.
Consideration — amount not guaranteed
Oakland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum Presidential Scholar Award Consideration — amount not guaranteed GPA 3.90+ with SAT 1450+/ACT 33+. | 3.9 | 1450 | 33 | $12,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $48,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | Priority deadlines: March 1, 2026 (fall); December 1, 2026 (winter); July 1, 2027 (summer) | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| Gold Presidential Scholar Award Consideration — amount not guaranteed GPA 3.90+ with SAT 1390-1440/ACT 31-32. | 3.9 | 1390 | 31 | $9,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $36,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | Priority deadlines: March 1, 2026 (fall); December 1, 2026 (winter); July 1, 2027 (summer) | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| Distinguished Scholar Award Consideration — amount not guaranteed Path A: GPA 3.80-3.89 with SAT 1300+/ACT 28+. | 3.8 | 1300 | 28 | $5,500 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $22,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | Priority deadlines: March 1, 2026 (fall); December 1, 2026 (winter); July 1, 2027 (summer) | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| Distinguished Scholar Award Consideration — amount not guaranteed Path B: GPA 3.90+ with SAT 1300-1380/ACT 28-30. | 3.9 | 1300 | 28 | $5,500 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $22,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | Priority deadlines: March 1, 2026 (fall); December 1, 2026 (winter); July 1, 2027 (summer) | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| Talented Scholar Award Consideration — amount not guaranteed Path A: GPA 3.80+ with SAT 1200-1290/ACT 25-27. | 3.8 | 1200 | 25 | $3,500 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $14,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | Priority deadlines: March 1, 2026 (fall); December 1, 2026 (winter); July 1, 2027 (summer) | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| Talented Scholar Award Consideration — amount not guaranteed Path B: GPA 3.7-3.79 with SAT 1200+/ACT 25+. | 3.7 | 1200 | 25 | $3,500 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $14,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | Priority deadlines: March 1, 2026 (fall); December 1, 2026 (winter); July 1, 2027 (summer) | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| Talented Scholar Award Consideration — amount not guaranteed Path C: GPA 3.9+ with no test score (or SAT up to 1120/ACT up to 22). | 3.9 | — | — | $3,500 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $14,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | Priority deadlines: March 1, 2026 (fall); December 1, 2026 (winter); July 1, 2027 (summer) | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| Academic Achievement Award Consideration — amount not guaranteed Path A: GPA 3.4-3.89 with SAT 1130-1190/ACT 23-24. | 3.4 | 1130 | 23 | $2,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $8,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | Priority deadlines: March 1, 2026 (fall); December 1, 2026 (winter); July 1, 2027 (summer) | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| Academic Achievement Award Consideration — amount not guaranteed Path B: GPA 3.4-3.69 with SAT 1200+/ACT 25+. | 3.4 | 1200 | 25 | $2,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $8,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | Priority deadlines: March 1, 2026 (fall); December 1, 2026 (winter); July 1, 2027 (summer) | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| Academic Achievement Award Consideration — amount not guaranteed Path C: GPA 3.5-3.89 with no test score (or SAT up to 1120/ACT up to 22). | 3.5 | — | — | $2,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $8,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | Priority deadlines: March 1, 2026 (fall); December 1, 2026 (winter); July 1, 2027 (summer) | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| University Recognition Award Consideration — amount not guaranteed Path A: GPA 3.0-3.49 with no test score (or SAT up to 1120/ACT up to 22). | 3.0 | — | — | $1,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $4,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | Priority deadlines: March 1, 2026 (fall); December 1, 2026 (winter); July 1, 2027 (summer) | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| University Recognition Award Consideration — amount not guaranteed Path B: GPA 3.0-3.39 with SAT 1130+/ACT 23+. | 3.0 | 1130 | 23 | $1,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $4,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | Priority deadlines: March 1, 2026 (fall); December 1, 2026 (winter); July 1, 2027 (summer) | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
Score ROI — what the next tier takes at Oakland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Recognition Award ($1,000/yr) | +0.4 GPA | Academic Achievement Award ($2,000/yr) | +$1,000/yr · +$4,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
| Academic Achievement Award ($2,000/yr) | +2 ACT points and +70 SAT points and +0.4 GPA | Talented Scholar Award ($3,500/yr) | +$1,500/yr · +$6,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
| Talented Scholar Award ($3,500/yr) | +3 ACT points and +100 SAT points | Distinguished Scholar Award ($5,500/yr) | +$2,000/yr · +$8,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
| Distinguished Scholar Award ($5,500/yr) | +3 ACT points and +90 SAT points and +0.1 GPA | Gold Presidential Scholar Award ($9,000/yr) | +$3,500/yr · +$14,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
| Gold Presidential Scholar Award ($9,000/yr) | +2 ACT points and +60 SAT points | Platinum Presidential Scholar Award ($12,000/yr) | +$3,000/yr · +$12,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
Published conditions & source wording
- Application deadline: March 1, 2026 (fall priority deadline); December 1, 2026 (winter); July 1, 2027 (summer)
- Stacking limits: Students may only receive one academic merit scholarship (except for the Non-Resident Award, if applicable)
- Entry: Fall 2026, Winter and Summer 2027
If you meet this deadline, you will automatically be considered for OU scholarships.
Questions
Does Oakland University guarantee merit scholarships?
No. Oakland 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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