Point Loma Nazarene University — Merit Scholarships & Automatic Consideration
San Diego, California · 6 published award(s) in our verified dataset.
Consideration — amount not guaranteed
Point Loma Nazarene 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| President's Gold Consideration — amount not guaranteed 2027-28 First-Time Freshman Merit Award Criteria: student must meet any 2 of 3 criteria (unweighted HS GPA, weighted HS GPA, or SAT/ACT). gpa_min/sat_min/act_min record the unweighted GPA and test thresholds; weighted GPA thresholds are in notes. All PLNU Merit-Based Awards are able to be renewed for up to four years; students are guaranteed their scholarship for their first four consecutive standard semesters. | 3.95 | 1430 | 32 | $26,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $104,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 | |
| President's Green Consideration — amount not guaranteed 2027-28 First-Time Freshman Merit Award Criteria: student must meet any 2 of 3 criteria (unweighted HS GPA, weighted HS GPA, or SAT/ACT). gpa_min/sat_min/act_min record the unweighted GPA and test thresholds; weighted GPA thresholds are in notes. All PLNU Merit-Based Awards are able to be renewed for up to four years; students are guaranteed their scholarship for their first four consecutive standard semesters. | 3.9 | 1400 | 31 | $23,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $92,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 | |
| Trustee's Consideration — amount not guaranteed 2027-28 First-Time Freshman Merit Award Criteria: student must meet any 2 of 3 criteria (unweighted HS GPA, weighted HS GPA, or SAT/ACT). gpa_min/sat_min/act_min record the unweighted GPA and test thresholds; weighted GPA thresholds are in notes. All PLNU Merit-Based Awards are able to be renewed for up to four years; students are guaranteed their scholarship for their first four consecutive standard semesters. | 3.85 | 1370 | 30 | $20,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $80,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 | |
| Provost's Consideration — amount not guaranteed 2027-28 First-Time Freshman Merit Award Criteria: student must meet any 2 of 3 criteria (unweighted HS GPA, weighted HS GPA, or SAT/ACT). gpa_min/sat_min/act_min record the unweighted GPA and test thresholds; weighted GPA thresholds are in notes. All PLNU Merit-Based Awards are able to be renewed for up to four years; students are guaranteed their scholarship for their first four consecutive standard semesters. | 3.7 | 1340 | 29 | $17,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $68,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 | |
| Dean's Consideration — amount not guaranteed 2027-28 First-Time Freshman Merit Award Criteria: student must meet any 2 of 3 criteria (unweighted HS GPA, weighted HS GPA, or SAT/ACT). gpa_min/sat_min/act_min record the unweighted GPA and test thresholds; weighted GPA thresholds are in notes. All PLNU Merit-Based Awards are able to be renewed for up to four years; students are guaranteed their scholarship for their first four consecutive standard semesters. | 3.5 | 1280 | 27 | $15,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $60,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 | |
| Bresee Consideration — amount not guaranteed 2027-28 First-Time Freshman Merit Award Criteria: student must meet any 2 of 3 criteria (unweighted HS GPA, weighted HS GPA, or SAT/ACT). gpa_min/sat_min/act_min record the unweighted GPA and test thresholds; weighted GPA thresholds are in notes. All PLNU Merit-Based Awards are able to be renewed for up to four years; students are guaranteed their scholarship for their first four consecutive standard semesters. | 3.25 | 1180 | 24 | $13,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $52,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
Score ROI — what the next tier takes at Point Loma Nazarene 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bresee ($13,000/yr) | +3 ACT points and +100 SAT points and +0.25 GPA | Dean's ($15,000/yr) | +$2,000/yr · +$8,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
| Dean's ($15,000/yr) | +2 ACT points and +60 SAT points and +0.2 GPA | Provost's ($17,000/yr) | +$2,000/yr · +$8,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
| Provost's ($17,000/yr) | +1 ACT points and +30 SAT points and +0.15 GPA | Trustee's ($20,000/yr) | +$3,000/yr · +$12,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
| Trustee's ($20,000/yr) | +1 ACT points and +30 SAT points and +0.05 GPA | President's Green ($23,000/yr) | +$3,000/yr · +$12,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
| President's Green ($23,000/yr) | +1 ACT points and +30 SAT points and +0.05 GPA | President's Gold ($26,000/yr) | +$3,000/yr · +$12,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
Published conditions & source wording
- GPA basis: Unweighted HS GPA (weighted HS GPA threshold 4.4); any 2 of 3 criteria
- GPA basis: Unweighted HS GPA (weighted HS GPA threshold 4.25); any 2 of 3 criteria
- GPA basis: Unweighted HS GPA (weighted HS GPA threshold 4.0); any 2 of 3 criteria
- GPA basis: Unweighted HS GPA (weighted HS GPA threshold 3.9); any 2 of 3 criteria
- GPA basis: Unweighted HS GPA (weighted HS GPA threshold 3.75); any 2 of 3 criteria
- GPA basis: Unweighted HS GPA (weighted HS GPA threshold 3.55); any 2 of 3 criteria
- Entry: Fall 2027
Student must meet any 2 of 3 criteria to qualify:
Questions
Does Point Loma Nazarene University guarantee merit scholarships?
No. Point Loma Nazarene 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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