Regent University — Merit Scholarships & Automatic Consideration
Virginia Beach, Virginia · 4 published award(s) in our verified dataset.
Consideration — amount not guaranteed
Regent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chancellors Merit Award (Base) Consideration — amount not guaranteed Freshman BASE merit award by high school GPA for on-campus students with fewer than 16 transferable credits. A separate test-score Booster award (SAT/ACT/CLT) can add $1,000-$5,000, for a combined maximum of $10,000/yr; booster not rowed to avoid double-counting. Lowest base tier (Royals, $1,000, GPA below 3.00) not rowed. Renewal GPA varies by scholarship per the student's aid offer. Test scores for recalculation due June 1; updated GPA/scores before July 1 may be re-evaluated on appeal. | 4.0 | — | — | $5,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $20,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 | |
| Trustees Merit Award (Base) Consideration — amount not guaranteed Freshman BASE merit award by high school GPA for on-campus students with fewer than 16 transferable credits. A separate test-score Booster award (SAT/ACT/CLT) can add $1,000-$5,000, for a combined maximum of $10,000/yr; booster not rowed to avoid double-counting. Lowest base tier (Royals, $1,000, GPA below 3.00) not rowed. Renewal GPA varies by scholarship per the student's aid offer. Test scores for recalculation due June 1; updated GPA/scores before July 1 may be re-evaluated on appeal. | 3.8 | — | — | $4,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $16,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 | |
| Presidents Merit Award (Base) Consideration — amount not guaranteed Freshman BASE merit award by high school GPA for on-campus students with fewer than 16 transferable credits. A separate test-score Booster award (SAT/ACT/CLT) can add $1,000-$5,000, for a combined maximum of $10,000/yr; booster not rowed to avoid double-counting. Lowest base tier (Royals, $1,000, GPA below 3.00) not rowed. Renewal GPA varies by scholarship per the student's aid offer. Test scores for recalculation due June 1; updated GPA/scores before July 1 may be re-evaluated on appeal. | 3.4 | — | — | $3,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $12,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 | |
| Achievement Merit Award (Base) Consideration — amount not guaranteed Freshman BASE merit award by high school GPA for on-campus students with fewer than 16 transferable credits. A separate test-score Booster award (SAT/ACT/CLT) can add $1,000-$5,000, for a combined maximum of $10,000/yr; booster not rowed to avoid double-counting. Lowest base tier (Royals, $1,000, GPA below 3.00) not rowed. Renewal GPA varies by scholarship per the student's aid offer. Test scores for recalculation due June 1; updated GPA/scores before July 1 may be re-evaluated on appeal. | 3.0 | — | — | $2,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $8,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
Score ROI — what the next tier takes at Regent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement Merit Award (Base) ($2,000/yr) | +0.4 GPA | Presidents Merit Award (Base) ($3,000/yr) | +$1,000/yr · +$4,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
| Presidents Merit Award (Base) ($3,000/yr) | +0.4 GPA | Trustees Merit Award (Base) ($4,000/yr) | +$1,000/yr · +$4,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
| Trustees Merit Award (Base) ($4,000/yr) | +0.2 GPA | Chancellors Merit Award (Base) ($5,000/yr) | +$1,000/yr · +$4,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
Published conditions & source wording
- Test-score deadline: June 1
- Entry: Fall 2026
Award decisions are determined automatically using academic information gathered during the admissions process. A separate award application for merit scholarship consideration is not required.
Questions
Does Regent University guarantee merit scholarships?
No. Regent 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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