Stephen F. Austin State University — Automatic Merit Scholarships
Nacogdoches, Texas · 4 published award(s) in our verified dataset.
Guaranteed — published by the college
These figures come from Stephen F. Austin State University's own published merit grid / scholarship page, whose wording makes the awards automatic for students who meet the criteria. Every row links to its official source and shows its verification date. Admission is not guaranteed by meeting a merit threshold.
Guaranteed automatic awards
Each award below is labelled guaranteed automatic because the college's own page explicitly says the award is automatic for students who meet the published criteria. Amounts are exact published figures.
| Award | Min GPA | Min SAT | Min ACT | $/year | 4-yr total | Residency | Deadline | Separate app? | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Excellence Scholarship Guaranteed — published by the college GPA 4.00 and top 1% class rank. Renewal GPA 3.50. | 4.0 | — | — | $6,000 | $24,000 | both | June 30 (admission) | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| Academic Excellence Scholarship Guaranteed — published by the college GPA 3.75 and top 1% class rank. Renewal GPA 3.50. | 3.75 | — | — | $6,000 | $24,000 | both | June 30 (admission) | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| Academic Excellence Scholarship Guaranteed — published by the college GPA 3.50 and top 10% class rank. Renewal GPA 3.25. | 3.5 | — | — | $3,500 | $14,000 | both | June 30 (admission) | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| Academic Excellence Scholarship Guaranteed — published by the college GPA 3.00 and top 10% class rank. Renewal GPA 3.00. | 3.0 | — | — | $2,500 | $10,000 | both | June 30 (admission) | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
Score ROI — what the next tier takes at Stephen F. Austin 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 ($2,500/yr) | +0.5 GPA | Academic Excellence Scholarship ($3,500/yr) | +$1,000/yr · +$4,000 over 4 years (guaranteed) |
| Academic Excellence Scholarship ($3,500/yr) | +0.5 GPA | Academic Excellence Scholarship ($6,000/yr) | +$2,500/yr · +$10,000 over 4 years (guaranteed) |
Published conditions & source wording
- Application deadline: June 30 (admitted by, for fall term)
- Renewal GPA: 3.5
- Renewal GPA: 3.25
- Renewal GPA: 3.0
Any incoming first-time, first-year student who qualifies based on a review of academic credentials and is admitted to SFA by June 30 for the upcoming fall term will receive an Academic Excellence Scholarship.
Questions
Does Stephen F. Austin State University offer automatic merit?
Yes — the awards above are guaranteed automatic per the college's published source(s), verified 2026-11-02. Confirm current terms on the official page before applying.
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