University of Minnesota-Morris — Automatic Merit Scholarships
Morris, Minnesota · 4 published award(s) in our verified dataset.
Guaranteed — published by the college
These figures come from University of Minnesota-Morris'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 Achievement Award Guaranteed — published by the college Tier 1: core GPA 3.90-4.00. Page states the amount is determined by core GPA; renewal requires a 2.5 cumulative GPA and at least 12 credits per term. | 3.9 | — | — | $5,000 | $20,000 | both | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 | |
| Academic Achievement Award Guaranteed — published by the college Tier 2: core GPA 3.75-3.89. Page states the amount is determined by core GPA; renewal requires a 2.5 cumulative GPA and at least 12 credits per term. | 3.75 | — | — | $3,500 | $14,000 | both | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 | |
| Academic Achievement Award Guaranteed — published by the college Tier 3: core GPA 3.50-3.74. Page states the amount is determined by core GPA; renewal requires a 2.5 cumulative GPA and at least 12 credits per term. | 3.5 | — | — | $2,000 | $8,000 | both | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 | |
| Academic Achievement Award Guaranteed — published by the college Tier 4: core GPA 3.25-3.49. Page states the amount is determined by core GPA; renewal requires a 2.5 cumulative GPA and at least 12 credits per term. | 3.25 | — | — | $1,000 | $4,000 | both | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
Score ROI — what the next tier takes at University of Minnesota-Morris
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 Achievement Award ($1,000/yr) | +0.25 GPA | Academic Achievement Award ($2,000/yr) | +$1,000/yr · +$4,000 over 4 years (guaranteed) |
| Academic Achievement Award ($2,000/yr) | +0.25 GPA | Academic Achievement Award ($3,500/yr) | +$1,500/yr · +$6,000 over 4 years (guaranteed) |
| Academic Achievement Award ($3,500/yr) | +0.15 GPA | Academic Achievement Award ($5,000/yr) | +$1,500/yr · +$6,000 over 4 years (guaranteed) |
Published conditions & source wording
- GPA basis: Unweighted core GPA (math, science, social studies, world language, and English courses)
- Renewal GPA: 2.5 cumulative GPA
- Full-time enrollment required: Yes
Your Academic Achievement Award is automatically awarded with your acceptance to UMN Morris. You do not need take any additional steps to apply for this scholarship.
Questions
Does University of Minnesota-Morris 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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