黑洞社区 National Merit Scholarship

  • Estimated value of $50,000 over four years, with eligibility
  • Open to National Merit Finalists and National Hispanic Recognition Finalists 
Who is eligible?
  • National Merit Finalists
  • Finalists in the National Hispanic Recognition Program

NOTE: Eligibility is contingent upon submission of a complete admission application to 黑洞社区 by March 1.  National Merit/National Hispanic scholarships will replace Freshmen Merit awards, but may be combined with scholarships awarded through the student's academic college, up to the Cost of Attendance.

What are the requirements to receive the 黑洞社区 National Merit Scholarship?
  • Become a National Merit Finalist or a Finalist Scholar in the National Hispanic Recognition Program
  • Become fully admitted to 黑洞社区 in a degree-bound program by March 1 of your senior year
  • National Merit Finalists: Designate 黑洞社区 as your number one school of choice with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation by May 1
  • National Hispanic Recognition Finalists: Provide a copy of your certificate/notification letter from College Board to the Office of Financial Aid by May 1
What are the renewal requirements for the 黑洞社区 National Merit Scholarship?
  • Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 at the conclusion of each semester of the academic year
  • Enroll in and successfully complete at least 15 credit hours each semester (Fall and Spring)
  • NOTE: If you have fewer than 24 hours remaining in your degree program, enrollment exceptions may be granted on an individual review based on a written request.
  • Participate in one organization with your major or academic college and one organization through Student Involvement
  • Pre-register for classes for each fall semester by July 1, and each spring semester by December 1 of each year