Freshman Scholarships
98% of undergraduate students receive some gift aid (free money!) from Valpo to help reduce the cost of attendance. All incoming freshman and transfer students receive consideration for merit scholarships at the time of application for admission. We do not have a separate process or deadlines for applying for scholarships. To maintain any merit or academic-based award from Valpo, a student must maintain full-time enrollment and Satisfactory Academic Progress.
Entering Freshman class of 2024-2025 Scholarships
| High School GPA | Name | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| >= 4.20 | Board of Directors Scholarship | $31,000 |
| 3.40 to 4.19 | Presidential Scholarship | $26,000 – $29,000 |
| 3.0 to 3.39 | Beacon Scholarship | $25,000 |
Entering Freshmen class of 2023-2024 Scholarships
| High School GPA | Name | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| > 4.31 | Board of Directors Scholarship | $30,000 |
| 3.48 to 4.3 | Presidential Scholarship | $25,000 – $28,000 |
| 3.0 to 3.47 | Beacon Scholarship | $24,000 |
Students earning below a 3.0 GPA may also be eligible for gift aid from Valparaiso University upon admission. Add Valpo’s school code (001842) to your FAFSA to maximize your scholarship consideration.
All scholarships are renewable as long as Satisfactory Academic Progress is maintained. Questions regarding any of the scholarships listed should be directed to the Office of Admissions.
All students are also encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), in order to be evaluated for FAFSA-Based Grants.