Merit Scholarships are available for qualifying new freshmen who are admitted to a degree-seeking program.
- First-year students may have up to 24 accepted college credit hours from another institution.
- Students who have earned more than 24 college credits in high school will still be considered for these awards.
- International students and students with previous baccalaureate degrees are NOT eligible.
Scholarships Awarded at Time of Admissions
Students will automatically be awarded the following scholarships based on the highest cumulative high school GPA (weighted or un-weighted) provided on their high school transcripts. Students do not need to complete a separate application.
|
Scholarship |
Annual Value |
Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Trustee | $7,500 | 3.90 GPA |
| Presidential | $5,000 | 3.50 GPA |
| Academic Achievement | $3,000 | 3.20 GPA |
A student's eligibility will automatically be reconsidered if their qualifying criteria improves after admission. To be automatically reconsidered, please send official updated document(s) to CMU. Updated transcripts must be sent directly to CMU from the student's high school in order to be considered official.
Accepting Merit Scholarships
Students awarded a merit scholarship can view and accept their Financial Aid award.
- Choose the academic year you will be attending
- Click the “Award Offer” tab and select your decision by clicking on "Take Action"
- Click “Submit”