Your record, recognized.
Incoming freshman can submit one scholarship application and you’re considered for every academic award below. All awards require admission to SAU and are granted as funds allow — meeting the criteria doesn’t guarantee an award.
Ranked by annual value — you’re offered the highest award you qualify for.
Our highest academic award · $11,000/yr if living off-campus.
Ready to apply?
One application considers you for every academic award above.
Early decision (Fall 2027 freshmen): January 15 • Priority deadline: March 1 — apply before funds are depleted.Awards renew for the number of terms listed with satisfactory academic progress and full-time enrollment. All scholarships require admission to SAU and are awarded as funds allow.
Require extra materials — letters, resume, audition, or a specific program.
GPA 3.25+ · letters of recommendation · renews 8 semesters
Requires admission to the SAU Honors College · renews 8 semesters
Agriculture major · high-school GPA 2.50+ · demonstrated financial need
GPA 2.50 (art) / 2.00 (music & theatre) · faculty audition · full-time
For students who have been in the foster care system · award set each year
Criteria set by ADHE · details at adhe.edu
Rewarding the college work you’ve already completed.
Reward for strong community-college work.
For transfer students continuing at SAU.
Please note: transfer scholarships are awarded for fall semesters only, on a competitive basis as funds are available.
For returning, non-traditional, and continuing SAU students.
For students returning to college after time away.
Helps out-of-state students continue at SAU.
Scholarships for international students.
There are two main types of scholarships for international students — Initial and Retention. All international scholarships are contingent upon available funding and require students to live on campus. Contact the Office of Admissions for current award amounts and eligibility.
