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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.
Find your award
Which academic award could you earn?
Enter your GPA, and your ACT if you have one. You’re offered the highest award you qualify for.
Enter your GPA, and your ACT if you have one, to see the academic award you could qualify for.
An estimate for incoming freshmen based on SAU's published academic award criteria; it isn't an offer of aid. Academic scholarships require admission to SAU and a scholarship application, and are awarded as funds allow; meeting the criteria doesn't guarantee an award.
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$11,000 a year if you live off campus.
Also needs 2 letters and a resume. Renews for 4 semesters. Selections are made after March 1.
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.
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.
