CSU Freshman Scholarships
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  1. Freshman Scholars Program

    Cleveland State University's Freshman Scholars program makes it easy for qualified students to receive a merit scholarship of $3,000 renewable* up to $12,000 over four years. Students who meet minimum eligibility requirements will be automatically awarded a Freshman Scholars scholarship to attend CSU. No separate application is necessary.

    Eligibility Requirements

    2012 high school graduate with at least a 3.0 GPA and an ACT score of 23 or a combined 1070 SAT (combined critical reading & math). Student must accept admission to CSU by May 1 and enroll for at least 15 fall credit hours.

    * Student must complete at least 30 credit hours (15 fall semester, 15 spring semester) and earn a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA to renew scholarship each year.

  2. Residence Hall Scholarship

    Freshman Scholars who sign a one-year contract to live in a CSU residence hall are automatically awarded an additional $2,000 Residence Hall Scholarship that is renewable* up to $8,000 over four years. No separate scholarship application is necessary.

    In total, Freshman Scholars who live on campus receive $5,000 per year in scholarships, renewable up to $20,000 over four years — an estimated 30% savings on tuition, room and board.

    Eligibility Requirements

    The Residence Hall Scholarship is scholarship is only available to Freshman Scholars and University Scholars merit award recipients.

    * Student must retain Freshman Scholar status and continue to live in Euclid Commons or Fenn Tower to renew scholarship each year.

  3. University Scholars Program

    The new University Scholars program at Cleveland State University saves students 50% on tuition and grants access to a host of exclusive Honors Program benefits on campus. The $4,500 University Scholars merit award is renewable* up to $18,000 over four years.

    Eligibility Requirements

    2012 high school graduate with at least a 3.5 GPA and an ACT score of 26 or a combined 1190 SAT (combined critical reading & math). Student must accept admission to CSU by May 1, return the Scholars Acceptance Form to the Honors Program Office and enroll for at least 15 fall credit hours.

    Exclusive University Scholar benefits include:

    • Opportunities to experience Honors-level general education courses in freshman and sophomore years
    • Membership in a community of high-achieving students
    • Personalized one-on-one Honors program advising
    • Special access to the Honors lounge
    • Participation in all Honors/University Scholars program activities and events
    • Research opportunities and challenging academic curriculum
    • University Scholars designation on diploma upon completion and graduation

    Plus — University Scholars are eligible for the Residence Hall Scholarship. In total, University Scholars who live on campus receive $6,500 per year in scholarships, renewable** to $26,000 over four years.

    * Student must complete at least 30 credit hours (15 fall semester, 15 spring semester) and earn a minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA to renew scholarship each year.

    ** Student must retain University Scholar status and continue to live in Euclid Commons or Fenn Tower to renew scholarship each year.