Valparaiso University is pleased to reward students demonstrating exceptional high school achievement with academic scholarships. All admitted students will be automatically considered.
Founders & Board of Directors
Founders: Full tuition
Board of Directors: $22,500 per year ($90,000 for 4 years)
Additional Selection Criteria (Founders Scholarship & Board of Directors)
- For entering freshmen only; selected from an extremely competitive pool by Valpo staff and faculty.
- Must be an exceptional fit for Valparaiso University in all aspects of life-academically, spiritually, socially, and extra-curricular.
- Student must have a commitment to leadership and service.
Application Process
- Submit a completed admission application with required materials by Dec. 1
- Interview required for final candidates by invitation only
Notification/Contact
- Invitation to interview: late December
- Award Notification: late February
- Office of Admission
Presidential Scholarship
- $13,500 - $18,000 per year ($54,000 - $72,000 for 4 years)
Additional Selection Criteria
- Entering freshmen only
- Based upon highest combined subscore (ACT or SAT) and GPA. Improved test scores or seventh semester transcript may be considered if received by Feb 15.
Application Process
- All admitted freshmen students will have their files automatically reviewed for scholarship consideration
Notification/Contact
- With offer of admission
- Office of Admission
Honors Award
- $9,000 - $10,000 per year ($36,000 - $40,000 for 4 years)
Additional Selection Criteria
- Entering freshmen only
- Based upon highest combined subscore (ACT or SAT) and GPA. Improved test scores or seventh semester transcript may be considered if received by Feb 15.
Application Process
- All admitted freshmen students will have their files automatically reviewed for scholarship consideration
Notification/Contact
- With offer of admission
- Office of Admission