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