Merit Awards

The Regents' and President's Merit Scholarship recognizes academic, co-curricular and leadership achievement in the incoming freshman class. From the scholarship applicant pool, PLU selects students who demonstrate the most potential for affecting positive change and leadership at PLU in both the academic and co-curricular life of the university. Both scholarships are renewable for three years of undergraduate study. Selected students will be asked to campus for an interview, and those students offered a scholarship must reply to the offer by May 1.
For the 2007-2008 academic year, 600 students applied for the President’s Scholarship. One-hundred were chosen for the award. Five students were named Regents’ Scholars.
To be considered for the Regents’ and President’s Scholarship competition, please postmark the scholarship application as well as the application for admission by December 15.
- Click here to submit a scholarship application.
Regents' Scholarship
Eligibility: Awarded to freshmen in recognition of outstanding academic achievement, leadership and service. Students that meet the following requirements are encouraged to apply: 3.8 GPA or 1250 SAT (critical reading and math only) or 28 ACT. All scholarship and admission materials must be submitted by December 15 to be considered. Selected students will be asked to campus for an interview.
Amount: Full tuition, renewable for three additional years of undergraduate study.
2006-07 Academic Year
- Year one - $25,088
- Year two - Full Tuition
- Year three - Full Tuition
- Year four - Full Tuition
President's Scholarship
Eligibility: Same as Regents' Scholarships. All scholarship and admission materials must be submitted by December 15 to be considered.
2006-07 Academic Year
- Year one - $16,000
- Year two - $16,000
- Year three - $16,000
- Year four - $16,000
