Understanding the ASU Dean's Scholarship: Requirements and Opportunities
Arizona State University (ASU) is dedicated to providing accessible and high-quality education. The Dean's Scholarship is one of the ways ASU supports students in achieving their academic goals. This article explores the requirements, benefits, and renewal conditions associated with the ASU Dean's Scholarship.
Merit-Based Scholarships at ASU
ASU considers students for merit-based scholarships upon admission. Among these merit scholarships are the President’s, Provost’s, University, and Dean’s scholarships. These scholarships, known as New American University merit scholarships, are renewable for eight consecutive semesters for incoming freshmen.
Dean's Scholarship: Eligibility and Criteria
The Dean's Scholarship is an academic-based scholarship awarded to incoming first-time freshmen who demonstrate significant academic achievements. While ASU doesn't explicitly state a minimum GPA, successful recipients typically have a high GPA, often 3.5 or higher, and a history of rigorous coursework, such as AP or IB classes. The exact criteria may vary each year based on the applicant pool's strength. To determine the merit scholarship for which you may be eligible, you can use the ASU scholarship estimator. Just enter your core GPA, class rank, and ACT or SAT score. Keep in mind that your core GPA is based on grades earned in core courses required for ASU admission and may differ from your cumulative GPA. If a new ACT or SAT test score is received by ASU before May 1st, your eligibility for a higher award will be reviewed.
Award Amount and Estimator
The Dean's Scholarship award amount varies from year to year, depending on university funding and applicant pool competitiveness. The ASU scholarship estimator can provide an estimate, but it is not an accurate reflection of your actual award.
Renewal Requirements
The Dean's Scholarship is automatically renewable, meaning students don't have to reapply each year. However, to maintain the scholarship, students must meet specific academic performance criteria set by the university. The requirements have now changed to a 3.0 GPA and 30 credit hours per year.
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Maintaining Eligibility at the Graduate Level
Students awarded a New American University scholarship at the National Scholar, President’s, Provost, or Dean’s award level can extend their scholarship to graduate studies. To remain eligible, they must:
- Have terms of eligibility remaining on their 8-term award.
- Enroll in an ASU immersion graduate program (online degree programs not eligible) as a full-time, degree-seeking student directly after completing their ASU undergraduate program.
- Maintain full-time enrollment (9+ credits per semester) and a minimum cumulative ASU GPA of 3.0.
Award amounts will remain the same.
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
Besides merit-based scholarships, ASU offers other scholarship opportunities. Students admitted to ASU's West Valley or Polytechnic campus are also eligible to receive an additional campus-based scholarship.
Academic Support and Resources
ASU provides a range of academic support resources to help students succeed. The Student Success Center offers free tutoring, writing support, structured study groups, coaching, success courses, and study spaces. Advisors are available to review student progress and discuss enrollment options. Counseling and mental health services are also available at each ASU campus.
ASU's Commitment to Student Success
ASU measures its success by whom it includes and how students succeed. The university is committed to providing students with the resources and support they need to thrive academically and personally.
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