Scholarships

Scholarships don’t need to be paid back. Eligibility requirements and amounts awarded vary.

Here, you’ll find the information you need to understand the different types of scholarships offered, including university scholarships, school and college scholarships, and need-based and merit-based awards.

Types of Scholarships

Merit-based Scholarships

All first-year students are automatically considered for merit scholarships. A separate application is not required.

Merit scholarships range from $1,000 to full tuition. Eligibility can include a student’s academic, artistic or athletic accomplishments. In most cases, a student’s financial need will not determine a student's eligibility for a merit scholarship.

Students are usually notified of merit scholarships as part of their official acceptance letter. Most merit scholarships at Temple require a minimum GPA to be maintained as a full-time student.

Merit scholarships offered by the university include the

President’s Scholar Award, which is a merit-based scholarship that awards full tuition to selected students. All first-year applicants are automatically considered for this scholarship. Recipients may also apply for one summer educational stipend of $4,000 to be used for a variety of academic experiences, including study away and internships.
Temple University 20/20 Scholarship, which provides up to $5,000 in financial support to first-year students who live in the North Philadelphia community. Awards are renewable for up to four consecutive years.

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Need-based Scholarships

Eligibility for need-based scholarships is determined by a review of a student’s and/or family’s finances. Submitting your FAFSA helps us determine your financial need, and it is the only action you need to take to be considered for need-based aid.

Need-based scholarships offered by the university include the

Broad Street Finish Line Scholarship, which supports first-generation college students and helps them stay on track financially to graduate in four years. It’s awarded annually in increments of $500 to $5,000, depending on need.
Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship Program, which awards $5,000 annually to five first-year students who are the first in their immediate family to attend college and who demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years as long as the recipient maintains a 3.00 GPA.

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Transfer Students

New transfer students (U.S. citizens and permanent residents only) with a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher are considered for academic scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000, based on a review of previous college work during the application process. No separate application is required.

The table below represents the total scholarship amount transfer students are eligible for based on their cumulative GPA.


Pennsylvania Residents
3.3–3.64 GPA	$1,000 per year
3.65–4.0 GPA	$2,000 per year


Out-of-state Students*
3.3–3.64 GPA	$2,500 per year
3.65–4.0 GPA	$5,000 per year

*Scholarships for international students vary.

International Scholarships

Learn more about scholarship opportunities for international students.

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School and College Scholarships

Another way to secure a scholarship is through your school, college or specific academic program. When you apply, you’ll be automatically considered for any of the school or college scholarships available for incoming students.

There are many scholarships sponsored through our schools, colleges and academic programs that are available to enrolled students. Once you get here, you’ll have several different options for which awards to strive for.