Undergraduate Merit Scholarships at Temple University 2024-25

Temple University Undergraduate Merit Scholarships are offered to students planning to pursue their undergraduate studies at the university. The value of the scholarship differs according to the type of scholarship:

Diamond Scholarship- 50% of full-time (12-18 credits) tuition for the first two consecutive semesters (summer and fall or fall and spring). Renewable at 100% of full-time (12-18 credits) tuition for up to six additional full-time consecutive semesters (fall and spring only).

Dean's Scholarship- 50% of full-time (12-18 credits) tuition for two consecutive semesters.

TUJ Scholarship- One-time award of the discounted matriculation fee.

Eligibility for the Temple University Undergraduate Merit Scholarships:

• Applicants must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at TUJ.
• Candidates should remain enrolled at TUJ on a full-time (12-18 credits) basis in the fall and spring semesters.
• Students must use the award in consecutive semesters.
• After the first two consecutive semesters, Diamond Scholarship recipients may use the remainder of their scholarship in the fall and spring semesters only.

Application Process:

All eligible candidates must select ‘yes’ to the merit scholarship question on the admissions application form.

Deadlines for the Application:

• Those seeking a student visa through TUJ
  • Fall Admission: March 1
  • Spring Admission: September 1
  • Summer Admission: December 1
• Those NOT seeking a student visa through TUJ
  • Fall Admission: June 1
  • Spring Admission: September 1
  • Summer Admission: February 15