OpenFieldPresidential Merit Academic Scholarship
Highest institutional academic award for incoming freshmen and transfers achieving superior high school GPA and leadership distinction.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- High school GPA of 3.8 or higher, or college transfer GPA of 3.6+
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 or equivalent
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- SAT/ACT optional
- Thesis / Research statement
- Personal statement detailing academic achievements and community service
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- $14,000 annual undergraduate tuition grant
- Application fee
- $50 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Renewable for four consecutive academic years
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Arizona Christian University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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