Merit scholarships (automatic and named programs)
ListedCollege program
- Award
- Automatic first-year merit tuition awards of $21,000–$26,000 per year for four years, based on high school GPA. The transfer Dean’s Award is $23,000 per year. Competitive named awards provide up to full tuition or full cost of attendance. Renewal follows the scholarship letter; several named awards require full-time campus residence and a 3.0 college GPA.
- Timeline
- Nov 1Admission decisions are rolling, beginning before enrollment. There is no separate general merit application deadline. Named scholarship deadlines vary
- Jan 15The catalog lists for the Davis Art Scholarship without confirming a Fall 2027 cycle date.
- How to apply
- Apply through Salem, Common App, or CFNC and provide a high school transcript. All admitted students receive automatic merit consideration. Named art and music awards may require additional materials; contact Admissions for the selected program. Test scores are optional.
- Who can apply
- Salem admits undergraduate students who were assigned female at birth or identify as a woman. First-year automatic merit awards depend on high school GPA; transfer and competitive named awards have separate criteria. Several named awards require full-time campus residence and a 3.0 college GPA for renewal. International applicants have a separate admission route.
- Good to know
- This entry groups Salem’s automatic and competitive named scholarships. Current official pages and the 2026–2027 catalog confirm the award family and admission policy. Individual scholarship letters govern renewal, and named awards have different requirements. Fall 2027 dates for named awards remain unconfirmed.
- Details
- Women's college