UC Clermont

Merit Scholarship

High school seniors: You've worked hard all through high school, and we think that hard work should pay off! Details about our Merit Scholarship program for 2027-28 are below. Remember to apply and confirm your admission by May 1, 2027 in order to be eligible.

How to Qualify

Scholarship funds will be automatically awarded to 2026 graduates who meet the following criteria:

$3,000 Merit Scholarship

High school GPA of 3.8 or higher

To receive a Merit Scholarship, 2027 high school graduates must complete the UC Clermont admission application and must confirm their admission to UC Clermont by May 1, 2027.

  • Students who enroll on a part-time basis (6-11 credit hours per semester) will receive 50 percent of the scholarship amount. 
  • Award amounts will be calculated using non-weighted high school grade point averages.
  • Grades reported to UC Clermont as of May 1, 2027 will be used to determine scholarship awards.
  • Scholarships are divided between fall and spring semesters.
  • Students receiving tuition remission from UC are not eligible.
  • The Merit Scholarship combined with other UC merit-based awards, such as Cincinnatus, cannot exceed $3,000. 

For more information, contact Admissions at 513-558-8316.