Guaranteed Merit Scholarships or Automatic Merit Scholarships
The University of Lynchburg offers a wide range of scholarships and awards. All full-time admitted students are automatically considered for academic scholarships to the University of Lynchburg — no separate scholarship application is required.
Merit scholarships for 2025-26 range from $18,000-$24,000 annually and are renewable with continued full-time enrollment and satisfactory academic progress.
| Scholarship | Amount | Minimum GPA* to qualify |
| Hopwood Scholarship | $24,000 | 4.00 and above |
| Founder’s Scholarship | $22,000 | 3.50 and above |
| Trustee Scholarship | $20,000 | 3.00 and above |
| Presidential Scholarship | $18,000 | 2.50 and above |
*Weighted GPA is used to determine scholarship eligibility. GPA on a 100-point scale is converted to a 4.0 scale.
SAT or ACT scores are not required for scholarship consideration.
Academic Scholarships and Awards Calculator
Use our online calculator to estimate the amount of scholarships and awards you may be eligible for based on your current academic profile.
