A University of Pittsburgh academic scholarship is merit-based financial aid. All freshmen who file a complete admissions application by the suggested deadline, including all supporting documents, are automatically considered for an academic scholarship. Academic transcripts and SAT I or ACT scores, submitted with your Application for Admission, will determine your possible scholarship eligibility. However, we consider many aspects of a student's credentials. Students engaged in a particularly challenging curriculum or attending a highly competitive high school will be given consideration when being evaluated for scholarships. A complete admissions application must be filed by January 15 for consideration. University of Pittsburgh academic scholarships may range in value from $2000 per year to full tuition and room and board. University of Pittsburgh academic scholarships are generally available for eight full time undergraduate terms, provided the recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA and meets all of the other terms and conditions of the specific award. For more complete information about requirements governing University of Pittsburgh academic scholarships click here.

Students will be considered for a University of Pittsburgh academic scholarship without regard to the results of the FAFSA.

International students and new transfer students are not eligible for University academic scholarships. Continuing students at the University of Pittsburgh who were not awarded a scholarship as an incoming freshman student are also not eligible to be considered for an academic scholarship.