Internal Merit Scholarships
MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS (for CO 27 & 28)
MS-I
Accepted students are awarded an incoming merit-based scholarship based on the candidates' Science GPA, standardized exam score, and interview performance:
| Scholarship Name | SCHOLARSHIP VALUES |
|---|---|
| Presidential | $25,000 |
| Dean's | $20,000 |
| Academic | $15,000 |
| Black Squirrel | $10,000 |
| Future Flash | $5,000 |
NB: The incoming scholarship will be dispersed throughout the first year at KSUCPM (Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters).
MS-II, MS-III, & MS-IV
Continuing students at KSUCPM are eligible for a renewable scholarship, as outlined in their acceptance letters. Renewal is contingent upon maintaining strong academic performance, typically reflected in being within the top 25% of the class based on GPA at the end of each academic year.
| Academic Ranking | SCHOLARSHIP VALUES |
|---|---|
| Top 2% | $25,000 |
| Next 3% | $20,000 |
| Next 10% | $15,000 |
| Next 10% | $10,000 |
NB: The rankings are determined by GPA. Students with the same GPA/ranking will be reviewed by a series of "tie-breakers" to differentiate scholarship awards.
Renewable offerings are contingent upon continued academic performance as outlined in the scholarship terms. If a student does not meet the required GPA threshold in a given year, the renewable scholarship associated with the original admission offer does not automatically reinstate should the GPA later improve.
However, students who regain strong academic standing remain eligible for consideration under the top 25% continuing scholarship framework, provided all criteria are met.
Tuition rates for the upcoming academic year (26-27) will be reviewed and approved by Kent State University's Board of Trustees each March, before the start of the new academic year.