New Freshman Scholarships

Important Notice

First-time freshmen admitted for Spring 2026 will be evaluated under the prior scholarship requirements. The updated scholarship criteria below will take effect beginning Summer/Fall 2026.

The Southeastern Honors Scholarship

Southeastern automatically awards freshman scholarships based on a six-semester high school GPA and ACT/SAT scores, with additional merit-based opportunities available. Scholarship are awarded on a funds available basis, subject to change, and priority is given to applications submitted by January 15 of the student’s high school senior year. The Southeastern Honors Scholarship is comprised of an award that goes towards university fees  plus a housing supplement. 

Eligibility

  • Scholarships are awarded to full-time first-time freshmen with a 24 ACT score or higher and a six semester high school cumulative GPA of 3.0 (GPA through the student’s junior year of high school). Qualifying ACT/SAT scores must be earned by the July test date immediately following the student’s high school graduation date. All qualifying GPAs and test scores must be received by Southeastern on or before August 1 immediately following the student’s high school graduation date. 
  • All scholarships are awarded for eight continuous semesters provided retention requirements are met.
  • Housing supplements are only available to students who continuously live on campus beginning with their first semester of enrollment.

ACT Composite

ACT Super Score Composite

High School GPA

Annual Scholarship Award

Annual Housing Award

30+

32+

3.0

$4,000

$3,000

27-29

29-31

3.0

$3,750

$2,000

24-26

26-28

3.0

$2,500

$1,000

Dual Enrollment 15+ Completion Award

Students who complete 15 or more Southeastern dual enrollment credit hours can also receive a $1000 ($500 Fall; $500 Spring) supplementary award for their first year at Southeastern only, contingent on the availability of funds, upon meeting the following criteria:

  • Completion of a minimum of 15 Southeastern dual enrollment credits with a grade of “C” or better.
  • Full time enrollment at Southeastern for the first Fall semester following their high school graduation. 

Southeastern Merit Award

  • National Merit finalist or semifinalist
  • $1000/semester for 8 semesters
  • Students must submit proof of National Merit finalist or semifinalist standing to the Office of Financial Aid at [email protected] to receive this award.