National Merit Semifinalist Package

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UTulsa's highest academic scholarship

The University of Tulsa is pleased to award admitted National Merit Semifinalists its highest academic scholarship, the National Merit Semifinalist Package. UTulsa recognizes the outstanding academic success of a National Merit Semifinalist and believes these students will have a remarkable impact on campus life. The university, along with the Oklahoma Board of Regents and the Board of Trustees, will invest more than $245,000 per student (over four years) through the National Merit Semifinalist Package.

Award

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National Merit Semifinalists entering UTulsa in fall 2025 will receive the following award package

Full tuition (excluding summers) for four years. Students may petition for a fifth year if needed to complete an undergraduate degree
Recommended enrollment: Minimum of 15 credit hours per semester
Required enrollment: Minimum of 12 credit hours per semester
National Merit Semifinalist package recipients must make positive progress toward a degree as determined by the Center for Advising and Student Success Coaching
Stacking policy: The National Merit Semifinalist Package cannot be combined with other UTulsa funding or scholarships
Tier I housing (upgrades are available at your expense)
Tier II dining (upgrades are available at your expense)
Standard student fees
Textbooks: All incoming students receive free textbooks for the entirety of their undergraduate years
Leadership TU: Secured spot in the program led by President Brad Carson
National Merit Finalist scholarship: Minimum $750 scholarship from the National Merit organization (if eligible). Renewability is based on the type of National Merit funding received
Outside scholarships: May be combined with the National Merit Semifinalist package if permitted by the awarding organization

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Requirements to qualify

Students must have all required application materials for admission submitted to The University of Tulsa no later than Feb. 1 for the fall entry term.
Students must designate The University of Tulsa as their first choice school with the National Merit Corporation by the final deadline set by National Merit.
An admission interview is required to complete the application process.
Students must make an official campus visit by May 1.
Students must commit to The University of Tulsa by submitting their Intent to Enroll form no later than May 1, the National Decision Deadline.

Notification of award

Admitted students will be notified via email of their National Merit Semifinalist Package once UTulsa has confirmed they are a National Merit Semifinalist.

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