Academic Scholarships
Hard Work, Rewarded
We know leaders when we see them. It shows in the hard work, the extra effort, and the results. We offer academic scholarships to support your pursuit of a traditional bachelor’s degree. Transfer students also have a scholarship opportunity.
NGU Academic Scholarships
New Students Attending Fall 2024 – Spring 2025
You don’t need to apply for academic scholarships; just apply to NGU! These scholarships are automatically awarded if you qualify.
| Award | Criteria (Must meet all requirements) | Amount (Residents) | Amount (Commuter) |
| Founder’s Scholarship | 3.5 GPA AND 1250 SAT, 27 ACT or 84 CLT | $10,000 | $7,000 |
| President’s Scholarship | 3.5 GPA and 1100 SAT, 24 ACT or 74 CLT | $8,000 | $6,000 |
| Dean’s Scholarship | 3.0–3.74 GPA | $6,000 | $4,000 |
Merit scholarships are renewable for up to four years while student maintains required GPA. Founder’s, President’s, and Dean’s merit scholarships use the SC Uniform Grading Policy weighted GPA.
NGU Transfer Scholarships
Students Attending Fall 2024 and Spring 2025
A student must have 24 hours (not necessarily transferable hours) to receive the amounts listed. If they do not have the required hours, we will request their high school transcript, and each awards package will be given on a case by case basis – with consideration to both high school and college transcripts.
| GPA | Amount Resident | Amount Commuter |
| Level 1 (3.8–4.0) Must maintain a 3.0 GPA | $10,000 | $7,000 |
| Level 2 (3.5–3.79) Must maintain a 3.0 GPA | $9,000 | $6,000 |
| Level 3 (3.2–3.49) Must maintain a 3.0 GPA | $7,000 | $5,000 |
| Level 4 (2.75–3.19) Must maintain a 3.0 GPA | $6,000 | $4,000 |