Eligibility

• Undergraduate students must review their undergraduate scholarship notification for specific renewal criteria. Renewal criteria can also be found in the Policies section of this website. 
• Undergraduate students that do not meet the eligibility requirements will no longer qualify for the academic merit scholarship. The undergraduate scholarship cannot be reinstated once lost. Additional information on the renewal criteria can be found in the Policies section of this website. 
• Specific details may be provided in the student's undergraduate scholarship notification letter from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. 
• Temple University Academic Merit undergraduate scholarships are tuition only.

Application

Undergraduate academic merit scholarships are awarded by the Office of Undergraduate Admission at the time of admission.

Eligibility

U.S. citizens who:

• are high school graduates (or equivalent);
• can pass the physical examination for participation in ROTC;
• possess at least a 2.5 grade point average; and
• have 1100 on the SAT are eligible.

Amount

Tuition scholarships are for $9,000, $15,000 or full tuition plus an annual stipend of $3,000 and $255 per semester for books for two- (sophomores), three- (freshman), or four-year (for entering students) scholarships.  Four-year scholarship winners are also eligible to receive a $2,500 payment for room and board. Air Force ROTC tuition scholarship, Temple University Academic Merit scholarship and tuition remission funding (and/or any other tuition restricted funding) combined cannot exceed the total cost of tuition per term. 

Application/selection

Students interest in four-year awards must apply by December 1 of the year before they intend to enter the university. Applicants will be interviewed and winners will be notified by June 1.

Two- and three-year scholarship applicants can apply beginning in January, with notifications sent in May.

For more information about Air Force Scholarships at Temple University, call 610-660-3190 or visit the regional Air Force ROTC website.

Eligibility

U.S. citizens who:

• are full time Temple University students;
• can pass the physical examination for participation in ROTC; 
• have at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average;
• excel at an Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) consisting of push-ups, sit-ups and a two mile run for time.

Amount

Full tuition and fees scholarships (resident or nonresident rate) plus a monthly stipend ranging from $300 for freshman to $500 for seniors. Additionally, there is an allowance of $1200 per year for books. ROTC tuition scholarship, Temple University Academic Merit scholarship and tuition remission funding (and/or any other tution restricted funding) combined cannot exceed the total cost of tuition per term.  

Application/selection

Scholarships are awarded based on a student's merit and grades, not on financial need. 

• Two-, three-, and four-year scholarship options based on the time remaining to complete your degree
• The option for room and board in place of tuition, if you should qualify

For more information about Army scholarships at Temple, contact Marc Young 215-204-7482 or 7480. Or email the office at [click-for-email].

The Army ROTC office is located on the lower level of Ritter Hall. Visit the Temple Army ROTC website for more information.

Eligibility

• FAFSA application required for domestic, undergraduate students that indicates financial need. Student must have exhausted all forms of financial aid. 
• International, undergraduate students cannot complete the FAFSA and will be considered based on their application reason regarding a change in financial circumstances.
• Preference given to students that are the first generation in their families to attend college/university, students from the City of Philadelphia (though all students will be considered, including international students).
• Preference given to upper-class undergraduate students nearing their graduation.

Amount

$200 - $5000 per one-time grant

Application

Please contact the Office of Student Financial Services to inquire.

The Endowed Awards and Scholarship Opportunities are designed to recognize Temple University students for their outstanding academic, leadership and service achievements. 

The Dean of Students Office coordinates their Endowed Awards and Scholarship Opportunities process.  And the Temple University Memorial Awards website is updated at the first of the year with information pertaining to the upcoming academic year award applications.   

Amount

Varies

Application/selection

Applications are submitted online on the Dean of Students website. Applications are currently closed.

Please visit Temple University’s Office of Scholar Development and Fellowship Advising for more information.