Academic awards for first-time freshmen who begin attending PLNU during 2008-2009 are made for a two-year period and can be received for a maximum of 10 semesters. Continuous full-time enrollment is required (12 units or more per semester). Renewal eligibility is based on the student’s cumulative GPA. This is calculated at the end of the FALL semester of the second year of the award and each subsequent year. Any student not meeting the renewal criteria at that time will not be eligible for the scholarship beyond the following spring semester. Once a scholarship is lost, it cannot be regained.

To be eligible for selection, first-time freshmen must:

• be offered admission to PLNU
• submit an official seven-semester high school transcript to PLNU by February 1, 2008
• have a 3.700 weighted GPA
• have a 1200 SAT (combined math and critical reading) or 26 ACT

National Merit Scholarship ($4,000)

National Merit finalists are eligible for any of the academic scholarships listed below in addition to their National Merit award. Candidates should contact their Admissions Counselor immediately after being notified of their “finalist” status. The National Merit Scholarship is renewable annually with a cumulative GPA of 3.500 (not rounded), calculated at the end of the fall semester of the second year. The student’s cumulative GPA will be re-evaluated at the end of each subsequent fall semester for renewability during the next academic year. This award will be given for a maximum of 10 semesters.

President’s Scholarship ($11,000)

A total of 30 President’s Scholarships will be awarded to first-time freshmen for the 2008-2009 academic year. The President’s Scholarship is renewable with a cumulative GPA of 3.500 (not rounded), calculated at the end of the fall semester of the second year. The student’s cumulative GPA will be re-evaluated at the end of each subsequent fall semester for renewability during the next academic year. This award will be given for a maximum of 10 semesters.

Trustee’s Scholarship ($7,000)

A total of 45 Trustee’s Scholarships will be awarded to first-time freshmen for the 2008-2009 academic year. The Trustee’s Scholarship is renewable with a cumulative GPA of 3.500 (not rounded), calculated at the end of the fall semester of the second year. The student’s cumulative GPA will be re-evaluated at the end of each subsequent fall semester for renewability during the next academic year. This award will be given for a maximum of 10 semesters.

Provost’s Scholarship ($4,000)

The Provost’s Scholarship is guaranteed to first-time freshmen with a weighted high school GPA of 3.700 and a 1200 SAT (combined math and critical reading) or a 26 ACT. The Provost’s Scholarship is renewable with a cumulative GPA of 3.400 (not rounded), calculated at the end of the fall semester of the second year. The student’s cumulative GPA will be re-evaluated at the end of each subsequent fall semester for renewability during the next academic year. This award will be given for a maximum of 10 semesters.

The Provost’s Scholarship is also guaranteed to new transfer students; eligibility criteria varies depending on the number of college units completed, as shown below:

Provost's Scholarship Criteria For Incoming Transfer Students
College Units Completed	Award Criteria
0-11	A cumulative high school GPA of at least 3.700.
	A 1200 SAT (combined math and critical reading) or 26 ACT.
12-23	Same as for students with 0 –11 units
	In addition, the student must have college transfer GPA of 3.400 (unevaluated).
24 or more	A college transfer GPA of 3.400 (unevaluated).

For transfer students, the Provost’s Scholarship is renewable with a cumulative GPA of 3.400 (not rounded), calculated at the end of the fall semester of the second year of the award. The student’s cumulative GPA will be reevaluated at the end of each subsequent fall semester.

Science Honors’ Scholarships

Science Honors’ Scholarships are awarded by the Department of Math and Science. For student entering the university during the 2008-2009 academic year, these scholarships are awarded for two years. They are then renewable annually with a cumulative GPA of 3.500 (not rounded), calculated at the end of the fall semester of the second year. The student’s cumulative GPA will be re-evaluated at the end of each subsequent fall semester. This award will be given for a maximum of 10 semesters.