Scholarship Eligibility Estimator

Estimate your scholarship eligibility score and potential award amount based on GPA, financial need (EFC), standardized test scores, and extracurricular involvement. Results are estimates only.

0 = none  |  5 = clubs/sports  |  10 = national awards / officer roles
Self-assessed quality of personal statement / interview performance

Formulas Used

Merit Score (0–100):

  • Merit Score = GPA + SAT + EC + Essay components

Need Score (0–100):

  • Need Score = Need Ratio × 100

Composite Eligibility Score:

Estimated Award:

  • Estimated Award = Award % × Financial Need

Assumptions & References

  • Financial Need = COA − EFC, per U.S. Department of Education standard definition (Federal Student Aid Handbook).

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