Cecil C. Humphreys Presidential Scholarship (University of Memphis)

The Cecil C. Humphreys Presidential Scholarship is the University of Memphis's top automatic merit tier for incoming freshmen, requiring a 3.25+ high school GPA and a 31+ ACT (or 1390+ SAT). It's awarded from the same admission application — no separate scholarship application — and pays $7,000 per year ($28,000 over four years) for Tennessee residents or $14,000 per year ($56,000 over four years) for out-of-state students. The award renews for up to three additional years as long as students stay in good academic standing and complete required service hours.

Eligibility

DemographicsRequires admission to University of Memphis and a 3.25+ GPA with a 31+ ACT/1390+ SAT — automatic, no separate application.

Applying

4-year total; $7,000/year for Tennessee residents, $14,000/year for out-of-state students, based on a 3.25+ GPA and 31+ ACT / 1390+ SAT.