Tulane University awards a wide range of merit scholarships — from small annual awards to scholarships that cover full tuition and the total cost of attendance. Most Tulane merit awards are renewable for all four undergraduate years and may be based on academic achievement, leadership, talent, athletics or community engagement. Tulane Admission

Tulane University awards a wide range of merit scholarships — from small annual awards to scholarships that cover full tuition and the total cost of attendance. Most Tulane merit awards are renewable for all four undergraduate years and may be based on academic achievement, leadership, talent, athletics or community engagement. Tulane Admission

How to be considered (the 4 required steps)

To ensure full consideration for Tulane merit awards, do the following by the published Tulane financial-aid deadlines:

1. Submit the Common Application to Tulane. Tulane Admission
2. Complete the CSS Profile. (International applicants should also complete Tulane’s Declaration & Certification of Finances.) Tulane Admission
3. Submit the FAFSA if you are a U.S. citizen or eligible resident. Tulane Admission
4. Provide any requested supporting documentation to Tulane’s Office of Financial Aid. Tulane Admission

Fulfilling these four steps gives applicants the broadest possible consideration for both partial and full-tuition scholarships — including awards that recognize exceptional academic records, leadership, creative talent, or significant community service. Tulane Admission

Notable Tulane merit awards

• Stamps Scholarship — a prestigious scholarship that covers total cost of attendance (tuition, fees, housing and meals) plus an enrichment fund for study abroad, research, or internships. Semifinalists are invited to submit supplements and finalists interview; only a handful are awarded each year. Tulane Admission
• Dean’s Honor Scholarship — a full-tuition award; recipients are typically top academic performers (historically high ACT/SAT/GPA profiles), though test scores are not required for consideration. Winners are notified in late February. Tulane Admission
• Partial scholarships — awarded by the admission office without a special application and range up to substantial annual amounts depending on the applicant pool. Tulane Admission

Talent, arts, and service awards

Tulane also offers scholarships for artistic talent (portfolio or audition required), musicianship, and other creative awards. Separate submission requirements (portfolios, auditions, or short multimedia supplements) may apply for these categories. Additionally, the Community Service Fellowship connects recipients to a cohort committed to high service and leadership hours on campus and may be considered for full-tuition awards like the Sotomayor Public Service Scholarship. Tulane Admission

Tips to maximize your chance

• Complete all four required financial-aid/application items by Tulane’s deadlines. Tulane Admission
• Upload optional supporting materials (essays, project samples, creative supplements, or a service resume) to Tulane’s Green Wave Portal if they strengthen your academic, leadership, or service story. Video/audio submissions must be ≤3 minutes. Tulane Admission
• For state-residents: look into Tulane’s Louisiana-specific awards (e.g., Louisiana Excellence and legislative/mayoral programs) which may have additional steps or eligibility rules. Tulane Admission

Bottom line: Tulane’s merit-award model emphasizes academic & extracurricular excellence, but the admissions office now evaluates many top scholarships automatically when applicants complete the standard application steps, so make sure every part of your application and financial paperwork is submitted and polished.

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