About
The University of Memphis is a Tennessee flagship public research institution located in Memphis, Tennessee. The university offers more than 230 areas of study across undergraduate, graduate, and online programs. As a comprehensive research university, it supports research and innovation while serving a diverse student body representing 88 countries. The institution is committed to student success and academic excellence with a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio and over 700 scholarships available.
Funding Opportunities
Tennessee HOPE Scholarship
The HOPE Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship program for Tennessee residents attending eligible postsecondary institutions. Students must meet academic criteria including a 21 ACT/1060 SAT score or 3.0 unweighted high school GPA, and have been a Tennessee resident for at least one year prior to high school graduation. The scholarship provides financial assistance based on credit hours enrolled, with amounts ranging from $1,125 to $2,850 per semester depending on academic year and enrollment level. The program also offers two supplemental awards: HOPE Aspire for students with household AGI of $36,000 or less (additional $750 per semester), and HOPE Merit for high-achieving students with 29 ACT and 3.75 GPA (additional $500 per semester). Students must maintain continuous enrollment and meet GPA benchmarks at 24, 48, 72, and 96 attempted credit hours to retain eligibility.
Graduate Non-Resident Merit Scholarship
The University of Memphis awards merit-based scholarships for newly admitted degree-seeking international students on a J-1 or F-1 visa taking classes on campus. This scholarship is designed to attract the best and brightest students to join cutting-edge programs and learn from world-renowned faculty. The Graduate Non-Resident Merit Scholarship provides $2,100 per semester for fall and spring semesters, totaling $4,200 per academic year. This is an admissions-based scholarship awarded to entering applicants only, with eligibility determined at the time of admission. Recipients must maintain full-time enrollment and a 3.0 UofM GPA or higher every semester to continue receiving the award. The scholarship is available to non-residents of Tennessee, including U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and F-1 or J-1 visa holders who are admitted to a graduate degree program (excluding law school). Students must demonstrate strong academic credentials including a 3.25/4.0 U.S. equivalent cumulative undergraduate GPA or completed master's degree GPA, plus qualifying GRE scores (310 combined with at least 150 in Verbal, 150 in Quantitative, and 2.5 AWA) or equivalent GMAT scores.
At a Glance
- Total Funding Opportunities
- 2
- Active Now
- 2
- Source Domain
- memphis.edu
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