Undergraduate Merit Scholarships at Temple University 2025

Temple University Undergraduate Merit Scholarships are offered to students planning to pursue their undergraduate studies at the university. The value of the scholarship differs according to the type of scholarship:

Diamond Scholarship- 50% of full-time (12-18 credits) tuition for the first two consecutive semesters (summer and fall or fall and spring). Renewable at 100% of full-time (12-18 credits) tuition for up to six additional full-time consecutive semesters (fall and spring only) contingent on maintaining a 3.2 GPA at TUJ. Only awarded to students starting in summer or fall semester.

Dean's Scholarship- 50% of full-time (12-18 credits) tuition for two consecutive semesters, contingent on maintaining a 3.0 GPA at TUJ.

TUJ Scholarship- One-time award of the discounted matriculation fee.

Eligibility for the Temple University Undergraduate Merit Scholarships:

• Applicants must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at TUJ  (3.2 or higher for Diamond Scholarship recipients).
• Candidates should remain enrolled at TUJ on a full-time (12-18 credits) basis in the fall and spring semesters.
• Students must use the award in consecutive semesters.
• After the first two consecutive semesters, Diamond Scholarship recipients may use the remainder of their scholarship in the fall and spring semesters only.
• Merit scholarships awarded by TUJ are only applicable at the Japan campus.

Application Process:

All eligible candidates must select ‘yes’ to the merit scholarship question on the admissions application form.

Deadlines for the Application:

• Diamond Scholarship for Summer or Fall Entry Students:
  October 15 of the year prior to entry.
• Those seeking a student visa through TUJ
  • Fall Admission: March 1
  • Spring Admission: September 1
  • Summer Admission: December 1
• Those NOT seeking a student visa through TUJ
  • Fall Admission: June 1
  • Spring Admission: September 1
  • Summer Admission: February 15