Merit Awards are institutional scholarships awarded by 91Ó°ÊÓ to new students in recognition of their academic achievements. These awards are available to all first-year residential students (Freshmen and Transfer) based upon GPA and class rank and are renewable so long as students maintain the listed minimum GPA requirement throughout their time at 91Ó°ÊÓ. Merit Awards are not available for post-baccalaureate or online students and only apply to fall and spring semesters – they cannot be applied towards summer courses.