| Scholarship | GPA Required | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada Scholars | 4.0 | $3,000 |
| Pack Pride | 3.8-3.99 | $2,000 |
| Alphie | 3.4-3.79 | $1,500 |
| Luna | 3.2-3.39 | $1,000 |
| Wolfie | 3.0-3.19 | $500 |
New freshman scholarships
New incoming freshman students who have completed all admissions requirements by February 15 are automatically considered for the new freshman scholarship programs. No separate application required. Students must complete advanced registration by June 15 to retain scholarship offer.
New freshman scholarship award levels
Fall 2025 eligible* students who submit standardized test scores (ACT Composite or SAT) and a cumulative unweighted GPA** can be considered for the following scholarships.
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*Students who receive reduced tuition through the Pack Exchange Program (PEP) or Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) are not eligible for Nevada Scholars, Pack Pride, Alphie or Luna scholarships.
**Unweighted GPA is calculated on a scale ranging from 0 to 4.0 and does not assign additional weight for courses like Honors and Advanced Placement.
Scholarship matrix test scores and GPA explanation
To qualify, applicants must have a cumulative unweighted GPA between 3.7 and 4.0 and either an ACT score of 31-36 or an SAT score of 1390-1600.
| GPA | ACT Test Score | SAT Test Score |
| 4.0 | 31-36 | 1390-1600 |
| 3.9 | 31-36 | 1390-1600 |
| 3.8 | 31-36 | 1390-1600 |
| 3.7 | 31-36 | 1390-1600 |
To qualify, applicants must have a cumulative unweighted GPA between 3.2 and 4.0 and either an ACT score of 22-36 or an SAT score of 1100-1600.
| GPA | ACT Test Score | SAT Test Score |
| 4.0 | 22-30 | 1100-1360 |
| 3.9 | 23-30 | 1130-1360 |
| 3.8 | 24-30 | 1160-1360 |
| 3.7 | 25-30 | 1200-1360 |
| 3.6 | 26-36 | 1230-1600 |
| 3.5 | 27-36 | 1260-1600 |
| 3.4 | 27-36 | 1260-1600 |
| 3.3 | 28-36 | 1300-1600 |
| 3.2 | 29-36 | 1330-1600 |
To qualify, applicants must have a cumulative unweighted GPA between 3.1 and 4.0 and either an ACT score of 18-36 or an SAT score of 960-1570.
| GPA | ACT Test Score | SAT Test Score |
| 3.9 | 19-22 | 960-1060 |
| 3.8 | 19-23 | 990-1130 |
| 3.7 | 20-24 | 1030-1160 |
| 3.6 | 21-25 | 1060-1200 |
| 3.5 | 22-26 | 1100-1230 |
| 3.4 | 23-26 | 1130-1230 |
| 3.3 | 24-27 | 1160-1260 |
| 3.2 | 25-28 | 1200-1300 |
| 3.1 | 26-36 | 1230-1570 |
To qualify, applicants must have a cumulative unweighted GPA between 3.0 and 3.9 and either an ACT score of 18-36 or an SAT score of 960-1570
| GPA | ACT Test Score | SAT Test Score |
| 3.9 | 18 | 960 |
| 3.8 | 18 | 960 |
| 3.7 | 18-19 | 960-990 |
| 3.6 | 18-20 | 960-1030 |
| 3.5 | 19-21 | 990-1060 |
| 3.4 | 20-22 | 1030-1100 |
| 3.3 | 21-23 | 1060-1130 |
| 3.2 | 22-24 | 1100-1160 |
| 3.1 | 23-25 | 1130-1200 |
| 3.0 | 24-36 | 1160-1570 |
To qualify, applicants must have a cumulative unweighted GPA between 3.0 and 3.5 and either an ACT score of 18-23 or an SAT score of 960-1130.
| GPA | ACT Test Score | SAT Test Score |
| 3.0 | 18-23 | 960-1130 |
| 3.1 | 18-22 | 960-1100 |
| 3.2 | 22-24 | 960-1060 |
| 3.3 | 18-20 | 960-1030 |
| 3.4 | 18-19 | 960-990 |
| 3.5 | 18 | 960 |
GPA-only new freshman scholarships
New incoming freshman students who complete all admissions requirements by required deadlines but do not submit standardized test scores or do not qualify based on the GPA and test scores matrix may be eligible for the following scholarships.
- Nevada Scholars: 3,000 for one year of undergraduate study
- Pack Pride: $2,000 for one year of undergraduate study
- Alphie: $1,500 for one year of undergraduate study
- Luna: $1,000 for one year of undergraduate study
- Wolfie: $500 for one year of undergraduate study
Other scholarships and tuition programs for new freshman
National Merit Scholarship
Learn more about the National Merit Scholarship for students who are National Merit finalists.
College and department scholarships
Get more information about the varied scholarships available from departments and colleges.
Western Undergraduate Exchange
Undergraduate students from eligible western states can save up to $14,000 per year on their tuition with the Western Undergraduate Exchange reduced tuition scholarship.
Pack Exchange Program
Undergraduate students from eligible western states can save up to $10,000 per year on their tuition with the Pack Exchange Program reduced tuition scholarship.
Pack Promise+
Qualifying students from Nevada can receive at least $11,000 in gift aid (grants and scholarships) to help pay for your tuition, fees and books.