3.75 - 3.99$5,000$20,000
4.0 +$6,000$24,000Gamecock SuccessHigh School GPATotal Annual AmountTotal 4-Year Amount
3.00 - 3.24$2,000$8,000
3.25 - 3.49$2,500$10,000
3.5 - 3.74$4,000$16,000Gamecock OpportunityHigh School GPATotal Annual AmountTotal 4-Year Amount
2.00 - 2.74$1,000$4,000
2.75 - 2.99$1,500$6,000
*Test scores will not have the ability to lower your scholarship amount, only improve it.2021-2022 Merit-Based Scholarships (Test Score & GPA-Based)Gamecock Prestige
Do you have a 31+ on your ACT or 1390+ on your SAT? You qualify for this tuition scholarship!High School GPATotal Annual AmountTotal 4-Year Amount
2.00 - 2.99$5,000$20,000
3.00 - 4.00+$10,000$40,000Gamecock ExcellenceDo you have a 29-30 ACT or a 1330-1380 SAT? You qualify for this tuition scholarship!High School GPATotal Annual AmountTotal 4-Year Amount
2.00 - 2.99$3,500$14,000
3.00 - 3.24$8,500$34,000
3.25 - 3.49$9,000$36,000
3.50 - 3.74$9,500$38,000
3.75 - 4.00$10,000$40,000Gamecock TraditionDo you have a 26-28 ACT or 1230-1320 SAT? You qualify for this tuition scholarship!High School GPATotal Annual AmountTotal 4-Year Amount
2.00 - 2.99$2,500$10,000
3.00 - 3.24$5,000$20,000
3.25 - 3.49$6,250$25,000
3.50 - 3.74$7,500$30,000
3.75 - 4.00$8,000$32,000Gamecock GrantIf you've been accepted to JSU but do not qualify for any of the merit-based scholarships listed above you may still qualify for the Gamecock Grant. Out-of-state students receiving a merit-based scholarship or grant will qualify to pay their remaining tuition balance at the in-state rate. Please note that some forms of institutional grants, including the Gamecock Grant, may not apply to students receiving athletic aid.
The Gamecock Grant pays $1,000 annually, with a 4-year amount of $4,000.