SDSU Merit Scholars
Taking Your Excellence to a New Level
The SDSU Merit Scholarship is one of San Diego State University's most prestigious and selective scholarships available only to a very select number of local SDSU admitted students. Academic performance and high school coursework rigor are used to determine which first-year admitted students are selected to apply for the SDSU Merit Scholarship.
Apply for the Merit Scholarship
If eligible for the SDSU Merit Scholarship, you will receive an email with a link to apply for the SDSU Merit Scholarship, which is by invitation only. Do not share this link with others. Please contact us at [email protected] with any questions and/or concerns.
The application deadline is February 14, 2025.
Determine the Right Fit
We work one-on-one with Merit Scholars and their families to answer their questions and help them to determine if San Diego State University is the right fit.
Hands-on Learning
SDSU students, faculty, and alumni who have been part of the teams that launched an 18-foot rocket that reached 600 mph, landed the Curiosity rover on Mars, and discovered a new flu vaccine. SDSU is also a top producer of Fulbright Scholars, with 100 Fulbright Scholars since 2005.
Important Dates
Weber Honors College
Merit Scholars are automatically admitted to the Weber Honors College.The honors program builds upon SDSU's commitment to educate students for a global world. The program provides a distinctive learning community for students who seek creative, innovative, and responsible ways to understand and engage the international community. Students in the honors program benefit from small, discussion-based classes, one-on-one time with their professors, Honors housing, and the ability to study abroad for whatever length of time suits their schedule!
Check out the Weber Honors College to find out more about the benefits and requirements of the program.
