The USD Undergraduate Merit Scholarships will be awarded automatically as determined by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. The admission application is the application for the scholarships. Scholarships are awarded mainly based upon superior academic performance including grades and course selection. In addition to academic performance, Changemaker qualities such as leadership, community engagement, commitment to social justice and innovation are also considered when awarding merit scholarships. Only freshman applicants are eligible for merit scholarship consideration. Scholarships are renewable for four years. Please visit University of San Diego's website for more information about the scholarship and the admission process.