A STRONG STUDENT
KNOWS HER
WORTH. A GUIDE TO SCHOLARSHIPS
2,000 STUDENTS
40 COUNTRIES 19,000 GRADS
124 YEARS
GOING STRONG
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LET US REWARD YOUR HARD WORK. You’ve studied hard. Aced exams. Completed applications and essays. And now it’s time to reap the rewards. That’s why Meredith College offers merit-based scholarships for high-achieving students. Meredith graduates are known for their intelligence, confidence, and strong work ethic. We think you’ll fit right in.
YOU ARE A STRONG STUDENT. Determined. Conscientious. At Meredith, you’ll be challenged to use your strengths to reach your full potential. And you’ll be surrounded by other strong-minded women from across the country and around the world who share your passion for learning. You’ll collaborate with faculty on in-depth research. Grow as a leader. Build relationships with mentors in your field. Engage in cultural enrichment opportunities and specialized courses. Through our powerful educational experience, we’re confident you’ll become even stronger.
$19
million SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS FUNDED BY MEREDITH COLLEGE
Presidential Scholarship –
entering first-year students to recog-
awarded to entering first-year
nize academic ability, achievement,
students with outstanding academic
and leadership potential. Scholar-
credentials, intellectual promise, and
ship awards range from $15,000
leadership ability. Students receive full
to $20,000 and are renewable for
tuition for four years and participate
a total of four years. Tuition grants
in enrichment opportunities, which
range from $10,000 to $14,000.
include travel and special events with
ACADEMIC PROFILE
the president of the College – an
Academic Scholarships Meredith Legacy Scholarship – awarded to students with a strong history of superior academic achievement, intellectual curiosity, and demonstrated influence as a leader. Meredith’s most prestigious scholarship provides full tuition, room and board, books and supplies, international study, and other enrichment opportunities – an estimated value of $200,000 over four years.
estimated value of $165,000 over four years.
Average weighted GPA: 4.7
(CR + M) or 22 ACT to near perfect scores
ACADEMIC PROFILE
Average GPAs (unweighted): 3.49-4.0
Average SAT (CR + M)/ACT: 1380/31
All students admitted to Meredith
Average weighted GPA: 4.6 APPLY – Meredith Legacy and
Presidential Scholars are selected
College are automatically considered for Academic Merit Scholarships and Tuition Grants.
from Honors Program applicants. The deadline to apply is January 15. Students must also be admitted to the College by January 15. Download the application at meredith.edu/admissions.
ACADEMIC PROFILE
Average SAT (CR + M)/ACT: 1380/31
Test scores: Range from 1020 SAT
Academic Merit Scholarships and Tuition Grants – awarded to
$ 44
million COORDINATED IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ANNUALLY
Scholars Programs Honors Program – offers gifted and motivated students a learning environment with a rigorous curriculum that reflects the highest level of research, creativity, and critical thinking at the College.
OVER 95% OF FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Students accepted into the Honors
Interior Design Scholarships – awarded to incoming first-year students pursuing a major in interior design on the basis of scholarship and potential for success in the field. Finalists for the award are invited to campus to review samples of their creative work and interview with faculty. These awards may be renewed
Program participate in innovative
annually for a total of four years.
courses, travel opportunities,
education professionals, participate
cultural enrichment programs, and
in study abroad, and enroll in Honors
Music Scholarships – awarded to
community-based learning.
courses. Each Meredith Teaching
incoming first-year students pursu-
APPLY FOR THE HONORS PROGRAM
Fellow is paired with an experienced
ing a major in music on the basis of
Download the application at
public school teacher for a unique
outstanding musical talent, academic
meredith.edu/honors.
two-year mentorship program.
ability, potential achievement in the
APPLY TO BE A TEACHING FELLOW
field, and recommendations. Finalists
Paschal Scholars – offers incoming first-year students the opportunity to participate in learning community and mentor relationships that are focused on women’s success in STEM fields. Paschal Scholars intend to major in computer science, mathematics, science, or engineering. Recipients demonstrate both academic
Download the application at meredith.edu/teachfel. APPLY – The deadline to apply for
Scholars Programs is January 15. Students must also be admitted
for the awards are invited to campus to audition for and interview with music faculty. These awards may be renewed annually for a total of four years.
to the College by January 15.
Theatre Scholarships – awarded
Apply early.
to incoming first-year students pursuing a major in theatre on the basis
potential and financial need.
Talent Scholarships
APPLY FOR THE PASCHAL
Art Scholarships – awarded to
SCHOLARS PROGRAM Applicants
incoming first-year students pursuing
must complete the Free Appli-
a major in art on the basis of artistic
APPLY FOR A TALENT SCHOLARSHIP
cation for Federal Student Aid
talent determined through a digital
Download the Meredith Talent
(FAFSA) and the Paschal
portfolio submission. Finalists for the
Scholarship application at
Scholars application available at
awards are selected by the Depart-
meredith.edu/admissions.The dead-
meredith.edu/admissions.
ment of Art and are invited to bring
line to apply for talent scholarships is
their artwork to campus and inter-
January 15. Students must also be
Meredith Teaching Fellows –
view with art faculty. These scholar-
admitted to the College by January
offers a dynamic education enriched
ships may be renewed annually for a
15. Apply early.
with opportunities to gain hands-on
total of four years.
classroom experience, learn from
of talent in theatre. Applicants must audition with theatre faculty to be considered for these scholarships.
“My time at Meredith not only changed my perspective on science but also on the idea of community. This is most assuredly where my Legacy scholar experiences fit in. Trips to Italy, Costa Rica, and San Francisco, and the opportunity to study abroad in Italy and Switzerland, showed me the whole world doesn’t think like the small town where I grew up. Experiencing different lifestyles gave me a new perspective on what is meaningful in life.” — Michelle Maiden, ’14, Meredith Legacy Scholar
Transfer Scholarships
who have earned a minimum of
APPLY – Download Thomas Meredith
Academic Incentive Scholarship – up to $5,000 annual schol-
30 transferrable credits. Official
Scholarship applications at meredith.
documentation of your induction
edu/admissions.
arship for those transferring from a U.S. accredited four-year institution or community college. Amount of scholarship is based on academic
must be provided. This scholarship cannot be combined with the
Yellow Ribbon Scholarships –
Academic Incentive Scholarship and
matches certain grant and scholar-
requires full-time enrollment.
ship contributions from Meredith to
credentials submitted with your ap-
APPLY – Transfer Scholarships
plication for admission. Renewable
require no separate application.
for up to six semesters and requires full-time enrollment
North Carolina Community College Transfer Scholarships – $10,000 annual scholarship to those graduating with an Associate of Arts or Science degree from a North Carolina community college with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Renewable for
veterans and their eligible dependents. Maximum VA benefit is $20,235. Meredith will provide grants and scholarships of up to
Other Scholarships Thomas Meredith Baptist Heritage Scholarship – awarded
$5,000 per student. Learn more at www.gibill.va.gov.
to incoming first-year students on the basis of academic excellence, outstanding church and community service, and leadership ability.
up to four semesters and requires
Recipients must be members of a
full-time enrollment.
North Carolina Baptist church and provide a recommendation from a
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships –
church official. The scholarships are
$5,000 annual scholarship for
renewable for a total of four years.
94% OF ALUMNAE ARE EMPLOYED OR PURSUING GRADUATE STUDY WITHIN 9 MONTHS OF GRADUATION
members of Phi Theta Kappa
Find more information and download scholarship applications at meredith.edu/admissions.