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Scholarships

As recognition for outstanding ability and talent, Meredith College sponsors highly competitive scholarship programs. Although your admission application is automatically used for Meredith College academic award consideration, separate applications are required for Meredith Legacy, Presidential, Talent, and Thomas Meredith Baptist Heritage. Please contact the Office of Admissions with questions about merit scholarships or to request a scholarship application. The deadline for these applications is January 15.

The Meredith College Admissions Office selects scholarship finalists after reviewing each applicant's high school record, SAT results, recommendations, level of involvement in out-of-class activities and other individual factors. Winners in each category are chosen for their excellent performance and potential for success. To be considered for these scholarships, applicants must also submit their completed application for admission by January 15.

Competitive scholarship awards are renewable each year if recipients maintain the required academic average. Scholarship winners may also qualify for need-based financial assistance awards.

Scholarship Opportunities

Academic Scholarships

Meredith Legacy Scholarships

The Meredith Legacy Scholarship is the highest honor available to an entering freshman and builds on the legacy of academic excellence at Meredith. The student awarded this prestigious scholarship receives full tuition, room and board, books, supplies, international study, networking opportunities with the College president and alumnae, and other academic enrichment programs. The selection of recipients for this award takes into account superior academic achievement, intellectual promise and leadership ability. This award is renewable for a total of four years subject to the recipient’s remaining in good academic standing with the College, being a full-time student, and maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.3 on all courses taken at Meredith.

How to Apply

Students are selected to interview for the Meredith Legacy Scholarship and the Presidential Scholarship from the Honors Program applicant pool. Invitations to interview with the President will be issued no later than Scholarship Weekend, February 17-18, 2013.  The President will interview those nominees individually during Scholarship Weekend.  In the event that a candidate for the scholarship is unavailable to attend during this weekend, an alternate time will be arranged.  For more information, please contact your admissions counselor or click here to download an application

Presidential Scholarships

Meredith College Presidential Scholarships are available each year for entering freshman. This award includes and covers full-tuition for the school year.  The selection of recipients for this prestigious award will be based on merit, taking into account superior academic achievement, intellectual promise and leadership ability. The award is renewable for a total of four years subject to the recipient's remaining in good standing, being a full-time student, and maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.25 on all courses taken at Meredith. In addition, a recipient will have the opportunity to apply for an additional stipend to help cover the cost of a study abroad experience while she is a student at Meredith.

Recipients of the Meredith Legacy and Presidential Scholarships are not only encouraged to participate in the "Focus on Excellence" series but are also invited to join the president of the College at various special events and activities. They are also encouraged to participate in the Honors Program as well as in community activities and organizations which strengthen the bond between Meredith and the community.

How to Apply

Students are selected to interview for the Meredith Legacy Scholarship and the Presidential Scholarship from the Honors Program applicant pool. Invitations to interview with the President will be issued no later than Scholarship Weekend, February 17-18, 2013.  The President will interview those nominees individually during Scholarship Weekend.  In the event that a candidate for the scholarship is unavailable to attend during this weekend, an alternate time will be arranged.  For more information, please contact your admissions counselor or click here to download an application.

Meredith College Academic Awards

These awards recognize students having superior academic ability, achievement and leadership potential. Meredith College Academic Awards are available each year for entering freshman having superior credentials. The awards are renewable for a total of four years subject to the recipient's remaining in good standing, being a full time student, and maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.5 on all courses taken at Meredith.

How to Apply

Your admissions application will be automatically reviewed along with your high school transcripts and SAT or ACT test scores to determine if you are eligible to receive an academic award. No additional application is necessary.

Thomas Meredith Baptist Heritage Scholarship

Thomas Meredith Baptist Heritage Scholarships are awarded to incoming freshman on the basis of academic excellence, outstanding service to church and/or community, and leadership ability. Applications are available from the Office of Admissions. A recipient must be a member of the North Carolina Baptist church and be recommended by a church official (director of the W.M.U. or other similar women's organization, pastor or youth minister). The scholarships are renewable for a total of four years, based upon the recipient's remaining in good standing, being a full-time student, and maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.5 on all courses taken at Meredith.

How to Apply

To apply for the Thomas Meredith Baptist Scholarship, please complete the Thomas Meredith Baptist Scholarship Application and Recommendation Form

Transfer Scholarships

 Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship:

  • A $5,000 annual award renewable for up to three academic years for PTK members who have earned at least 30 hours of transferrable credit.
  • Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is available for any admitted transfer student inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. No additional application is necessary, but you must provide official documentation of your induction.
  • For more information about the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society please click here.

Academic Incentive Scholarships:

  • A $10,000 annual scholarship for fall admits and renewable for a second year available to those graduating with an Associates in Arts or Science from a North Carolina community college who have a GPA of 3.0 or better.
  • A $5,000 annual scholarship for fall admits and renewable for three years available to those who have completed the 44 Hour Core from a North Carolina community college with a GPA of 3.0 or better.

For information about additional scholarships you may be eligible to receive, please click here.

Talent Scholarships

Scholarships in Interior Design

Meredith College awards entering freshman scholarships in interior design each year. The scholarship recipient is determined on the basis of scholarship and potential for success in the field of interior design. These awards are renewed annually, for a total of four year, subject to the recipient's remaining in good standing, being a full-time student pursuing a major in interior design, and maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B average) on all courses taken at Meredith. Finalists in the competition will be invited to campus on February 17-18, 2013 for interviews and a review of samples of creative work by the faculty selection committee.

How to Apply

To apply for the Sandra Graham Shelton Scholarship, please complete the Sandra Graham Shelton Scholarship Application.

Scholarships in Art

Each year freshman applicants are selected to receive scholarships on the basis of artistic talent. Applicants for art scholarships must send a must send a digital portfolio on CD of 10-12 pieces of art along with the completed Talent Scholarship Application.  On the basis of pre-portfolio review, the department selects finalists who will be invited to interview with the art faculty and bring their artwork to campus on February 17-18, 2013.  These scholarships are renewable annually for a total of four years, subject to the recipient's remaining in good standing, being a full-time student pursuing a major in art, and maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B average) on all art courses taken at Meredith College.

How to Apply

To apply for the Art Scholarship, please complete the Art Scholarship Application.

Scholarships in Music

Enriching the tradition of a strong music program, Meredith offers competitive scholarships to recognize outstanding musicians.  Selection of scholarship recipients is based on musical talent, academic ability, previous performance, commitment to the field of music, and potential achievement in the field. Students who wish to be considered for music scholarships should attend one of the two audition dates in February or March.  Those being considered for academic scholarships MUST attend the February weekend.

Music scholarships are renewed annually for a total of four years, subject to the recipient's remaining in good standing, being a full-time student pursuing a major in music, and maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B average) on all music courses taken at Meredith.

Students who audition in voice, piano, or another instrument will also have interviews with the music faculty.  Those with questions about auditions should contact Dr. Fran Page, Head of the Department of Music at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

How to Apply

To apply for the Music Scholarship, please complete the Music Scholarship Application and the Music Recommendation Form.

Note: Recipients of the Art, Music, and Interior Design awards are invited to participate in "Focus on Excellence," a series of activities designed to provide an enriched cultural experience and an exchange of ideas. The College coordinates various gatherings each year, such as lectures, films, concerts, theatrical performances, field trips and dinner/discussion meetings.

Outside Scholarships

A number of private donors and organizations have developed scholarship programs to help students meet their education goals. The following list of outside scholarship opportunities, grant programs, and search engines is designed to help students and families coordinate additional financial resources to meet those goals.

NEW Scholarship List Serve- Are you interested in receiving an email when our office learns of new outside scholarship opportunities?  If so, please sign up for the Meredith College Scholarship List Serve to receive automatic notifications of updated scholarship information. 

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