MEREDITH Full-Ride Merit Scholarship
A four-year, fully funded educational experience for exceptional student leaders at Meredith College
Meredith Full-Ride Merit Scholarships are awarded to first-year students based on academic achievement, leadership, service, and character.
The scholarship, established in 2007 by a dedicated group of alumnae, has attracted highly qualified students who thrived at Meredith and have gone on to successful careers in dentistry, law, communication, scientific research, education, and more.
SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS
Recipients receive an array of benefits including
Full tuition
Housing in residence halls
and food
Fees, books, and supplies
Study abroad experience
Cultural and social events with a cohort of peer scholars
Networking opportunities
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for the Scholarship, you should submit a Full-Ride Merit Scholarship application, which will be available in late September.
In addition to the application, you will need to provide
- your resume
- a 500-1,000 word essay in response to one of two prompts
- Two recommendations. One of your recommendations must be from a teacher and the other can come from a supervisor or another person you’ve worked with in the community. A teacher is also fine for the second recommendation.
Applicants who are selected to interview for the Full-Ride Merit Scholarship will be notified prior to Scholars’ Day, which takes place on February 8, 2025. Interviews occur with faculty, administrators, and the President of the College. Scholarship recipients will be notified by mid-March.
What Makes a Full-Ride Merit Scholar?
Full-Ride Merit Scholars should possess the following credentials:
- Minimum 3.75 unweighted GPA
- Be included in the top 10% of their high school graduating class (when rank exists)
- Superior academic record
- Demonstrated leadership and service to others
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
SCHOLARSHIP HISTORY
The Full-Ride Merit Scholarship, originally known as the Alumnae Legacy Scholarship, was created by those who best know the power of a Meredith education – alumnae. Ione Kemp Knight, ’43, and Elizabeth Triplett Beam, ’72, began the campaign to secure Meredith’s academic legacy through the creation of a prestigious scholarship.
Alumnae also assist as mentors, with internships, and by providing quality-of-life enrichment opportunities. They attend recipients’ presentations, performances, lectures, and athletic events.
Leadership Development Program, BASF
Where are they now?
Our previous scholarship recipients are thriving in a variety of fields, including the following:
