Meredith College Scholarship Brochure

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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Meredith College admits qualified women students without regard to race, creed, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age or disability.

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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.