Difference between revisions of "College Merit Aid"

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This page was established by and for parents who teach at the college level. We decided to work collectively to generate a living list of colleges that offer merit aid. To contribute a new school, put the college name and create a link to the web page that shows they offer merit aid. This way, if they change their policy, we will have a link to the page and we can modify our list accordingly.

Grinnell College Trustee Honor Scholarship ($20,000 maximum)
Awarded for outstanding academic achievements, the Trustee Honor Scholarship is merit assistance and does not have to be repaid. If you are receiving grant, loan, or employment assistance in addition to the Trustee Honor Scholarship indicated on your award notification, you must complete Grinnell's regular application process by our published deadline each year. Once you have paid your deposit, a special certificate for the Trustee Honor Scholarship will be sent to your high school principal for presentation at graduation or honor ceremonies.

• Highly competitive, based on an admission evaluation
• No separate application needed
• Ranges up to $20,000
• Must maintain 2.75 GPA to renew

Goucher College Merit Scholarships Designed to reward and encourage our brightest and most talented applicants--and make Goucher a very realistic choice for your education--these awards are based on academic achievements and leadership in high school. They do not take into account financial need. These scholarships range up to $36,011 (full tuition in 2011-12) annually. All admitted first-year and transfer students are considered for academic merit scholarships, and all admitted first-year students who submit separate Scholarship in the Arts applications are considered for the Scholarships in the Arts.