A merit scholarship is a financial award that students receive based on their academic success in high school. Merit-based scholarships are not only limited to a student's grades, but also consider factors such as leadership roles, ACT and/or SAT scores, extracurricular activities and school or community involvement.

What is an example of a merit-based scholarship?

For example, a university may give merit-based scholarships to female students who wish to study engineering. To get a merit scholarship, you need to apply to the school in the same way you would apply to college. The school considers you for a merit-based scholarship when they receive your application.

How do I get merit-based scholarships?