Undergraduate Scholarships
We invest in all strong women.
At Meredith, we know there are many ways to be strong. We also know the world needs even more women who are prepared to meet today鈥檚 鈥� and tomorrow鈥檚 鈥� challenges.听
That鈥檚 why we offer generous merit-based scholarships starting at $20,000 to all first-year admitted students. We also offer generous merit-based scholarships specifically for transfer students.
Contact Information
1st Floor, Johnson Hall
(919) 760-8581
(919) 760-2348
admissions@meredith.edu
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$20,000 – 27,000 Annually
This scholarship acknowledges your academic achievements and represents 糖心Vlog鈥檚 investment in you and your education. With satisfactory academic progress, the award is renewable for up to four years, for a total value of $80,000 to $108,000.听
All first-year students who meet Meredith鈥檚 admission requirements will receive a minimum $20,000 annual scholarship.
Admitted first-year students who meet the following academic听requirements will receive the award amounts listed below.*
- Minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA 鈥� annual award of $22,000
- Minimum 3.4 unweighted GPA 鈥� annual award of $24,000
- Minimum 3.75 unweighted GPA 鈥� annual award of $25,000
- 4.0 unweighted GPA 鈥� annual award of $27,000
*Amounts are correct as of August 2024 .
Beginning with the fall 2023 term, first-year students who meet or exceed Meredith鈥檚 academic standards for admission and demonstrate significant achievement and leadership potential.
Simply apply to 糖心Vlog. No separate application is needed. Every admitted first-year student who meets the academic requirements will receive an annual award of $20,000 -$27,000.
A four-year, fully funded educational experience for exceptional student leaders at 糖心Vlog
This prestigious scholarship is the highest honor available to first-year students. The听Full-Ride听Merit Scholarship is awarded based on academic achievement, leadership, service, and character. Recipients receive full tuition, housing in residence halls, food, books, supplies, international study, and other academic enrichment programs with a total estimated value of $230,000.
First-year students with a superior academic record, demonstrated leadership and service to others, and strong communication and interpersonal skills.
听To be considered, you will submit a Full-Ride Scholarship application along with your resume, an essay, and two recommendations.
Transfer Scholarships
Meredith offers academic grants and scholarships to recognize transfer students whose previous college records reflect superior academic ability, achievement, and leadership potential.
$5,000 Annual Scholarship
For transfer students听who are members of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society.听
Range from $8,500 鈥� $13,000
Transfer Academic听Scholarships recognize transfer students whose previous college records reflect superior academic ability, achievement, and leadership potential.
Transfer students whose previous college records reflect superior academic ability, achievement and leadership potential.
Scholar & Talent Awards鈥�
Scholars
For exceptional students who want to pursue听a rigorous curriculum that reflects the highest accomplishment in research, creativity and thought at the College.
Student Type
Profile
Applicants must have a minimum 3.75 unweighted GPA and be included in the top 10% of their high school graduating class (when rank exists). The Honors Program is test-optional.
Benefits
$1,000 annual scholarship; travel with honors students; specialized advising; supportive, dynamic community; recognition on transcript and at Commencement; opportunities for study abroad scholarships; honors colloquia courses
A dynamic educational experience enriched with opportunities to receive classroom experience, learn from professional teachers, volunteer for community projects, and study abroad.
Student Type
Profile
Exceptional high school seniors interested in the teaching profession.
Benefits
Two-year mentorship with a Wake County teacher; broad teacher licensure choices; domestic and international travel opportunities; monthly seminars designed around current topics in education; Focus on Excellence cultural and social events
A scholarship program for first-year students planning to major in English and add a teaching licensure in middle听or high school English.
Student Type
Profile
Exceptional high school seniors interested in teaching English
Benefits
$3,000 annual award; funded enrichment opportunities, including undergraduate research; conference attendance and presentation; professional networking events; professional mentoring from current English teachers; praxis interest groups; service-learning; cultural and social events; financial support for study abroad.
For students听pursuing听careers in STEM
Student Type
Profile
Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA and plan to major in a STEM field. The STEM Scholars Program is test-optional.
Benefits
AWE-STEM Scholars (need and merit based): $4,000 per year; Paschal Scholars: $1000 per year. Specialized learning community,听mentoring program, and expert speakers on topics of interest for women in STEM.
Talent
Competitive scholarships for outstanding art students
Student Type
Profile
First-year student admitted to the college by January 6. Applicants are selected to receive scholarships on the basis of artistic talent.
Benefits
Renewable annually for a total of four years, subject to the recipient听remaining in good standing, being a full-time student pursuing a major in art, and maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0 on all art courses taken at 糖心Vlog.
For full-time students with an interest in creative writing.
Student Type
Profile
The scholarship recipient is determined on the basis of scholarship and potential for success in creative writing. The applicant听should have an unweighted minimum high school GPA of 3.0
Benefits
Renewable annually for four years, subject to the recipient’s remaining in good standing and maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0 on all courses taken at Meredith.
Competitive scholarship for interior design
Student Type
Profile
First-year student admitted to the college by January 6. Scholarship recipient is determined on the basis of scholarship and potential for success in the field of interior design.
Benefits
Renewable annually, for a total of four years, subject to the recipient听remaining in good standing, being a full-time student pursuing a major in interior design, and maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0 on all courses taken at Meredith.
Competitive scholarships to recognize outstanding musicians
Student Type
Profile
Scholarship recipients are selected based on musical talent, academic ability, previous performance, commitment to the field of music, and potential achievement in the field.
Benefits
Renewable听annually, for a total of four years, subject to the recipient听remaining in good standing, being a full-time student pursuing a major in music, and maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0 on all courses taken at Meredith.
For students pursuing a major in theatre.
Student Type
Profile
First-year student admitted to the college by January 6. Awarded on the basis of talent in theatre.
Benefits
Renewable annually for a total of four years.
Additional Scholarships
A scholarship for Pell-eligible students whose parents or guardians died in the line of duty while performing as a public safety officer.
Student Type
Profile
Pell-eligible students whose parents or guardians died in the line of duty while performing as a public safety officer.
Benefits
Maximum Pell Grants for the award year. In addition, student’s elibility for Direct Loans and for Campus-Based program aid must be based on an EFC of zero.
Competitive scholarship for incoming first-year students
Student Type
Profile
Must be a member of a North Carolina Baptist church and recommended by a church official. Awarded听to incoming freshman on the basis of academic excellence, outstanding service to church and/or community, and leadership ability, without regard to financial need.
Benefits
$1,500 annually. Renewable for a total of four years, if recipient remains in good standing, is a full-time student, and maintains a minimum quality point ratio of 2.5 on courses taken at Meredith.
Students seeking funds from outside scholarships may want to review the following resources:
Scholarship Listserv
Interested in being alerted to new outside scholarship opportunities? Email finaid@meredith.edu and include 鈥淪cholarship Listserv鈥� and your email address in the subject line to be added to the outside scholarships email list. From there, you will receive updates on outside scholarships and apply for the scholarships that most interest you!
The NC Hispanic College Fund is currently accepting applications. For more information and to apply please go to听.
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) is currently offering a paid internship with additional program cost coverage. For more information and to apply please go to听.
Scholarship funds received from any source outside the College are required to be declared to the Office of Financial Assistance so that they may be incorporated into your financial aid package. Please have the scholarship source make the check out to 糖心Vlog and put the student鈥檚 name and/or MC ID in the memo section.
Mail the scholarship check to:
Office of Financial Assistance
3800 Hillsborough Street
Johnson Hall
Raleigh, NC 2760
