Merit-based scholarships
Merit-based scholarships are the aids from colleges and universities’ own resources. Every college’s criteria is different. It’s not based on financial need. They are usually offered based on academic achievement (GPA, etc) or other talents (Musical or Athletic talents) or leaderships by serving the community or different organization. Colleges and universities use scholarships to attract students to meet their enrollment criteria (e.g. Geographic location and Gender diversity).
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Like lottery: You have to be in to win it. To receive the Merit-based scholarships, you have to apply them. Schools normally publish their Average (50%) Academic Performance of Last Year’s Admitted Applicants (SAT & ACT, Avg GPA, etc). If you are interested in certain schools, make sure you know one of the two things: 1) Make sure you are above their Average Grades and Testing Scores; 2) Make sure your know your current High School standing %. If you are above not only the average, but first quartile (25%), then you are considered top students and you should apply for scholarships. Sometimes, schools will have scholarships application form in the Admission Package, others they have separate scholarships forms with an earlier deadline (than admission) that are listed on the website.
Free ActivitiesFor Athletic scholarships from college, here is the Scholarship Stats, you can find out each specific sport’s scholarships statistics.
