Meredith College, NC
School Type
Private
Acceptance Rate
61%
Tuition
$35,916
Eligibility For Public Schools
N/A
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#163 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Scholarships
Louise Shingleton Shivers Scholarship For English
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 460-560
SAT Critical Reading: 460-563
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Each year first year applicants are selected to receive the Louise Shingleton Shivers Scholarship for English. A student must be a full time student with an interest in creative writing. These scholarships are renewable annually for a total of 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 College. Each recipient will be obligated to take one course in creative writing while she is at Meredith College.
To be considered for the Creative Writing Scholarship students must be admitted to the college by January 15th. The scholarship recipient is determined on the basis of scholarship and potential for success in creative writing. Applicants for Creative Writing scholarships must send a digital portfolio of 3 - 5 pieces of creative writing (maximum of 30 pages), including poetry, fiction, and/or creative nonfiction along with the completed application.
Meredith College Academic Merit Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$17,000 - $21,000
Required GPA
3.49
Required SAT
1100
Required Act
22
Mid 50 ACT
20-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 460-560
SAT Critical Reading: 460-563
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Meredith College Academic Merit Scholarships recognize students having superior academic ability, achievement and leadership potential. These awards are available each year for entering freshman who have exceptional credentials.
Meredith College Academic Merit Tuition Grants
Type
Competitive
Amount
$13,000 - $16,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 460-560
SAT Critical Reading: 460-563
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Applicants not meeting the average academic profile above will be considered for tuition grants ranging from $12,000 to $16,000.
Meredith College Honors Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3.75
Required SAT
1290
Required Act
27
Mid 50 ACT
20-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 460-560
SAT Critical Reading: 460-563
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
The Meredith College Honors program accepts approximately 40 intellectually gifted and ambitious students each year to participate in special opportunities and capitalize on their strength to fulfill their academic potential.
Meredith Legacy Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Ride
Required GPA
3.8
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 460-560
SAT Critical Reading: 460-563
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
The prestigious Meredith Legacy Scholarship is the highest honor available to freshmen entering Meredith College. The full, four-year, merit-based scholarship is awarded based on superior academic achievement, intellectual promise and leadership ability. Applicants selected to interview for the Meredith College Legacy Scholarship are chosen from the Honors applicant pool. The criteria for awarding the scholarship are rigorous and selective.
Presidential Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition
Required GPA
3.8
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 460-560
SAT Critical Reading: 460-563
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Meredith College Presidential Scholarships are full tuition scholarships available each year for incoming freshmen. Like the Meredith Legacy Scholarship, the selection of a recipient for the Presidential Scholarship takes into account superior academic achievement, intellectual promise and leadership ability. Applicants selected to interview for the Meredith College Legacy Scholarship are chosen from the Honors applicant pool. The criteria for awarding the scholarship are rigorous and selective
Sandra Graham Shelton Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 460-560
SAT Critical Reading: 460-563
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Each year first year applicants are selected to recieve the Sandra Graham Shelton Scholarship for interior design. These awards are renewed annually, for a total of four years, subject to the recipient's 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. To be considered for the scholarship students must be admitted to the college by January 15th. The scholarship recipient is determined on the basis of scholarship and potential for success in the field of interior design. Finalists for the scholarship will be invited to campus for Scholars Weekend in late February for interviews and a review of samples of creative work by the faculty selection committee. Scholarship recipients will be notified by mid March.
The Meredith Teaching Fellows Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 460-560
SAT Critical Reading: 460-563
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
The Meredith Teaching Fellows program offers enriched programming to attract the best and brightest high school seniors interested in the teaching profession. Students who have applied for admission to Meredith College are eligible to apply for the Teaching Fellows program.
Thomas Meredith Baptist Heritage Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 460-560
SAT Critical Reading: 460-563
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Thomas Meredith Baptist Heritage Scholarships are awarded to incoming freshman on the basis of academic excellence, outstanding service to church and/or community and leadership ability. A recipient must be a member of the North Carolina Baptist church and be recommended by a church official (director of the W.M.U. or other similar women?s organization, pastor or youth minister).
Art Scholarship
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
17-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 460-560
SAT Critical Reading: 460-563
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Each year first year applicants are selected to receive scholarships on the basis of artistic talent. These scholarships are renewable annually for a total of four years, subject to the recipient's 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 Meredith College. Applicants for art scholarships must send a digital portfolio of 10-12 pieces of art along with the completed Application. On the basis of pre-portfolio review, the department selects finalists who will be invited to interview with the art faculty and bring their artwork to campus during Scholars Weekend in late February.
Music Scholarship
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 460-560
SAT Critical Reading: 460-563
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Enriching the tradition of a strong music program, Meredith offers competitive music scholarships to recognize outstanding musicians. These awards are renewed annually, for a total of four years, subject to the recipient's 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. Scholarship recipients are selected based on musical talent, academic ability, previous performance, commitment to the field of music and potential achievement in the field.
Siska Theatre Scholarships
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 460-560
SAT Critical Reading: 460-563
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Each year first-year applicants are selected to receive the Siska Scholarship on the basis of talent in theatre. This scholarship is a one-year award. A student must be a full time student planning to pursue a major in theatre at Meredith College. To be considered for theatre scholarships students must be admitted to the college by January 15th. Finalists for the scholarship will be invited to campus for Scholars Weekend in late February to interview with and audition for the faculty selection committee. Scholarship recipients will be notified by mid March.
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