Financial aid based on academic, artistic, athletic or other merit-oriented criteria (not financial need).

Financial aid that is awarded based on a student’s academic, athletic or artistic merit, or some other criteria, and does not depend on financial need.

Merit-based aid is financial aid awarded to students based on their personal achievements. Most scholarships are considered merit aid, as they are generally awarded for success in school, the arts, at [..]

Any form of financial aid based on achievement in a given area, such as academics or athletics.

Awards that are based on academic, artistic or other criteria such as test scores, rank in class, grade point average, hobbies and/or special talents.

Financial aid which is not based on financial need, but rather abilities, grades, or talent.

Financial aid that is dependent on academic, artistic, or athletic merit. This type of aid does not require demonstration of financial need. Learn more.

assistance that is awarded because of a student's achievements or talent in a particular area, such as academics or athletics.

financial aid that is based on merit — grades, test scores, athletic ability, talents or other criteria — and not income or assets.

Student assistance awarded because of a student's achievement or talent in a particular area, such as academics, athletics, music, etc.

Financial aid that is awarded based on a student’s academic, leadership, or artistic merit, or some other criteria, and does not depend on financial need. Merit-based awards may look at a student’s grades, test scores, special talents or extracurricular activities to determine eligibility. Rhodes College’s athletic program is guided by NCAA Divisio [..]

 financial aid that is based on merit — grades, test scores, athletic ability, talents or other criteria — and not income or assets.

Financial aid based on academic, artistic, athletic, or other merit-oriented criteria. This financial aid is not need-based.

Any financial aid not based on need but usually based on special talent or ability.  Contests, competitions, and scholarships are a few examples of merit-based aid.

Based on a student’s skill or ability. Example: A merit-based scholarship might be awarded based on a student’s high grades.