Question 1

What are merit-based scholarships?

Accepted Answer

Merit-based scholarships are a form of financial aid for students who excel in a certain field, such as athletics or academics. Other types of merit awards include scholarships for students who play instruments or students who are involved in leadership.

Question 2

Who qualifies for merit-based scholarships?

Accepted Answer

Not all merit scholarships require the same thing. Many students think that merit-based aid is only available to students with impressive standardized test scores or other forms of academic achievement. However, students with all kinds of different skills can qualify for merit-based opportunities.

Question 3

Are there merit scholarships for high school students?

Accepted Answer

There are merit scholarships for both high school and college students. High school merit scholarships include opportunities like the Robert H. Wagner Jr. Memorial Music Scholarship for high school seniors who play music.

You can find even more scholarships for high school students by filtering by education level.

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