Merit Scholarships
Student standouts—that’s what we look for! Merit-based award recipients generally distinguish themselves scholastically and personally within our highly competitive group of admitted students.
Our past recipients include
- political and community service leaders
- math/science competition winners
- creative and performance artists
- entrepreneurs
- scholar–athletes
- exceptional writers
All admitted freshman applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships, with no separate application forms or interviews necessary. The admission office notifies scholarship winners at the time of admission.
Merit-Based Scholarships
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Name
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Recipients
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Amount
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| Trustee Distinguished Scholarships | Students whose personal talents distinguish them within the context of the admitted applicants | $15,300-$20,000 Renewable for four years |
| Trustee Diversity Scholarships | Students whose diverse life experiences and contributions to diverse groups distinguish them within the context of the admitted applicants | $15,300 Renewable for four years |
| Century Scholars Program | Students who demonstrate an aptitude for research with a faculty mentor | $4,000 Renewable for two years plus a guaranteed research mentorship |
| Barbara Jordan Scholarships | Students who have distinguished themselves through initiatives that build bridges between cultural, racial, and ethnic groups | $15,300 Renewable for four years |
| Engineering Scholarships | Outstanding applicants to the engineering division | $5,000 to Full tuition Renewable for four years |
| Sarofim Scholarships | Outstanding applicants who are foreign nationals | Full tuition Renewable for four years |
| Edgar Odell Lovett Scholarships | Outstanding applicants who are foreign nationals | Half tuition Renewable for four years |
| National Merit Scholarships | National Merit Finalists; must designate Rice as their first choice with the National Merit Corporation | $1,000 Renewable for four years |
