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Merit Scholarships
Merit Scholarships is a curated directory of 150+ competitive merit programs for high-achieving US students. Use it to research full-ride college awards, national programs, and graduate fellowships in one editorial-style map.
Why consider it
- Best for
- High-achieving students mapping top merit aid rather than high-volume no-essay lists.
- Limitation
- Competitive merit focus means most listings are selective and time-intensive.
Editorial score
How we score platformsNot yet scored
We publish an editorial score only when all eligible dimensions have evidence under one rubric version. Cost and sponsorship stay outside the score.
At a glance
- Coverage / service area
- Curated list · US nationwide
- Catalog size
- 150 (150+ programs)
Catalog size does not tell you how many you qualify for.
What to know
About 150+ programs listed. Not a mega-database. Confirm current deadlines on each program's official page.
Editorial scores are our opinion of the site, not a prediction you will win money. Being listed here is not an endorsement. Always check eligibility and deadlines on the official page.