Do merit scholarship have deadlines?

MedSciBud
Mon, 01 May 2017 23:22:17 +0000

@Blankeed -

1. It is too late for Fall 2017 now. There may be few options for Spring 2018, but best bet would be Fall 2018. Remember, Fall 2018 application starts August 2017. For early decision / action, deadline is November 1. For regular decision, deadline is Jan 1.

2. You should consider both, but from what you have said, I believe you will qualify for need-based aid. Again, you have to be admitted to a college to be considered for need-based aid from that college.

3. From what I know, most colleges consider all applicants for merit-aid. If there is a separate application, the specific college will notate that on their website.

4. There are other scholarships, including QuestBridge, available. QB is a very good option for low-income, high achieving students. There may be others. Just google it.