Do merit scholarship have deadlines?

MedSciBud
Mon, 01 May 2017 22:55:53 +0000

@Blankeed - we are assuming that you are a high school senior now. Like @thumper1 said, you should still be able to apply as a freshman next year (though you graduate from high school this year), if you don’t take college courses this year. You should, however, check with the colleges of your choice.

I can not afford college, my family is poor. I also don’t want all my efforts and achievement in high school to go to waste, that is why I need and want merit scholarships.

What you need is need-based aid. Most colleges meet 100% of demonstrated financial need. Even the Ivies offer full-ride to people who can’t afford to pay. Check each college’s website and apply to those who meet 100% financial need.