Academic Scholarships

Colleges and Universities A-Z Stanford University
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<p>Hey, I was wondering how common non-need based scholarships are, and some of the different qualifications for them. Have you heard of students getting a full-ride (or a big %)? Does it effect your chances if you are from out of state???</p>

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<p>Basically, the only top, top, top school that still gives merit scholarships is Duke..</p>

<p>It was a no for MIT, I'm very sure it's a no here, too.</p>

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<p>Stanford does not award merit-based scholarships.
An explanation for this is here: <a href="http://www.stanford.edu/dept/uga/financing/5_2_faqs.html#three%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.stanford.edu/dept/uga/financing/5_2_faqs.html#three&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>To receive a full ride to Stanford, you must be accepted and your parents must have a total annual income of less than $45,000. This new policy was implemented for the 2006-2007 school year.
More information about the program is here: <a href="http://www.stanford.edu/dept/finaid/newpolicy.html%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.stanford.edu/dept/finaid/newpolicy.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>Since Stanford is a private university, not living in California should not affect your chances of admission.</p>

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<p>The University of Chicago also gives merit scholarships and it is definitely a TOP school kryptonasa.</p>

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<p>michigan gives out nice scholarships as well, and i had always considered michigan up there</p>

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<p>Drexel actually gives out a pretty good percentage of its tuition.
Almost everyone gets something from the renewable AJP scolarship, which can give up to half tuition (26k/year)</p>

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Basically, the only top, top, top school that still gives merit scholarships is Duke..

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<p>I don't know about that. My brother got a full merit ride, called the President's Scholarship, to go to Caltech. I would argue that Caltech is a top, top school.</p>

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<p>ah, we all know that Caltech is a top, top school, but is it a top, top, TOP school? Now that's the question, young grasshopper....</p>

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<p>Yes, I had accidentally forgotten about Caltech. And I -suppose- it garners the third "top" label since it once held 1st place in U.S. News! :D Although honestly, I did not consider UChicago the same way when I was mulling things over.</p>

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<p>Well in that since, if Duke garners the third "top", then I see why UChicago doesn't since it's only currently ranked one less by US News (although it is a tie).</p>

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<p>Actually Stanford does give a few scholarships... For Athletes</p>

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<p>Good point, JM8879! UChicago is a great school! And so is Stanford. Sadly, I don't think I'll be getting any merit aid from U of C... and Stanford with no aid = bahhh. Ah well.</p>

<p>Some other good private universities with merit scholarships are Rice, Emory, Wash U, and Vanderbilt.</p>

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<p>can u post your brother's stats and awards that he got? I want to know what kind of qualifications needed to get full ride. Thanks.</p>

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<p>Cornell also gives scholarships. Google it!</p>

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can u post your brother's stats and awards that he got? I want to know what kind of qualifications needed to get full ride. Thanks.

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<p>TGdad, I can only take it that you are talking to me.</p>

<p>To make a long story short, my brother graduated valedictorian at a top prep boarding school, and was nationally ranked in a number of mathematics competitions (can't remember which ones, was a long time ago). He was also a member of an award-winning chorus and acting troupe.</p>