<p>Hi 'Dores and prospies, I know that it is one of the few top U.'s with merit scholarships, and I have read about many people who received half or full rides. I was wondering if the scholarships are something we have to apply for separately, and if we can actually end up going to Vandy without having to pay anything (Do scholarships only cover the expected student contribution, not the parents'? Or is that for outside scholarship only?) My parents don't really want to pay for me to go anywhere but our state college...unless I get into Harvard or something, which is fat chance. Well, thanks to anyone who replies to this and can give a few words of advice. :)</p>
<p>The three big scholarships, which provide half to full tuition, require a separate application. These cover room, board, tuition and other expenses. I don't think they cover travel expenses though.</p>
<p>there are the big 3 you can apply for (chancellor's, cornelius vanderbilt, and ingram), which are half to full tuition, and there's the academic scholarship as well as scholarships from the schools (A&S, engineering, peobody, blair, etc), so there are a lot of possible ways to get money.</p>
<p>My daughter did not apply separately for any scholarships at Vanderbilt, and was awarded a 3/4 tuition Dean's Select Scholarship and a $2K annual Vanderbilt National Merit scholarship. I suggest you go to Vandy's website to investigate the application procedures for the named scholarships john9song mentions in post #3.</p>
<p>Also - merit scholarships at Vanderbilt (and, I believe, everywhere else) are applied to the cost of the school without considering, or differentiating between, parent and student contributions. The EFC is considered when awarding need-based aid; merit aid is not awarded on the basis of need.</p>
<p>Even if you don't receive any merit awards, Vandy gives GREAT financial aid.</p>
<p>Vandy does indeed give super financial aid and merit scholarships. Financial aid was even good without their new policy of not giving loans. </p>
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<p>Actually, the biggest scholarship you can get purely on the basis of merit covers tuition plus a stipend for some sort of enrichment (usually summer study abroad, Ingram Scholars receive stipends for summer service projects) It's not only the 3 signature programs that provide this level though. The Harold Stirling Vanderbilt (tuition plus a stipend)/Dean's (3/4 tuition) scholarships seem to be the premier general scholarships that don't require an application, but there are A LOT of scholarships that Vanderbilt awards.</p>
<p>You can take a look at this site: Merit</a> Scholarship Programs and see if you might be a candidate for the scholarships that require applications. Even if you don't apply for one, you still have a shot at the scholarships Vanderbilt awards to the general pool of applicants.</p>
<p>frazzled: What were your daughter's stats?</p>
<p>I applied for the chancellor's scholarship using the scholarship app, but I was never contacted about it. However, I DID receive a full tuition scholarship called "Academic Achievement Award" which is part of the college scholars program in A&S. So there are many other awards besides the ones you apply for, and that's probably decided by the people at Vandy</p>
<p>I'm sorry to intrude but what are my chances at getting one of these scholarships?
Vandy seemed like a really fun school when I visited.
Here are my stats. </p>
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1510/1600 SAT I, 34 ACT; 800/790/790 SAT IIs in US History, Math IIC, and Latin; 1/375 at a strong suburban public high school (that actually doesn't rank but does announce the student with the highest GPA); 6 APs. Solid ECs in dance, flute, a student mentoring group; officer in Junior Classical League; also had a part-time job for 2 years. She really is a BWRK! I think her strong interest in classics might have set her apart a little bit.</p>
<p>Wow, thanks so much guys. Now I just hope I have enough time to apply to apply to the big three. Thanks again :)</p>