Merit Scholarship

• Confirm Eligibility

  The Merit Scholarship is open to applicants applying to the Summer Scholars Three-Week Credit Program.*

  To be considered, both the Summer Scholars Program Application and the Merit Scholarship Application must be submitted by the scholarship deadline.

  Please note: Scholarships cannot be combined with any other discount or tuition grant. If a student is eligible for multiple forms of financial assistance, then the student will be considered for only one form of financial assistance based on eligibility.

  *The Merit Scholarship does not apply to the UM Academies – Two-Week, Non-Credit Program.

• Submit the Summer Scholars Program Application 

  Before you apply for the Merit Scholarship, you are required to submit the Summer Scholars Program Application online. Please note there is a $75 nonrefundable application fee.

  Apply Here

• Complete the Merit Scholarship Application 

  Upload your essay with your online application, responding to the following writing prompt: Why should you be considered for the Merit Scholarship? (minimum 300 words)

  Apply Here

• Apply by the Application Deadline: April 1 

  Both the Summer Scholars Program Application and the Merit Scholarship Application must be submitted by the scholarship deadline – April 1 – to be considered.

Scholarship information and application processes are subject to change.

If you have questions about the application process, please contact us at (305) 284-4000 or ssp@miami.edu.