MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

Brigham Young University

Main Campus Provo, UT 84602
  • A
  • 31,926 Students
  • Private
  • Mormon

Description

Brigham Young University (BYU), located in Provo, Utah, is a private research university owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Renowned for its strong emphasis on undergraduate education, BYU offers a wide range of academic programs, particularly noted in business, law, and the humanities. The university is known for its rigorous academic standards, a strong commitment to religious and ethical values, and a vibrant campus life that includes a focus on service and leadership. BYU's unique blend of spiritual and academic growth makes it a distinctive choice for students seeking an education grounded in Latter-day Saint principles.

National Merit

  • The Brigham Young University (BYU)-sponsored National Merit Scholarship offers an exceptional opportunity for National Merit finalists who prioritize BYU as their top choice and meet specific academic criteria. This prestigious scholarship covers full LDS tuition for up to eight semesters. National Merit scholarships require your ACT or SAT score for consideration.
  • Key points include:
    • Eligibility: Must be a National Merit finalist with BYU as the first-choice school.
    • Funding: Covers full LDS tuition for eight semesters, including a $500 basic National Merit stipend.
    • Selection Process: Candidates must initially qualify for the Russell M. Nelson or Heritage Scholarship.
    • Additional Benefits: Recipients of the Russell M. Nelson Scholarship also receive National Merit recognition, with a total award of 150% LDS tuition for eight semesters plus annual $500 stipend.

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Various

  • Brigham Young University offers a variety of scholarships for incoming freshmen. The university emphasizes the importance of completing scholarship and admissions applications by the appropriate deadlines to be considered for these awards. You can find additional scholarships listed on their website.
  • Here are a few highlights:
    • Russell M. Nelson Scholarship - the most prestigious scholarship offered at Brigham Young University. Recipients are among the most academically gifted students who enter the university. Awarded to 50 incoming freshman. Award Amount: 150% of Latter-day Saint tuition for eight semesters. (ACT/SAT scores are required for consideration).
    • Heritage Scholarship - The Heritage Scholarship is an eight-semester, full Latter-day Saint tuition scholarship awarded to incoming freshman students. These scholarships honor the intellectual, spiritual, and cultural heritage of the Church and the university. Heritage Scholarships require your ACT or SAT score for consideration.
    • Brigham Young University Scholarships - University scholarships are awarded for 1/2 or full Latter-day Saint tuition. Scholarships are awarded based on a holistic review of several factors that include academic performance, rigor of program, and financial need. Particularly because of the financial need component, we strongly recommend that you fill out the essay section of the scholarship application to be considered for all possible scholarships.

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