‘merit scholarships’

Vanderbilt Once Again Ranked #1 for Great Financial Aid

Oct. 25, 2022—Once again, Vanderbilt has earned the #1 ranking for Great Financial Aid by Princeton Review. Why do we keep landing on the top of this list? It’s because of our excellent need-based and merit-based scholarships! With Opportunity Vanderbilt need-based scholarships, we make 3 commitments to making a Vanderbilt education affordable: For U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens,...

Merit Scholarship Application Deadline – December 1, 2019

Nov. 27, 2019—Thanksgiving is almost here and so is the deadline to apply for Vanderbilt’s merit scholarships! Sunday, December 1 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time is the application deadline for the Ingram Scholars Program, Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholarship, and the Chancellor’s Scholarship. IMPORTANT NOTE: In order to submit a merit scholarship application by the deadline, you must submit your...

Introducing OUA Webinars and Online Info Sessions

Oct. 7, 2019—This fall, we’re holding a series of online information sessions and webinars for prospective students. While there’s nothing like a campus visit to get to know us, we understand that not everyone can make it to Nashville for a visit. If that’s the case for you, we hope you’ll join us for one of these...

Scholarships and Financial Aid Q&A – Get Your Questions Answered

Nov. 27, 2018—Do you have questions about scholarships and financial aid? Which forms you need to complete? What scholarships are available? How do you use the Net Price Calculator? Vanderbilt financial aid officers are standing by with answers! The Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships is offering extended hours so that you have extra opportunity to speak to a...

What you need to know: Financial Aid Deadlines and Process

Oct. 29, 2018—You may know Vanderbilt for its stellar academics, its hometown of Nashville, or the many ways VU students balance work and fun. Did you know that Vanderbilt also has one of the best financial aid programs in the country? In fact, Princeton Review has ranked Vanderbilt #1 for Great Financial Aid this year. If you want...

Merit Scholarship Application Deadline – December 1, 2017

Nov. 28, 2017—Thanksgiving has come and gone, and I hope you enjoyed your break! It’s almost here! The deadline to apply for Vanderbilt’s merit scholarships – the Ingram Scholarship Program, the Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholarship, and the Chancellor’s Scholarship – is Friday, December 1 at 11:59pm Central Time. So how do you apply? Great question! Take a look at the steps below:...

Register Now for Black & Gold Days

Nov. 20, 2017—Registration is now open for Black & Gold Days, a campus visit program designed especially for high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and their families. We may be in the midst of application season for current seniors, but we’re still thinking about those of you who are in the earlier stages of your college search process,...

Financial Aid Application Process and Deadlines

Oct. 25, 2017—Financial aid applications became available October 1, and before you know it, the deadlines will be here! Don’t worry — I’m here to share with you how the financial aid process works at Vanderbilt. For U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens, we require the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the College Scholarship Service (CSS) Profile...

Vanderbilt’s Net Price Calculator

Oct. 12, 2017—During your college search process, the question of how much will it cost is sure to come up. Well, you don’t have to wonder about college costs, because we have a tool to help: the net price calculator. This tool allows you to input information about yourself and your family’s finances to find out an...

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