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December 1 is the Merit Scholarship Application Deadline

Nov. 21, 2018—As you prepare to enjoy Thanksgiving break, don’t forget that Vanderbilt’s merit scholarship deadlines are right around the corner! The deadline to apply for our three signature scholarships – the Ingram Scholarship Program, the Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholarship, and the Chancellor’s Scholarship – is Saturday, December 1, 2018. Recipients of these scholarships are guaranteed full-tuition awards that include a...

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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:...

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Merit Scholarship Applications Now Available

Sep. 27, 2017—Applications for Vanderbilt’s three signature merit scholarships – the Ingram, Cornelius Vanderbilt, and Chancellor’s Scholarships – are now available via MyAppVU. To apply for merit scholarships, students should first submit their admission application through either the Coalition Application, Common Application, QuestBridge Application, or Universal College Application. Within two to three days of submitting your admission...

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Vanderbilt Admissions AMA 2015

Mar. 25, 2015—We just finished reviewing over 31,000 applications – Ask Me Anything. Now's your chance to ask all of your VU admissions questions!

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Need-based aid at VU

Sep. 19, 2014—David breaks down the Opportunity Vanderbilt Financial Aid program, explaining the three commitments Vanderbilt makes

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Guest Blog: Merit Scholarship Finalists and News

Feb. 8, 2012—Director of Undergraduate Scholarships Brent Tener provides an update on scholarship decisions.

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