Merit Scholarships

NINTH GRADE MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

Collegiate awards a limited number of Merit Scholarships each year to qualified ninth-grade candidates who demonstrate superior academic achievement, deep engagement in extracurricular life, and outstanding character and citizenship. In addition to a financial award of up to $6,000, the Merit Scholarship Program starts with a trip to Vanderbilt University and is followed by several experiential opportunities through senior year.

Criteria

Recognition as a Collegiate Merit Scholar is a highly selective honor that recognizes outstanding students based on:

• Superior academic achievement
• Outstanding character
• The potential for making a significant contribution as a citizen of Collegiate and the global community

The criteria used to determine the Collegiate Merit Scholarship include:

• Merit Scholarship Application
• 9th Grade Admission Application
• 9th Grade Admission Assessment
• Merit Scholar Essay
• Middle School Transcript
• Teacher Evaluation/Recommendation

  the merit scholarship experience  

  How to Apply for a ninth-grade merit scholarship  

Prospective Families

Application Deadline: December 15, 2023

1. Apply for the Ninth Grade.
2. Complete the Merit Scholar Application.
3. Take the Merit Scholar Assessment: January 13 or 27, 8:30-10:30 a.m. (sign up through the Ninth-Grade Admission application portal).

Current Collegiate Eighth Grade Families

Application Deadline: January 9, 2024

1. Complete the Merit Scholar Application.
2. Request a teacher recommendation from a current 8th-grade academic teacher.
3. Take the Merit Scholar Assessment: January 13 or 27, 8:30-10:30 a.m. by emailing the Admission Office at admission@louisvillecollegiate.org.

Thank you for your interest in the Merit Scholarship program. Merit Scholars will be announced in early February 2024. Contact the Admission Office at 502.479.0378 if you have any additional questions.