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 includes a trip to an academic enrichment program and summer stipend awards. Other annual experiential opportunities are included 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
| Grade Level | Merit Scholar Experience |
| Ninth and Tenth Grade | WAVU Program for Talented Youth, Vanderbilt University |
| Eleventh Grade | Leadership Louisville Summit |
| Twelfth Grade | Scholars Dinner |
How to Apply for a ninth-grade merit scholarship
Prospective Families
- Apply for Ninth Grade by December 18, 2024.
- Complete the Merit Scholar Application by January 8, 2025.
- Take the Merit Scholar Assessment: January 11 or 25, 8:30-10:30 a.m. (sign up through the Ninth-Grade Admission application portal).
Current Collegiate Eighth Grade Families
Application Deadline: January 8, 2025
- Complete the Merit Scholar Application.
- Request a teacher recommendation from a current 8th-grade academic teacher.
- Take the Merit Scholar Assessment: January 11 or 25, 8:30-10:30 a.m. (sign up through the Merit Scholars Application).
Thank you for your interest in the Merit Scholarship program. Merit Scholars will be announced in early February 2025. Contact the Admission Office at 502.479.0378 if you have any additional questions.