Partially funded

Meliora Scholarship

University of Rochester, United States

Scholarship overview

The Meliora Scholarship is the University of Rochester's main merit award for undergraduates. Every undergraduate applicant is considered for it during admission review, with no separate application.

Recipients show academic achievement and the potential to make unique contributions to student life. About 75% of admitted students were awarded a merit scholarship for 2026-2027, with an average award around $20,000.

Award Information

  • Any applicant to undergraduate admission, regardless of citizenship or financial need
  • Strong academic achievement and potential to contribute to campus life
  • No additional documentation required
  • Full-time status and satisfactory academic performance to renew; one University merit scholarship per student
  • Awards range from $10,000 to $35,000 per year, average $20,000 (2026-2027)
  • Applied to tuition only, not fees, housing or dining
  • Renewed annually

Early Decision I: November 1. Priority scholarship deadline: December 1 (all materials, for highest scholarship consideration). Early Decision II and Regular Decision: January 5. Spring Regular Decision: October 15.

  1. Submit the Common Application or Coalition for College Application to the University of Rochester.
  2. Complete all application materials by the December 1 priority scholarship deadline for the highest consideration.

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How selection works

Awarded by the Office of Admissions through holistic application review.

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