Merit Scholarships at Rice University 2026

Level of Study
Bachelor's
Host Institution
Rice University
Scholarship Type
Partial Funding
Eligible Nationalities
Eligible Subjects
Number of Recipients
Not Specified
Additional Materials Required?
No
Admission Deadline
January 4, 2026 (Currently Open)

All incoming first-year students at Rice University are considered for merit-based scholarships. Additional application forms or interviews are not required. Recipients of Merit Scholarships are typically individuals with remarkable talent in or outside of academics. This could include winners of prestigious competitions, political or community service leaders, talented artists, writers, athletes, or entrepreneurs. All scholarship recipients will be notified by the Office of Admissions.

Merit Scholarships Coverage

This partially funded scholarship for international students covers awards of unspecified amount.

Merit Scholarships Eligibility Criteria

  • Incoming first year students who distinguish themselves both academically and personally in a highly competitive group admitted students

Make sure to check out the Rice University admissions pages and the Merit Scholarships pages for more information!

Merit Scholarships Application Procedure

If you meet the eligibility criteria for Rice University and Merit Scholarships, you can move forward with the application process!

Remember to apply for admission to Rice University first before applying for Merit Scholarships. You can visit the official website found in Rice University Admissions Section to see the admissions application process.

There is no separate application needed for Merit Scholarships. Just apply for admission to Rice University, and you'll automatically be considered for this offer if you meet the criteria.

Merit Scholarships Deadlines

The great news is that there is no specific deadline to apply for Merit Scholarships! While there are no specific dates, it’s important to apply before the Rice University admission deadlines . Here are the deadlines:

For more information about the admission details of Rice University, you can visit the following pages:

Bachelor's Admissions Page

Merit Scholarships Page

Want to learn more about Rice University, Merit Scholarships, scholarship requirements, deadlines, application process, and other related information? Check the Merit Scholarships page!

Official Scholarship Page

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Updated November 14, 2025

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