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Other Merit Scholarships

In addition to the Scholarships that fall within the Emory Scholars Program, which are only awarded to incoming first-year students, the Scholars office oversees a set of merit scholarships that include applications and competitions for students who are already at Emory. These scholarships recognize significant achievements at Emory and provide financial support above and beyond any funding already provided by Financial Aid.

Supported through endowments within Emory College of Arts and Sciences, the scholarships below are open to students solely enrolled in Emory College. Please reach out to the Emory Scholars Program with any questions.

How to Begin an Application for a Merit Scholarship

  1.  Navigate to your College Connect Application Center
  2.  Select "Start New Application"
  3.  Select "Emory Scholars Program" from the drop down menu. 
  4.  Select the scholarship from the second drop down menu.
  5.  Select "Create Application"

VISIT THE APPLICATION CENTER

Dean's Achievement Scholarship

The highly competitive Dean's Achievement Scholarship (DAS) provides rising sophomores in Emory College up to six semesters of merit aid at $5,000/semester or $10,000/year. The DAS recognizes students who have demonstrated both academic success and substantive co-curricular or community engagement and leadership in their first year at Emory. There are typically 8-10 students awarded Dean's Achievement Scholarships per year.

February 2026 | Eligible students notified via email
Monday, March 2, 2026 | Application opens
Friday, May 15, 2026 | Application deadline
Week of June 22, 2026 | Decisions released via email

  • Students must have been enrolled as a full time first-year student in fall 2025 and spring 2026, with a minimum of 12 graded credit hours each semester.
  • Students must be enrolled full-time in Emory College for fall 2026 and anticipate remaining in Emory College - with no program of study in the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Goizueta Business School, or Oxford College - for the duration of their Emory experience.
  • Students must have a GPA of 3.75 at the end of fall semester to be invited to apply.

  • February | Notification of initial eligibility sent by email
  • March | Applications open. Required materials include:
    • Unofficial transcript
    • Resume
    • Two essays
    • One recommendation from Emory faculty or staff
  • May | Applications close
  • June | Decisions released via email

Sonny Carter Scholarship

The Sonny Carter Scholarship memorializes Sonny Carter 69C, an Emory alumnus who was a physician, test pilot, astronaut and soccer player. Emory will award the scholarship to an Emory undergraduate student who demonstrates a clear commitment to developing their full human potential. The scholarship will reward a student who is clearly striving to develop intellectual, physical and moral qualities for the common good.

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM | Application opens
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM | Application deadline
April 17 - April 27, 2026 | In-person campus interviews
Tuesday, April 28 | Decision released

The Sonny Carter Scholarship is a one-year scholarship awarded during a student’s fourth year in Emory College. To be considered, students must:

  • Apply as a junior
  • Have a minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Be solely enrolled at Emory College with no program of study in the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Goizueta Business School, or Oxford College

  • February | Applications open. Required materials include:
    • Resume
    • One essay
    • One letter of recommendation
  • March | Applications close
  • April| Finalist interviews

Sam Bredow Memorial Scholarship

Named for Sam Bredow, friend to Emory University who served as a long-time mentor and advisor to members of Tau Epsilon Phi fraternity during his time at Emory, the Sam Bredow Memorial Service and Scholarship Endowment is an annual scholarship given to an Emory student or students who participate in Jewish life at Emory and beyond. The scholarship awards students who excel in both their scholastic achievement and service to Emory and the greater community.

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM | Application opens
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM | Application deadline
Friday, April 17, 2026 | Decisions released
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 (Tentative) | Luncheon for Scholarship Winners

  • Students should be solely enrolled at Emory College with no program of study in the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Goizueta Business School, or Oxford College.
  • Students apply as first, second, or third-year students, to be awarded the following academic year. The Sam Bredow Scholarship is a one-year scholarship, though scholarship awardees are eligible to apply for a second year of funding.
  • The scholarship is sensitive to financial need.

  • February | Applications open. Required materials include:
    • Resume
    • One essay
    • One letter of recommendation
  • March | Applications closes