Other Merit Scholarships
In addition to the Scholarships that fall within the Emory Scholars Program (Woodruff, Jenkins, and Woodruff-MLK Scholarships), 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.
The scholarships below are supported through endowments within Emory College of Arts and Sciences and are open to students in Emory College.
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.
Important Dates
| February 2025 | Eligible students notified via email |
| Monday, March 3, 2025 | Application opens |
| Friday, May 16, 2025 | Application closes |
| Week of June 16, 2025 | Decisions released via email |
Eligibility
- Students must have been enrolled as a full time first-year student in fall 2024 and spring 2025 (minimum of 12 graded credit hours each semester).
- Students must be enrolled full-time in Emory College for fall 2025 and anticipate remaining in Emory 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.
Application Process
- February | Notification of initial eligibility sent by email.
- March | Applications open. Required materials include:
- Unofficial transcript
- Resume
- One essay
- 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 his or her full human potential. The scholarship will reward a student who is clearly striving to develop intellectual, physical and moral qualities for the common good.
Important Dates
| Friday, February 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM | Application opens |
| Monday, March 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM | Application closes |
Eligibility
The Sonny Carter Scholarship is a one-year scholarship awarded during a student’s fourth year at Emory. To be considered, students in Emory College must:
- Apply as a junior
- Have a minimum 3.0 GPA
Application Process
- 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 its 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 organizations at Emory. The scholarship awards students who excel in both their scholastic achievement and service to their organizations, Emory and the greater community.
Important Dates
| Friday, February 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM | Application opens |
| Monday, March 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM | Application closes |
Eligibility
- Students in Emory College 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.
Application Process
- February | Applications open. Required materials include:
- Resume
- One essay
- One letter of recommendation
- March | Applications close