Merit Scholarships
Trustee Distinguished Scholarship
Criteria: Students whose personal talents distinguish them within the pool of admitted applicants.
Amount: $15,800-$20,800
Renewable for four years.
Trustee Diversity Scholarship
Criteria: Students whose diverse life experiences and contributions to diverse groups distinguish them within the pool of admitted applicants.
Amount: $15,800
Renewable for four years.
Century Scholars Program
Criteria: Students who demonstrate an aptitude for research with a faculty mentor.
Amount: $4,000
Renewable for two years, plus a guaranteed research mentorship.
Barbara Jordan Scholarship
Criteria: Students who have distinguished themselves through initiatives that build bridges between cultural, racial, and ethnic groups.
Amount: $15,800
Renewable for four years.
Engineering Scholarship
Criteria: Outstanding applicants to the engineering division.
Amount: $6,500-Full Tuition
Renewable for four years.
Edgar Odell Lovett Scholarship
Criteria: Outstanding applicants who are foreign nationals.
Amount: Half Tuition
Renewable for four years.
Allen International Scholarship
Criteria: Outstanding applicants who are foreign nationals.
Amount: Full Tuition
Renewable for four years.
National Merit Scholarship
Criteria: National Merit Finalists (must designate Rice as their first choice with the National Merit Corporation).
Amount: $1,000
Renewable for four years.
Understanding Your Aid Offer
Loan Process
Federal and State Grants