How much funding does Peay Merit Scholarship provide?

Peay Merit Scholarship provides Full cost of tuition, room, board, and fees in funding.

When is the deadline for Peay Merit Scholarship?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Peay Merit Scholarship?

Eligible applicants: Athletic Commitment: Consistent and meritorious participation in athletics at the preparatory level (high school varsity sports); Academic Achievement: Minimum 3.75 high school GPA; enrollment in honors and Advanced Placement classes.

How often is Peay Merit Scholarship offered?

Peay Merit Scholarship runs on an annual cycle.

Peay Merit Scholarship

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Funding Amount

Full cost of tuition, room, board, and fees

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Athletic Commitment: Consistent and meritorious participation in athletics at the preparatory level (high school varsity sports)
Academic Achievement: Minimum 3.75 high school GPA; enrollment in honors and Advanced Placement classes
Target Audience: High school matriculants (incoming freshmen) to VMI

Other requirements

Candidates are evaluated on four criteria:
Exceptional Leadership: Documented leadership experiences in scholastic, athletic, service, and/or other endeavors that demonstrate noteworthy and distinguishing leadership, including leadership in adversity or outstanding mentorship
Commitment to National Service: Demonstrated commitment to commission as an officer in the U.S
Armed Forces upon graduation, or other demonstrated commitment to national service (e.g., Teach For America, service in local/state/national government)

Overview

Geographic Scope: Virginia Military Institute (VMI), Lexington, VA

Award Amount: Covers full cost of tuition, room, board, and fees to attend VMI

Focus Areas: Merit-based scholarship for cadets demonstrating exceptional leadership, academic achievement, athletic commitment, and commitment to national service

Named After: Retired U.S. Army Gen. J.H. Binford Peay III '62, the Institute's 14th superintendent

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates are evaluated on four criteria:

Athletic Commitment: Consistent and meritorious participation in athletics at the preparatory level (high school varsity sports)
Academic Achievement: Minimum 3.75 high school GPA; enrollment in honors and Advanced Placement classes
Exceptional Leadership: Documented leadership experiences in scholastic, athletic, service, and/or other endeavors that demonstrate noteworthy and distinguishing leadership, including leadership in adversity or outstanding mentorship
Commitment to National Service: Demonstrated commitment to commission as an officer in the U.S. Armed Forces upon graduation, or other demonstrated commitment to national service (e.g., Teach For America, service in local/state/national government)

Target Audience: High school matriculants (incoming freshmen) to VMI