Peay Merit Scholarship

Peay Merit Scholarship

Status: Active (first presented in 2021)

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

Contact Information

VMI Alumni Agencies
P.O. Box 932
Lexington, VA 24450
Phone: 800-444-1839 or 540-464-7328
Fax: 540-463-1701
Email: give@vmiaa.org