Peay Merit Scholarship

Peay Merit Scholarship

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

Recurrence: Annual

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

Eligibility: VMI cadets (matriculants) who possess exceptional character qualities associated with retired U.S. Army Gen. J.H. Binford Peay III '62, the Institute's 14th superintendent

Selection Criteria: Candidates are evaluated on four criteria:

Athletic Commitment

• Consistent and meritorious participation in athletics at the preparatory level
• Examples include varsity team participation, state qualifications, athletic records

Academic Achievement

• Minimum 3.75 high school GPA required
• Completion of honors and Advanced Placement classes preferred

Exceptional Leadership

• Documented leadership experiences in scholastic, athletic, service, and/or other endeavors
• Evidence of leadership in the face of significant adversity
• Outstanding mentorship and guidance in leadership roles

Commitment to National Service

• Unambiguous commitment to commission as an officer in the U.S. Armed Forces upon college graduation
• Other demonstrated commitment to national service (e.g., Teach For America, service in local/state/national government)

Background: First presented in 2021. Named after Gen. J.H. Binford Peay III '62, VMI's 14th superintendent.

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