Peay Merit Scholarship

The Peay Merit Scholarship covers the full cost of tuition, room, board, and fees to attend VMI.

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

Focus Areas: Awards cadets who demonstrate exceptional leadership, academic achievement, athletic commitment, and demonstrated interest in national service.

Eligibility:

• High school matriculants (incoming cadets)
• Minimum 3.75 high school GPA
• Evidence of athletic commitment through consistent and meritorious participation in athletics at the preparatory level
• Demonstrated exceptional leadership through evidence of leadership experiences in scholastic, athletic, service, and/or other endeavors that are noteworthy and distinguishing
• Unambiguous commitment to commission as an officer in the U.S. Armed Forces upon college graduation, or other demonstrated commitment to national service (e.g., Teach For America, official support of local, state, or national government)

Evaluation Criteria:

1. Athletic Commitment: Consistent and meritorious participation in athletics at preparatory level
2. Academic Achievement: Minimum 3.75 high school GPA, with honors and Advanced Placement courses preferred
3. Exceptional Leadership: Documented leadership experiences showing noteworthy distinction or outstanding mentorship
4. Commitment to National Service: Demonstrated intent to commission as military officer or other national service

Award Details:

• First presented in 2021
• Named after retired U.S. Army Gen. J.H. Binford Peay III '62, the Institute's 14th superintendent
• Covers full cost of attendance

Contact Information:

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