Miami University

Additional $700,000 Goes to Scholarships

10/30/1997

OXFORD, Ohio -- Miami University is adding $700,000 to its

scholarship pool to provide recognition and financial assistance to top-ranked

students.

Four new scholarship programs, including one for high school

valedictorians, are being created.

"Miami is nationally recognized as a best buy, but we want to guarantee

that the most talented students continue to enroll here," said Miami President

James C. Garland.

The university currently provides about $4.8 million in merit and

need-based scholarships.

The four new award programs include:

• Miami Scholars Award. This is a four-year, renewable award for

  exceptional students with demonstrated financial need. Awards will be from

  $2,000 to $3,000. To be considered, students must rank in the top 15 percent

  of their class, have a 27 on the ACT or a 1200 or above on the SAT.

• Valedictorian Scholarship. This is a four-year, renewable award of

  $1,000 for those who rank first in their high school graduating class. Awards

  will be granted to the first 300 valedictorians who apply for admission.

• National Merit Scholarship--Additional Match. Miami will award a

  four-year, renewable award of $3,000 to National Merit finalists in addition to

  the traditional university match of $750 to $2,000. Total awards to National

  Merit finalists will range from $3,750 to $5,000 depending upon need.

• Honors Award. A total of 300 one-time $500 recognition awards will

  be given to students who enroll at Miami and are invited to participate in the

  university's honors program.

For more information, contact Miami's admission office at

513-529-2531.