Merit-based scholarships are awards that are given for academic achievement or merit. It’s a way to help a student pay for college tuition; there are several ways to qualify for this. Merit scholarships can be in the form of money ...

Out-of-state students pay higher tuition fees than in-state students, so they get fewer merit scholarships. Nonetheless, they still have success at securing grants and some scholarships. Most state schools require students to live in the state where the school is located. ...