莱斯大学多年来以工程、管理、科学、艺术、人类学闻名，尤其以工程系最为优秀。教学采用小班制，教授重视学生，没有架子，师生之间互动良好，充满活力。其学术水准在全美大学中堪称优秀。
莱斯大学奖学金申请
【原文】Merit Scholarships
Student standouts—that’s what we look for! Merit-based scholarship recipients generally distinguish themselves scholastically and personally even within our highly competitive group of admitted students.
优秀学生奖学金
优秀的学生正是学校所寻求的。优秀学生奖学金的授予者一般都是在竞争激烈的学生中有学业和个人优秀表现的学生。
【原文】Past recipients have included:
political and community service leaders
math/science competition winners
creative and performance artists
entrepreneurs
scholar-athletes
exceptional writers
过去的获奖者包括：
政治及社区服务领导人;
数学/科学优胜者;
创造性及行为艺术家;
企业家;
学者运动员;
优秀作家
【原文】All admitted freshman applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships, so that no separate application forms or interviews are necessary. The Office of Admission notifies scholarship winners at the time of admission to the university. The following is a list of some of our 2013-2014 merit-based scholarships.
所有被认可的新生申请者都自动被视为优秀奖学金的申请者，因此不需要另外的申请表格和面试。招生办公室会在大学入学时通告奖学金优胜者。以下是关于2013-14年的部分优秀奖学金。
| Name | Recipients | Amount |
| Trustee Distinguished Scholarship | Students whose personal talents distinguish them within the pool of admitted applicants. | $21,000 - $24,000 |
| Trustee Diversity Scholarship | Students whose diverse life experiences and contributions to diverse groups distinguish them within the pool of admitted applicants. | $21,000 - $24,000 |
| Century Scholars Program | Students who demonstrate an aptitude for research with a faculty mentor. | $4,000 |
| Barbara Jordan Scholarship | Students who have distinguished themselves through initiatives that build bridges between cultural, racial, and ethnic groups. | $21,000 |
| Engineering Scholarship | Outstanding applicants to the engineering division. | $10,000 - Full Tuition |
| Edgar Odell Lovett Scholarship | Outstanding applicants who are foreign nationals. | Half Tuition |
| Allen International Scholarship | Outstanding applicants who are foreign nationals. | Full Tuition |
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【原文】Financial Aid Deadlines and Processing Calendar
财政资助截止日期和流程安排
| Incoming Freshmen | Application Items Due | Award Notification |
| All Applicants | March 1 | April 1 |
| Please note: Students admitted as Early Decision applicants who file their CSS Profile and submit prior-year tax documents by November 15 will receive an award notice by December 15. | ||
| Transfer Students | Application Items Due | Award Notification |
| Fall Term | April 15 | May 1 |
| Spring Term | November 1 | December 1 |
| Returning Undergraduate Students | Application Items Due | Award Notification |
| Graduate Students | Application Items Due | Award Notification |
| Regular Academic Year | May 15 | June 30 |
| Graduate Students | Application Items Due | Award Notification |
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