1. Individuals chosen or selected for a position, opportunity, or program based primarily on their qualifications, abilities, achievements, and performance rather than other factors such as connections, favoritism, or demographic characteristics.
The scholarship program's merit-based selectees were announced after a rigorous evaluation of their academic records and test scores.
Os selecionados por mérito do programa de bolsa foram anunciados após uma avaliação rigorosa de seus registros acadêmicos e notas em testes.