basis of merit

The act required open competition for federal jobs on the basis of merit.

They see it in those who believe that kids should get into college on the basis of merit, not skin color.

It must be done on the basis of merit and without any links to the industry.

Critics say grants should be made on the basis of merit, not politics.

He appointed officials on the basis of merit rather than family rank.

These scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit rather than financial need.

Such a service will not function effectively without staff recruited on the basis of merit.

Each year, a membership committee selects up to 14 members on the basis of merit.

Projects are selected for funding on the basis of merit rather than by sector.

Such a policy should help these companies compete on the basis of merit, price, reliability and service for greater worldwide market share.

The students are enrolled on the basis of merit.

Provides that such grants to farmers shall be made on the basis of merit.

The Commission has taken positive steps since they came into power, ensuring that appointments are made on the basis of merit.

Jobs and contracts must be given on the basis of merit, not nationality or personal friendship.

The subtle message sent to all Yankees was that positions were no longer being given on the basis of merit.

Admission to this course is extremely competitive and strictly on the basis of merit.

Social status would be achieved on the basis of merit in a society where all members have an equal opportunity to realize their talents.

Appointments are made from within the legal profession on the basis of merit rather than a particular level of experience.

Candidates for all seats except the reserved ones, if any, shall be selected on the basis of merit.

It is the kind of research that gets peer review and judged on the basis of merit.

Make sure you select a director on the basis of merit, and not because of personal relationships or share ownership in the company.

Limited seats are available on the basis of merit in sports and extracurricular activities as determined by a selection process.

Admission is determined on the basis of merit.

One of their main goals included having government jobs granted on the basis of merit rather than patronage.

Helped lead the fight for a constitutional amendment to select appellate court judges on the basis of merit rather than politics.