Full-tuition and full-ride scholarships
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Explore full-tuition and full-ride scholarships
Listed alphabetically. Some dates are unconfirmed or belong to a previous cycle. Open an award for application details and official sources; the provider's current rules control.
Georgia Southern University
1906 Scholars
- Award
- Full tuition for up to eight semesters. Treatment of the nonresident tuition differential is not explained.
- Listed deadline
- January 15, 2027 (Honors scholarship priority); interviews February 12 or 19, 2027
- Who can apply
- Incoming fall freshmen admitted to Georgia Southern and applying to Honors; all undergraduate majors considered. Honors admission uses holistic review with no minimum score requirement. Renewal depends on good standing in Honors.
Duke University
A.B. Duke and Duke-administered merit
- Award
- Tuition, mandatory fees, room and board for four years of full-time undergraduate study.
- Listed deadline
- Duke 2026-27 admission: Early Decision November 2, 2026; Regular Decision January 4, 2027. No separate Duke-administered merit application.
- Who can apply
- Incoming first-year Duke applicants are considered through admission. A.B. Duke recognizes intellectual accomplishment; Alumni Endowed requires a Duke alumni parent/grandparent and some financial need; B.N. Duke and Trinity have Carolina geographic criteria; Karsh is for international students; University Scholars requires financial need. Robertson is separate and is not included in this listing.
University of Alabama
Academic Elite
- Award
- Seven awards: four years of tuition, first-year standard housing, and $9,000/year for four years. One top award: tuition, first-year housing, $9,000 in year one, $19,000/year in years two through four, plus a $5,000 research/study allowance.
- Listed deadline
- December 8, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Central (Witt Fellows application and any endorsement)
- Who can apply
- Admitted first-time freshmen applying to Witt Fellows: automatic route requires at least 3.5 high-school GPA and non-superscored ACT 32 or SAT 1420. Applicants outside those thresholds may use an endorsement from a high-school representative or UA faculty member with at least non-superscored ACT 29 or SAT 1330. Honors College acceptance is required.
Michigan State University
Alumni Distinguished Scholarship
- Award
- Full tuition for up to 18 credits each semester, matching fees, double-occupancy MSU housing, DineOn Silver meals and $1000 annually, for eight consecutive undergraduate fall/spring semesters; renewal requires 3.2 GPA, at least 12 credits each semester and Honors College membership.
- Listed deadline
- For Fall 2027, submit a complete MSU first-year admission application by November 1, 2026 for maximum scholarship consideration and possible Alumni Distinguished competition invitation. Competition examination and any later finalist instructions are sent to invitees.
- Who can apply
- Outstanding incoming first-year applicants selected by academic/intellectual performance and competition participation; recipients must remain in MSU Honors College while pursuing their first undergraduate MSU degree.
Stevens Institute of Technology
Ann P. Neupauer Scholarship
- Award
- Full tuition for up to eight semesters.
- Listed deadline
- Standing admission deadlines: November 15 ED I, December 1 Early Action, January 5 ED II/Regular Decision. Admission automatically provides Neupauer consideration; there is no separate Neupauer application deadline. No future calendar-year date is asserted.
- Who can apply
- Undergraduates studying engineering, mathematics or computer science, selected for exceptional academics; no numerical high-school GPA/test floor or Neupauer-specific citizenship restriction is published. Second bachelor’s degree applicants are not eligible for Stevens merit.
Washington University in St. Louis
Annika Rodriguez Scholars
- Award
- Full tuition with a $2,500 stipend or partial/half tuition. Renews annually for the degree program while maintaining academic progress and the program’s character/participation standards. Tuition awards do not cover housing.
- Listed deadline
- Admission priority December 16, 2026; separate Pathway scholarship response January 4, 2027. Finalists notified by end of February 2027; required virtual events/interview in early March 2027, with exact dates sent to finalists. Awards announced in March 2027.
- Who can apply
- Incoming first-year applicants to any undergraduate school, including international applicants; transfers excluded. Academic and leadership achievements, community service and bringing diverse groups together. No numerical GPA/test floor is published.
Catholic University of America
Archdiocesan Scholarship
- Award
- Full tuition for up to four years or eight semesters of full-time undergraduate study, ending at the first degree.
- Listed deadline
- Nomination notices mid-December; no scholarship application cutoff published
- Who can apply
- Top high-school class standing, an A average in a demanding curriculum, and significant extracurricular leadership/involvement. Current Archdiocesan religious eligibility remains unclear because an older university policy distinguishes a Trustee award whose recipients need not be Roman Catholic.
Belmont University
Archer Presidential Scholarship and William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship
- Award
- Archer Presidential Scholarship: full tuition, room, board, books and fees for about five first-year students, renewable for up to four years (eight semesters; five years for B.Arch.). Hearst Endowed Scholarship: one scholarship covering full tuition, room, board, books and fees.
- Listed deadline
- Complete the admission application by November 1, 2026 for fall 2027 top scholarship consideration. Finalists are notified in late November or early December and interview in late January. Top scholarship recipients must deposit by April 1, 2027.
- Who can apply
- First-year applicants to Belmont. These awards recognize about the top 1% of first-year applicants; a strong candidate typically has a cumulative GPA above 4.43 and an ACT of 34 or SAT of 1430 if a score is submitted (a typical profile, not a minimum).
U.S. Army
Army ROTC Four-Year Scholarship (High School)
- Award
- Four-year scholarship: full tuition and allowable fees, or a $12,000 annual room-and-board allowance paid $6,000 per semester/$4,000 per quarter instead of tuition and fees; plus $420 per month for ten school-year months and $1,200 annually for books.
- Listed deadline
- Round 1 due October 12, 2026; Round 2 due January 18, 2027; Round 3 due March 8, 2027. Applications must be started by March 4, 2027.
- Who can apply
- High-school applicants normally need 2.5 unweighted GPA, SAT/ACT scores, a high-school diploma or equivalent before September 1 of the award year, Army medical, height/weight and fitness standards, age at least 17 by the first scholarship semester and under 31 during the commissioning calendar year. The current scholarship regulation permits U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals before contracting; dual citizens must be willing to renounce the other citizenship if requested for security clearance. Under-18 contracting requires parental consent. GPA waivers require Cadet Command approval.
Babson College
Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership Scholarship
- Award
- Four-year, full-tuition, merit-based award.
- Listed deadline
- Early Decision I or Early Action applicants: scholarship essay due December 1, 2026 (notification by mid-January). Early Decision II or Regular Decision applicants: essay due February 1, 2027 (notification by mid-March).
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate applicants to Babson. Selection is based on academic excellence, distinction in leadership, commitment to Mr. Blank's six core values and an entrepreneurial leadership mindset.
Lewis & Clark College
Barbara Hirschi Neely Scholarship
- Award
- Five full-tuition awards for four years/eight semesters, plus a $2,000 project stipend available after the fourth semester and before graduation with faculty/program approval. Renewal requires full-time enrollment, good academic standing, cumulative GPA at least 2.0, at least 67% cumulative credit completion, and no more than 150% of program credits attempted; SAP is reviewed each semester.
- Listed deadline
- Apply using Early Action or Early Decision. Published admission deadlines: Early Action/Early Decision I November 1 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific; Early Decision II January 15 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific. Cycle years and the Neely campus program/interview date are not stated on these pages; confirm Fall 2027 eligibility for the chosen round.
- Who can apply
- High schools in Oregon counties Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Hood River, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Tillamook, Washington or Yamhill, or Clark County, Washington.
College of the Holy Cross
Bean and FitzGerald Classics Scholarships
- Award
- Full tuition for four years. Two Rev. Henry Bean, S.J. Scholarships each year; a Rev. William FitzGerald, S.J. Scholarship (awarded every four years) is offered this year to a member of the Class of 2031.
- Listed deadline
- Admission and scholarship application due January 15, 2027; recommendation due January 22, 2027. The page gives an inconsistent January 26, 2026 interview notice and links a closed 2026 application.
- Who can apply
- Incoming high-school graduates planning a Classics major, with demonstrated interest in the ancient world and strong potential for academic and departmental participation.
Bennington College
Bennington Young Creators Awards (Young Artists, Innovators, Musicians and Scientists)
- Award
- Cash prizes in each discipline: First $2,000, Second $1,000, Third $500, Distinguished $250. If enrolling at Bennington: First Place full tuition for four years, Distinguished half tuition for four years, Finalists $25,000 per year for four years.
- Listed deadline
- 2026-27 cycle: opens September 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern; closes November 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern. Winners announced in spring 2027.
- Who can apply
- Students in grades 9 to 12 worldwide; graduated students are not eligible.
College of the Holy Cross
Brooks Scholarship (Music)
- Award
- Four-year, full-tuition scholarship.
- Listed deadline
- 2027 Brooks application due January 15, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. EST; both music recommendations due January 22, 2027. Apply separately for admission by November 15, 2026 for ED I, or January 15, 2027 for ED II or Regular Decision.
- Who can apply
- High school seniors who will major in music or double major in music and another discipline, with outstanding instrumental/vocal performance or composition and strong academics.
Middle Tennessee State University
Buchanan Fellowship
- Award
- Full tuition waiver (up to 16 credit hours per semester for four years), a $500 per semester book allowance, up to $5,000 for approved study abroad, plus priority registration and special seminars.
- Listed deadline
- For fall 2027: early review November 1, 2026 or regular review December 1, 2026, by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time. All transcripts and test scores are due by the chosen deadline. Early review requires accepting the fellowship if selected.
- Who can apply
- Minimum ACT of 30 or SAT of 1360 and a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Limited to 20 students per year.
Louisiana State University
Chancellor's Alumni Scholarship
- Award
- Full cost of attendance for four years, including tuition, fees, housing and meals, books and supplies. A $2,000 study-abroad stipend and an opportunity to earn up to $1,550 annually through research participation.
- Listed deadline
- December 1, 2026 priority deadline for admission, required documents and Honors writing sample. January semifinalist essay/résumé request; later campus Scholars Weekend interview dates are not confirmed for 2027.
- Who can apply
- Entering Ogden Honors College freshmen with outstanding academics, leadership and service, including international Honors applicants. The Honors page expressly says all Honors applicants are considered for Chancellor's Alumni; a general aid restriction concerns traditional freshman awards.
Johns Hopkins University
Charles R. Westgate Engineering Scholarship
- Award
- Full tuition for four years (not room and board). Up to two incoming students.
- Listed deadline
- ED I admission: November 1, 2026; ED II/RD: January 2, 2027. Scholarship selection is announced with admission: December 11, 2026 ED I; February 12, 2027 ED II; March 24, 2027 RD. Enrollment replies: January 15, 2027 ED I; February 26, 2027 ED II; May 1, 2027 RD.
- Who can apply
- First-year applicants indicating an engineering major, with an outstanding high-school record, leadership, science-fair achievement or independent research. Recipients must continue in Whiting Engineering and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA.
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnatus Presidential Scholarship
- Award
- 20 Presidential Scholarships of $120,000 awarded annually (an estimated $30,000 per year covering full tuition, fees, room, board and a book allowance). Century and University Scholarships of $6,000 to $24,000 total are also awarded through Cincinnatus. A $3,000 annual Cincinnatus Out-of-State Scholarship is added for eligible nonresidents. Renewable with a 3.0 GPA and 30 hours of community service each year.
- Listed deadline
- For Fall 2027 Cincinnatus scholarship consideration, submit the admission application and required supporting materials by November 1, 2026. Notifications begin in February 2027 and continue through mid-March.
- Who can apply
- Incoming first-year students in all academic disciplines at the University of Cincinnati.
Vanderbilt University
Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholarship
- Award
- Full tuition for up to four undergraduate years, renewed annually with GPA at least 3.0, plus a one-time summer stipend after sophomore or junior year for an immersive experience. The stipend amount is not stated. Additional need-based aid may cover demonstrated need beyond tuition.
- Listed deadline
- Scholarship materials due December 1, 2026; recipients notified at the end of March 2027. Admission must be submitted first to obtain MyAppVU, ordinarily in 2–3 business days. No cutoff time or time zone is stated.
- Who can apply
- Entering first-year undergraduate students, including international applicants; transfers are excluded. Selection uses academic achievement, intellectual promise, leadership and contributions outside class. Tests are optional for Fall 2027; no entry GPA/score floor or required major is published. Blair audition results affect merit selection.
Syracuse University
Coronat Scholars
- Award
- Full tuition for four undergraduate years, or five in an approved five-year program. Also covers one Syracuse Abroad experience; one additional summer study/research/service award is competitive. Extra demonstrated-need support requires federal-aid eligibility and both FAFSA and CSS Profile.
- Listed deadline
- Coronat has no separate or preferred initial deadline. Apply to Syracuse by the deadline for your chosen admission plan; Fall 2027 Early Action is November 1, 2026. Selected candidates receive an emailed written-application deadline and later Zoom interview invitation.
- Who can apply
- First-year applicants whose home college is Arts and Sciences or Maxwell, with exceptional academics, leadership and service. No numerical entry GPA/test floor; recipient score/GPA averages are profiles. Renew with full-time enrollment and 3.0 cumulative GPA for entrants from Fall 2026 onward (2.75 applies only to earlier entrants).
Washington University in St. Louis
Danforth Scholars
- Award
- Full tuition with a $2,500 stipend or partial/half tuition. Renews annually for the degree program while maintaining academic progress and the program’s character/participation standards. Tuition awards do not cover housing.
- Listed deadline
- Admission priority December 16, 2026; separate Pathway scholarship response January 4, 2027. Finalists notified by end of February 2027; required virtual events/interview in early March 2027, with exact dates sent to finalists. Awards announced in March 2027.
- Who can apply
- Incoming first-year applicants to any undergraduate school, including international applicants; transfers excluded. Demonstrated leadership through service, community commitment, academic excellence and personal integrity. No numerical GPA/test floor is published.
Daniels Fund
Daniels Scholarship Program
- Award
- Up to full cost of attendance through combined Daniels/partner-school funding; up to $25,000 per year at non-partner schools outside Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming, or $7,500 per year inside that region. Four-year award with annual renewal.
- Listed deadline
- Application period September 1 to October 15, 2026, closing at 4:00 p.m. MT.
- Who can apply
- Graduating high school senior residing in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah or Wyoming; U.S. citizen or permanent resident; at least 3.0 unweighted GPA. ACT at least 18 in each category or SAT Math at least 490 and Reading/Writing at least 490. Household claiming the student must have 2025 adjusted gross income no more than $100,000, with $10,000 allowance for each additional dependent and review of other assets. Attend an accredited nonprofit U.S. institution; two-year college is allowed when pursuing a bachelor’s degree, but trade/certificate programs are excluded.
Tulane University
Dean's Honor Scholarship
- Award
- Full tuition for four undergraduate years, or five in the accredited five-year architecture track. Maintain 3.0 cumulative GPA and continuous full-time Newcomb-Tulane College enrollment.
- Listed deadline
- Standing admission deadlines: November 1 ED I, November 10 EA, January 15 ED II/Regular Decision. Standing CSS Profile/eligible FAFSA priorities: November 15 ED I, December 15 EA, January 15 ED II, February 15 Regular Decision. These are recurring policies without an asserted future-cycle date. No separate initial DHS scholarship application is required under the current admissions rule.
- Who can apply
- Incoming first-time undergraduate applicants, including international students. Academic excellence, leadership and community involvement are evaluated; published recipient GPA/test profiles are not minimums. Scores are optional but preferred for scholarship review; financial information may also be evaluated.
Dickinson College
Dickinson-Sandia Scholarship
- Award
- Two full-tuition scholarships, for eight semesters of full-time study
- Listed deadline
- Submit the complete admission application, FAFSA and CSS Profile by the admission deadline. For fall 2027 admission: Early Decision I and Early Action November 15, 2026; Early Decision II and Regular Decision January 15, 2027.
- Who can apply
- Incoming students who live or attend school in Arizona, New Mexico or Southern California (Imperial, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Ventura counties) with community-service or community-leadership experience.
Illinois Institute of Technology
Duchossois Leadership Scholars
- Award
- Full undergraduate tuition for up to four years, with possible petition for a fifth year; four years of double-occupancy campus housing and full meal coverage, including registered summer sessions. Funded summer experience, retreats and mentoring; books, fees and computers are not covered.
- Listed deadline
- Standing deadline: November 15 for Illinois Tech admission through Early Action or Early Decision and the Duchossois scholarship supplement, including recommendations. Finalists are invited to the on-campus Leadership Symposium and receive event details with their invitation; do not reuse the symposium page’s dated February 2026 event for a later cohort. Standing acceptance stages: accept the Duchossois scholarship by April 1, then confirm Illinois Tech enrollment by May 1.
- Who can apply
- Incoming first-year U.S. citizens or permanent residents, any major, with at least a 3.5 high-school GPA, exceptional academics and leadership/service. Household adjusted gross income must be below $300,000; currently enrolled students are ineligible.
DePauw University
Edward G. Rector Scholarship
- Award
- Full-tuition scholarship plus access to exclusive programming, including networking with alumni. Renewable with a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
- Listed deadline
- No scholarship deadline is listed on the merit awards page. Invitations are extended to eligible candidates during admission review.
- Who can apply
- Top academic performers among DePauw applicants (typically the top 5% of applicants), selected on rigorous academic records and leadership.
College of the Holy Cross
Ellis Scholarship
- Award
- Full tuition, renewable for all four years.
- Listed deadline
- Fall 2027 admission application: ED I November 15, 2026; ED II and Regular Decision January 15, 2027. The Ellis page lists finalist interviews in February without a current cycle date.
- Who can apply
- Worcester, Massachusetts residents entering their first year at Holy Cross.
University of Delaware
Eugene du Pont Memorial Distinguished Scholar
- Award
- Four years of tuition, standard on-campus room/board, health/student-center fees; $625 each fall and spring for books; one-time $5,000 enrichment grant.
- Listed deadline
- Standing Honors/Early Action deadline: November 1 for the admission application and all materials. Honors decisions follow in late January. Select admitted Honors applicants are invited to campus scholarship interviews; their invitation supplies the interview details. No separate initial du Pont deadline is published.
- Who can apply
- No fixed SAT/GPA minimum published. Invitation only.
Flinn Foundation
Flinn Scholarship
- Award
- Tuition, mandatory fees, housing and meals at ASU, NAU or the University of Arizona, plus study abroad and enrichment. Scholars must maintain 3.2 college GPA and participate in program activities.
- Listed deadline
- Application October 13, 2026, 5 p.m.; recommendation/counselor materials October 27
- Who can apply
- Arizona high-school seniors. U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident; Arizona residency for two full years before university entry. Published standards: 3.5 UW GPA, top 5% if ranked, ACT 26 or SAT 1230, and leadership (rare exceptions allowed).
University of Texas at Austin
Forty Acres Scholars
- Award
- Four-year program covering full tuition and providing living, book/supply, and enrichment stipends. The sponsor does not state fixed stipend amounts; enrichment funds support approved experiences.
- Listed deadline
- Fall 2027: final admission application December 1, 2026, supporting admission materials and official tests December 10, 2026. Optional Early Action October 15, 2026 with supporting materials October 22, 2026. Optional scholarship-interest form, expanded resume and essay due January 15, 2027. Semifinalists receive additional instructions; exact scholarship interview/weekend dates are unpublished.
- Who can apply
- High-school seniors who are U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents at application. Both Texas residents and out-of-state students are eligible; transfer and international students are not.
Chapman University
Fowler Engineering Scholarships
- Award
- $2,000 per year up to 100% of tuition, room and board; available for up to eight semesters.
- Listed deadline
- Considered if you apply by the admission deadline. Fall 2027: Early Action and Early Decision I November 1, 2026; Early Decision II and Regular Decision January 15, 2027.
- Who can apply
- First-year applicants who apply to a Fowler Engineering major. Merit awards go to students with exemplary academic records.
University of Southern Mississippi
Freshman Academic Excellence Scholarships
- Award
- Per year. GPA 3.0-3.24: 23-25 ACT/1130-1220 SAT $1,500; 26-29/1230-1350 $2,500; 30-31/1360-1410 $3,000; 32-36/1420-1600 $4,500. GPA 3.25-4.0+: 20/1030-1050 $1,500; 21/1060-1090 $2,500; 22/1100-1120 $3,000; 23-24/1130-1190 $4,500; 25-26/1200-1250 $5,250; 27-28/1260-1320 $6,000; 29/1330-1350 $7,000; 30/1360-1380 $9,000; 31/1390-1410 $10,000; 32-36/1420-1600 full tuition. Plus first-year housing award for 3.6+ GPA and 32+ ACT/1420+ SAT. Academic awards cover fall and spring for up to eight semesters.
- Listed deadline
- For 2027 high school graduates entering fall 2027: be fully admitted with final ACT/SAT scores by March 1, 2027; accept the award in SOAR by May 1, 2027.
- Who can apply
- 2027 high school graduates entering fall right after graduation. ACT/SAT required; superscores accepted. The page does not list separate resident and nonresident amounts.
Boston College
Gabelli Presidential Scholars
- Award
- Full tuition for four undergraduate years and fully funded program-sponsored summer experiences; approximately 18 incoming scholars. Housing is guaranteed for four years but housing/meals are not covered by the merit award.
- Listed deadline
- For Fall 2027 admission, submit a complete BC application by the November 1, 2026 priority scholarship deadline, including applicants selecting ED I, ED II or RD. Gabelli finalists are invited by February 1 and attend an invitation-only campus evaluation in mid-February; individual 2027 scheduling comes with the invitation.
- Who can apply
- Incoming first-year bachelor’s applicants, including international students; transfers excluded. Outstanding academics, leadership and service; no minimum GPA/SAT requirement.
Tulane University
Grossman & Cohen Scholarship
- Award
- Covers tuition, mandatory fees, housing and meals, renewable for up to eight semesters, with an expected total value of roughly $400,000.
- Listed deadline
- No separate application or scholarship deadline is listed.
- Who can apply
- Awarded to Tulane's very top first-year candidates.
Elon University
Honors Program scholarships (including Kenan Honors Fellow)
- Award
- $15,000 annual Honors scholarship plus a $12,000 Presidential Scholarship ($27,000 per year, $108,000 over four years), a $1,000 Global Study grant and a $1,000 thesis research grant. One Honors student each year is named the William R. Kenan, Jr. Honors Fellow with a full tuition scholarship.
- Listed deadline
- For fall 2027 entry, submit the first-year application by November 1, 2026 and the separate Honors application by November 10, 2026. Finalist interviews are February 5-6, 2027.
- Who can apply
- Students with a demanding high school curriculum, an excellent GPA and a top class rank.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Honors Scholars Program
- Award
- Four-year Honors awards range from $4,000 per year to full cost of attendance, depending on the named scholarship. Examples include $20,000, $24,000, $30,000, and $40,000 total awards; Class of 1955 offers $4,000 per semester plus potential study abroad and internship funding. Sloan Endowed covers full cost of attendance for Pell-eligible students. Other awards have specific residency, major, or gender criteria.
- Listed deadline
- Apply to Global Honors by December 1 for scholarship consideration; selected applicants are invited to virtual interviews by January 10, scholarship offers by February 15, and confirm Honors enrollment by May 1. These dates lack cycle years; confirm Fall 2027 dates in the admissions portal. The March 15 regular Honors deadline is not the scholarship priority deadline.
- Who can apply
- Incoming students admitted to Global Honors. First-year eligibility requires 3.8 weighted high school GPA OR SAT 1280 OR ACT 26; tests are optional when qualifying by GPA. A special admission petition is available. Scholarship renewal requires at least 12 credits each semester, at least a 3.3 GPA each term, major satisfactory academic progress, progress toward Honors graduation, program events, and annual director meeting.
Wabash College
Honors Scholarships (Scarlet Honors Weekend)
- Award
- $3,000 scholarship guaranteed (renewable for 4 years) with the possibility of up to a full-tuition scholarship.
- Listed deadline
- Apply for admission by December 1, 2026, and attend Scarlet Honors Weekend on December 4-5, 2026 or February 21-22, 2027.
- Who can apply
- First-year applicants to Wabash College (a men's college).
Loyola University Chicago
Ignatian Scholarship
- Award
- Invite-only full-tuition scholarship awarded in the freshman year, renewable under Loyola's Scholarship Renewal Policy.
- Listed deadline
- Not published for fall 2027 entry. Candidates interview in person with faculty and administrators in late March (displayed without a year).
- Who can apply
- Admitted first-year students invited by Loyola.
Vanderbilt University
Ingram Scholarship
- Award
- Full tuition, required fees, and the value of on-campus housing each year through senior year, plus a special summer-service-project stipend of unpublished amount. Annual renewal requires GPA at least 3.0 and fulfillment of service obligations. Additional need-based aid may cover demonstrated need beyond tuition.
- Listed deadline
- Prospective first-year scholarship applications: December 1, 2026; selected finalists must interview and merit notification is in late March 2027. For currently enrolled first-year students, applications open mid-January 2027 and applications/reference letters are due February 28, 2027, with notification in the second half of May 2027. Exact finalist interview dates are not stated.
- Who can apply
- Entering first-year students, including international applicants, and a limited separate route for currently enrolled first-year students. Transfers are ineligible for entering-first-year merit. Tests are optional for Fall 2027; no entry GPA/score floor or required major is published. Selection emphasizes civic service, entrepreneurship, character, and leadership.
Furman University
James B. Duke Scholarship
- Award
- Full tuition, room, board, and all fees for four years/eight semesters. Renewal requires cumulative GPA at least 3.00 at the end of each academic year. Includes Riley Institute Advantage Scholars and Community of Scholars programming.
- Listed deadline
- Standing November 1 priority for premier scholarships. Selected applicants receive interview invitations in early February for the March scholarship event; follow the invitation’s event details. No separate initial Duke scholarship form is required.
- Who can apply
- Incoming first-year students with exceptional academics, leadership, service, and co-curricular involvement. Typical top 1–2% applicant ranking and ACT above 34/SAT above 1500 describe past finalists, not published mandatory thresholds. General admission is test optional; no separate Duke nationality or state restriction is stated.
Ohio Northern University
James F. Dicke Scholarship
- Award
- Full tuition plus a $1,000 annual book stipend for one recipient, renewable for a maximum of four years. Replaces all other ONU scholarships and awards. Specific renewal GPA and credit requirements are not stated on the public pages reviewed.
- Listed deadline
- Application/registration with essay and resume: January 25, 2027. Required Dicke Scholarship Interview Day: January 30, 2027. No submission time or time zone is stated.
- Who can apply
- Admitted to the Dicke College of Business Administration or declaring a major in that college, with cumulative high school GPA at least 3.5, weighting unspecified, AND ACT 27 or SAT 1260 using evidence-based reading/writing plus math. No separate citizenship restriction is stated on these pages.
Washington University in St. Louis
John B. Ervin Scholars
- Award
- Full tuition with a $2,500 stipend or partial/half tuition. Renews annually for the degree program while maintaining academic progress and the program’s character/participation standards. Tuition awards do not cover housing.
- Listed deadline
- Admission priority December 16, 2026; separate Pathway scholarship response January 4, 2027. Finalists notified by end of February 2027; required virtual events/interview in early March 2027, with exact dates sent to finalists. Awards announced in March 2027.
- Who can apply
- Incoming first-year applicants to any undergraduate school who are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or undocumented/DACA students living in the U.S.; transfers excluded. Academic excellence, leadership, community service and commitment to diversity/social justice. No numerical GPA/test floor is published.
Santa Clara University
Johnson Scholars Program
- Award
- Merit scholarship covering full tuition, renewable for up to four years, plus eligibility for up to $10,000 in professional development funds after the first year. The university also commits to meeting each scholar's full demonstrated need.
- Listed deadline
- Must be admitted in the Early Action or Early Decision I round and apply to the University Honors Program. Dates are not listed on the program page; finalists attend a virtual Selection Day in mid-March.
- Who can apply
- Early Action and Early Decision I admits to Santa Clara. International students are not eligible.
Duke University
Karsh International Scholars
- Award
- Tuition, room, board, mandatory fees, demonstrated need exceeding those costs, and three summers of research/internship funding. University merit guidance supports four years, subject to award-specific academic qualifications; summer funding limits and specific renewal conditions are not published.
- Listed deadline
- Fall 2027 Duke Early Decision application and CSS Profile: November 2, 2026 on the current admission checklist; Regular Decision application January 4, 2027 and aid forms February 1, 2027. An older Duke financial-support page still says November 3 for ED aid, so verify the exact aid deadline in the applicant portal.
- Who can apply
- International first-year applicants with demonstrated financial need and strong academic/civic engagement. Citizens of countries outside the U.S. may be considered, but dual U.S./foreign citizens and applicants who already have a bachelor’s degree are excluded. International transfer students are not eligible for merit or need aid.
Lafayette College
Marquis Fellowship and Marquis Scholarship
- Award
- Marquis Fellowship: full tuition. Marquis Scholarship: half tuition. Both are tied to tuition and grow with annual increases, renewable for up to eight semesters with a 3.00 GPA.
- Listed deadline
- For fall 2027 entry, Regular Decision and Early Decision II admission applications are due January 15, 2027. The Marquis scholarship page still says January 5 and advises applying a few weeks early, so confirm the merit-consideration timing with admissions.
- Who can apply
- First-time applicants to Lafayette. Offers typically go to students at the top of their class in the most demanding curriculum.
Agnes Scott College
Marvin B. Perry Presidential
- Award
- Full tuition, housing and dining for up to four years.
- Listed deadline
- Standing initial Presidential consideration: apply by January 15 Early Action II. Selected first-year applicants receive competition steps in the admission letter. The public scholarship page additionally prints an undated February 6 essay extension; its applicability to the entering-2027 competition is unresolved, so use the invited applicant’s current instructions.
- Who can apply
- Top incoming first-year applicants invited after holistic admission review, with academic achievement, leadership, character and personal achievement considered. Applicants must qualify for admission to Agnes Scott, a college centered on undergraduate education for women.
Ohio Northern University
Mathile Scholarship
- Award
- Full tuition for two entering students, renewable for a maximum of four years. Replaces all other ONU scholarships and awards. Specific renewal GPA and credit requirements are not stated on these pages.
- Listed deadline
- Invited application, essay, and resume: end of day January 4, 2027, with no time zone stated. Finalist notification by January 15, 2027; interviews January 18–29, 2027; recipient notice by February 8, 2027.
- Who can apply
- Entering students with at least a 3.5 high school GPA, weighting unspecified, AND ACT 30 or SAT 1360 using evidence-based reading/writing plus math. The specific current page does not state a citizenship or major restriction.
Marquette University
Michael R. Lovell Presidential Scholarship
- Award
- Full ride covering tuition, fees, housing and food, renewable for four years (eight semesters) with good academic standing and program requirements. Up to 4 awards, with a designated faculty mentor and co-curricular programming.
- Listed deadline
- February 1 (displayed without a year).
- Who can apply
- Students admitted to Marquette with demonstrated commitment to social justice and community through volunteerism, engagement and leadership, and academic excellence (a preferred minimum 3.8 GPA). Test-optional applicants receive equal consideration.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Morehead-Cain Scholarship
- Award
- Four-year educational program covering tuition, books, room and board and/or a semester stipend, plus a four-year Summer Enrichment Program and discovery opportunities. An optional gap year is offered. Scholars follow Morehead-Cain Community Standards; recipient-specific terms are communicated through the scholar network.
- Listed deadline
- Direct scholarship application and all counselor/recommendation materials: October 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST, as stated by the sponsor. Out-of-state school nominations: June 30, 2026. UNC application: October 15, 2026 for Early Action or January 1, 2027 for scholarship candidates using Regular Decision. Semifinalist notification and video interviews December 2026; finalist notification January 2027; FACE January–February 2027; final selection February 26–March 1, 2027; recipient notification March 5, 2027; acceptance April 5, 2027. Admissions Referral Program uses a separate timeline.
- Who can apply
- On track to graduate high school in spring and competitive for UNC admission. Out-of-state and international direct applicants need a nominating school or affiliate. Eligible applicants attending school outside North Carolina who are not North Carolina residents may instead be referred through UNC Early Action by October 15, 2026; referral is not guaranteed. Test optional for 2026–27. Selection assesses leadership, character, scholarship, and physical vigor.
Drake University
National Alumni Scholarship
- Award
- Full-tuition National Alumni Scholarship, renewable for an additional three years with full-time enrollment and the required minimum cumulative GPA. Award supersedes Presidential merit; no NAS-specific numeric renewal GPA is published.
- Listed deadline
- December 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CST for admission/checklist and separate NAS application; application opens November 1, 2026
- Who can apply
- Enter directly from high school in summer or fall and have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.8 on a 4.0 scale. Academic achievement, leadership, service, initiative, commitment and love of learning are considered. No citizenship restriction, top-5% substitute or weighted-GPA exception is stated on the current award page.
University of Alabama
National Merit Finalist Package
- Award
- Value of tuition for up to five years or 10 semesters (undergraduate and graduate or law studies); four years of on-campus housing at the regular room rate; $4,000 per year undergraduate supplemental scholarship for four years (a portion paid by NMSC); $2,000 one-time allowance for research or international study after one year at UA.
- Listed deadline
- For fall 2027: submit admission and all supporting materials by December 4, 2026 priority deadline. Later applicants through May 1 receive space-available consideration. List UA as first choice with NMSC before May 1, 2027.
- Who can apply
- National Merit Finalists with a 3.5 or higher GPA after junior year. Students attending high school outside the US must satisfy NMSC citizenship or permanent-residence rules.
Oklahoma Christian University
National Merit Finalist Scholarship
- Award
- Full tuition (up to 17 credit hours per semester), mandatory fees, and the cost of room and meal plan, renewable over four consecutive years.
- Listed deadline
- For the 2027 NMSC competition, report Oklahoma Christian as first choice to NMSC by May 31, 2027, the final NMSC receipt date. Earlier reporting before March 1 joins the first college referral group; Oklahoma Christian does not publish a separate earlier National Merit cutoff.
- Who can apply
- Incoming high school National Merit Finalists naming Oklahoma Christian first choice. NMSC entry rules allow students attending high school in the United States, D.C. or U.S. territories without a universal citizenship requirement. Students attending high school abroad must meet the separate citizenship or permanent-residence requirements.
Iowa State University
National Merit Scholar awards
- Award
- Iowa residents named National Merit Scholars receive full tuition for four years or eight undergraduate fall/spring semesters. Nonresidents can be selected for the $500-per-year Iowa State college-sponsored NMSC award and may qualify for other college scholarships.
- Listed deadline
- Name Iowa State as first choice with NMSC by its final receipt deadline of May 31, 2027. Choices received before March 1, 2027 enter the first referral group.
- Who can apply
- Incoming first-year National Merit Finalists and Scholars admitted to Iowa State, naming it first choice and submitting a FAFSA. The full-tuition award requires Iowa residency. NMSC entry rules allow students attending high school in the United States, D.C. or U.S. territories without a universal citizenship requirement. Students attending high school abroad must meet the separate citizenship or permanent-residence requirements.
University of Minnesota Morris
National Merit Scholarship
- Award
- Full tuition scholarship, renewable for up to four years.
- Listed deadline
- Name UMN Morris as first choice with NMSC by its final receipt deadline of May 31, 2027. Choices received before March 1, 2027 enter the first referral group.
- Who can apply
- National Merit Finalists naming UMN Morris first choice; provide documentation to Admissions. NMSC citizenship requirements apply to entrants attending high school outside the U.S.; individual award rules still apply.
University of Southern Mississippi
National Merit Semifinalist and Finalist packages
- Award
- For 2027 high school graduates. Semifinalist: full tuition for four years, plus campus housing, meal plan and a one-time $500 educational allowance for the freshman year only. Finalist: full tuition for four years, campus housing, meal plan and a $1,000 educational allowance for four years, plus a one-time $4,000 study abroad scholarship.
- Listed deadline
- For 2027 graduates: Semifinalists must be admitted by March 1, 2027 and accept in GO by May 1, 2027. Finalists must apply with documentation and first-choice designation by May 1, 2027; the program page requires acceptance by July 1, 2027. A general FAQ instead lists August 15 for National Merit acceptance, so follow the earlier program date and confirm.
- Who can apply
- First-year, full-time freshmen entering in fall immediately after graduating high school in 2027 and named National Merit Semifinalists or Finalists; readmitted students are excluded. NMSC citizenship requirements apply to entrants attending high school outside the U.S.; individual award rules still apply.
The University of Tulsa
National Merit Semifinalist Package
- Award
- For selected National Merit Semifinalists entering fall 2027: full tuition excluding summers for four years and basic housing; housing upgrades are paid by the student. The NMSC university-sponsored $750 annual Finalist scholarship, if eligible, applies toward the room portion of this package. A fifth undergraduate year may be requested for qualifying degree programs.
- Listed deadline
- Fall 2027: complete admission materials, official campus visit, on-campus in-person Semifinalist interview, and two recommendation letters by November 1, 2026. Submit Intent to Enroll by May 1, 2027. Designate Tulsa as first choice with NMSC by its final deadline of May 31, 2027; the first referral group is reported before March 1, 2027.
- Who can apply
- National Merit Semifinalists selected for the fall 2027 package. Minimum 4.0 weighted GPA on a 4.0 scale; applicants whose schools do not provide weighted GPAs receive individual consideration. NMSC citizenship requirements apply to entrants attending high school outside the U.S.; individual award rules still apply.
Clemson University
National Scholars
- Award
- Cost of attendance, including tuition, fees, housing, food, and other expenses, plus educational enrichment and study/travel abroad. As a first-year recruiting scholarship, the general published limit is four years/eight semesters with cumulative Clemson GPA at least 3.0 and 24 earned credits annually; more specific award conditions are supplied in iROAR.
- Listed deadline
- For the Fall 2027 selection process, apply Early Action by October 15, 2026 and Honors Priority by October 22, 2026; required admission and Honors materials by November 1, 2026. The explicitly labeled 2027 cohort interview weekend is February 19–20, 2027, with January invitations and early March decisions. Time zones are not stated.
- Who can apply
- New first-year applicants in all residency categories, explicitly including international students. No entry GPA or score floor is published. Selection assesses academics, intellectual curiosity, leadership and community impact; this is separate from National Merit.
Washington University in St. Louis
Nemerov Writing Scholars; Olin Distinguished Scholars
- Award
- Nemerov Writing Scholars: up to ten $3,000 annual awards. Olin Distinguished Scholars: up to ten full-tuition scholarships. Both renewable up to four years with satisfactory degree progress.
- Listed deadline
- Nemerov: apply to Arts & Sciences by December 16, 2026 for priority, then submit writing samples by January 4, 2027. Olin: admission application by January 4, 2027; no separate scholarship form.
- Who can apply
- Nemerov is for entering Arts & Sciences students with exceptional creative-writing potential who pursue a writing minor. Olin Distinguished Scholars is for entering Olin Business School applicants; selection considers character, academics, leadership, community service and promise in business.
New Mexico Higher Education Department
New Mexico Legislative Lottery Scholarship
- Award
- 100% of tuition at New Mexico public colleges and universities, up to seven semesters (three at community colleges). The Opportunity Scholarship can cover the first qualifying semester and course fees.
- Listed deadline
- No separate scholarship application. Normally establish full-time college eligibility within 16 months after qualifying high-school/HSE/homeschool completion; follow institutional admission/enrolment deadlines. Disability documentation has separate preterm timing; ask financial-aid office.
- Who can apply
- New Mexico resident (normally 12 consecutive months) with qualifying New Mexico high-school graduation, HSE while resident or registered homeschool completion; first bachelor not yet earned. Eligible out-of-state members of a Nation/Tribe/Pueblo wholly or partly in New Mexico can qualify with membership proof. Noncitizens may qualify through nondiscrimination waiver after at least one year New Mexico high-school attendance and qualifying NM graduation/HSE. Establish and maintain 2.50 college GPA, full-time 15 credits four-year or 12 community college within 16 months and continuous fall/spring enrolment, with disability/approved interruption exceptions.
U.S. Navy
NROTC Four-Year National Scholarship
- Award
- Four-year full tuition and selected educational fees, or room and board up to $11,500 annually; $750 per academic year for textbooks, uniforms/Naval Science textbooks, three summer cruises and monthly academic-year subsistence: $250 freshman, $300 sophomore, $350 junior and $400 senior. Current NROTC regulations require 2.5 term and cumulative college GPA plus full-time degree progress, with deficiency review rather than automatic loss.
- Listed deadline
- Fiscal year 2027 Navy, Nurse and Marine option online applications close January 31, 2027 at midnight; the portal does not state the time zone. Allow time for recruiter-coordinated supporting materials.
- Who can apply
- High-school graduates admitted to an approved NROTC college, medically and physically qualified, and U.S. citizens or applicants in the naturalization process as described on the NROTC page. The general Navy/Nurse route requires age 17 and under 23 by September 1 of the college-start year; the separate Marine-option page permits applicants younger than 27 by December 31 of the anticipated commissioning year. Current Navy recruiting guidance lists SAT 550 reading/540 math with 1100 combined, or ACT 22 English/21 math with 44 combined; the Marine option lists SAT 1000 combined, ACT 22 composite or AFQT 74. Verify option-specific exceptions with the recruiter.
Rhodes College
Oak Alley and institutional merit
- Award
- Oak Alley full tuition; Cambridge $45,000 annually; Presidential $40,000; Founders and Ralph C. Hon $38,000; Diehl $36,000; Rhodes Award $20,000–$34,000. These automatic merit awards are renewable up to four years/eight semesters and cannot stack with each other. General institutional-aid SAP requires cumulative GPA at least 1.50 and 67% course completion after freshman year, then GPA at least 2.00 and 67% completion after sophomore year.
- Listed deadline
- Standing admission deadlines: Early Decision I November 1, Early Action November 15, Early Decision II/Regular Decision January 15. Early Decision receives priority scholarship review. Named academic merit uses the admission application without a separate initial form.
- Who can apply
- Admission applicants are assessed individually for academic talent, service, and leadership, without a published universal entry GPA threshold. International applicants are explicitly eligible for merit from $20,000 annually to full tuition; additional English proficiency and a non-U.S.-citizen financial-information form apply to their admission route.
University of Alabama
Out-of-state and international automatic merit scholarships
- Award
- Fall 2027 table, per year, GPA 3.50+ unless noted: Crimson Legends 25-26 ACT or 1200-1250 SAT $6,000; Capstone 27 ACT or 1260-1290 SAT $8,000; Collegiate 28 ACT or 1300-1320 SAT $10,000; Foundation in Excellence 29 ACT or 1330-1350 SAT $15,000; UA Scholar 30-31 ACT or 1360-1410 SAT $24,000; Presidential 32-36 ACT or 1420-1600 SAT $28,000; Presidential Elite 36 ACT or 1600 SAT with 4.0+ GPA: value of tuition for up to four years plus first-year housing, $1,500 per year and a $2,000 one-time allowance.
- Listed deadline
- Summer/Fall 2027: application and official score reports due by December 4 (priority deadline). Later applicants considered as funds allow.
- Who can apply
- Out-of-state and international first-time freshmen (same names and values). GPA considered through end of junior year. A test score is required for automatic awards; composite or total from a single test date (no superscores).
Ithaca College
Park Scholar Program
- Award
- Full tuition and room and board at Ithaca College for four years, subject to high grades and a consistent record of service and leadership. Awarded regardless of financial need. Very few awards are given, and the number varies by year.
- Listed deadline
- Complete the Common Application (recommended no later than November 15, 2026), then the Park Scholar application in IC Connect by December 1, 2026. Finalists notified by January 25, 2027; Finalist Weekend over Zoom February 6-8, 2027; recipients notified at the end of February.
- Who can apply
- US citizens or eligible non-citizens applying as first-year students to an undergraduate major in the Roy H. Park School of Communications. Transfer students are not eligible. No minimum GPA or test score is set.
North Carolina State University
Park Scholarships
- Award
- Four-year package valued at about $129,000 for in-state students or $244,000 for out-of-state students in the Class of 2031. Includes tuition, fees, room and board, books, supplies, travel, computer stipend, and personal expenses. Renewable for eight semesters with at least 12 credits per semester and high standards in academics, character, conduct, and program/service participation; a numerical college GPA threshold is not published in the FAQ.
- Listed deadline
- Both NC State Early Action admission and Park application, including two separate recommendations: November 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Semifinalist notice by December 18, 2026; live Zoom interviews January 16, 2027; finalist notice by February 3, 2027; selection activities in Raleigh March 5–6, 2027; award notice by March 24, 2027.
- Who can apply
- At least a 3.80 unweighted high school GPA without rounding. Eligible if a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, OR graduating from a U.S. high school regardless of citizenship. Must apply for fall first-year bachelor’s admission; transfers are ineligible. No required major; SAT/ACT are optional.
Transylvania University
Premier Scholarship Program
- Award
- Fall 2027 Premier awards: JGK III and Jennifer A. Moore each cover full tuition, fees, on-campus housing and meals; William T. Young covers full tuition and fees; Kenan begins at $36,000 per year.
- Listed deadline
- Apply by December 1, 2026 for fall 2027 Premier Scholarship consideration.
- Who can apply
- First-year applicants entering fall 2027, selected on academic performance, leadership, extracurricular involvement, community engagement and potential.
Southern Methodist University
President's Scholars
- Award
- Full tuition and general fees for eight consecutive fall/spring semesters or graduation; approved study-abroad tuition and round-trip airfare. A separate Campus Community Award covers eligible on-campus housing and specified meal plans while engagement conditions are met.
- Listed deadline
- Standing senior-year application sequence: SMU admission by November 1, President’s Scholars essay by November 16 at 11:59 p.m. CST. Finalists are notified by email in February and invited to required campus interviews on the first Friday in March; follow the invitation’s details. No future calendar-year event date is asserted.
- Who can apply
- Incoming first-year students with rigorous academic preparation, including 20 academic units, two years of the same foreign language, and advanced mathematics/science. Top-ten-percent standing is expected; students at schools without rank may demonstrate a strong record. Published score and GPA profiles are competitive descriptions, not guaranteed selection thresholds.
Saint Peter's University
Presidential Academic Scholarship
- Award
- Full tuition, for up to eight fall/spring semesters or 120 credits; full-time enrollment, good standing and satisfactory academic progress required.
- Listed deadline
- General admission is rolling; no Presidential-specific Fall 2027 priority date is published. The catalog gives international fall admission an August 1 deadline without a cycle year.
- Who can apply
- Incoming undergraduate freshmen evaluated by the Admissions Committee without a published Presidential GPA/test floor. Test-optional applicants receive consideration with extra review. A Presidential-specific citizenship restriction is not stated.
Miami University (Ohio)
Presidential Fellows
- Award
- Tuition and covered fees, standard double-occupancy housing, and Diplomat Standard meal plan for eight fall/spring semesters, renewable with a 3.50 cumulative GPA each year. Fifteen scholars annually. Includes a one-time enrichment fund up to $5,000 over four years, accessed through approved activity applications; unused funds are not refunded.
- Listed deadline
- All admission, Honors/Presidential Fellows opt-in, and required self-reported SAT/ACT materials: December 1, 2026 for Fall 2027. Semifinalists complete a further application step after that deadline; finalists interview on campus in February 2027. Selection follows within two weeks of the interviews. Exact invitation instructions are sent to selected applicants.
- Who can apply
- Top first-year Honors College applicants entering the Oxford campus in fall, including international applicants. For Fall 2027, self-reported SAT or ACT is required; no numerical PFP entry GPA or score floor is published. Maintain full-time Oxford enrollment and 3.50 cumulative GPA for renewal.
Stevenson University
Presidential Fellowship
- Award
- Full tuition for four years while living on campus, or $34,000 annually for four years off campus. Fees, housing and meals are excluded.
- Listed deadline
- Complete admission by November 1 (year unstated), plus fellowship application/Cornerstone Project. Finalist notice mid-November; interviews December-January; results by March 1 (years unstated). Fall 2027 project deadline is unconfirmed.
- Who can apply
- Freshman applicants with at least 3.7 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 93/100, weighted or unweighted. International students are ineligible; the page does not define how permanent residents are categorized.
The College of Wooster
Presidential Scholar Award
- Award
- Full tuition, renewable annually with a 3.0 GPA and good academic standing. Not dependent on financial need. The award amount is based on tuition at the time it is set and is renewed at the same dollar amount.
- Listed deadline
- Submit the application for admission by November 1, 2026. Priority Round: attend Senior Fall Visit Day on October 17, 2026 and complete a Presidential Scholar Interview there; notification by December 31, 2026. Standard Round: semi-finalists are notified by December 31, 2026, must complete a virtual interview by January 24, 2027, and are notified of award status by February 1, 2027.
- Who can apply
- New entering domestic and international first-year students who apply for admission by November 1, 2026. Typically awarded to students with unweighted GPAs of 3.8 or higher in a rigorous curriculum and/or top 15% class rank (a typical profile, not a minimum).
Carthage College
Presidential Scholarship
- Award
- 25 Presidential Program scholarships ranging from $33,000 per year to full tuition, renewable for four years; awards incorporate other Carthage assistance.
- Listed deadline
- Admission, transcript, scholarship application, essay, and activities list December 3, 2026. Selected second round in January or February 2027; exact event dates are not published.
- Who can apply
- Incoming full-time undergraduates seeking their first bachelor’s degree; all majors may compete. Selection considers academic strength and leadership. No program entry GPA floor is published.
Fordham University
Presidential Scholarship
- Award
- Domestic award: tuition and fees after other tuition aid, campus double-room/meal costs and up to $20,000 enrichment across four years. International award page: full tuition and campus double-room costs, excluding fees and meals; enrichment is not listed. Maximum eight fall/spring undergraduate semesters.
- Listed deadline
- Fall 2027 admission: EA/ED I November 1, 2026; ED II/RD January 3, 2027. Completion deadlines November 20, 2026 or January 20, 2027. Domestic FAFSA/CSS: November 15, 2026 EA/ED I; January 15, 2027 ED II; February 1, 2027 RD. International CSS: November 1, 2026 early or January 3, 2027 later rounds.
- Who can apply
- Entering traditional first-year full-time undergraduates with exceptional academics and personal qualities. Top 1-2% class rank is a typical profile, not a hard floor; test optional. Domestic awards require U.S. citizenship or eligible-noncitizen status; international Presidential awards are listed separately.
Ithaca College
Presidential Scholarship
- Award
- Annual full-tuition-and-fees scholarship, renewable for up to 4 years (8 semesters) with full-time enrollment and satisfactory progress. Replaces any other Ithaca College Scholarship and cannot be combined with a scholar program. Published institutional-aid SAP requires 67% cumulative attempted-credit completion, cumulative GPA at least 1.8 with fewer than 30 attempted credits and 2.0 from 30 attempted credits, and a 150% credit timeframe; review is each semester. Merit enrollment must be at least 12 credits per semester.
- Listed deadline
- Standing Presidential deadline: November 1 for the separate scholarship application. U.S. citizens and eligible FAFSA filers also submit FAFSA by November 1; international applicants submit the Ithaca College Financial Aid application by November 1. Apply for admission first to access the scholarship application in IC Connect.
- Who can apply
- Select first-year Ithaca College students who embody the college's values of academic excellence, respect and accountability, innovation, sustainability, and equity. International students may apply.
Saint Louis University
Presidential Scholarship
- Award
- Full tuition for up to 18 credits per semester over ten consecutive full-time fall/spring undergraduate semesters. The scholarship overview explicitly extends all undergraduate merit awards to up to ten semesters.
- Listed deadline
- December 1 (recurring)
- Who can apply
- Incoming first-year applicants, including international students at the St. Louis campus; at least 3.85 cumulative high-school GPA weighted or unweighted on the junior-year transcript. SAT/ACT not required; international English proficiency rules still apply.
Rochester Area Community Foundation
RACF Consolidated Scholarship Application
- Award
- 125+ scholarships, including 55+ in the consolidated application. FAQ gives examples from $250 one-time to $40,000 total ($10,000 annually for four years), with fund-specific conditions. Partial educational support, not a guarantee of full cost.
- Listed deadline
- Consolidated application December 1-February 28 annually, year unstated; portal deadline 11:59 p.m. with no time zone. Individual scholarships have different dates. Required payment documents generally due October 15 of award year unless advance deferral approved.
- Who can apply
- Mostly Rochester-area residents, with donor-specific school, geographic, major and merit/need criteria. Accredited U.S. colleges, universities and technical/trade schools may qualify. No universal GPA or statewide-residence criterion.
University of Richmond
Richmond Scholars
- Award
- 25 awards covering full tuition, housing, and food for up to eight consecutive full-time semesters; eligibility for a one-time faculty-mentored enrichment grant up to $5,500.
- Listed deadline
- For Fall 2027, submit admission by December 1, 2026 for automatic Richmond Scholars consideration. Finalists are notified in their portal and invited to an interview; the exact 2027 interview schedule is supplied to finalists.
- Who can apply
- Incoming first-year applicants, including international students and non-U.S. citizens. Fall 2027 applicants may apply without SAT/ACT scores. Selection considers academic achievement, engaged leadership, purpose, and contribution to a diverse community; no numeric entry GPA floor is published.
Emory University
Robert W. Woodruff Scholarship
- Award
- Full tuition, required fees, on-campus housing and meals for up to eight regular fall/spring undergraduate semesters, with application-based summer, research, internship and travel funding opportunities.
- Listed deadline
- November 1, 2026 (ED I); November 15, 2026 (ED II/RD Scholar Program consideration)
- Who can apply
- Incoming Emory College first-year applicants, including international and homeschooled applicants regardless of citizenship, showing promise in the Scholars Qualities. No fixed scholarship SAT/GPA cutoff is published.
Duke University / UNC Chapel Hill
Robertson Scholars Leadership Program
- Award
- Eight semesters of full tuition, room, board, and most mandatory fees, with funding for up to three summer experiences, conferences, and up to two semesters abroad. Renewal requires a 3.0 GPA at the end of the first year and 3.30 at the end of each subsequent academic year, plus required program participation.
- Listed deadline
- Early notification application: October 15, 2026. Regular application: November 15, 2026. Group activities December 2026–February 2027; semifinalist interviews February 2027; finalist interviews early March 2027; recipient campus visits March 31–April 3, 2027. Apply separately to Duke and/or UNC by each university’s admission deadline. FAQ lists midnight on November 15 without a time zone.
- Who can apply
- First-year undergraduate applicants who have not matriculated at another university; transfer and graduate applicants are ineligible. All citizenships and nationalities may apply; international applicants must be able to obtain a U.S. study visa. No preferred state of residence or required major. A gap-year student already admitted to Duke or UNC must wait until matriculation to apply through the current-student route.
Central College
Scholar Day Full-Tuition Scholarships
- Award
- Multiple scholarships cover full tuition for four years; other Scholar Day awards are $500-$2,000.
- Listed deadline
- Scholar Day dates published as October 31, November 7, January 23 and January 30; years and registration cutoffs are not printed in the read source.
- Who can apply
- All admitted incoming students can attend and compete. Academic achievement, talents, transcript and community involvement are used in selection.
Carthage College
School of Business and Economics Scholarship
- Award
- Two full-tuition scholarships per year, renewable for four years; each incorporates other Carthage assistance and combined aid is capped at tuition.
- Listed deadline
- For Fall 2027, the current Carthage scholarship directory lists December 3 for admission and the Business scholarship application. The Business-specific page still shows December 3, 2025 and a February 6 second-round event from the previous cycle; a 2027 event date is not confirmed.
- Who can apply
- Incoming full-time freshmen seeking their first bachelor’s degree who intend to major in accounting, economics, finance, healthcare administration, human resources, management, or marketing. A double major in another subject is allowed.
Creighton University
Scott Scholars Program (Heider College of Business)
- Award
- Full tuition, room and board, with business-focused programming and direct engagement with Omaha's business community. Creighton describes it as the university's top merit-based scholarship. Four years.
- Listed deadline
- Dates for fall 2027 entry are not yet posted. For the previous cycle, the admission application and credentials were due December 1 and the program application was due January 10, 2026.
- Who can apply
- Incoming first-year students planning to study in the Heider College of Business.
Wake Forest University
Signature scholarships (Reynolds, Carswell, Graylyn, Stamps)
- Award
- Reynolds, Carswell, and Graylyn cover annual tuition, room, and board plus $3,400 for personal expenses; recipients may apply for up to $5,000 in each of three summers. Stamps covers annual tuition, fees, room, and board plus $3,400 for books and personal expenses, and up to $15,000 total for approved enrichment over four years. Exact academic renewal conditions are communicated to recipients.
- Listed deadline
- Completed admission application by November 15 for automatic Signature scholarship consideration. Finalists interview on campus and are notified by the end of March. These program dates lack cycle years; Fall 2027 dates are not explicitly confirmed.
- Who can apply
- Entering first-year applicants with exceptional academic promise, leadership, and achievement. Tests are considered if submitted; no numerical academic entry floor is listed. Most merit recipients must remain full-time and live on campus. Current pages do not state a separate citizenship restriction for these four named awards.
Lehigh University
Soaring Together
- Award
- Full tuition.
- Listed deadline
- Next deadline unpublished; program page still lists February 1, 2026.
- Who can apply
- Incoming first-year Lehigh applicants who excel academically and demonstrate interest and commitment to advancing gender equity.
Marshall University
Society of Yeager Scholars
- Award
- Four-year full scholarship: full tuition and fees, room and board, a textbook stipend, a personal computer, and support for study abroad or, with permission, an approved internship or research. The curriculum includes study abroad at the University of Oxford.
- Listed deadline
- December 15, 2026, including recommendation letters.
- Who can apply
- First-time, first-year students entering in fall 2027 with at least a 3.5 unweighted cumulative high school GPA; ACT 30 or SAT 1360 from a single test date is recommended. Dual enrollment is allowed. Recipients cannot enroll in an accelerated undergraduate program.
Case Western Reserve University
Squire; A.W. Smith; Wolf scholarships
- Award
- Squire: full tuition (eligible disciplines incl. management/accountancy and sciences). A.W. Smith: full tuition (engineering/physical science/math). Wolf: tuition, room, board, fees and books.
- Listed deadline
- Admission deadline varies by round; competition application February 15 (year not stated on scholarship page).
- Who can apply
- First-year applicants; international students may enter unless otherwise noted. Squire covers specified arts, humanities, management, accountancy and sciences; Smith requires a successful hands-on science/engineering project and relevant intended field; Wolf prioritizes character and leadership. Students already eligible for full-tuition CWRU benefits cannot enter.
University of Florida
Stamps and Lombardi Scholarships (Preeminent Scholars Program)
- Award
- Stamps Scholars: funding valued up to the full cost of attendance for up to four years, plus $10,000 in experiential funding. Lombardi Scholars: annual stipend of $7,000 for up to four years. Both receive four fully funded summer enrichment experiences.
- Listed deadline
- Fall 2027 dates not yet posted. In the last cycle the application link was emailed to Honors admits one week after January 2026 admission decisions, and finalist interviews were held March 7, 2026.
- Who can apply
- Students admitted to UF and the Honors Program via Early Action. Non-Florida residents and international students may apply. Transfer students are not eligible.
University of Miami
Stamps and other premier merit awards
- Award
- Stamps covers full cost of attendance, including tuition/fees, on-campus housing, meal plan, university health insurance, textbooks, laptop allowance and a $12,000 enrichment fund requiring advance approval. Singer, Weeks and Hammond cover full tuition. Awards last up to eight semesters, or ten for eligible five-year programs, ending at the first degree.
- Listed deadline
- Premier consideration requires EA or ED I admission application by November 1; the program pages do not state a cycle year. Optional Hammond nomination opens September 1 and closes November 13, also undated.
- Who can apply
- Incoming first-year students selected through holistic review. Stamps and Singer consider all citizenships; Weeks and Hammond require U.S. citizenship or permanent residence. Renewal requires at least 12 credits each fall/spring, 24 per academic year and 3.0 GPA for the academic year, initially measured after the second semester.
Ohio State University
Stamps Eminence
- Award
- Full cost of attendance for up to eight full-time semesters, plus enrichment grant funding up to $5,000. Renewal GPA is 3.4 or 3.5 depending on the academic program, without rounding, reviewed after the first year and annually thereafter; Honors status and active program participation are required.
- Listed deadline
- Ohio State Early Action admission: November 1, 2026. Stamps Eminence essay/video application: November 9, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST as stated by the program. Virtual finalist interviews January–February 2027; mandatory on-campus Finalist Friday February 26, 2027 in Columbus, with no attendance exceptions.
- Who can apply
- New first-year students entering Ohio State Columbus in Autumn 2027, pursuing their first undergraduate degree. U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible; all majors encouraged. Must gain and maintain Honors status each semester, complete an Honors thesis or other capstone, engage in community service, and participate in required Eminence events. Entry academic selection is holistic; no numerical high school GPA cutoff is stated.
Georgia Institute of Technology
Stamps President's Scholars
- Award
- Tuition, mandatory fees, housing, meals, books/supplies, personal allowance and laptop stipend, plus $12,000 enrichment.
- Listed deadline
- Georgia applicants: October 15, 2026 Early Action I; non-Georgia applicants: November 2, 2026 Early Action II. Submit admission documents and scores by Georgia Tech's applicable admission deadlines. Semifinalists interview asynchronously in early February 2027; finalists must attend the April 9-10, 2027 Stamps Scholars Weekend.
- Who can apply
- New first-year students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents or UK citizens; citizens of the Republic of Ireland may also be considered. Transfers are excluded. No definite SAT/ACT, GPA or class-rank cutoff is published.
Barry University
Stamps Scholars Program
- Award
- Annual renewable scholarship for tuition, books, room and board, and transportation, plus an additional $6,000 award for study abroad or another learning experience.
- Listed deadline
- December 15 at 11:59 PM EST (displayed without a year). The application season opens September 15.
- Who can apply
- First-year students (US citizen, resident or international) with a high school GPA of 3.5 or higher and demonstrated, active leadership.
Elizabethtown College
Stamps Scholarship
- Award
- Scholarship equal to 100% of annual tuition, renewable for up to eight semesters, plus $6,000 in enrichment funds and automatic admission to the Honors Program.
- Listed deadline
- January 15 (displayed without a year): complete application and all required documents.
- Who can apply
- Open to US citizens, US permanent residents and international students who submit a complete application by January 15.
Florida State University
Stamps Scholarship
- Award
- Funding valued up to the full estimated cost of attendance for up to four years, including an out-of-state tuition waiver for non-Florida residents, plus $20,000 in enrichment funding and participation in the Presidential Scholars Program.
- Listed deadline
- Apply to FSU and submit the University Honors Program/Presidential Scholars essay by 11:59 p.m. EST on December 1, 2026. Semifinalist video responses due February 28, 2027. Finalist Recruitment Weekend is April 2 to 3, 2027.
- Who can apply
- High school seniors admitted to the FSU Honors Program and selected as Presidential Scholars. Five Stamps Scholars are named each year.
Louisiana State University
Stamps Scholarship
- Award
- Full cost of attendance for four years, including tuition, fees, housing and meals, books and supplies. Potential $14,000 enrichment fund, plus an opportunity to earn up to $1,550 annually through research participation.
- Listed deadline
- December 1, 2026 priority deadline for admission, required documents and Honors writing sample. January semifinalist essay/résumé request; later campus Scholars Weekend interview dates are not confirmed for 2027.
- Who can apply
- Entering Ogden Honors College freshmen with outstanding academics, leadership and service, including international Honors applicants. The Honors page expressly says all Honors applicants are considered for Stamps; a general aid restriction concerns traditional freshman awards and does not specifically override this named program.
Mercer University
Stamps Scholarship
- Award
- Full tuition and fees, housing and food, an Apple iPad, and up to $16,000 enrichment stipend over four years.
- Listed deadline
- Application for admission and all supporting documents by November 1 (displayed without a year).
- Who can apply
- Incoming first-year students who submit the admission application and all documents by November 1 and demonstrate leadership, perseverance, scholarship, service and innovation. Ten scholars are selected each year.
Morehouse College
Stamps Scholarship
- Award
- Four-year, full-ride scholarship covering the entire cost of attending Morehouse, worth up to $230,000 per student, with access to an enrichment fund (per the October 2024 announcement).
- Listed deadline
- Not published.
- Who can apply
- Incoming Morehouse first-year students. At least five scholars per year were planned starting in 2025. Morehouse is a men's college.
Tulane University
Stamps Scholarship
- Award
- Covers total cost of attendance (tuition, mandatory fees, housing and meals), plus an enrichment fund for study abroad, research, conferences and unpaid internships. About 10 awarded each year.
- Listed deadline
- Semifinalists are invited to submit supplements by January 5th (displayed without a year).
- Who can apply
- First-year applicants to Tulane.
University of Arizona
Stamps Scholarship
- Award
- Full-ride package covering cost of attendance, plus $16,000 in enrichment funds over four years for study abroad, research, internships, conferences and leadership training.
- Listed deadline
- Fall 2027 dates not yet posted. The fall 2026 cycle required the UA admission application by December 1, 2025 and the Stamps application by January 21, 2026.
- Who can apply
- As listed for the fall 2026 cycle: Arizona resident and US citizen, unweighted GPA of 3.75 or higher, incoming first-time University of Arizona student.
University of Connecticut
Stamps Scholarship
- Award
- Full cost-of-attendance scholarship renewable for four years (eight semesters), plus $12,000 for research and experiential learning. Storrs campus only.
- Listed deadline
- Common App or Coalition Application by November 1, 2026. Stamps Scholarship Supplemental Application and all required documents by November 8, 2026.
- Who can apply
- Students graduating secondary school and entering UConn Storrs in Fall 2027, with leadership and community service. Expected GPA 3.8 on a 4.0 scale and top 10% rank if available; test optional, with expected 1420 SAT or 32 ACT if submitted. Apply to only one of Stamps, Nutmeg or Day of Pride.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Stamps Scholarship
- Award
- Covers full cost of attendance, plus up to $12,000 in enrichment funds.
- Listed deadline
- No separate scholarship application or scholarship deadline is listed. Candidates are identified from Illinois admission applications.
- Who can apply
- Only Illinois residents are reviewed for the Stamps Scholarship.
University of Missouri
Stamps Scholarship
- Award
- Four-year, full cost of attendance scholarship, plus a $16,000 enrichment fund. Scholars must stay in the Honors College all four years.
- Listed deadline
- For fall 2027 entry, submit the Premier Scholars application by December 1, 2026. Applying to Mizzou and Honors College by November 1, 2026 is strongly encouraged. Stamps semifinalist interview dates for 2027 have not been posted.
- Who can apply
- Students in an accredited U.S. or international high school with ACT at least 32 or SAT 1420 and core GPA at least 3.5, admitted to Mizzou and Honors before the deadline. International applicants abroad are not currently considered; those lawfully in the U.S. as permanent residents, asylum seekers, refugees or on a nonimmigrant visa may apply.
Virginia Tech
Stamps Scholarship
- Award
- Funding for four years for estimated cost of attendance, including tuition, fees, room and board, plus an enrichment fund for experiential learning.
- Listed deadline
- Virginia Tech Early Action by November 15, 2026; Honors recruitment portal open September 1, 2026 through January 8, 2027. Confirm Stamps-specific portal step.
- Who can apply
- First-year applicants to Virginia Tech who apply Early Action and indicate interest in the Honors College.
Seattle University
Sullivan Scholars Program
- Award
- Two full scholarships each year covering tuition, housing and meals, with mentoring and preparation for postgraduate awards such as Fulbright and Rhodes.
- Listed deadline
- Submit the Common Application to Seattle University by January 15. Invited students receive the supplementary application in January (available by late November); the Sullivan Scholars application is due March 1 (displayed without a year).
- Who can apply
- Students enrolled at a Catholic or Jesuit high school anywhere in the world. Most selected scholars have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.7 or higher with challenging coursework plus leadership and service (a typical profile).
Fairfield University
The Company Scholars
- Award
- Full cost: tuition, room and board for four years.
- Listed deadline
- Early Action November 1 or Regular Decision January 15 (no year shown); final selections by April 15.
- Who can apply
- High-school seniors at a Cristo Rey Network or Jesuit high school who meet Fairfield's admission profile, contribute meaningfully to their community, embody Jesuit values through character and have significant financial need.
The Gates Scholarship
The Gates Scholarship
- Award
- Last-dollar full cost of attendance after other aid and Student Aid Index or college methodology, for up to five years toward a bachelor’s degree.
- Listed deadline
- Phase I: July 15-September 15, 2026. Semifinalists/Phase II open December 1, 2026; Phase II due January 15, 2027. Finalists March 1, 2027; interviews March 1-31, 2027; Scholars April 20, 2027; funds fall 2027. Time zones are not stated.
- Who can apply
- High school seniors who are Pell-eligible, US citizens or permanent residents, with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale, planning to enroll full time in a four-year degree at a US accredited not-for-profit college or university.
Earlham College
The Quaker Scholarship
- Award
- Awards range from $5,000 to full tuition, housing and meals, renewable for up to four years.
- Listed deadline
- Fall 2027 admission: Early Decision or Early Action I by November 1, 2026, or Early Action II by December 1, 2026. The specific Quaker page lists January 10 for its application and February 28, 2027 for finalist interviews, while the directory lists February 1. Confirm the earlier program-specific application date.
- Who can apply
- Incoming fall students applying through Early Action or Early Decision with verified Quaker affiliation. The specific page requires Quaker meeting membership, while the directory also allows verification of Quaker faith; applicants relying on another affiliation should confirm eligibility.
Hampden-Sydney College
Top Scholar Competition (Citrone, Madison and Davis awards)
- Award
- Top Scholar awards added to an existing merit scholarship: Citrone Scholars Program (four-year full-tuition merit scholarships, number varies by year), Madison Scholarship (full tuition, fees, room and board for up to four years, one recipient), Davis Fellowship (full tuition for up to four years, awarded every other year to one student), Hurt Scholarship ($10,000, by invitation for Top Scholars interested in the sciences), and the Presidential Scholarship.
- Listed deadline
- Competition dates for the fall 2027 entering class are not published on the scholarship page.
- Who can apply
- Admitted first-year applicants to Hampden-Sydney College (a men's college) who receive the Birthplace Scholarship.
Hofstra University
Trustee Scholars
- Award
- Full tuition for four years/eight consecutive full-time undergraduate semesters; tuition-only awards cannot cover fees, housing or specified off-campus costs.
- Listed deadline
- For Fall 2027 Trustee consideration, Hofstra recommends Early Action I by November 15, 2026 or Early Action II by December 15, 2026. This is a recommendation, not a separate Trustee application cutoff.
- Who can apply
- First-year students with exceptional academics, community/school involvement and talents. International students and second-bachelor’s applicants are ineligible. Fall 2024 recipient averages are descriptive, not minimum GPA/test requirements.
St. Lawrence University
Trustee Scholarship
- Award
- Full tuition for four undergraduate years, with the merit amount held constant annually subject to the cumulative GPA requirement in the current award terms. The older 2025-26 aid booklet lists 3.0 after a four-semester grace period but that number is not confirmed for Fall 2027 entrants.
- Listed deadline
- For Fall 2027, follow your admission round: ED I November 2, 2026; Early Action December 1, 2026; ED II February 1, 2027; Regular Decision March 1, 2027. Trustee semifinalists receive late-winter Zoom interview invitations.
- Who can apply
- Top first-year applicants based on academic excellence, character and leadership. No numerical entry GPA/test floor is stated; scholarship-specific nationality restrictions are not published here.
Grove City College
Trustee Scholarship Program (Trustee Fellows and Trustee Scholars)
- Award
- 24 awards each year. The top eight recipients are Trustee Fellows and receive a full-ride award covering standard tuition and food and housing, plus faculty mentoring. The other 16 are Trustee Scholars and receive half tuition. Both are renewable for up to four years with a cumulative 3.40 QPA.
- Listed deadline
- Submit the online admissions application and the Trustee Scholarship application by Nov. 1 (displayed without a year). Music majors must audition before Dec. 1. Finalists interview on campus in early December; recipients are notified in mid-January.
- Who can apply
- First-time freshmen applying to Grove City College. The college looks for strong academics, leadership, community service, cultural maturity, initiative and an entrepreneurial spirit.
University of Texas at San Antonio
UT San Antonio Top Scholar Program
- Award
- Comprehensive last-dollar scholarship for up to four years (eight regular semesters), including tuition, fees, room and board, with internship and study-abroad support, enrichment, research access and faculty mentoring. The dollar amount depends on remaining covered costs after other aid.
- Listed deadline
- Current Fall 2027 Top Scholar application and reference deadline: December 1, 2026, explicitly dated in the linked Scholarship Hub opportunity. The standing application window is September 1-December 1 of senior year. University admission must already be fully received in the system before scholarship submission; apply early for processing.
- Who can apply
- First-time college applicants graduating from high school in 2027 who qualify for Texas residency for higher education. Current or transfer students are ineligible. All majors welcome. SAT1440/ACT32, top5% rank and service/leadership are competitive profiles rather than mandatory score floors; tests are optional for Fall 2027.
Sewanee: The University of the South
Vice-Chancellor's and Benedict Scholarships
- Award
- Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship: full tuition, fees, room and board annually (1 awarded). Benedict Scholarship: full tuition, fees, room and board annually (2 awarded). Renewable with satisfactory academic progress.
- Listed deadline
- No separate scholarship deadline is listed. Consideration requires a complete Common Application and all required admission documents.
- Who can apply
- First-year applicants to Sewanee.
Babson College
Weissman Scholarship
- Award
- Four-year, full-tuition scholarship plus financial support for scholars to develop their talents and pursue personal passions, with retreats, tailored study abroad and program trips. Renewable with a 3.3 cumulative GPA.
- Listed deadline
- Early Decision I or Early Action applicants: scholarship essay due December 1, 2026 (notification by mid-January). Early Decision II or Regular Decision applicants: essay due February 1, 2027 (notification by mid-March).
- Who can apply
- First-year applicants only. Selection is based on academic excellence and intellectual passion, distinction in leadership, and a vision for how the Weissman program would support their goals.
Indiana University Bloomington
Wells Scholars
- Award
- Full cost of attendance for eight undergraduate semesters, including tuition for 12-18 credits, mandatory/course fees and a standard housing/meal stipend that remains available off campus. Additional approved summer, research and study-abroad funding may be available.
- Listed deadline
- IU Bloomington admission by November 1. Domestic nomination portal: November 2, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST, conflicting with process page November 1 at 5 p.m. Eastern. International nomination: November 16 at 11:59 p.m. EST, year unstated; confirm applicable route.
- Who can apply
- High-school seniors, including international students. U.S. residents/passport holders use the domestic route even at schools abroad. Academic, leadership and community engagement are considered; published past-recipient GPA/test profiles are not minimum requirements and testing is optional. Binding Early Decision applicants to other institutions are ineligible.
Wofford College
Wofford Scholars
- Award
- Award family totaling $60,000–$250,000 over four years: 1854 awards $15,000–$25,000 annually; Benjamin Wofford $27,000–$30,000 annually; two Daniel awards cover tuition, fees, food and housing. Richardson provides four-year tuition, fees, room/board, a monthly book/personal stipend, laptop, summer internships, and January travel. Renewal requirements are supplied in the individual award letter.
- Listed deadline
- 2027 graduates: nomination/self-nomination by November 6, 2026; admission Early Decision November 1, 2026 or Early Action November 15, 2026, with all materials by the corresponding deadline. Scholars Day interview November 14, 2026, or an approved alternate Scholars Day as stated on the self-nomination form. No cutoff time is published.
- Who can apply
- Prospective first-year students with top 10% class standing and at least 1300 SAT/PSAT or 28 ACT/PLAN, plus leadership/service. If the school does not rank, the self-nomination form says transcripts may be requested. No specific nationality/residency restriction is published for the general family.
Emory University
Woodruff Debate
- Award
- Full tuition, fees, on-campus room and meals; renewable for up to eight regular undergraduate semesters.
- Listed deadline
- Emory Scholars admission application by November 15, 2026; Woodruff Debate application and recommendation by December 1, 2026.
- Who can apply
- Incoming first-year applicants with exceptional competitive policy-debate talent and scholar qualities; recipients must remain active in the Barkley Forum.