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- NOV01Michigan State UniversityAlumni Distinguished ScholarshipFull 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.ListedVerified from official sourcesCollege programUp to full tuition
- NOV01Bennington CollegeBennington Young Creators Awards (Young Artists, Innovators, Musicians and Scientists)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.ListedVerified from official sourcesCompetitionUp to full tuition
- NOV01Bennington CollegeBennington Young Writers AwardsCash by category: $2,000 first, $1,000 second, $500 third; distinguished submissions $250. First-place winners enrolling at Bennington receive full tuition for four years; distinguished recipients half tuition for four years; finalists $25,000 per year for four years. Additional scholarship renewal conditions are not published in the contest rules.ListedPartly verifiedCompetition
- NOV01Rice UniversityCentury ScholarsTwo-year faculty research mentoring, a two-year merit scholarship, and a research stipend; dollar amounts are not published. Funding does not extend beyond sophomore year.ListedVerified from official sourcesCollege program
- NOV01Texas Christian UniversityChancellor's ScholarshipFull tuition for eight first-year semesters, or six semesters for selected transfers. A 2026–27 aid table lists fees too, but the Fall 2027 admissions description only confirms tuition; verify fees in the offer.ListedPartly verifiedCollege program
- NOV01Johns Hopkins UniversityCharles R. Westgate Engineering ScholarshipFull tuition for four years (not room and board). Up to two incoming students.ListedVerified from official sourcesCollege programUp to full tuition
- NOV01University of CincinnatiCincinnatus Presidential Scholarship20 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.ListedVerified from official sourcesCollege programTuition + housing
- NOV01Oberlin College and ConservatoryConservatory Dean's AwardAmount not stated; renewable for 8 semesters (10 for Double Degree students)ListedPartly verifiedCollege program
- NOV01Syracuse UniversityCoronat ScholarsFull 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.ListedVerified from official sourcesCollege programFull tuition
- NOV01TrustifiCybersecurity Innovation Scholarship$1,000ListedVerified from official sourcesScholarship
- NOV01Michigan State UniversityDistinguished First-year ScholarshipTuition for up to 18 credits each semester and matching fees for eight consecutive fall/spring undergraduate semesters; 20 Alumni Distinguished competition runners-up.ListedVerified from official sourcesCollege program
- NOV01Gettysburg CollegeEisenhower Scholarship for Civic Engagement$53,000 per year ($212,000 over four years of full-time study)ListedVerified from official sourcesCollege program
- NOV01Boston CollegeGabelli Presidential ScholarsFull 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.ListedVerified from official sourcesCollege programFull tuition
- NOV01Rice UniversityGeneral merit (Trustee Distinguished unverified)Rice confirms automatic freshman merit consideration, but does not publish a general award amount or duration here. The named Trustee Distinguished award and its current terms remain unconfirmed.UnconfirmedPartly verifiedCollege program
- NOV01Gettysburg CollegeGettysburg College-Gilder Lehrman Institute (GLI) History Scholarship$50,000 per year ($200,000 over four years); a limited number awarded each yearListedPartly verifiedCollege program
- NOV01University of Minnesota Twin CitiesGold Scholar Award and National Merit University of Minnesota ScholarshipGold Scholar Award for National Merit Finalists: amounts vary, up to $10,000 per year for four years. National Merit University of Minnesota Scholarship (college-sponsored): $2,000 per year for four years.ListedPartly verifiedCollege program
- NOV01Hispanic Heritage FoundationHispanic Heritage Youth AwardsOne-time educational/community-service grant up to $4,000, depending on category. Gold, Silver and Bronze honors within categories, plus one National Youth Award recipient per category.ListedVerified from official sourcesScholarship
- NOV01Oberlin College and ConservatoryJohn F. Oberlin ScholarshipAmount not stated; renewable for 8 semesters (10 for Double Degree or BA+BFA students)ListedPartly verifiedCollege program
- NOV01University of Southern CaliforniaMerit awards (Trustee, Presidential, Mork)Merit awards up to full tuition. Presidential is half tuition. Current Mork award count and package unresolved.ListedPartly verifiedCollege program
- NOV01Trinity UniversityMurchison; Trinity Tower/SemmesMurchison $18,000–$30,000 annually; Tower and Semmes full tuition. Semmes also includes a $5,000 research/travel/materials stipend. All three renew up to eight semesters with full-time enrollment and SAP; Tower/Semmes additionally require cumulative GPA at least 3.0, reviewed annually. Tower/Semmes replace other institutional grants/scholarships and fund fall/spring tuition only.ListedPartly verifiedCollege program
- NOV01The University of TulsaNational Merit Semifinalist PackageFor 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.ListedVerified from official sourcesCollege programFull tuition
- NOV01Arizona State UniversityNational Scholar awards (National Merit and National Recognition)National Merit Finalists entering in 2027–28: Arizona residents $15,000 per year; nonresidents $17,500 per year. The undated National Scholar page lists National Recognition awards of $10,000 per year for Arizona residents and $17,500 for nonresidents; 2027–28 Recognition amounts are not separately confirmed.UnconfirmedPartly verifiedCollege program
- NOV01Arizona State UniversityNew American University National Scholar AwardArizona residents: $15,000 per year for National Merit Finalists ($60,000 over four years) or $10,000 per year for College Board National Recognition Program awardees ($40,000 over four years). Nonresidents: $17,500 per year for eight semesters ($70,000 over four years) for National Merit Finalists or National Recognition Program awardees who are admitted to and enroll in Barrett, The Honors College. Replaces any earlier New American University award.ListedVerified from official sourcesCollege program
- NOV01North Carolina State UniversityPark ScholarshipsFour-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.ListedVerified from official sourcesCollege programTuition + housing
- NOV01The College of WoosterPresidential Scholar AwardFull 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.ListedVerified from official sourcesCollege programFull tuition
- NOV01Fordham UniversityPresidential ScholarshipDomestic 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.ListedVerified from official sourcesCollege programUp to full tuition
- NOV01University of ToledoPresidential Scholarship$28,000 annually for four years plus a one-time $3,000 experiential learning stipend. Maximum eight semesters within five consecutive calendar years or completion of a bachelor’s degree, whichever comes first. Renewal requires cumulative GPA at least 2.0, successful completion of at least 67% of attempted credits each semester, and degree completion within the published 150% timeframe.ListedVerified from official sourcesCollege program
- NOV01University of Minnesota Twin CitiesPresidential Scholarship and National ScholarshipPresidential Scholarship: $1,000 to $10,000 each year for four years. National Scholarship (non-residents): $2,500, $5,000, $10,000 or $15,000 each year for four years.ListedVerified from official sourcesCollege program
- NOV01Virginia Commonwealth UniversityProvost ScholarshipFour-year scholarship covering tuition and fees up to $16,000 per year (maximum $8,000 per semester), an estimated total value of $64,000. The Deans' Scholarship (up to $8,000 per year) is awarded through the same review. Merit scholarships cover in-state costs only.ListedVerified from official sourcesCollege program
- NOV01Ohio State UniversityStamps EminenceFull 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.ListedVerified from official sourcesCollege programUp to full cost
- NOV01University of Notre DameStamps ScholarsTuition and fees plus estimated books, personal expenses and transportation for up to four full-time undergraduate years, or five for architecture/approved dual-degree programs; $12,000 enrichment fund. Housing/meals and specific academic renewal criteria are not listed.ListedVerified from official sourcesCollege program
- NOV01University of San DiegoUSD First-Year Merit ScholarshipsIndividual award amount determined by USD; renewable for up to four years, or five years for Engineering students.ListedVerified from official sourcesCollege program
- NOV01Wofford CollegeWofford ScholarsAward 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.ListedVerified from official sourcesCollege programTuition + housing
- NOV02University of HoustonNational Merit Scholarship (Honors College)Tuition and required fees for four years (five years for architecture), plus a one-time $1,000 undergraduate research stipend and a one-time $2,000 study abroad stipend.ListedVerified from official sourcesCollege program
- NOV02University of HoustonTier One ScholarsTuition and mandatory fees for four years, or five years for architecture; eligible housing and meal support for the first two years; one-time $1,000 research and $2,000 study-abroad stipends. Eligible nonresidents receive a tuition waiver.ListedVerified from official sourcesCollege program
- NOV02St. Lawrence UniversityTrustee ScholarshipFull 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.ListedVerified from official sourcesCollege programFull tuition
- NOV05Society for ScienceRegeneron Science Talent SearchEach top-300 scholar receives $2,000 (with separate $2,000 school award). Top-40 finalist awards: $25,000 minimum, top ten $40,000-$250,000. Awards under $20,000 require documentation within two years; larger awards paid annually for education while enrolled in good standing, beginning within six years of award and ending within eight years of high-school matriculation.ListedVerified from official sourcesCompetition
- NOV08Actuarial FoundationModeling the Future ChallengeTeam awards $25,000 first / $15,000 second / $10,000 third / $5,000 fourth, divided among members and paid directly as tuition to U.S. colleges/universities. Choosing a college outside the U.S. voids the award.ListedVerified from official sourcesCompetition
- NOV08University of ConnecticutStamps ScholarshipFull cost-of-attendance scholarship renewable for four years (eight semesters), plus $12,000 for research and experiential learning. Storrs campus only.ListedVerified from official sourcesCollege programFull cost
- NOV10Elon UniversityHonors Program scholarships (including Kenan Honors Fellow)$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.ListedVerified from official sourcesCollege programFull tuition
- NOV15Ohio UniversityCutler Scholars ProgramFall 2027 list: many awards are $25,000 per year, renewable. Russ Legacy, McClain High School and Olean High School awards are described as full scholarships; the Stuckey award is $25,000 per year, renewable.ListedVerified from official sourcesCollege program
- NOV15North Carolina A&T State UniversityLewis and Elizabeth Dowdy ScholarsFull four-year tuition, related fees, room and board with standard double-occupancy housing, for fall and spring semesters only. Funds may support fall/spring study abroad; summer school is excluded. Renewal considers a 3.50 cumulative GPA and hours earned at the end of spring, plus annual Dowdy program participation. The required number of earned hours is not stated.ListedPartly verifiedCollege program
- NOV15University of South CarolinaMcNair ScholarsMcNair: $24,000 annually plus tuition reduction to the in-state rate for four years/eight terms and a $14,000 enrichment fund. Renewal requires full-time Columbia enrollment, ordinarily 12 undergraduate credits each fall/spring, and cumulative USC system GPA at least 3.0, checked after spring.ListedVerified from official sourcesCollege program
- NOV15Mensa FoundationMensa Foundation scholarshipsVaries by awardDirectoryPartly verifiedScholarship
- NOV15Dickinson CollegeMusic Scholars AwardCovers one full credit of private studio lessons each semester (up to $1,500 annually or $6,000 over four years)ListedVerified from official sourcesCollege program
- NOV15Dickinson CollegeReynolds Leadership Scholar Program$50,000 per year toward tuition, $200,000 over eight semesters, plus leadership programming and mentoringListedVerified from official sourcesCollege program
- NOV15Duke University / UNC Chapel HillRobertson Scholars Leadership ProgramEight 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.ListedPartly verifiedCollege programUp to tuition + housing
- NOV15Georgia State UniversityStamps and Presidential ScholarshipsBoth cover tuition, fees, on-campus housing and a seven-day meal plan. Stamps adds $4,000 annual living stipend and $10,000 one-time enrichment; Presidential adds $2,000 annual living stipend and $5,000 one-time study-abroad stipend.ListedPartly verifiedCollege program
- NOV15Hofstra UniversityTrustee ScholarsFull tuition for four years/eight consecutive full-time undergraduate semesters; tuition-only awards cannot cover fees, housing or specified off-campus costs.ListedVerified from official sourcesCollege programFull tuition
- NOV16Macaulay Honors College (CUNY)Macaulay Tuition and Merit Scholarship PackageTuition scholarship covering 8 semesters of full-time undergraduate tuition for students meeting CUNY's New York State residency requirements. It pays tuition remaining after other aid and scholarships; fees are excluded. Includes the NYC Cultural Passport and access to the Opportunities Fund.ListedVerified from official sourcesCollege program