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Merit Based Scholarships

 

Please scroll through this list of available merit college scholarships. This information should be  used as a guide only. The webpage will be updated throughout the school year as new information is received. It is most important to contact the college or view the college website for the most current information available.

 

Merit Scholarships by College
Scholarship Name Amount Deadline Notes Web
Alabama, Univ. of, Academic Elite Scholarships Up to full tuition, on-campus housing, laptop December Early At least 3.8 GPA, 1400 on SAT (math and verbal), 32 on ACT. Web
American University, Frederick Douglass Scholarship Program Tuition award amounts: from $15,000 to full tuition (currently $32,816) Early decision: Nov 15/ Regular decision: January 15 90 Frederick Douglass Scholarship winners (2008-2009). Nominees must also have at least a 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale, rank in the top half of their class, have satisfactory SAT or ACT scores Web
Auburn Univ. Various Merit Awards up to full tuition December Early Nat'l Merit Finalists guaranteed in-state tuition. Most awards require 1220+ SAT and 3.0 GPA. Many other awards, some based partly on financial need. Web
Babson College, Weissman Scholarship Program Full tuition, financial support for research, stipends for travel, seed money to start a venture
Weissman Scholars are leaders in their schools and communities and have demonstrated a unique passion for intellectual, creative and entrepreneurial pursuits. Web
Boston College Presidential Scholars Full tuition, plus summer stipends, guaranteed 4 yrs of on-campus housing November 1 15+ awards/year, based on academics, leadership, and community service. Web
Boston Univ. Alexander Graham Bell Scholarship Full Tuition, renewable, one semester funding in first two years for research with college of Eng. December Early Offered first time for 2006. Guaranteed admission to masters program in BU's Engineering program. Projected average GPA 3.9, SAT (math and critical reading 1530), + 760 (Writing), top 1% Web
Boston Univ. Deans' Scholarship $10,000/year renewable Same as Application for Admission Average GPA 3.8; Average SAT 1384 (Critical Reading and Math) + 690 (Writing), ACT 30. Tuition scholarships are offered to academically talented students who have little or no calculated financial need. Web
Boston Univ. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Full Tuition, Renewable December Early Avg GPA 3.8. SAT 1370 (Critical reading/math) + 700 (writing), ACT 32. Web
Boston Univ. Engineering Scholars Half Tuition, renewable for 4 years Same as Application for Admission Average GPA: 3.8; average SAT: 1436 (Critical Reading + Math) + 690 (Writing), ACT 32 Web
Boston Univ. Trustees Scholarship Full tuition and fees, 4 yrs. TJ Student Deadline Nov 26, Nomination December Early 20 awarded in 2006. Usually perfect 4.0 GPA, Avg GPA 3.9, Average SAT I 1510 (Critical Reading and Math) + 750 (Writing). ACT 33. Selected based on academic achievement, activities, service, and leadership. Web
Boston Univ. University Scholarship 1/2 tuition renewable Same as Application for Admission Average GPA 3.8 Average SAT I: 1417 (Critical reading and Math) + 700 (Writing). ACT 31. "Exceptional academic records." Web
Brandeis Univ. Justice Brandeis Scholarships Up to full tuition, renewable Same as Application for Admission 40 awards in 2002, 50 awards in 2003, top scholars with other x-currics. Must submit CSS/PROFILE to be considered. Web
Brandeis Univ. Leonard Bernstein Scholarship Full tuition, renewable, available to qualified entering first-year violinists, cellists & pianists November Middle For accomplished violinists, violists, cellists and qualified pianists with chamber music experience. Winners don't have to major in music. Will perform a full chamber music recital each year. Web
Brandeis Univ. Other Merit Scholarships up to full tuition, renewable Same as Application for Admission 50 Presidential (academics "exceptionally talented"), 1 Gilbert (community service/academic), Annenberg (x-currics and academics), 2 Norman S. Rabb (full tuition). 1 Hiatt (academics), Dean's ($10,000/yr for academics and x-currics), plus smaller awards. Web
Caltech Axline Awards Full tuition, room, board and fees Same as Application for Admission Caltech usually awards about 25 per year to its top admittees. See Caltech catalogue. Web
Caltech Other Merit Scholarships Up to $7,500 Same as Application for Admission
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Caltech President's Scholarships Full tuition
For students who contribute to gender and other types of diversity.
Carnegie Mellon Univ. Andrew Carnegie Scholarship 1/2 tuition, renewable Same as Application for Admission About 8% of freshman receive merit awards for academic and/or artistic achievement, x-currs, service, etc., impressive sense of integrity, exemplary rec from teachers/counselors. Web
Carnegie Mellon Univ. Presidential Varies each year, range from between $1,000 and $12,000 Same as Application for Admission "Artistically and academically talented middle-income students" who qualify for little or no need-based assistance, but must file FAFSA to verify non-eligibility for "significant" aid. Web
Carnegie Mellon Univ. Resnik Challenger 1/2 tuition/year Same as Application for Admission For engineering, science or computer science majors. Academics, x-currs, recommendations, character. Web
Carnegie Mellon Univ. Scholarship AT LEAST 1/2 tuition Same as Application for Admission About 8% of freshman receive merit awards, incl. University awards. Also ROTC (up to $17,000/year plus books and allowances). Web
Carnegie Mellon Univ., Charpie Scholarship Full tuition Same as application for admission Special leadership, professional, travel opportunities plus unique counsel, guidance. A few select applicants will be invited for final selection interview in early April.
Case Western Reserve Univ. Other Merit Scholarships Up to full tuition February Early Full Tuition: Squire (Nat'l History Day Winner); Smith; Adelbert Alumni; Treuhaft. $16,500: Smith; Walker. Creative Achievement (music, art, writing, drama) up to $11,500/yr. Multiple others. Web
Case Western Reserve Univ. Trustees, President's and Provost's up to $24,000 per yr. Same as Application for Admission President's ($21,800), Provost's ($16,400). All based on academics, x-currics, leadership, and test scores. Web
Catholic Univ. Archdiocesan Scholarship Full tuition Same as Application for Admission 3.8+ GPA, 1450 (Math + Critical Reading). Must be Catholic. Web
Catholic Univ. Other Merit Scholarships Varies Same as Application for Admission Based on GPA, SATs, personal profile. CUA Incentive Grants based on "predicted academic performance." Web
Catholic Univ. Trustees Scholarship Full tuition/year Same as Application for Admission Do not have to be Catholic. Minimum 3.8 GPA and 1450 SAT (Math + Critical Reading). Web
Chicago, Univ. of, College Honor & University Scholars Up to full tuition, guaranteed for four years Same as Application for Admission 30 4-year full-tuition awards plus smaller awards, for "distinguished scholars who are also leaders." Web
Clark Univ. Other Merit Scholarships up to $16,000/year January Middle Strassler ($16,000/year) for visual and performing arts. Presidential ($12,000/year) for academics. Making a Difference ($11,000/year) for community service leadership. Web
Clark Univ. Traina Scholarships $18,000/year plus $3,000 summer stipend January Middle For science, math, engineering or pre-meds with 3.7+ GPA and 1300+ SAT I scores, with "distinguished personal achievement." Web
Clemson University National Scholars Program 4 yr scholarship, tuition, fees, room, board, books & incidental expenses, paid summer study-Europe January 1 Reference from school counselor, letter from one teacher, copy of student's transcript. Students must maintain a GPA of at least 3.4. Web
College of William & Mary - Monroe Scholars $3,000 summer stipend plus other benefits Same as Application for Admission Top 7% of admitted students, based on SAT scores, become Monroe Scholars. Primarily an honors program (mentors, lunches, special housing, etc.), also has summer stipends. Web
Connecticut, Univ. of, Various Merit up to $9,800/year + $2,500 research grant December Early Achievement Scholarship: high GPA & 1400+ SAT; Leadership: diversity with 1100+ SAT; Presidential (1/2 tuition) for valedictorians & salutatorians. Web
Cooper Union, Irma Giustino Weiss Fellowship free tuition to all admitted students, and funds extraordinary access to cultural resources September Middle Focused exploration of cultural riches including museums, concerts, theater, specialized libraries, and historical sites. Will plan each year's program with the committee. These excursions are funded by the fellowship. Expert faculty/staff accompany. Web
Corcoran College of Art & Design Koenig and others up to full tuition/year Same as Application for Admission Some based on academics, as well as art portfolios. Web
Cornell Univ. Meinig Family Cornell National Scholars up to $4,000/year, plus $3,000 summer stipend Same as Application for Admission Leadership and academics, plus geographic diversity. 50 Scholars/year. Amount depends on financial need. Web
Cornell Univ. Presidential Research Scholars $8,000 in research support, plus loan replacement up to $4,000/yr. Same as Application for Admission Up to 75 awards per year. Likes Intel Science Talent Search and other similar awards. Web
Davidson College Baker Scholarship Full tuition, room, board, fees, 2 summer stipends January Early 2 students/year based largely on academic achievement. Web
Davidson College Belk Scholarship Full tuition, room, board, fees-$40,814 in 2007-08, 2 summer stipends (up to $3,000/stipend) TJ Deadline - November Early; November 15 for Nomination 10 students/year who demonstrate that they have engaged life purposefully and successfully in the classroom, in student and civic organizations, on the athletic field, or in the arts. Web
Davidson College Bryan $30,000/year September Early for Nomination; September Late for Application The Bryan Scholars Program offers two scholarships, one each to a female and male scholar athlete. Students are selected on academic record, leadership and athletic ability. Web
Davidson College Cornwell $20,000/year January Early 1 or 2 students/year with exceptional writing ability. Web
Davidson College Erwin and Other Scholarships Up to full tuition, depending on the scholarship January Early 2 Erwin students/year (full tuition) based on academics, leadership, and integrity. 2 Terry Scholars (full tuition and fees) for leaders. One Puckett ($10,000) for premed. Two Smith (full tuition) for leadership and academics. Many smaller awards. Web
Delaware, Univ. of, Various Up to full tuition, room, board, and fees December Early 25% of students receive merit-based awards. 10-12 DuPont Scholars (free ride) based on academic performance. Many other awards, including for music. Web
Denison Univ. (Ohio) up to full tuition January Middle
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Duke Univ. Angier Duke Full tuition, grants replace loans for students on aid, summer in UK, $5,000 research funding Same as application for admission 15/year, based on intellectual performance, creative talent, and leadership promise, "Unique voice." Can substitute a $2,500 summer project grant for the Oxford 6-week summer program. Web
Duke Univ. Robertson Scholars Program Full tuition, and summer stipends December 1 15/year at Duke; academics, leadership, public service, and cross-cultural interests. Winners attend some UNC-Chapel Hill courses. Admissions committee selects 120 candidates, selection committee narrows to 45 finalists. Web
Duke Univ. University Scholars Tuition, housing, board and mandatory fees for all undergraduate University Scholars Same as application for admission 6-8 students/year with financial need and original research, collaborative thinking, and innovative scholarship who could profit from an interdisciplinary program. Recent winners often have international background. Web
Elon Univ. Honors Fellows $8,000 Honors Scholarship for tuition, $1000 study abroad, special dorms and classes. January Early 40/year, based on high school record, essays, teacher recommendations and interview. 1940+ SAT and 3.8+ GPA. Web
Elon Univ. Other Merit Scholarship up to $13,000/year January Early 30 College Fellows (up to $6,500/year), 4 Engineering Fellows ($2,000/year), performing arts scholarships (up to $6,000/year), 4 Business Fellows ($3,000)/year, 4 Journalism Fellows ($2,000 to $5,500/year), etc. Web
Emory Univ. Emory Scholars Program Awards range from two-thirds tuition to full tuition, room, board and fees. October 10 - TJ Deadline; November 1 Emory Deadline Awards a total of 150 scholarships. For "outstanding merit." Students selected on academic achievement, character, intellectual, communication & leadership. Web
Emory Univ. Other Merit Scholarships up to full tuition varies Call for Barkley Debate (404-727-6189), Dean's Music (half tuition), National Merit, Woodruff and other merit-based awards. Web
Emory University, Goizueta Scholars Awards range from two-thirds tuition to full tuition and fees, seminars, mentors, internships TJ Student deadline: Oct10, Nomination Nov 1 Goizueta Scholars will have guaranteed admission to Emory Business School and priority access to business classes. Web
Florida A & M University, Scholarship for African American Women $4000 to $10,000 per year for female African American students

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Florida A&M President's Special Scholarship $1,000-$6,000 per academic year January Late Minimum 3.0 GPA, 1100 SAT/23 ACT. Award amount increases with scores. Other awards available, requirements vary. Web
Florida, New College Mathematics and Science Award $18,000 ($72,000 over 4 yrs), $20,000 ($80,000 over 4 yrs for National Merit/ Achievement/ Hispanic) check website One College Mathematics & Science Award. The eligible student must be an out-of-state NCSSSMST student admitted to New College for the Fall 2009 semester. Web
Furman Univ. (SC) Lay and other merit awards up to full tuition, room and board November Middle (Early) January Middle (Regular) 100 awards/year. 4 Lay (free ride); 10 Duke (full tuition); 30 Founders (1/2 tuition); 35 Bell Tower (1/4 tuition). Also, art, music, sports, ROTC, teaching, and departmental awards. Web
George Mason Univ. Other Merit Scholarships varies Varies Many awards available, see website. Web
George Mason Univ. University Scholars Full tuition for all four years December Early High SATs, academic record, and community service/leadership. Other merit scholarships. Web
George Washington Univ. Presidential Scholar Partial tuition Same as application for admission
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Georgia Tech Presidents' Scholarship Up to full tuition, room, board and fees. Top 5 in-state and top 5 out-of-state get full ride October Late, Early action deadline Oct 1 for President's Scholarship About 100 Presidential Scholars every year. Web
Georgia, Univ. of, Foundation Fellowship Approximately full estimated annual cost of attendance November Middle 25 awards. GPA > 3.7, and SAT > 1400 (critical reading + math only) X-currics, leadership. Finalists automatically get $7,000/year plus out-of-state tuition waiver Ramsey Awards. Non-finalists are considered for Woodruff award. See web for details. Web
Georgia, Univ. of, Various Other Up to $3,000, renewable December Middle Refer to web site for details on Stanford, Charter, One UGA, and Goizueta Foundation scholarships. Web
Hamilton College (NY) Bristol and Other Awards Up to 1/2 Tuition plus $3,500 Research grant Same as application for admission 10 Bristol (1/2 tuition); 10 Schambach (up to full financial need without loans). Median SAT 1450 and high GPA. Web
Harvey Mudd College, Harvey S. Mudd Merit Award $10,000/year : see requirements below Same as application for admission 6 requirements: high GPA, SAT I Critical Reading 700+ writing 700+ math 750+, SAT Math IIC 750+, Evidence of character and personal promise. Web
Harvey Mudd College, The Corporate Scholars Full-tuition (renewable for 4 years) December Middle for priority consideration Students applying after mid-December will still be considered up to January 15th Web
Howard Univ. Presidential Full tuition, room, board, fees, $950 book voucher, laptop Same as application for admission 1500+ SAT, 3.75+ GPA. Other merit awards for students with lower grades and SATs. Web
Illinois Institute of Technology Camras Scholarship Full-tuition for 4 years, or 5 years for students of Architecture January Early Top 200 applicants are selected for interview. After being invited for interview, an essay and resume must be submitted before interview weekend. Web
Illinois Institute of Technology Crown Scholarship full tuition for 5 years January Middle 1 per year to exceptional architecture major. 3.5+ GPA, 1280+ SAT I, extra-currics, special essay, drawing, and recommendation. Web
Iowa State Univ. various varied amounts Varies All VA residents with college prep classes (all TJ grads will satisfy), 1240+ SAT, and 3.3+ GPA. Web
Ithaca College Park Scholar tuition, room, board, fees, books, and computer December Middle 20/year to communications majors. 1350+ SAT I, very high grades, community service, and relevant x-currs. Other merit awards. Web
James Madison Univ. Achievement Scholarships Up to $2,000 for 2 years January Middle Awards can continue into sophomore year if students maintains GPA of 3.0. Based on academic achievement, leadership, community service, and "unique qualities that enhance our campus community". Web
James Madison Univ. Dingledine Scholarships Full in-state tuition for 4 years November Early 6 scholarships awarded annualy. Web
James Madison Univ. Oliver Memorial Scholarship $8,000/yr., Renewable for the next three years March Early This is for a female, Virginia resident, high school senior who has a substantial financial need based on FAFSA. Web
Johns Hopkins Univ. Hodson Trust Scholarship $23,000/year Same as application for admission 20/year. Academics, leadership, "exceptional intellectual curiosity." Web
Johns Hopkins Univ. Westgate Scholarship in Engineering full tuition for up to 4 years Same as application for admission Up to 2/year for any major in Whiting School of Engineering. Dintinguished academics, leadership, and research. Web
Johnson & Wales University Chancellor's Scholarship From $7,500 to full tuition check website Johnson & Wales University also offers the Presidential Scholarship, valued upto $5000 annually. Web
Kenyon College Honor and Science Scholarships and other awards up to roughly 1/2 comprehensive cost December Middle Honor scholars for excellence in liberal arts, Sci Scholars for promise to excel in natural sci, Trustee for underrepresented. Top 10-15% of admitted ones get Distinguished Academic Scholarships, for up to $10,000/year, especially Nat'l Merit Finalists. Web
Lehigh Univ. Asa Packard $15,000/year Same as application for admission Academics, leadership in top of application pool. Applicants automatically considered for $10,000/year Dean's Scholarship. Web
Louisiana State University, National Scholar's Award Full tuition and fees Same as Application for Admission Recognized as finalist or semifinalist in national academic competitive programs, score in the 80th percentile of PSAT, SAT, or ACT. Web
Loyola College (MD) Presidential Up to full tuition January Middle Presidential: 3.7+ GPA and 1350+ SAT (Reading and Math) Web
Macalester College DeWitt Wallace Distinguished Scholarship varies Same as application for admission
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Mary Washington, Univ. of, Washington Scholars Program Full in-state tuition, fees, room & board, renewable through four years of undergraduate study January Middle (Same as Application for Honors Admission) In-state students only, with "exceptional academic credentials". Selection criteria- preference will be given to finalists in the National Merit Scholarship program and to valedictorians or salutatorians.7 per year. Web
Maryland, Univ. of (Baltimore City) Meyerhoff Scholarship Awards range from $5000-$22,000 per year for four years TJ Deadline - October Early; October 15 for nomination; December Early for application Must major in STEM and have a 3.0+ GPA, with interest in advancement of underrepresented students in STEM fields. Web
Maryland, Univ. of (Baltimore City) Scholars Programs contact through phone or email given below for this information. Four-year awards at varying levels. Same as application for admission Competitive programs combine financial awards with special opportunities for advanced research, unique seminars, directed internships, study abroad and more. Web
Maryland, Univ. of (Baltimore City), other merit awards up to full costs Same as application for admission Varied awards for academics, community service, music performance, and fine arts. Web
Maryland, Univ. of (College Park) Various Merit Up to full tuition, room & board and other costs December Early See website for information on many other merit awards, not just physics. Web
Miami Univ. (Ohio) Harrison Scholarship up to full tuition, room & board November Early Between 1470 and 1600 on SAT I (V and M), high GPA, leadership, extra-curriculars. Winners get preferential admission to affiliated medical school. Web
Michigan State Univ Various Merit Up to full tuition, room & board November Early (priority) 15+ Alumni Distinguished Scholars (free ride); 20+ Distinguished Freshman Scholars (tuition and fees); Nat Merit: up to $4,000/year plus room & board; Honors College automatic $5,000 + room/board. Many more. Web
Michigan, Univ of, DC Club Scholarship up to $25,000 ($6,250/year) March Late Solely for students from the DC Metropolitan area; additional info available in career service file. See also Bell Scholarship, for VA residents and other merit awards open to non-Michigan residents. Web
Michigan, Univ. of, Gloria Bell & Carlos Bell Scholarship $80,000 over four years of undergraduate study February Early For VA residents majoring in engineering, math, physics, comp sci, etc. Must be admitted to U Michigan before applying. SEE ALSO www.finaid.umich.edu and/or www.lsa.umich.edu/students/scholarships Web
Missouri, Univ of (Columbia) Various Merit Up to $10,000 plus non-resident tuition waiver December Early Many specific scholarships. Web
Muhlenberg College Merit scholarships up to $13,500 per year Same as Application for Admission 1300+ SAT (V+M). Outstanding extra curricular contribution to school or community. Web
New Jersey Institute of Technology Various Merit Awards up to full tuition, room & board Same as Application for Admission Varied scholarships for academic achievement, athletes, students in specific departments, etc., which can be combined. VA residents eligible for special awards. Web
New York Univ. College of Arts and Sciences Awards up to $30,000/year Same as Application for Admission 400 merit scholarships awarded each year, from $1,000 to $30,000. Presidential Scholarships for top 5% of entering class. College of Arts/Sciences awards for Nat'l Merit Finalists, Intel Finalists, and other exceptional students. Web
New York Univ. Other Merit Scholarships Up to $25,000 per year TJ Deadline (for MLK) - October Middle; November 1 (nomination for MLK Scholars) Awards from each specialized school, plus Martin Luther King Scholars Program. Web
New York University, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education & Human Development Future Educators Scholarship $1,000 to $15,000 annually September-mid For students who excel academically and are interested in teacher education. Programs include Future Educators Club & an annual Dean's ResearchTravel Colloquia in which selected students travel abroad to study education from a comparative perspective.
North Carolina State University Park Scholarship Tuition, room, board, stipend, etc. 4 yr value for out-of-state students is $130,000 TJ Deadline - September Middle; October 1 for Nomination 50 scholarships to be awarded for HS class of 2007. 15 out of state. Park Scholars are selected based on four criteria: scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Web
North Carolina, Pulp & Paper Foundation Merit Award Full tuition, fees, room & board expenses for 4 years January Scholarship available to out-of-state high school seniors interested in the Paper Science & Engineering Program at NC State for the fall semester after their high school graduation. Merit based consideration-SAT scores, GPA & class rank
North Carolina, Univ. of (Chap Hill) Morehead Foundation Scholarship Full tuition, room, board & other expenses, computer & summer stipend, worth $140,000 TJ Deadline - September Middle; October 3 for Nomination 40/year, including 17 not residing in North Carolina in 2003 and 20 in 2004. For students with leadership, scholarship, moral force of character, and physical vigor. Web
North Carolina, Univ. of (Chapel Hill) Robertson Scholars Program Full tuition, room and board, mandatory fees and summer stipends December 1 About 15/year, based on academics, leadership potential, and community service. All Duke and UNC Chapel Hill applicants eligible. Semi-finalists have a 20 minute phone interview in March. Finalists interview is in the first week of April. Web
North Carolina, Univ. of (Chapel Hill) Thomas Wolfe Scholarship Full tuition, room, board, expenses, and 4 summer stipends November Early For budding writers. Web
North Carolina, Univ. of, Various Merit Awards up to free tuition, room and board January Early 100 of 2,500 freshmen receive merit awards. Carolina Scholars have average SATs of 1520. Web
Oberlin College various merit scholarships Not specified Same as Application for Admission Arts & Sciences: "limited number" based on "academic achievement." Call for amounts. Web
Oglethorpe University Scholarsips Full-tuition, renewable scholarship valued at more than $113,000 December 5 James Edward Oglethorpe Scholarship-min 3.3 GPA, SAT 1200 (critical reading & Math), involvement in community. Georgia Shakespeare Scholarship-min 3.3 GPA SAT 1100, commitment to Shakespeare. Civic Engagement Scholarship-min 3.0 GPA, SAT 1100, leadership. Web
Ohio State Univ. National Buckeye Plus Award $7200/year December Early SAT 1220+ (Critical Reading + Math) scores or ACT composite of 26. Other merit-based awards: Presidential-(10) covers full in-state cost; Medalist-(70) covers full in-state tuition, Morril Scholars program, Provost,Trustees scholarship-check website. Web
Ohio Wesleyan Smith "Women as Leaders" & Schimmel Scholarships up to full tuition, room & board February Middle 1 of each scholarship/year; for women with "outstanding record of academic achievement and demonstrated leadership". Renewable annually Web
Ohio Wesleyan Merit Aid (various) up to full tuition February Middle Differing requirements Web
Olin College of Engineering Free tuition plus for all admitted (2006 value for 4 years=$130,000) Same as Application for Admission All admitted students receive a full-tuition scholarship. Outside merit awards can be used towards room, board and expenses. Web
Purdue Univ. Academic Success Award $5,250 1st year, $2,950 next 3 years with 3.5 GPA Same as Application for Admission Merit awards can be combined, e.g., an academic success award plus a departmental award. Web
Purdue Univ. Beering Scholars full tuition, room, board, fees, study abroad, small stipend As early as possible - September or October 2-10 Beering Scholars/year, selected from 80-100 finalists. Finalists must be admitted to Purdue by December 1st and be invited to apply. Web
Purdue Univ. College of Science up to full-ride for 4 years December Early Awards selected by March 1. Top 75% of recipients had 690+ verbal and 720+ math. Web
Radford Univ. Various Merit Awards up to in-state tuition, fees, room, board, and books December Middle
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Randolph College Presidential Scholars Program up to full tuition, room and board December Early Presidential Scholars: high SAT scores and GPA, plus leadership and activities. Presidential Scholars automatically considered for other merit-based awards. Web
Randolph-Macon College Presidential Scholars Program $7,500 - $20,000/year- renewable upto four years February Early Primarily for academic achievement. Requires faculty interview. Web
Rhodes College Jack H. Taylor Fellowship in Physics Up to $15,000 per year based on the qualifications, in addition to any other Rhodes grant January middle At least five students will be selected from the pool of qualified applicants. Finalists will be notified in late February. Fellowship will be renewed for three years provided the recipient maintains a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 & meets requirements. Web
Rice Univ. Various Scholarships up to full tuition renewable Same as application for admission Engineering (up to full tuition); Trustees (up to $13,500/year for students with unusual academic, athletic, musical or other talents)); Diversity (up to $13,500); Century ($7,500/yr. plus research mentorship); etc. Web
Richmond Univ. of, Richmond Scholars Program Full tuition renewable for eight semesters, eligibility of a one-time $3,000 grant December middle Upto 50 full-tuition scholarships awarded. National Merit Scholarship Finalists, National Achievement Scholarship Finalists or National Hispanic Scholars are strongly encouraged to apply for the Richmond Scholars Program. Web
Richmond, Univ. of, Various Merit Awards Up to full tuition, room, board and fees December Middle Up to 8 Oldham Scholars (free ride for top students, SAT > 1400); up to 5 Ethyl & Albemarle Science Scholar (free ride for top math/science/engineering students); up to 25 University Scholars (1/2 tuition, top students), Nat'l Merit Finalists, etc. Web
Ripon College Knop Scholarship up to full tuition Same as Application for Admission Future natural science or math majors, GPA 3.8+ plus teacher recommendations, activities. Web
Ripon College Pickard Scholarship up to full tuition Same as Application for Admission Minimum 3.8 GPA, SAT 1340+, activities. One student gets a full scholarship. 10 more students get $15,000/year. Web
Ripon College Various Merit Awards up to $10,000/year Same as Application for Admission Awards for academics, art, theatre, Latin, forensics, history, diversity, etc. Web
Rochester Inst. of Tech Various Merit Awards up to $12,000+/year by combining awards February Early Some awards have earlier deadlines and separate applications. Web
Rochester, Univ. of, Various Merit Up to full tuition+/year Same as Application for Admission Renaissance (full tuition) to top 1% of admitted students, based on academics. Also: Rhees (up to $10,000/year for National Merit Finalists), FIRST ($10,000/year to students who competed in FIRST), Corporate ($6,000/year), other. Must schedule admission Web
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Named Scholarships up to full tuition Same as application for admission Limited number of named scholarships with differing requirements. Web
Rutgers Univ. Various Merit Awards Up to $17,000/yr December Early Various awards, some for non-NJ residents. Web
Santa Clara University SCU Merit based Awards check website check website Application for aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE forms as well as the Admission application required. Web
Savannah College Of Art & Design Various Merit up to full tuition Same as Application for Admission Full tuition for 1600 SATs. Various levels of scholarships depending on the SAT scores. Many other awards based on academics, art portfolio (up to $20,000/yr), or both. Check web site for details. Web
Scripps College, James E. Scripps Scholarship Half tuition November Early
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Scripps New Generation Scholarship 4 years of full tuition, room, board, 3 roundtrip airfares home per academic year, summer stipend November 1 Academicians holding weighted grade point averages well over 4.0 and SAT scores (Critical Reading and Math) in excess of 1400. Finalists invited to campus at college expense in January. Web
Simmons College Various Merit Awards up to $15,000/year, renewable Same as Application for Admission Awards based on academics, GPA, activities, or exceptional potential. Web
Smith College STRIDE Scholarships $5000 + $1700 research stipend Same as Application for Admission Awarded to 35-40 students per year. "Outstanding academic and personal qualifications". Web
Smith College Zollman Scholarships Scholarships up to 1/2 tuition and paid research stipend possible Same as Application for Admission Awarded to fewer than 10 first-years; "exceptional promise for Smith". Eligible to participate in Stride paid research program and mentorship Web
South Carolina, Univ. of, McNair Scholars up to $15,000/year, plus reduced tuition benefit December Early 20 out-of-state McNair scholars receive $15,000/yr. 20 McNair out-of-state finalists receive $11,000/yr. Academic ability and achievement (normally 1300+ SAT I), leadership and character. Web
South Carolina, Univ. of, Various Merit Awards up to $6,000/yr, renewable plus reduced tuition benefit December Early Over 500 merit awards/year to incoming freshman. Alumni Scholars (up to $3,500) based on SAT and GPA, Trustees (10 students with high SATs and GPA, $3,000/yr), Lieber (merit Finalists up to $6,000/yr.), etc. Web
Southeastern Academic Scholarships: Regent's, President's, Dean's or Southeastern Regent's-$6,000, President's-$4,000, Dean's-$3,000, Southeastern-$2,000, Nat. Merit-$3000/per year July 1 As soon as a student is accepted for admission, eligibility for the Regent's, President's, Dean's or Southeastern Scholarship will be determined. Travel Grant for out-of-state students Web
Southern California, Univ. of, Presidential 1/2 tuition (about $16,750/year) December Early 200 freshman, based on SATs, grades, curriculum. Average SAT I top 3%. Other merit-based scholarships also available. Web
Southern California, Univ. of, Trustee Scholars Full tuition (approximately $33,500/yr) December Early 100 per year, based on academics. Average SATs 99%ile, demanding curriculum. USC faculty/staff select winners. Merit Finalists get $15,000/year if they designate USC as first choice. Web
Southern California, Univ. of, Various Merit Awards Up to $10,000/year December Early USC Associates (10 awards of $10,000 for entering freshmen with 95%ile SATs and leadership); Deans' Scholarship (250 awards of quarter tuition for entering freshmen with 95%ile SATs); etc. Web
Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, & Human Development Future Educators Scholarship $1000 to $15,000 annually to selected students offered admission to Teacher education curricula September-mid Nominated students will be invited to attend an open house at NYU in October. Nominees will learn about Future Educators Club & the Dean's Research Travel Colloquia in which selected students travel abroad to study education from a comparative perspective
Susquehanna Univ. Various Merit Awards up to $16,000/year Same as Application for Admission Many awards based on academics, musical talent, and other criteria. Web
Syracuse University, Various Merit Up to Full tuition, fees, room and board, transportation, books and materials Same as Application for Admission College of Arts & Sciences Coronat (full ride). Founders ($12,000), Chancellors ($8,000) and Deans ($6,000). Based on academics, extra-curriculars, and citizenship and character. Also some arts scholarships. Web
Texas A&M Univ. Academic scholarships up to $3,000/year plus waiver of out-of-state tuition plus supplements December Middle Texas A & M allows students to combine multiple merit awards. Web
Texas University at Dallas, Eugene McDermott Scholars Program Tuition and fees, annual book allowance, monthly living stipend, opportunity to study abroad November 15-early application, January 1-regular application Upto 20 students selected each year. SAT or ACTat or above the 97th percentile (scores at or above 2100 or 32). Top 5% of high school graduating class. Community volunteerism and school leadership. Broad interests in science, politics & the arts. Web
Trustees', President's & Deans' Merit Scholarships & Father Chaminade Award Varies (100,000 to 20,000-distributed over Four Years)
First-year applicants are automatically considered for an academic scholarship upon admission to UD. Final scholarship awards will be based on the applicant's academic record as well as the quality and strength of the current applicant pool. Web
Tufts University Balfour-Chenault Scholarship Scholarship grant, typically $5000 per year replacing the student loan portion check website The Balfour-Chenault Scholarship recognizes students of African descent who demonstrate exceptional academic promise and citizenship. The award is renewable for four years providing the recipient remains in good academic standing. Web
Tufts University CSEMS Scholarship Two years of scholarship funding c