Name of College

For Whom:

Auburn University

General scholarship deadline, academic excellence, up to $10,500.00, apply by Dec. 1, see www.auburn.edu

Boston University

Scholarship Examination Competition, deadline Oct 15, see www.bu.edu

Boston University

Various merit scholarship, full tuition, some require school nomination due Dec. 1, see www.bu.edu

Boston College

Presidential Scholars, due Nov. 1, academic excellence, leadership, community service, www.bc.edu

Bowdoin College Joshua Chamberlain Leadership Scholarship

Geared for students who have displayed leadership qualities, excelled in classroom, overcome significant hardship, financial need

 

Brandeis University

Several merit based scholarships; recipients selected on basis of intellectual promise based on academic records, test scores, recommendations and essay

Brandeis University  - Student Ensemble-in-Residence Program

Entering freshmen violinists, violists and cellists, qualified pianists with chamber music experience ($10,000.00 awards)

Butler University

Departmental scholarships, criteria varies, apply by Dec. 1, see www.butler.edu

Cal Lutheran

Presidential Scholarship min 3.75 GPA, 1150 SAT, due Jan 15, see www.callutheran.edu/presidential

Cal Poly SLO

Needs based scholarships

Cal Poly SLO National Science Foundation

Demonstrate financial need, ethnic minorities, will be required to participate in math and/or physics workshops, perform 15 hours of community service

Cal State Chico

President’s Scholars – apply during October or November, min 3.7 GPA, see www.csuchico.edu/prs/scholars

Cal State Long Beach

President’s Scholars – apply no later than Jan. 7, see www.csulb.edu/presidents_scholars/

Cal State Northridge Presidential Scholarship

Full academic scholarships available; must rank in top 10% of class, min. SAT score 1200 or ATC of 30

Cal State Polytechnic, Pomona

Hilda L. Solis Scholarship  $500 scholarship for Chicano/Latino students, min 2.5 GPA, apply by January 18, see http://dsa.csupomona.edu/cesarchavez/files/2008_HLSS_Application_336.pdf

Cal State University San Bernardino

Demonstrate financial need, min 2.5 GPA

California College of Arts

Various scholarship opportunities (i.e. Creative Achievement Award, Coyne Scholarship for Illustration, Diversity Scholarships, financial need/artistic achievement), apply for admission by Feb 1, see www.cca.edu

 

Carnegie Mellon

Many scholarships based on merit and interest, see www.carnegiemellon.edu

Clemson University

General scholarship deadline Dec. 31, criteria varies, see www.clemson.edu

College of Wooster

Various scholarships, see www.wooster.edu  

Davidson College

Bryan Scholars, apply buy Sept. 20, excellence in academics and athletics, www.davidson.edu

Davidson College

John Montgomery Belk, nomination required, see www2.davidson.edu

Deep Springs College

Full tuition scholarships available; all male student body (only 26 students) in high desert valley of eastern California

Denison University

Various scholarships for African American, Asian, Native American and Bi-racial students

DePaul University

Various scholarships up to $13,000.00 apply by Nov. 15, see www.depaul.edu

Duke University/Univ. of North Carolina

Robertson Scholars Program.  Superior academic achievement, leadership potential.  Full tuition, etc.  see www.robertsonscholars.org

Duke University

Various scholarships based on merit and need, see www.aas.duke.edu/ousf/ and www.finaid.duke.edu

Elmhurst College

Merit based and financial need scholarships, see www.elmhurst.edu

Emory University

Emory Scholars.  All around excellence. Up to full costs of attendance. School nomination required.  Apply by Nov. 15, see www.emory.edu


Fairfield University

General Scholarship deadline Dec. 1, criteria varies, amounts up to $14,000.00, see www.fairfield.edu

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Scholarship competitions, see www.fidm.edu, due April 30

Florida A&M University (Distinguished Scholars Award)

National Merit Scholar, National Achievement Scholarship or National Achievement Program for Commended Students, min 3.5 GPA and 1200 SAT, covers tuition, fees, room, board and books

Florida A&M University (George W. Gore Assistantship)

Outstanding academic achievements, special talents, min 3.0, min SAT 1100, $2,000 per year (renewed annually)

GA Institute of Technology

Presidential Scholarship, due Oct 31, academic excellence and leadership, up to full costs of attendance, www.gatech.edu

Harvey Mudd Scholar

Nova Scholar Award, rank in top 20% and 1450 SAT, half tuition, apply by Dec. 1, see www.hmc.edu

Howard University

Various awards based on SAT and GPA scores

Huston-Tillotson College

Various scholarships based on merit, athletics, music, need, etc., see www.htc.edu

Ithaca College – Leadership Scholarship

Demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities, solid academic record, min 1100 SAT or ranking in top 30% of class, 30 $6,000 renewable scholarships

Ithaca College – Martin Luther King Jr. Scholar Program

Students from ethnic or racial backgrounds that have been underrepresented in higher education, rank in top 10% of class, 1200+ SAT, embody King’s ideals in areas of leadership, intellectual curiosity and commitment to community service, apply by Dec. 15

Ithaca Park Scholar

Full scholarship, demonstrated academic and creative achievement in communications, involved in co-curricular activities and community service, top 5%and 1300 SAT, apply by Dec. 15, see www.ithaca.edu

Johnson & Wales

Outstanding Student Leader of the Year Scholarship, due Jan. 5, see www.jwu.edu/admiss/scholarships (click on contests)

Kansas State University

General scholarship deadline (Nov. 1), see www.ksu.edu

Kenyon College

General scholarship deadline Dec. 15, criteria and amounts vary, see www.kenyong.edu

Knoxville College

Historically black college, reduced tuition, require min. 2.0 GPA, be “college material”, see www.knoxvillecollege.edu

Lake Forest College

Founders’ Scholarships, on campus competitions in late Nov. and January, up to half tuition, apply by Nov. 7, see www.lfc.edu

Lewis & Clark College

Exceptionally challenging curriculum, test scores above national norms, interests in math/science and international education/issues, activities beyond classroom

Louisiana State University

Many scholarships for financial need and merit, must apply by Nov. 15, see www.lsu.edu

Loyola University New Orleans

General scholarship deadline Dec. 1, academic excellence, artistic talent, see www.loyno.edu

Miami University

Harrison Scholars, apply by Oct 1, all around excellence, up to full costs of attendance, see www.muohio.edu

Michigan State University

Alumni Distinguished Scholarships, due Nov. 1, academic excellence, www.msu.edu

Mount St. Mary’s College

Many merit based awards, “no-need” awards ranging from $6,000 to full tuition, due Dec. 1, see www.msmc.la.edu

North Carolina State University

Park Scholarship, due Nov. 1, all around excellence.  School nomination required.  www.ncsu.edu

Northeastern University

Torach Scholars Program – full tuition, fees and room and board scholarships – due Jan 15

Occidental College

Merit scholarships recognizing achievement and overall excellence

Oglethorpe College

JEO Scholarships, 3.75 GPA and 1360 SAT or #! ACT, full costs of attendance, apply by Dec. 5, see www.oglethorpe.edu

Ohio State University

University Scholar Maximus Scholarships, criteria varies, up to full cost of attendance, see www.osu.edu

Ohio Wesleyan

130 academic scholarships for Honors Program, must be in top 10% of class, combined SAT exceeds 1200,

Interested students – advise Ms. London

Oxford College Scholars Program

Various scholarships based on grades, curriculum, test scores, extra-curricular activities, financial need

Presbyterian College

General scholarship deadline Dec. 5, criteria and amounts vary, see www.presbyterian.edu

Purdue University

Beering, School of Science Scholarships, criteria and amounts vary, see www.purdue.edu

Randolph-Macon Woman’s College

Presidential Scholarships, all around excellence, up to full costs of attendance with travel stipend, due Dec. 1, see www.rmwc.edu

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Rensselaer Medal, apply as a junior, nomination required, see admissions.rpi.edu/update

Rhodes College

Bellingrath Scholarship Nomination, due Nov. 1, all around excellence, up to full costs of attendance, www.rhodes.edu

Rice University

$10,000 merit based scholarship for African American or Hispanic American students, recipients have demonstrated leadership potential

Ripon College

Community Service/Leadership Award – type of student: “selfless helper”, manager of others, officer in multiple school clubs and organizations, heightened level of moral leadership, www.ripon.edu

Rutgers

General scholarship deadline Dec. 1, criteria varies, amounts up to $15,000.00, see www.rutgers.edu

San Diego State University

Presidential Grant Program – for LACES students – must have high academic achievements and extracurricular activities, apply by November 30, see www.CSUMentor.edu

Savannah College of Art and Design

Artistic, academic, need based, ROTC, apply by March 1, see www.scad.edu/scholarships

School of Visual Arts

Silas H. Rhodes Scholarship, min 3.0 GPA, decisions based on review of creative and academic accomplishments, deadline Feb. 1, see www.sva.edu

Scripps (Women’s College at Claremont)

Full merit scholarships, weighted GPA over 4.0, SAT in excess of 1400, www.scrippscollege.edu

Scripps College

New Generation and James E. Scripps Scholarships, due Nov. 1, all around excellence, up to full costs of attendance, www.scrippscollege.edu

Sierra Nevada College

Many awards for merit, need, Native American Scholarship, SNC Ski Team scholarship, see www.sierranevada.edu

St. Lawrence University

 

Merit based scholarships, based on academic achievement, leadership and service, demonstrate financial need, see www.stlawu.edu

 

Presidential Diversity – awarded to students of African-American, Asian-American, Hispanic-American & Native American descent

 

St. Louis University

General scholarship deadline Dec. 1, criteria and amounts vary, see www.slu.edu

Thomas More College of Liberal Arts

Faith and Reason Scholarship Essay Contest – award four-year half tuition

Tulane University

Dean’s Honor Scholarship. due Dec. 15, 1400 SAT or 31 ACT, full tuition, see www.tulane.edu

Tulane University

Urban Scholars Program – full tuition scholarships who have high academic achievement, service to community, commitment to improving the urban environment, renewable for 4 years

UC Alumni Association Scholarships

Available at many campuses, see www.UCLAlumni.net/Scholarships

UC Davis

Cal Aggie Alumni Association Leadership Scholarship; submit essay on leadership skills; submit online at www.alumni.ucdavis.edu

UCLA Dr. Ralph J. Bunche Freshman Scholarship

Established to recognize and support students from historically underrepresented backgrounds (African-American, Native American/Alaska Native, Mexican/Mexican-American/Chicano or other Latino); see www.UCLAlumni.net/Scholarships

UCLA Freshman Scholarships

Merit based scholarship; supplemental criteria assessed includes work responsibilities, medical and physical disabilities, first in family to attend college, extensive family obligations, ESL; see www.UCLAlumni.net

University of Alabama

General scholarship deadline Dec. 1, academic excellence, see www.ua.edu

University of Arizona Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity

Male high school senior attending University of Arizona ($500.00 value)

University of Chicago

College Honor Scholarship, full tuition, due Jan. 1

University of Colorado at Denver

Denver Bound Scholarship, awards from $8,000 to $64,000 over 4 years for out-of-state freshman, min 3.5 GPA, based on academic achievement

University of Connecticut

General scholarship deadline Dec. 1, criteria varies, amounts up to $8,000.00, see www.uconn.edu

University of Dallas

Aspiring Scholars Award Program.  11th graders apply to attend on-campus tours.  see www.udallas.edu

University of Dayton

Merit and need based scholarships, see admission.UDayton.edu

University of Georgia

Foundation Fellows, 1350 SAT or 30 ACT, amount up to $11,500.00, apply by Dec. 1, see www.uga.edu

University of Iowa

Presidential and Dean’s Scholarships, academic excellence, apply by Dec. 1, see www.uiowa.edu

University of La Verne

Various 4 year renewable tuition scholarships based on high school academic GPA & SAT scores

University of La Verne, Dept. of Theater Arts

Seniors interested in theater, music or musical theater – auditions required

University of Mary Washington

Alvey Scholars Program for out-of-state student, 4 year renewable scholarship, academic excellence, leadership, extracurricular activities, see www.umw.edu

University of Maryland at College Park

General scholarship deadline Dec. 1, criteria and amounts vary, see www.umd.edu

University of Michigan – Ann Arbor

Geisinger Scholarship Program – for students pursuing engineering degree, $20,000 annual support, apply by Dec. 15

University of Missouri at Columbia

General scholarship deadline Dec. 1, criteria varies, see www.missouri.edu

University of Missouri at Rolla

General scholarship deadline Dec. 1, academic excellence, amounts vary, see www.umr.edu

University of New Mexico