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69 opportunities, filtered live from the verified catalog.
Morehead-Cain Scholarship
Morehead-Cain
The oldest merit scholarship in the U.S., covering the full cost of attending UNC-Chapel Hill plus four funded summers. It's designed for standout leaders.
Open to: High school seniors (nomination-based; leadership/character/scholarship)
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Burger King Scholars Program
Burger King
A widely accessible scholarship for graduating seniors, including many who work while in school. Award sizes vary and the application is short.
Open to: High school seniors
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UT Austin Forty Acres Scholars Program
UT Austin Forty Acres
The University of Texas at Austin's flagship merit scholarship, funding the full cost of attendance plus summer experiences. It's highly selective.
Open to: HS seniors (Texas & non-residents; U.S. citizens/PR; visionary leaders; ~20 awards)
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Exploration Summer Programs (EXPLO)
Exploration Summer Programs (EXPLO)
A long-running enrichment program with dozens of hands-on courses. It's great for exploring interests before committing to a college major.
Open to: Middle schoolers ages 12-14 (rising grades 7-9); international welcome (English required)
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VFW Voice of Democracy
VFW Voice of Democracy
A patriotic audio-essay competition with scholarships at local, state, and national levels. It's a strong fit if you like speech writing and recording.
Open to: High school students grades 9-12 (US/territories/overseas military dependents)
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Boston College Presidential Scholars Program
Boston College Presidential
BC's premier merit program, providing full tuition plus a summer and leadership curriculum. Finalists are invited to a selection weekend.
Open to: High school seniors
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Davidson College Belk Scholars
Davidson College Belk
Davidson's premier merit scholarship, covering full cost plus funds for a self-designed enrichment experience. It's highly competitive.
Open to: High school seniors
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Fordham Cunniffe Presidential Scholars
Fordham Cunniffe Presidential
Fordham's top merit scholarship, providing full tuition plus a stipend and enrichment. Finalists compete during a special weekend.
Open to: High school seniors
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Indiana University Wells Scholars
Indiana University Wells
IU Bloomington's premier merit scholarship, covering full cost plus enrichment and research. Students are usually nominated by their high school.
Open to: High school seniors (top ~5%; nomination-based)
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Maryland Banneker/Key Scholarship
Maryland Banneker/Key
The University of Maryland's top merit scholarships, ranging up to full cost of attendance. Awards are based on your admission application.
Open to: High school seniors
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Michigan State Alumni Distinguished Scholarship
Michigan State Alumni Distinguished
Michigan State's top merit award, a competitive full-ride decided partly by a scholarship exam. It's one of the most generous public-university scholarships.
Open to: High school seniors
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Ohio State Morrill Scholars Program
Ohio State Morrill
Ohio State's premier diversity and leadership scholarship, with awards up to the full cost of attendance. It emphasizes social justice and engagement.
Open to: High school seniors
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Park Scholarships (NC State)
Park Scholarships (NC State)
A full merit scholarship to NC State built around scholarship, leadership, service, and character. It comes with a strong community and development program.
Open to: HS seniors (GPA 3.8+; first-year applicants)
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Penn State Schreyer Honors College
Penn State Schreyer Honors College
Penn State's honors college, which includes a scholarship and research and study-abroad support. Admission is a separate, competitive application.
Open to: High school seniors
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Purdue Trustees
Purdue Trustees
Purdue's top merit scholarships for high-achieving incoming students, especially strong in STEM. Awards are renewable across four years.
Open to: High school seniors
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Ron Brown Scholar Program
Ron Brown
A prestigious scholarship and lifelong network for Black high school seniors with strong academics and leadership. It funds college and connects you to a powerful community.
Open to: African American high school seniors (U.S. citizens/PR; financial need)
Restricted — check eligibility
TCU Chancellor's Scholarship
TCU Chancellor's
TCU's most prestigious merit award, up to full tuition, decided through a scholarship competition. It rewards academics and leadership.
Open to: First-year & transfer applicants (near-perfect grades; Honors College app)
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Tulane Distinguished Scholars
Tulane Distinguished
Tulane's competitive merit scholarships, awarded to strong applicants during admission. Amounts vary and can be substantial.
Open to: First-year applicants (strong academics/extracurriculars; auto-considered)
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UConn Nutmeg Scholarship
UConn Nutmeg
The University of Connecticut's top merit scholarship, covering full cost of attendance. It's tied to the honors program and very selective.
Open to: CT secondary school seniors (GPA 3.7+; top 10%; leadership/service)
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University of Arizona Excellence Award
University of Arizona Excellence
Arizona's largely criteria-based merit awards for strong applicants, including out-of-state students. It's predictable and widely awarded.
Open to: First-year non-resident (out-of-state) applicants (competitive merit; auto)
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University of Cincinnati Cincinnatus Scholarship
University of Cincinnati Cincinnatus
Cincinnati's merit scholarship program with awards up to full tuition for top applicants. Larger awards involve a scholarship competition.
Open to: Incoming first-year students (all disciplines; merit; auto-considered)
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University of Dayton Leadership Scholarship
University of Dayton Leadership
Dayton's merit scholarships recognizing academics, leadership, and service.
Open to: Incoming first-year students (academic merit + leadership; auto-considered)
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University of Delaware Distinguished Scholars
University of Delaware Distinguished
Delaware's competitive merit scholarships for outstanding applicants, tied to the honors program. Top awards require extra materials.
Open to: Honors College admits (invitation-only; leadership + intellectual curiosity)
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University of Georgia Foundation Fellowship
University of Georgia Foundation
UGA's premier undergraduate scholarship, covering full costs plus funded travel and research. It's built for exceptional leaders and scholars.
Open to: Entering first-year applicants (leadership + intellectual curiosity; finalist interview)
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University of Miami Isaac Bashevis Singer Scholarship
University of Miami Isaac Bashevis Singer
One of the University of Miami's premier merit awards, providing full tuition to exceptional applicants. It's highly competitive.
Open to: High school seniors (exceptional academics; apply EA/ED by ~Nov 1)
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University of Minnesota Presidential Scholarship
University of Minnesota Presidential
Minnesota's competitive merit scholarship for its strongest applicants.
Open to: Admitted freshmen (holistic review; competitive; auto-considered)
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln Regents Scholarship
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Regents
Nebraska's Regents Scholarship provides full tuition to qualifying high-achieving students.
Open to: Nebraska resident first-year students (highest academic distinction; holistic)
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University of Tennessee Haslam Scholars
University of Tennessee Haslam
UT Knoxville's top scholarship and honors program, funding much of the college experience plus study abroad. It's aimed at high-achieving leaders.
Open to: Incoming first-year students (top academic + leadership; ~14-20 awards; interview)
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USC Trustee Scholarship
USC Trustee
USC's top merit scholarship, awarding full tuition to a small number of exceptional applicants. It's based on academic achievement and application strength.
Open to: Incoming first-year students (superior academics ~3.9+; ~2% considered; interview)
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University of Houston Tier One Scholarship
University of Houston Tier One
Houston's largely criteria-based merit scholarships for strong applicants. It's a good option for high-stat Texas students.
Open to: Incoming freshmen (top ~3-10% rank; ~1400+ SAT; leadership; interview)
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UMass Amherst Chancellor's Award
UMass Amherst Chancellor's
UMass Amherst's merit awards, including the Chancellor's Award, for high-achieving applicants.
Open to: First-year out-of-state & international applicants (strong academics)
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Elon Fellows Programs
Elon Fellows
Elon's Fellows programs (in fields like Business, Leadership, and Journalism) pair a scholarship with a cohort and mentoring. You apply to a specific track.
Open to: High school seniors
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NSLI-Y (National Security Language Initiative for Youth)
NSLI-Y (National Security Language Initiative for Youth)
A U.S. State Department scholarship that fully funds intensive study of critical languages abroad. No prior language study is required.
Open to: U.S. high school students, ages 15-18
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DePaul Presidential Scholarship
DePaul Presidential
DePaul's most competitive merit scholarship for outstanding incoming students.
Open to: High school seniors
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Emory University Scholars Program
Emory University
Emory's top merit scholarships, ranging up to full tuition plus enrichment. Applicants often need a school nomination and complete extra materials.
Open to: High school seniors
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Gonzaga Regents' Scholarship
Gonzaga Regents'
Gonzaga's competitive merit scholarship for high-achieving applicants. It's among the university's top awards.
Open to: High school seniors
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Lafayette Marquis Scholarship
Lafayette Marquis
Lafayette's top merit scholarship, which also includes a special seminar and travel funding.
Open to: High school seniors
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Ohio University Cutler Scholars
Ohio University Cutler
Ohio University's premier scholarship, covering full cost plus funded internships and travel. It's aimed at exceptional leaders.
Open to: HS seniors (freshman applicants; geographic or discipline eligibility)
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Robertson Scholars Leadership Program
Robertson Scholars Leadership
A full-ride merit scholarship split across Duke and UNC-Chapel Hill, with summer experiences and leadership development. It's one of the most generous and selective programs in the country.
Open to: HS seniors (applying to Duke/UNC; leadership focus)
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Syracuse University Coronat Scholars
Syracuse University Coronat
Syracuse's merit and honors scholarship recognizing academic achievement and service. Scholars join a supportive community.
Open to: First-year A&S | Maxwell applicants (leadership/service; high achievers)
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University of Arkansas Chancellor's Scholarship
University of Arkansas Chancellor's
Arkansas's merit scholarships for strong applicants, including its top Chancellor's award.
Open to: First-year applicants (top ~5% of pool; holistic; scores required)
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University of New Hampshire Merit Scholarships
University of New Hampshire Merit
UNH awards merit scholarships to strong applicants, with larger awards for top students.
Open to: Incoming first-year students (GPA-based; ~3.5-3.7+; auto-considered)
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University of South Carolina McNair Scholars
University of South Carolina McNair
South Carolina's premier merit scholarship, covering full cost plus research and travel funds. It's tied to the honors college.
Open to: Entering first-year nonresidents (top ~1%; SAT ~1550/ACT 35; Honors app + interview)
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Wake Forest Reynolds Scholarship
Wake Forest Reynolds
Wake Forest's flagship merit scholarship, funding full cost plus a research or travel stipend. It's designed for leaders and scholars.
Open to: First-year applicants (top scholars + creative leaders; finalist interview; up to 5 awards)
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Georgia Governor's Honors Program (GHP)
Georgia Governor's Honors Program (GHP)
A free residential summer program for gifted Georgia students across many subjects. Students are nominated by their schools and selected through interviews.
Open to: GA rising juniors/seniors (nominated as sophomores/juniors; public/private/home school)
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Point Foundation Scholarship
Point Foundation
The nation's largest scholarship and mentoring program for LGBTQ students. It provides funding plus a supportive community and leadership development.
Open to: HS seniors & college/grad students (LGBTQ+/ally; GPA 3.5+ rec.)
Restricted — check eligibility
Auburn Spirit of Auburn Scholarship
Auburn Spirit of Auburn
Auburn's criteria-based merit scholarships, including its top Presidential award, for strong applicants. It's a good option for high-stat students.
Open to: High school seniors (mainly Alabama residents)
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Boston University Trustee Scholarship
Boston University Trustee
BU's most competitive merit award, covering full tuition for a small group of exceptional students. It requires an extra essay by an early deadline.
Open to: High school seniors
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Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholarship
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt's flagship merit award covering full tuition plus a summer stipend. You apply by submitting your admission application by the earlier scholarship deadline.
Open to: High school seniors
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GW Presidential Scholarship
GW Presidential
George Washington University offers merit and specialized scholarships, including awards for arts and academics. Some tracks require an audition or portfolio.
Open to: High school seniors
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Horatio Alger National Scholarship
Horatio Alger National
Supports students who have overcome significant adversity and have financial need. It rewards perseverance as much as grades.
Open to: High school seniors (financial need; overcame adversity; GPA 2.0+)
Restricted — check eligibility
Jefferson Scholars Program (UVA)
Jefferson Scholars Program (UVA)
A prestigious full scholarship to the University of Virginia based on leadership, scholarship, and citizenship. It includes travel and enrichment beyond tuition.
Open to: High school seniors (nomination-only; leadership/scholarship/citizenship)
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Meyerhoff Scholars Program (UMBC)
Meyerhoff Scholars Program (UMBC)
A nationally recognized program at UMBC that supports students committed to advancing minorities in STEM and research. It combines funding with intensive mentoring.
Open to: High school seniors (STEM; Ph.D./MD-PhD aspirations)
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Miami University (Ohio) Prestige Scholarships
Miami University (Ohio) Prestige
Miami University's competitive merit scholarships, ranging up to full tuition for standout applicants. Top awards involve an additional process.
Open to: High school seniors
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Mississippi State Merit Scholarships
Mississippi State Merit
Mississippi State offers criteria-based merit scholarships for high-achieving students.
Open to: High school seniors
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National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Program
National Federation of the Blind
Merit-based scholarships for students who are blind, in any field of study. Winners also join a national convention and community.
Open to: Legally blind students pursuing post-secondary study (18+)
Restricted — check eligibility
Pitt Chancellor's Scholarship
Pitt Chancellor's
The University of Pittsburgh's most prestigious merit award, covering full cost of attendance. It's tied to the honors college and highly selective.
Open to: First-year students (Frederick Honors College; U.S. citizens/PR)
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Rhodes College Presidential Scholarships
Rhodes College Presidential
Rhodes College's competitive merit scholarships, up to full tuition, decided through a finalist process. They reward academics and leadership.
Open to: High school seniors
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Rutgers Presidential Scholarship
Rutgers Presidential
Rutgers' merit scholarships for outstanding applicants at its flagship campus. Awards are based on the admission application.
Open to: First-year Honors College applicants
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Saint Louis University Presidential Scholarship
Saint Louis University Presidential
SLU's top merit scholarships for strong applicants, based on the admission application.
Open to: First-year applicants (GPA 3.85+; leadership focus)
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Stamps Scholarship (Stamps Scholars)
Stamps Scholarship (Stamps
A merit scholarship offered through many partner universities, often covering full cost plus an enrichment fund. You apply through the college's own process.
Open to: HS seniors (apply to Stamps partner schools; merit/leadership)
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Terry Foundation Scholarship
Terry Foundation
One of the largest scholarship programs in Texas, supporting students at partner public universities with funding and a strong community. It rewards leadership and need.
Open to: Texas HS seniors (Terry-affiliated TX public universities; leadership + need)
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University of Kansas Merit Scholarships
University of Kansas Merit
KU awards merit scholarships to strong applicants, some largely based on GPA and test criteria.
Open to: Incoming freshmen (GPA-based; auto-considered; higher GPA = higher award)
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University of Kentucky Singletary Scholars
University of Kentucky Singletary
Kentucky's most prestigious merit scholarship, covering full cost plus enrichment. It's tied to the honors college and highly selective.
Open to: Incoming first-year students (3.8+ GPA/33 ACT or 4.0 test-optional; up to 25 awards)
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University of Missouri Excellence Scholarship
University of Missouri Excellence
Mizzou's merit scholarships, including its Excellence and Mark Twain awards, for strong applicants.
Open to: First-time college freshmen (merit: GPA + rigor; auto-considered)
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University of Richmond Scholars
University of Richmond
Richmond's merit scholarships recognize top applicants in areas like leadership and STEM, up to full tuition. Some require an early application.
Open to: First-year applicants (top achievers + leadership; finalist interview; ~25 awards)
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University of Utah Presidential Scholarship
University of Utah Presidential
Utah's top merit scholarships for outstanding incoming students.
Open to: First-year, first-time students (unweighted GPA + rigor; ~3.7+ competitive)
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Washington and Lee Johnson Scholarship
Washington and Lee Johnson
Washington and Lee's flagship merit scholarship, covering full tuition, room, and board plus a summer stipend. It's one of the most generous awards in the country.
Open to: Incoming first-year students (merit: academics + leadership + integrity; ~44 awards/~10% of class)
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University of Alabama Presidential Scholarship
University of Alabama Presidential
Alabama offers generous, largely criteria-based merit scholarships up to full tuition for strong applicants. It's a well-known option for high-stat students.
Open to: First-year applicants (3.5+ GPA + 32-36 ACT/1420+ SAT out-of-state; 30+ ACT in-state)
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