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Scholarships

Furman Merit Based Scholarships
$140,000

Merit-based scholarships support students who show great potential to make a positive impact on the Furman community. In awarding merit-based scholarships, we consider: A) GPA B) Strength of curriculum C) Test scores (if submitted) D) Essay E) Co-curricular activities Your application for admission also serves as your application for merit-based scholarships. 1) James B. Duke Scholarships Duke Scholarships are Furman's most prestigious academic awards, given each year to incoming students in recognition of their exceptional academic accomplishments as well as significant leadership, service and co-curricular involvement. These awards go to our most outstanding applicants–typically the top one or two percent...

Deadline

Jan 15, 2022

Vilas Scholarship
$128,000

The Vilas Scholarship is an $128,000 scholarship ($32,000 per year) awarded to domestic students who want to complete a St. Lawrence University liberal arts education as preparation for a career in business. The Vilas Scholarship was established in 1976 by the Bodman Foundation of New York City to honor Homer A. Vilas, Class of 1913. Homer Vilas was a successful Wall Street financier, corporate director and businessman during his life. He also was a generous benefactor to many non-profit organizations, including his alma mater, St. Lawrence University. The scholarship assists students financially, but also guides Vilas Scholars as they establish...

Deadline

Jan 11, 2022

Thiel Fellowship
$100,000

Founded by technology entrepreneur and investor Peter Thiel in 2011, the Thiel Fellowship is a two-year program for young people who want to build new things. Thiel Fellows skip or stop out of college to receive a $100,000 grant and support from the Thiel Foundation's network of founders, investors, and scientists. What is the Fellowship? The Thiel Fellowship is a two-year, $100,000 grant for young people who want to build new things instead of sit in a classroom. How does the grant work? Fellows receive $100,000, spread out over two years. We do not take equity in your company. How...

Deadline

Dec 31, 2021

McDonald's HACER National Scholarship
$100,000

HACER stands for Hispanic American Commitment to Education Resources. Your generation is making the world a better place, and McDonald's wants Hispanic students to be front and center in that transformation. That's why we're giving you and your community more opportunities to make a difference. Are you eligible? Check out the requirements below to find out if the McDonald's HACER National Scholarship is right for you: A) You're a high school senior B) You're a legal U.S. resident C) You're younger than 21 years old D) You carry a minimum 2.8 GPA E) You're eligible to attend a two- or...

Deadline

Feb 07, 2022

Donaghey Scholars Program
$90,000

The Donaghey Scholars Honors Program is open to all majors at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. With a generous financial package, interdisciplinary core curriculum, study abroad, and supportive community, the Donaghey Scholars Honors Program offers a distinctive learning environment for undergraduate studies. The program virtually replaces the University's core courses with an interdisciplinary curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking through the reading of primary texts, writing, and discussion. As the campus-wide honors program, the Donaghey Scholars Honors Program builds a strong foundation for students to pursue their major areas of study at UA Little Rock. This is a highly...

Deadline

Mar 01, 2022

Albright Scholarships
$60,000

High achieving students with demonstrated leadership and commitment to service add to the Albright community in significant ways. To reward those students for their good work, Albright offers a variety of Scholarships and Awards. All Scholarships and Awards are renewable in each semester of a student's four-year degree as long as the student remains in good academic standing and in compliance with Albright's Student Code of Conduct. All students who apply by April 30 will automatically be considered for the scholarships and awards listed below. Winners of scholarships and awards will be notified at the time of acceptance, or soon...

Deadline

Apr 30, 2022

National Scholars Award
$60,000

The UA National Merit Scholarship award packages below include the college-sponsored, corporate-sponsored, or National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC)-sponsored awards. Students must respond to NMSC requests to accept these awards. A) Arizona Scholars: $15,000 per academic year + one-time $1,500 Study Abroad Award B) Non-Arizona Scholars: $30,000 per academic year + one-time $1,500 Study Abroad Award Availability Four consecutive years (8 semesters total) for fall and spring semesters only; based on academic year renewal requirements. Students who complete their undergraduate degree in less than 8 consecutive semesters may use the remaining semester(s) toward graduate or Pharmacy school costs at UA in...

Deadline

May 02, 2022

Burger King Scholars Program
$50,000

Created in memory of BURGER KING Co-founder James "Jim" W. McLamore, the BURGER KING Scholars program has awarded $35 million in scholarships to more than 33,000 high school students, BK employees and their families across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico since 2000. In 2018 alone, the Foundation awarded $3.7 million to more than 3,400 students in North America. Scholarship grants range from $1,000 to $50,000 and are intended to help students offset the cost of attending college or post-secondary vocational/technical school. Recipients are selected based on their grade point average (GPA), work experience, extracurricular activities and community service. The...

Deadline

Dec 15, 2021

Sachs Undergraduate Scholarships
$50,000

The Sachs Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship application is available to Colorado High School seniors planning to pursue their undergraduate degree beginning in the autumn of 2021, Sachs Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship grants are typically awarded in the amount of $10,000 to $12,500 per year for four years of study ($40,000 to $50,000 total award) and can be applied to any accredited institution where a student is enrolled full-time. All students who fit the below criteria are encouraged to apply using the link at the bottom of the page. Applications are only available between January 1 through March 15. CRITERIA: In order to...

Deadline

Mar 15, 2022

Gordon A. Rich Memorial Scholarship
$50,000

Requirements and Selection Process A) Applicants must be dependent children of full-time employees in the financial services industry (commercial banks, investment banks, securities brokerage firms, insurance companies, fund and asset management companies, credit card and finance companies and similar businesses as determined by the Foundation). Employees must be presently employed with five years of experience OR no longer employed in this field but had ten years of experience which ended no longer than five years prior to the GAR Scholarship application closing date (which is located on the top of the application). B) Students must be graduating high school seniors...

Deadline

Feb 16, 2022

Ron Brown Scholarships Program
$40,000

The Ron Brown Scholarship honors the legacy of Ronald H. Brown through a selective scholarship program that advances higher education for community-minded and intellectually gifted African Americans. RBSP competitively awards 45 – 50 four-year $40,000 scholarships ($10,000 each year) to the most talented and economically-challenged high school seniors who demonstrate a keen interest in public service, community engagement, business entrepreneurship and global citizenship – the four pillars of the late Ronald H. Brown's mission to uplift people of all races, cultures and ethnicities – especially our disadvantaged youth. Recipients may use the renewable scholarships to attend an accredited four-year college...

Deadline

Jan 09, 2022

Sachs Foundation Graduate Scholarship
$40,000

This scholarship is ONLY available to Sachs Foundation undergraduate scholarship recipients who will, or have, received their undergraduate degree within the last three years. For former Sachs scholarship recipients pursuing their graduate degree beginning in the autumn of 2021, Sachs Foundation Graduate Scholarships are awarded in the amount of $10,000 per year for up to four years of study depending on course of study. INSTRUCTIONS: Applications will be available online through the below link between January 1st and March 15th of each year. As part of the application, you will be asked to submit the following required materials:; A) Your...

Deadline

Mar 15, 2022

1890 Scholars Program
$40,000

The USDA/1890 National Scholars Program is a partnership between of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Universities. The program awards scholarships to students to attend one of 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Universities. What does a scholarship under the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program provide? A scholarship under the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program provides: A) Full tuition; B) Employment with the USDA during the summer and after graduation; C) Employee benefits while employed with USDA; D) Fees; E) Books; F) Use of a laptop computer, printer, and software while on scholarship; G) Room and board for...

Deadline

Feb 01, 2022

GE Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program
$40,000

Honoring the legacy and character of our nation's 40th President, the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program rewards college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with financial assistance to pursue higher education. Each year, the Program selects numerous recipients to receive a $10,000 scholarship renewable for up to an additional three years – up to $40,000 total per recipient. Awards are for undergraduate study and may be used for education-related expenses, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, room, and board. In addition, Scholars are invited to participate in a special awards program and receive ongoing leadership-development support. ELIGIBILITY To be...

Deadline

Jan 06, 2022

Science Ambassador Scholarship
$40,000

The Science Ambassador Scholarship is a full-tuition scholarship for a woman in science, technology, engineering, or math. Eligibility: A) You must be a high school senior or an undergraduate student. B) You must attend a school in the United States. HOW TO APPLY Film a three–minute educational video of yourself explaining a STEM topic you're passionate about. To apply, you must be a high school senior or an undergraduate college student. To view videos we've liked in the past, check out our previous winners. Your video should be: A) A mini–lecture, not a personal statement. Pretend you're a lecturer speaking...

Deadline

Dec 13, 2021

New Warrior Scholarships
$40,000

New Warrior Scholarships are scholarships created with the New Warrior in mind, comprised of: A) Regents B) Provost Achievement (formerly Chancellor's) C) Manoa Excellence D) Manoa International Excellence E) Presidential Requirements Students meeting the following requirements are eligible to apply: A) 3.5 GPA (3.7 GPA for Presidential Scholarship) B) SAT or ACT Test Scores (Not required for Presidential Scholarship) C) UH System Common Scholarship Application D) NWS Section of Application 1) NWS Essay Question: Write about an issue/problem that you wish to solve, which affects your community and the world. Why does this issue/problem matter to you? How would you...

Deadline

Jan 24, 2022

Edison Scholars Program
$40,000

The Edison Scholars Program recognizes students who want to be makers of tomorrow - the dreamers, inventors, guardians and pioneers - those who dare to be great. Each year, Edison International awards $40,000 college scholarships to 30 high school seniors to help them follow their dreams in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) and empower them to change the world. This is a chance for students with big dreams to advance their education and take part in shaping a brighter future. Edison International has awarded more than $12.3 million in scholarships to 700 students through the Edison Scholars program since...

Deadline

Dec 13, 2021

Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards
$36,000

The Awards recognize up to fifteen Jewish teens who are outstanding leaders in community service with awards of $36,000 each. We seek teens showing significant initiative and leadership in creating and leading a new initiative – or who have considerably deepened or expanded an existing project - that embodies the values of tikkun olam, repairing the world. The Helen Diller Family Foundation created the Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards in 2007. The family's primary focus is to support education, science, and arts and they've donated and helped fund programs and institutions around the world. They created this specific program to...

Deadline

Jan 07, 2022

Alabama Academic Elite Scholarships
$34,000

To be considered for the Academic Elite Scholarships, a student must be accepted as a member of the University Fellows Experience (UFE). The student must maintain membership in the UFE to continue holding an Academic Elite Scholarship. Complete information on UFE can be found on the University Fellows website. There are a total of eight academic elite scholars named each year. The pool of eligible applicants typically exceeds 1,000 students. These scholarships are awarded for four years. Seven Academic Elite Scholarship recipients will receive: A) Tuition for four years B) One year of on-campus housing at regular room rate C)...

Deadline

Jan 15, 2022

Auburn Freshman Scholarships
$32,000

Freshman scholarships include merit scholarships and achievement scholarships and are renewable for four years. They are available to incoming freshmen who enroll summer or fall immediately following high school graduation. A) Incoming freshmen accepted for admission by mid-January receive automatic consideration for freshman scholarships. A scholarship application is not required. B) Freshman scholarships are awarded competitively. Consideration does not guarantee an award. C) Freshman scholarship recipients will be notified beginning mid-November. D) Incoming freshmen cannot receive a merit scholarship and an achievement scholarship. What is the deadline to submit a scholarship application? Students are encouraged to review Scholarship Dates &...

Deadline

Feb 01, 2022

Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program
$30,000

Distinguished Young Women is a unique program that combines the chance to win college scholarships with a program that offers Life Skills training to prepare young women for the world after high school. Each year we make over $1 billion dollars in scholarships available and it costs nothing to enter! The program takes place in all 50 states and Washington DC with some states having local programs as well. Young women participate in either their junior or senior year of high school, so check the web page of your state or local program to make sure you don't miss out....

Deadline

Dec 31, 2021

Alabama Presidential Academic Scholarship
$30,000

The Presidential Scholarship pays full tuition, books, required fees, and on-campus room and board for a maximum of eight (8) semesters for freshmen and a maximum of six (6) semesters for college transfer students. Freshmen: High school applicants must have a grade point average of 3.76 or above on a 4.0 scale in academic subjects and an ACT score of 26 or above (comparable SAT score of 1240-1270 (EBR/W and Math). College Transfer Students: College Transfer applicants must have a grade point average of 3.76 or above on a 4.0 scale after completion of at least 24 semester hours (36...

Deadline

Feb 15, 2022

DAV Scholarships
$30,000

Volunteer service is at the heart of the DAV mission of helping empower more veterans to lead high-quality and fulfilling lives. From volunteering at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers to assisting veterans in their local communities, DAV volunteers make a real difference in the lives of veterans. DAV offers $110,000 in scholarships annually to be used toward any accredited institution of higher learning, including universities, colleges, community colleges and vocational schools. This college scholarship is open to volunteers age 21 or younger who have contributed a minimum of 100 hours credited through DAV or DAV Auxiliary. Students may...

Deadline

Feb 28, 2022

Walentas Scholars Program
$30,000

The Walentas Scholars Program develops leaders, citizens, and scholars who are pioneers-the first or among the first in their families to earn a bachelor's degree from a college or university. The first selection cycle for the Walentas Scholarship will begin in fall 2021, with recipients identified in spring 2022. The first class of Walentas Scholars will enter the University of Virginia in fall 2022. The Walentas Scholar Profile Leader: Walentas Scholars demonstrate a desire to serve others. They impact their communities through positions of leadership. Citizen: Walentas Scholars lead by example in their communities, making a positive impact on the...

Deadline

Jan 01, 2022

Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Program
$29,200

The Palmetto Fellows Scholarship is a merit-based program established in 1988 and is administered by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education. The annual award amount for the freshman year is up to $6,700. The award amount for the sophomore, junior and senior years is up to $7,500 per year. Half of the Scholarship is awarded in the fall term and half in the spring. The Scholarship must be applied directly toward the cost of attendance, less any other gift aid received. Assuming continued eligibility, Palmetto Fellows may receive scholarship funding for a maximum of eight consecutive terms of full-time...

Deadline

Apr 15, 2022

Colorado Masons' Benevolent Fund Scholarships
$28,000

The Colorado Masons' Benevolent Fund Scholarship Committee was established in 1966. Scholarships amounting to over $8.5 million have been awarded to over 700 students to attend institutions of higher learning in Colorado. The scholarships are for up to $7000 per year, renewable for four years for a total of $28,000 and are awarded primarily for leadership, maturity, need, and scholastic ability without reference to race, creed, color, sex, or Masonic relationship. The only requirements are that an applicant be a graduating senior in a public high school in Colorado and the he or she attend an institution of higher learning...

Deadline

Mar 15, 2022

Be Bold Scholarship
$25,102

The $25,000 "Be Bold" Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile. It takes less than 2 minutes to apply. To us, boldest does not mean "best", or "most accomplished". Being bold means being: A) Earnest B) Determined C) Moving The scholarship will be awarded to the student whose profile is most bold, according to these characteristics. Furthermore, the scholarship will be unique in that it will favor students who apply earlier-who are bold and seize the day without procrastinating.

Deadline

Dec 31, 2021

Horatio Alger Scholarship
$25,000

As one of the nation's largest college financial aid programs in the country, the Horatio Alger National Scholarship Program is one of the major scholarship programs nationally that specifically assists high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives. The scholarships are funded by Horatio Alger Members who, like the Scholars, have experienced challenges but ultimately overcame them to become successful business and civic leaders. The National Scholarship is awarded to eligible students in all fifty states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. National Scholars receive an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C., during...

Deadline

Mar 15, 2022

Alpha Kappa Psi Scholarship
$25,000

The application process for the Alpha Kappa Psi Scholarships has been designed to help the selection committee learn about your leadership experience, extracurricular involvement, and academic performance. Last year, we awarded 11 incoming freshman scholarships valued between $5,000 and $25,000. We invite all high-caliber high school seniors admitted to the Carlson School to apply! Alpha Kappa Psi Scholarship Fund The Scholarship Fund was founded by several alumni of the Alpha Eta chapter of the co-ed business fraternity Alpha Kappa Psi. Since 1988, the Scholarship Fund has awarded over $2,500,000 in scholarships to 350 recipients. For the 2021/22 academic year, we...

Deadline

Feb 21, 2022

National Alumni Association Crimson Scholarships
$25,000

The Alumni Scholarship Program's competitive scholarships require no previous affiliation with UA or the National Alumni Association. Scholarships are selected according to the strength of the "awards and experiences" section of their admission application; therefore, to be considered for any scholarship managed by the Alumni Scholarship Program, students must be admitted to UA and complete the Supplemental Scholarship Application via the myBama.ua.edu portal by January 15. Crimson Scholarships typically pay: A) Value of in-state or out-of-state tuition for 4 years B) Plus an additional $3,500 per year for 4 years C) $300 book grant each year for 4 years D)...

Deadline

Jan 15, 2022

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