UPDATED: 3-15-11
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 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 foreEntering freshmen violinists, violists and cellists, qualified pianists with chamber music experience ($10,000.00 awards) Brandeis University Student Ensemble-in- residence Program foreEntering 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 for students who demonstrate financial need, ethnic minorities, will be required to participate in math and/or physics workshops, perform 15 hours of community service Cal Poly SLO National Science Foundation for students who 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.3, see www.csulb.edu/presidents_scholars/ Cal State Los Angeles Several scholarships available. Deadlines 4/29 & 5/6. See: www.calstatela.edu/univ /finaid/scholar.php Cal State Los Angeles Several scholarships available. Deadlines 4/29 & 5/6. See: www.calstatela.edu/univ /finaid/scholar.php
Cal State Northridge Presidential Scholarship for full academic scholarships available; must rank in top 10% of class, min. SAT score 1200 or ATC of 30
Cal State Northridge Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity “Balanced Man” Scholarship being offered to male and female freshman admits who demonstrate sound mind and body during high school career. Ten scholarships awarded totaling over $5,000. Contact: www.SigEp.org or www.CSUN.edu/SigEp for application. Due date: 7/16 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 Colby College All college applicants are automatically considered for the William D. Adams Presidential Scholars Program. Request referral from Ms. Bakewell for early consideration. Colby College All college applicants are automatically considered for the William D. Adams Presidential Scholars Program. Request referral from Ms. Bakewell for early consideration.
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 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 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 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 for: 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 Distinguished Scholars Award for: 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 George W. Gore Assistantship for students with outstanding academic achievements, special talents, min 3.0, min SAT 1100, $2,000 per year (renewed annually) Florida A&M George W. Gore Assistantship for students with 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 for students who demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities, solid academic record, min 1100 SAT or ranking in top 30% of class, 30 $6,000 renewable Ithaca College Leadership Scholarship for students who demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities, solid academic record, min 1100 SAT or ranking in top 30% of class, 30 $6,000 renewable Ithaca College Martin Luther King Jr. Scholar Program for 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 Jan. 15 Ithaca College Martin Luther King Jr. Scholar Program for 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 Jan. 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 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. Bakewell Oxford College Scholars Program Various scholarships based on grades, curriculum, test scores, extra-curricular activities, financial need 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
Princeton University Princeton Prize in Race Relations. Any student enrolled in grades 9-12 who volunteers and has a positive impact on race relations. Apply by 1/31, www.princeton.edu/princetonprize
Purdue University Beering, School of Science Scholarships, criteria and amounts vary, see www.purdue.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/upda te Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rensselaer Medal, apply as a junior, nomination required, see admissions.rpi.edu/upda te
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 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 San Diego State University Presidential Scholars – high academic achievement, extracurricular activities. Receive between $1,000 - $15,000 per year. Apply by February 18. Contact SDS Admissions Counselor, Azizi James: [email protected] Sarah Lawrence College Presidential Scholarships of $15,000/per year. For info see: www.slc.edu/schcolarshi ps Sarah Lawrence College Presidential Scholarships of $15,000/per year. For info see: www.slc.edu/schcolarshi ps Sarah Lawrence College Dean’s Scholarships of $10,000/per year. For info see: www.slc.edu/schcolarshi ps Sarah Lawrence College Dean’s Scholarships of $10,000/per year. For info see: www.slc.edu/schcolarshi ps
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 College 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
Seattle University Sullivan Leadership Award for students excelling in leadership, social justice, communication and academics. Apply by Nov. 15. See www.seattleu.edu/sullivan Sierra Nevada College Many awards for merit, need, Native American Scholarship, SNC Ski Team scholarship, see www.sierranevada.edu
St. John’s University Cathlolic Student Scholarships from $1,000-$2,000 annually awarded on academics, financial need and strength of essay based on Catholic faith and St. Vincent de Paul’s influence. Due 2/25. See: http://www.stjohns.edu/admission/undergraduate/schol arships St. John’s University Ozanam Scholars Program includes annual scholarship of $10,000. Need strong academic record and history of service. Due 2/1. See: http://www.stjohns.edu/admission/undergraduate/schol arships
St. Lawrence University Merit based scholarships, based on academic achievement, leadership and service, demonstrate financial need, see www.stlawu.edu St. Lawrence University
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 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 with high academic achievement, community service, commitment to improving urban environment, renewable for 4 years Tulane University Urban Scholars Program – full tuition scholarships with high academic achievement, community service, commitment to improving urban environment, renewable for 4 years
UC Alumni Assoc. Scholarships Available at many campuses, see www.UCLAlumni.net/Scholarships
UC Berkeley Cal Dream $10,00 renewable Scholarship offered by Liberty Hill for students of immigrant parents, with financial need and demonstrates leadership and activism. See: www.libertyhill.org/Document.Doc?.id=203. Apply by 3/29/11. 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). Deadline Feb. 17. See www.UCLAlumni.net/Scholarships/register/home.cfm 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/scholarships/register/home.cfm
Deadline Feb. 17
University of Alabama General scholarship deadline Dec. 1, academic excellence, see www.ua.edu University of Arizona Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity scholarships for male high school senior attending University of Arizona ($500.00 value) University of Arizona Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity scholarships for 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 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 Leadership in Service Scholarship awarded to a senior at LACES who exhibits leadership and service. $10,000 ($2,500/per year) after being accepted for admission. See Ms. Bakewell for recommendation. For other scholarship opportunities at UD 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 Various 4 year renewable tuition scholarships based on high school academic GPA & SAT scores. University of La Verne Performance Scholarships for seniors interested in theater, music, art, video production, photography, and speech/debate. Deadline 2/1. http://laverne.edu/finan cial- aid/scholarships/perform ance-scholarships University of La Verne Performance Scholarships for seniors interested in theater, music, art, video production, photography, and speech/debate. Deadline 2/1. http://laverne.edu/finan cial- aid/scholarships/perform ance-scholarships
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 Miami Ronald A. Hammond Scholarship – full scholarship for underrepresented minorities who demonstrate academic excellence and commitment to cultural awareness. Apply by Jan 15, see www.miami.edu/hammo nd University of Miami Ronald A. Hammond Scholarship – full scholarship for underrepresented minorities who demonstrate academic excellence and commitment to cultural awareness. Apply by Jan 15, see www.miami.edu/hammo nd University of Michigan – Ann Arbor Geisinger Scholarship Program – for students pursuing engineering degree, $20,000 annual support, apply by Dec. 15 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 Regents and Presidential Scholarships, academic excellence, see www.unm.edu University of North Carolina at Chappel Hill Morehead Scholarship nomination deadline Oct 3, all around excellence, full costs of attendance and summer stipend, see www.moreheadfoundation.org
University of North Carolina at Chappel Hill Pogue Scholarships. All around excellence, special emphasis on minority applicants, $7,500.00, apply by Nov. 15, see www.unc.edu UNC of North Carolina at Asheville University Laurels Scholarship, 3.5 GPA and 1250 SAT or 28 ACT, up to full costs of attendance, see www.unca.edu
Univ. of North Carolina Robertson Scholars Program. Superior academic achievement, leadership potential. Full tuition, etc. see www.robertsonscholars.org
University of Oklahoma General scholarship deadline (Nov. 1), see www.ou.edu University of Oregon Diversity-Building Scholarship recipients selected by ethnic background, commitment to diversity, family educational history, financial need, educational background, residency status (priority given to Oregon residents) University of Oregon Diversity-Building Scholarship recipients selected by ethnic background, commitment to diversity, family educational history, financial need, educational background, residency status (priority given to Oregon residents)
University of the Pacific Pacific Founders Scholarship, min 3.70 GPA, SAT 1350 or ACT 31, nomination required, see www.pacific.edu
University of Portland Various scholarships, see www.up.edu University of Puget Sound Renewable scholarships. Talent awards require audition or special application University of Puget Sound Renewable scholarships. Talent awards require audition or special application
University of Redlands General scholarship deadline Dec. 15, criteria varies, www.redlands.edu
University of Rhode Island Centennial Scholarships due Dec. 15, class rank in top third and 1150 SAT or 25 ACT, up to full tuition, see www.uri.edu University of Richmond Oldham Scholarship, Ethyl and Albemarie Science Scholarships, due Dec. 15, all around excellence, full costs of attendance and summer stipend, see www.richmond.edu
University of Rochester Full tuition scholarships available; selection based on academic and personal achievement, and test scores. See www. Rochester.edu University of San Francisco University Scholars. Min 3.8 GPA and 1320 SAT or 30 ACT, 75% of tuition, apply by Nov. 15, see www.usfca.edu
USC Scholarship program for students should be near top of their class, minimum 1340 SAT or 30 ACT, leadership and citizenship attributes demonstrated in school and community USC Norman Topping Student Aid Award for low income, first- generation college students who demonstrate a high level of community involvement and academic potential, first generation and local area applicants given primary consideration, see www.usc.edu/ntsaf due Feb 15
USC General scholarship due Dec. 10, criteria and amounts vary, see www.usc.edu/admission USC General scholarship due Dec. 10, criteria and amounts vary, see www.usc.edu/admission
University of So. Carolina General scholarship deadline (Nov. 1), see www.sc.edu
University of Tennessee General scholarship deadline (Nov. 1) see www.utk.edu
University of Texas at Austin General scholarship deadline Dec. 1, criteria and amounts vary, see www.utexas.edu
University of Virginia Jefferson Scholars Nomination., due Nov 1, all around excellence, school nomination required. www.jeffersonscholars.org Vanderbilt University Harold Stirling Honor Scholarship, full tuition and summer stipend, due Jan. 1
Villanova University Presidential Scholarship, due Nov 1, 3.8 GPA, 1400 SAT or 32 ACT, see www.villanova.edu
Wabash College President’s Scholarships, due Dec. 15, rank top 20%, 1150 SAT or 25 ACT, various awards, see www.wabsh.edu Wake Forest University Reynolds Scholarship, all around excellence, full costs of attendance and summer stipend, apply by Dec. 1, see www.wfu.edu
Washington & Lee University George Washington Honor Scholarship due Dec. 15, all around excellence, up to full costs of attendance, Johnson Scholarship Program, academic achievement and demonstrated leadership, due Dec 15, see www.wlu.edu Washington University at St. Danforth Scholars, due Oct 15, all around excellence. School nomination required. see www.wustl.edu Louis
Whittier College Honors Weekend applications due Oct 15, 3.5 GPA, scores of 122 or 27, www.whittier.edu
Willamette University Music Scholarships. Auditions Nov. 8, Jan 31 and Feb. 16, see www.willamette.edu/cla/music/moreinfo.htm
Woodbury Accounting major, $5,000 scholarship, min 3.0 GPA, see woodbury.edu Accounting major, $5,000 scholarship, min 3.0 GPA, see woodbury.edu
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