Colleges with Scholarships for a 3.0 GPA

Colleges with Scholarships for a 3.0 GPA

Scholarships by GPA › Find 3.0 gpa by region

A 3.0 GPA is one of the most important thresholds in college scholarships. At this level, students move from “limited options” into a range where real merit aid becomes much more available — especially at public universities and schools with structured scholarship systems.

What this means: At a 3.0 GPA, many colleges begin offering predictable merit scholarships — but the amount can vary widely. Small changes in GPA, test scores, or timing can significantly impact how much your student receives.

Important context: These results reflect scholarship opportunities at a national level. Some awards are designed for out-of-state students, while others may be limited to in-state applicants or specific programs. You may also see scholarships tied to honors colleges, majors, or eligibility groups — so always review each college’s full scholarship page for details.

Browse 3.0 GPA Scholarships by Region

Regional pages help families focus on schools where scholarships are more predictable and easier to compare.

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Based on a 3.0 GPA | Nationwide

Showing Merit Scholarship Opportunities

These are colleges where a 3.0 GPA puts your student within range for real scholarship opportunities — including both automatic and competitive awards.

Important: Some “automatic” scholarships may still depend on application timing, funding availability, or test scores.

Scholarship Matches

Based on a GPA 3.0 profile. Institutions with actionable merit aid identified.

Colleges Listed
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Total institutions with matching merit programs.

Showing all Scholarship results. These are colleges where your GPA puts you in range for real scholarship opportunities — including automatic, competitive, and honors-based awards For more information on each college, click to view the full scholarship breakdown.

Important: Some scholarships listed as “automatic” may still depend on application timing, funding limits, or test scores for the highest award levels. Use the details on each college to understand how predictable the offer really is.

🏛️ Morehead State University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.0+ KY
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ SOAR Higher Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 21 | SAT: 1060 | Ends: June 15
Strategic Note: Virginia and West Virginia students with at least a 3.0 unweighted GPA and 21 ACT or 1060 SAT. This is a serious tuition discount, but it still leaves housing, meals, and other costs.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Western Kentucky University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ KY
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Border State Scholarship — supplemental 1
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: December 31, 2025 (complete admission file including proof of residency).
Strategic Note: This is for out-of-state families close to Kentucky. If the student lives in Tennessee, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, West Virginia, Virginia, or Missouri, this can be more valuable than a small merit award because it attacks the tuition rate itself.

+ 8 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Montana (Missoula)

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ MT
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: December 1 (priority deadline for WUE consideration)
Strategic Note: Nonresident students from WUE states with at least a solid B average or higher, with the strongest chances around a 3.9+ GPA and rigorous coursework.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Idaho

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ ID
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Invitation to Idaho (Nonresidents)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: March 1
Strategic Note: Any nonresident admitted outside WUE majors

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Campbell University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ NC
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Campbell Grant
GPA: 2.00 | Ends: Rolling; follow general financial aid deadlines
Strategic Note: Full-time main-campus undergraduates who meet Campbell's institutional grant criteria and maintain at least a 2.0 CGPA. This award is distinct from the merit scholarships and is reviewed as part of the broader financial aid package — completing the FAFSA is key to being considered.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Nebraska at Omaha

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ NE
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Transfer Success Scholarship
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Admission-based; rolling consideration while funding is available
Strategic Note: Transfer students from community colleges or four-year institutions who meet the minimum GPA and credit requirements and apply while funds remain.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State)

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ UT
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Half Merit (Nonresident)
GPA: 2.30 | Ends: July 15
Strategic Note: Nonresident students with mid-2 GPA ranges who apply for the Half Merit waiver by the deadline and then maintain full-time enrollment and at least a 2.0 college GPA.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Mississippi State University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ MS
●Automatic
Guaranteed for high-stat profiles
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→ Freshman One-Year Housing Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 34 | SAT: 1490 | Ends: ACT/SAT through February of senior year; priority date Dec 1 for scholarship consideration.
Strategic Note: Entering freshmen (resident or non-resident) with 9th–11th GPA 3.0+ and ACT 34+ or SAT 1490+ who live in on-campus housing.

+ 5 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of New Mexico

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.0+ NM
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ New Mexico Lottery Scholarship
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: FAFSA/TASFA by June 1
Strategic Note: Most in-state students meeting 15-credit/2.5 GPA after the first term.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Jackson State University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.0+ MS
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ JSU Tiger Transfer Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: June 1
Strategic Note: Community college graduates who have earned an AA degree from an accredited school, completed at least 60 transferable credit hours, and maintained a 3.0 cumulative GPA. There's no test score requirement and no essay barrier — this is purely academic record-based. If your student transferred in good standing with a completed AA degree, they should absolutely apply during the March 15–June 1 window.

🏛️ Alcorn State University

FULL RIDEGPA 3.0+ MS
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Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ President's Excellence
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 28 | SAT: 1310 | Ends: April 1
Strategic Note: Students who score a 28 or higher on the ACT (or the equivalent SAT composite) and carry at least a 3.0 high school GPA are the ones walking away with this full academic scholarship covering tuition, room, board, books, and a stipend. Test prep is worth every dollar here — a few extra points on the ACT can be the difference between a strong partial award and a full ride.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Northwestern State University of Louisiana

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ LA
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Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Out-of-State Fee Exemption
GPA: 2.25 | ACT: 21 | SAT: 1060 | Ends: As early as possible before billing
Strategic Note: Out-of-state freshmen who meet the ACT 21 (or SAT 1060) and 2.25 GPA thresholds — a very accessible bar. For families outside Louisiana, this exemption can represent $10,000+ in annual savings by collapsing the gap between out-of-state and in-state rates. Texas border-county residents and legacy-eligible students have additional pathways even if they don't meet the test score threshold.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Delaware State University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ DE
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Partial Tuition Scholarship (Out-of-State)
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 20 | SAT: 1030 | Ends: Rolling (fall-start freshmen; awards made while funds remain).
Strategic Note: B/B+ out-of-state first-year admits with mid-range SAT/ACT scores who qualify for partial coverage of the tuition gap.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Oakland University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ MI
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Non-Resident Award
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: March 1 for fall entry; December 1 for winter; July 1 for summer.
Strategic Note: Non-Michigan residents, including eligible students from Canada and Mexico, with at least a 2.5 GPA who commit to living in university housing for their first two years.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ San Diego State University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.0+ CA
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Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Cal Grant A or B
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: March 2
Strategic Note: CA residents with demonstrated need and required GPA

🏛️ Tennessee State University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ TN
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Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Big Blue Merit
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 19 | SAT: 990 | Ends: Rolling until the Big Blue Merit budget is fully awarded
Strategic Note: First-time freshmen with around a 3.0–3.2 weighted GPA and ACT scores in the high teens to low 20s (or SAT 990–1150) who qualify academically and apply early enough before institutional funds run out.

🏛️ Southern University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ LA
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Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Jaguar Out-of-State Fee Waiver
GPA: 2.75 | ACT: 24 | SAT: 1160 | Ends: July 1 priority for fall entry
Strategic Note: New out-of-state freshmen with at least a 2.75 high school GPA or ACT 24+/SAT 1160+ and transfer students with a 2.75+ transfer GPA who enroll full time and maintain at least a 2.75 Southern cumulative GPA.

🏛️ Northern Illinois University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.0+ IL
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Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Huskie Pledge Program
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Mar 1 (apply); Feb 15 (FAFSA priority)
Strategic Note: Solid 3.0+ GPA and Pell-eligible Illinois residents applying on time.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Louisiana Tech University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ LA
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Bulldog Out-of-State Scholarship
GPA: 2.50 | ACT: 23 | SAT: 1130 | Ends: Complete the admission application and submit required documents before enrollment. Earlier completion by the general scholarship priority date is recommended for timely awarding.
Strategic Note: Admitted out-of-state freshmen, especially students from Arkansas, Mississippi, and Texas, who meet Louisiana Tech's requirements and enroll full time. For out-of-state families, this fee waiver can be more important than the smaller merit grid award because it attacks the nonresident price directly.

+ 7 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Liberty University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ VA
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Word of Life Scholarship
GPA: 2.70 | Ends: Rolling
Strategic Note: Students who complete studies at Word of Life Bible Institute, earn at least a 2.7 GPA, and enroll at Liberty as transfers.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Bellarmine University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ KY
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Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Transfer: Silver Scholarship
GPA: 2.00 | Ends: Rolling; awarded with transfer admission based on completed application and transcript review.
Strategic Note: Transfer students from accredited colleges with at least a 2.0 transfer GPA who enroll full time. The better the transfer record, the more likely the student is to receive a stronger offer, but Bellarmine does not publish a fixed dollar grid.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ UC Riverside

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ CA
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Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ UCR Academic Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: November 30 (UC application deadline).
Strategic Note: Admitted freshmen with strong academics (roughly 3.6+ UC GPA and solid course rigor), though exact selection criteria are not publicly specified.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Long Island University

$40,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ NY
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Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Presidential Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Apply for admission early; FAFSA recommended as soon as available.
Strategic Note: Higher-end academic freshmen and transfer admits with strong high school or prior college records. Up to full tuition covered.

+ 7 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Mount St Mary's University

$35,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ MD
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Trustee Scholarship
GPA: 2.75 | ACT: 26 | SAT: 1200 | Ends: Apply by Dec 1 (priority); final deadline Mar 1.
Strategic Note: Top academic admits with rigorous coursework, GPAs near or above 3.7, and strong test scores if submitted, often above the university’s middle 50% range.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Quinnipiac University

$32,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ CT
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Transfer Student Academic Scholarship
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Rolling
Strategic Note: Full-time transfers with strong college records, typically 3.0+ cumulative GPA, are most likely to receive awards near the top of the published range.

🏛️ Xavier University

$29,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ OH
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Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Tri-State Community College Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Rolling; must enroll full-time after earning an eligible associate degree in 2024, 2025, or 2026.
Strategic Note: Full-time transfer students from Ohio, Kentucky, or Indiana community colleges who complete an associate degree with a final GPA of 3.0 or higher.

🏛️ Hofstra University

$29,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ NY
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Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Dean’s Scholars
GPA: 2.70 | SAT: 1030 | Ends: Nov 15 (Early Action I); Dec 15 (Early Action II); Feb 15 (Regular Decision recommended for scholarship consideration)
Strategic Note: Admissible first-year students with a wide range of solid academic records, typically SAT/ACT-equivalent 1030–1560 and weighted GPAs around 2.7–4.3, evaluated holistically.

🏛️ Valparaiso University

$28,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ IN
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Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Beacon Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Rolling (apply by early Feb for maximum award)
Strategic Note: Students with 3.0–3.39 GPAs, strong core grades.

🏛️ Monmouth University

$25,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ NJ
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Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Monmouth Academic Excellence Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: March 1 (Regular Decision and priority date for scholarship consideration)
Strategic Note: Top admitted students with very strong high school GPAs (often 3.8–4.0), rigorous AP/IB/honors coursework, and, when submitted, high standardized test scores.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ UC Merced

$25,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ CA
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Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Fiat Lux Scholars Program
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: November 30 (UC application); March 2 (FAFSA or CADAA priority filing date)
Strategic Note: Invitation-only cohort of first-generation, income-eligible California residents with strong academic records and demonstrated financial need.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Niagara University

$24,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ NY
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Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Merit Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Rolling
Strategic Note: Community college transfer students who are active PTK members with strong academic records.

🏛️ Presbyterian College

$24,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ SC
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Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Tartan Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Apply by November 1 for priority consideration. Some awards may still be made after this date.
Strategic Note: Students with GPAs in the 3.00–3.24 range who meet PC's standard admission benchmarks. These are solid, well-rounded students who earn meaningful automatic aid just by applying — no extra hoops required.

🏛️ Siena College

$22,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ NY
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Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ St. Clare Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Rolling
Strategic Note: B averages (GPA 3.0–3.19), not test-based.

🏛️ Idaho State University

$21,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ ID
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Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Out-of-State Scholar Non-Resident Tuition Waiver (NRTW)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: July 1 (fall); November 1 (spring)
Strategic Note: New nonresident undergraduates with GPAs around 3.5 or higher have best chances, but a 3.0 GPA is typically required for consideration; awards are limited, competitive, and may exclude oversubscribed majors or regions.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Maine

$20,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ ME
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Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Flagship Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Dec 1 (early action); March 1 (final)
Strategic Note: OOS students; $8–$12K is typical, up to $15–$20K for top stats

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Lipscomb University

$20,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ TN
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Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Lipscomb Pathways Scholarship
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Rolling
Strategic Note: Transfer students with at least 12 transferable hours and a 2.5+ college GPA who enroll full time at Lipscomb seeking their first bachelor's degree. This is the broadest and most generous automatic transfer award Lipscomb offers — most transfer students who qualify will receive between $14,000 and $20,000 per year automatically.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Saint Francis University

$19,250 / YRGPA 3.0+ PA
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Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Dorothy Day Scholarship
GPA: 2.90 | Ends: Rolling (apply early)
Strategic Note: Incoming freshmen with GPAs at or above 2.90.

🏛️ Robert Morris University

$19,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ PA
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Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ RMU Freshman Merit Scholarship — Tier 4
GPA: 2.70 | Ends: Rolling admission
Strategic Note: Many admitted students with steady academic performance and weighted GPAs roughly between 2.70 and 3.09.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Lindenwood University

$18,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ MO
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Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Academic Merit Scholarships
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 19 | SAT: 1010 | Ends: Rolling (awarded with admission)
Strategic Note: Most admitted students with solid academics, with higher GPAs and stronger overall profiles generally receiving higher awards.

🏛️ University of Alabama Birmingham

$17,500 / YRGPA 3.0+ AL
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Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Provost (Out-of-State)
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 27 | SAT: 1260 | Ends: May 1
Strategic Note: Out-of-state students in UAB's upper-middle merit range. A student can qualify with a 3.5+ GPA and upper-20s test score, or with a 3.0-3.49 GPA if the ACT/SAT is 30+.

+ 5 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Southern Mississippi

$16,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ MS
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Guaranteed for high-stat profiles
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→ Freshman Academic Excellence Scholarship - High Scores
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 30 | SAT: 1370 | Ends: March 1
Strategic Note: This is the strongest automatic Academic Excellence range. It is most realistic for high-scoring freshmen with roughly ACT 30-36 or SAT 1370+, a solid GPA, and scores submitted before the March 1 deadline.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Montana State University

$15,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ MT
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Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Achievement Award (Non-residents)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: December 1
Strategic Note: B+ average and above out-of-state early applicants

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Oklahoma State University

$15,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ OK
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Guaranteed for high-stat profiles
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How This Is Awarded

→ Out-of-State Achievement — 32–36 ACT (1420–1600 SAT)
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 32 | SAT: 1420 | Ends: February 1 (Early Opportunity: November 1)
Strategic Note: Top out-of-state students with ACT scores in the 32–36 range or SAT 1420–1600 and at least a 3.0 GPA.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Louisville

$15,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ KY
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Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Out-of-State Admission-Based Merit (Non-Regional)
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 24 | SAT: 1160 | Ends: Apr 1
Strategic Note: This is the fallback automatic merit path for out-of-state students who do not live in one of UofL's special regional scholarship areas. Students with at least a 3.0 weighted GPA may qualify, but the better annual awards generally require stronger academics and useful ACT/SAT scores.

🏛️ Charleston Southern University

$15,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ SC
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Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Cutlass Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: No separate scholarship deadline; awarded on a rolling basis upon admission.
Strategic Note: First-time freshmen with strong college-preparatory records and final high school GPAs between 3.00 and 3.49. A 3.0 is the floor here — students who earned solid grades through rigorous coursework are well-positioned for this tier without any additional application steps.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Arizona

$15,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ AZ
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Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Arizona Merit Award
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Early Action Nov 1 (priority), Final May 1
Strategic Note: Good students with a B average or better; lowest automatic merit band for nonresidents.

🏛️ California Baptist University

$14,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ CA
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Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Directors Scholarship
GPA: 2.95 | Ends: Rolling; priority consideration by December 5.
Strategic Note: Admitted freshmen with a cumulative high school GPA between 2.95 and 3.29 on CBU’s weighted scale.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Samford University

$13,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ AL
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Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Marion Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: February 15
Strategic Note: This is Samford's broader automatic academic merit lane. It is most relevant for admitted freshmen and transfers with at least a 3.0 GPA and a solid academic record, especially students who may not reach the Crosland level.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Fort Hays State University

$12,200 / YRGPA 3.0+ KS
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Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Special Out-of-State (SOS) — Transfer
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: No fixed deadline listed; students are encouraged to apply and submit transcripts early for consideration.
Strategic Note: First-time, full-time on-campus transfer students who graduated from a California or Florida high school, have at least a 2.5 cumulative college GPA, and complete the SOS form and transcript submission.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Louisiana at Monroe

$12,100 / YRGPA 3.0+ LA
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Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Out-of-State Warhawk Waiver
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 21 | SAT: 1060 | Ends: Apply by January 31; meet score and GPA criteria by published deadlines.
Strategic Note: Out-of-state students with at least a 3.0 GPA and a 21 ACT or 1060 SAT who enroll full time. For nonresident families, this may be the most important ULM affordability lever because it directly reduces the out-of-state price gap.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Western Washington University

$12,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ WA
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Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ WUE — Western Award for Excellence (WAE)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: January 31 (priority admission for WAE consideration)
Strategic Note: Nonresident first-year students with unweighted GPAs of at least about 3.0, with higher GPAs in the 3.5+ range more likely to receive awards at the upper end of the range.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Oregon State University

$12,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ OR
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Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Provost Scholarship (Nonresident Freshmen)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: February 1 (priority)
Strategic Note: Solid academic record among nonresident pool

🏛️ Washington State University

$12,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ WA
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ WUE/Cougar Award (Non-resident)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Jan 31
Strategic Note: Nonresident Pullman-campus students with roughly 3.0–3.6 GPAs who are not at the highest merit/WUE tier

🏛️ Southern Utah University

$12,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ UT
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
GPA: 2.50 | ACT: 18 | SAT: 960 | Ends: Apply early; limited seats, and general scholarship deadline for many awards is March 1.
Strategic Note: Students from WICHE states with GPAs roughly between 2.5 and 3.69 or ACT scores between 18 and 30 who apply early while WUE seats remain available.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Alaska Fairbanks

$12,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ AK
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Nanook Pledge Scholarship (Nonresident)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: June 15 (fall), November 1 (spring)
Strategic Note: All admitted nonresident students at or above the minimum GPA; higher GPAs get higher awards.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Houston Christian University (formerly Houston Baptist)

$11,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ TX
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Legacy Grant
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: June 15 (recommended)
Strategic Note: Students with a solid B average who meet admission criteria and fall within the published GPA band.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Fairleigh Dickinson University

$11,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ NJ
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ FDU Merit Scholarship — Low Tier
GPA: 2.80 | Ends: Rolling; Jan 15 priority
Strategic Note: Admitted students with roughly 2.8–3.29 GPAs who meet FDU’s minimum preparation; often includes many test-optional applicants.

🏛️ Jacksonville State University

$10,500 / YRGPA 3.0+ AL
●Automatic
Guaranteed for high-stat profiles
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→ Gamecock Excellence
GPA: 2.00 | ACT: 29 | SAT: 1330 | Ends: May 1
Strategic Note: Students with a 29–30 ACT or 1330–1380 SAT and GPAs of at least 2.0, with the largest awards going to GPAs 3.0 and higher.

+ 6 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of South Carolina Upstate

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ SC
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Out-of-State Academic Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | SAT: 1000 | Ends: Rolling
Strategic Note: Out-of-state freshmen with at least a 3.0 GPA, 1000+ SAT, and top-20% class rank who enroll full-time and remain in good academic standing. The scholarship locks in in-state tuition rates, making USC Upstate genuinely price-competitive for strong non-resident students.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Colorado School of Mines

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ CO
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Provost Award (Non Resident)
GPA: 2.00 | Ends: Nov 1 (Early Action / priority) and Jan 15 (Regular) first-year admission deadlines.
Strategic Note: Admitted nonresident students with a solid academic profile who are competitive for Mines but not necessarily at the very top of the pool.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Queens University of Charlotte

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ NC
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Queens Commitment (RoyalUp)
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Rolling; students should activate RoyalUp early in their CPCC enrollment and follow the Queens transfer application timeline when ready to transfer.
Strategic Note: CPCC students who enroll in RoyalUp at the start of their associate degree, maintain a 2.5 GPA, complete their AA or AS, and apply to Queens through the transfer process. This is a straightforward pathway guarantee — if you follow the roadmap, the aid floor is locked in.

🏛️ University of Colorado Denver

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ CO
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ International Automatic Merit Scholarships
GPA: 2.85 | Ends: Admission deadline; auto-awarded upon review
Strategic Note: International first-year or transfer students with GPA ≥2.85 (U.S. scale), not funded by sponsors/governments.

🏛️ George Mason University

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ VA
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Transfer Merit Scholarship
GPA: 2.75 | Ends: By transfer admission deadlines (earlier application improves scholarship consideration).
Strategic Note: Incoming transfer students with stronger college GPAs and consistent academic progress.

🏛️ Bowling Green State University

$9,500 / YRGPA 3.0+ OH
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ University Freshman Academic Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: February 19
Strategic Note: Most winners have a 3.5+ GPA; 3.8+ with strong rigor or ACT ≥27 / SAT ≥1280 trend toward the top tier

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Toledo

$9,500 / YRGPA 3.0+ OH
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ University Freshman Academic Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: June 20 (Fall), Nov 7 (Spring)
Strategic Note: Most winners have 3.5+ GPA; top values go to 3.8+ GPA or ACT 27+/SAT 1280+ if submitted

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Oral Roberts University

$9,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ OK
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Tier 2 Transfer Academic Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Feb 1 (priority); rolling admission after
Strategic Note: Admitted transfer students whose college GPA is between 3.00 and 3.49 and who enroll full time.

+ 5 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Southern Indiana

$9,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ IN
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Out-of-State Grant Scholarship
GPA: 2.75 | Ends: Rolling
Strategic Note: Mid-range out-of-state admits with college-prep GPAs roughly between 2.75 and 3.49 who need tuition relief.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Saint Peter's University

$9,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ NJ
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Pavonia Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Rolling
Strategic Note: Many admitted students who meet Saint Peter’s baseline academic standards with GPAs at or above about 3.0.

🏛️ University of Alabama

$9,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ AL
●Automatic
Guaranteed for high-stat profiles
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→ Foundation in Excellence (In-State)
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 29 | SAT: 1330 | Ends: Dec 5 priority deadline for Summer/Fall 2026; Dec 15 for Spring 2026
Strategic Note: Alabama residents near the top of UA’s partial-merit grid. This is the last major automatic tier before full tuition, so families should pay close attention to whether one more ACT/SAT jump could move the student into Presidential.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Alabama State University

$8,328 / YRGPA 3.0+ AL
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ M-9 Promise (Out-of-State Tuition Offset, Transfers)
GPA: 2.75 | Ends: July 30
Strategic Note: This is the clearest out-of-state transfer Marion 9 tier because ASU lists a 2.75 GPA minimum. It is not a full-tuition scholarship; it is a tuition-offset award for non-Alabama transfer students with 24+ transferable hours who meet the GPA requirement.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Arkansas State University

$8,310 / YRGPA 3.0+ AR
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Out-of-State Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 24 | SAT: 1160 | Ends: July 1
Strategic Note: Nonresident students with ACT 24+ (or SAT 1160+) and 3.0+ GPA who enroll full-time on campus.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

$8,200 / YRGPA 3.0+ WI
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Titan National Scholar (Non-Resident)
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Rolling with admission
Strategic Note: Most admitted nonresident freshmen and transfers who meet the Titan National Scholar GPA requirement.

🏛️ Cleveland State University

$8,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ OH
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Ohio Resident Merit (AcademicEdge Guarantee)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: March 1 (priority for maximum award)
Strategic Note: Most Ohio residents with at least a 3.0 GPA; larger awards tend to go to students in the roughly 3.7–3.9+ GPA range, often with strong coursework and optional test scores.

🏛️ University of Kentucky

$8,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ KY
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Bluegrass Spirit (Non-Resident) — Mid Tier
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 25 | SAT: 1200 | Ends: December 1
Strategic Note: Out-of-state freshmen with at least a 3.0 unweighted GPA and a 25 ACT or 1200 SAT who apply by the early action deadline. This is a stronger non-resident merit tier, but it still leaves families with a meaningful remaining out-of-state cost.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ West Virginia University

$8,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ WV
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Climb Higher Scholarship — Level 4
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: August 1 (admission deadline for fall Climb Higher consideration)
Strategic Note: Students with a good high school GPA between 3.0 and 3.49 who enroll full-time and meet admission deadlines.

🏛️ Eastern Michigan University

$8,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ MI
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Emerald Scholarship
GPA: 2.75 | Ends: June 1 (priority); August 1 (final admission/scholarship consideration)
Strategic Note: Traditional first-year students with strong GPAs; awards around $6,000 are common for GPAs near 3.25, and GPAs 3.75 or higher tend to receive near the top of the published range.

🏛️ University of Mississippi (ole miss)

$8,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ MS
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ J. Means (Tennessee Counties)
GPA: 3.00
Strategic Note: Admitted students from Shelby, Tipton, or Fayette County in Tennessee. For Memphis-area families, this is one of the more important Ole Miss regional awards to check because it can materially lower the nonresident price.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Grambling State University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.0+ LA
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Academic Scholarship (25–27 and 28+ ACT, 3.5 GPA)
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 25 | SAT: 1200 | Ends: January 31 (automatic academic scholarship consideration for students who apply by this date)
Strategic Note: Top academic applicants with a 25 or higher ACT and a strong GPA who get their admission application in by January 31. The 28+ ACT and 3.5 GPA sub-tier is Grambling's closest thing to a full-ride pathway for high achievers, especially when layered with TOPS for Louisiana residents.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ College of Charleston

$7,500 / YRGPA 3.0+ SC
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ South Carolina State Scholarships (Palmetto Fellows, LIFE, HOPE, Enhancements)
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 22 | SAT: 1100 | Ends: State scholarship timelines through the SC Commission on Higher Education; students should work closely with their high school counselor on Palmetto Fellows deadlines.
Strategic Note: South Carolina residents who meet CHE's published formula criteria. LIFE requires meeting 2 of 3 thresholds: 3.0 GPA, top 30% class rank, or 1100 SAT/22 ACT. Palmetto Fellows is the most selective and carries the highest award — up to $7,500/year in years 2–4.

🏛️ Texas Southern University

$7,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ TX
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Tiger Genesis (First-Time Freshmen)
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 19 | SAT: 1050 | Ends: Funds-limited (apply early, no fixed deadline)
Strategic Note: Solid academic applicants in the top 20% with 3.0–3.49 GPA.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Mary Washington

$6,500 / YRGPA 3.0+ VA
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Transfer Merit (3.0+ college GPA)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Preferred filing dates: Oct 15 (Spring) / Mar 1 (Summer) / Apr 1 (Fall)
Strategic Note: Solid academic transfer students meeting the 3.0+ GPA band.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Winthrop University

$6,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ SC
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Out-of-State Tuition Reduction Grant
GPA: 2.86 | Ends: February 1
Strategic Note: Every out-of-state freshman who meets the minimum GPA threshold for any Winthrop tier (roughly 2.86+ on a 4.0 scale) receives a scholarship plus the full OOS tuition waiver. Higher GPAs and/or test scores unlock larger cash scholarship amounts on top of the waiver. This is one of the strongest value propositions at Winthrop for OOS families — even the entry-level award brings total annual OOS value to roughly $15,040.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

$5,450 / YRGPA 3.0+ TN
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Academic Service Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: December 1 (priority); February 1 (final)
Strategic Note: First-time undergraduates (freshmen or transfers) with a minimum 3.0 GPA, a genuine and documented history of community or school service, two strong recommendations, and the capacity to commit to 125 campus work hours every semester while staying enrolled full-time. This is an extremely competitive program with a limited number of awards — standout service narratives and reliable recommenders make the difference.

🏛️ East Tennessee State University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ TN
●Conditional Path
Requires specific designation (e.g., National Merit)
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→ International Merit Scholarship — Blue
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: With admission
Strategic Note: International undergraduates around a 3.0–3.3 GPA at admission.

🏛️ University of St. Thomas

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ MN
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Automatic with transfer admission; subject to verification of PTK membership.
Strategic Note: Community college transfer students who are active PTK members with 3.0+ college GPAs.

🏛️ Indiana State University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ IN
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Incentive Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Dec 1 (admission), Dec 15 (scholarships)
Strategic Note: Nonresidents with ~3.0+ GPA.

🏛️ Prairie View A & M University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ TX
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Distinguished Achievement Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 21 | SAT: 1060 | Ends: April 1
Strategic Note: Solid academic admits who apply early, meet the 3.0 GPA and ACT 21 or SAT 1060 minimums, and have complete files by the deadline.

🏛️ University of New Orleans

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ LA
●Automatic
Guaranteed for high-stat profiles
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→ Privateer Premier Award
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 30 | SAT: 1360 | Ends: Priority December 15; Final July 15 for admissions-based scholarship consideration
Strategic Note: Students with a 3.90–4.00 non-weighted cumulative GPA can qualify on grades alone — no test score required. Students with at least a 3.0 GPA who also score 30 ACT or 1360 SAT earn this award via the combined path. This is realistically achievable for your student if they've maintained a strong, consistent record — and it's automatic, meaning no extra hoops to jump through.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Missouri University of Science and Technology

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ MO
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Transfer Merit-Based Scholarship (Out-of-State)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Automatic with transfer admission.
Strategic Note: Non-resident transfer students from outside Missouri with at least a 3.0 cumulative college GPA.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Coppin State University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ MD
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Gold First-Year Student Merit Award
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Rolling (March 1 priority)
Strategic Note: First-year students with cumulative high school GPAs at or above 3.0 who are comfortably above admission minimums.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Northern Arizona University (NAU)

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ AZ
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Dean’s
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: May 1
Strategic Note: Admitted B/B+ Arizona high school students.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Northern Colorado

$4,500 / YRGPA 3.0+ CO
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Bear Nonresident
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: March 1
Strategic Note: Nonresident and international first-time freshmen with weighted GPAs from 3.00 to 3.39 who enroll full-time.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Nicholls State University

$4,500 / YRGPA 3.0+ LA
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Academic Honor Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 21 | Ends: Jan 5
Strategic Note: Students with at least a 3.0 unweighted GPA and a qualifying ACT score win only if their GPA/test combination lands in one of Nicholls' funded grid cells. The strongest awards go to students closer to a 3.8–4.0 GPA and/or the higher ACT bands, especially 30+.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Missouri State University–Springfield

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ MO
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Transfer Student Scholarships
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Rolling with strongest consideration for early spring admits.
Strategic Note: Strong transfer applicants with approximately 3.0+ transfer GPAs who apply early.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Troy University

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ AL
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ ONETROY Transfer Scholarship (Tier 1–4)
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: August 1, 2026 (for fall transfer consideration)
Strategic Note: Qualifying transfer students with at least 45 transferable hours and transfer GPAs roughly between 2.5 and 3.5+.

🏛️ Southeastern Louisiana University

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ LA
●Automatic
Guaranteed for high-stat profiles
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How This Is Awarded

→ Southeastern Honors Scholarship – 30+ ACT Tier
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 30 | Ends: Priority January 15 admission application; scores and GPA must be received by August 1.
Strategic Note: First-time freshmen with a 3.0+ six-semester GPA and a 30+ ACT, or a higher qualifying ACT superscore. This is the top automatic tier, but families should remember the housing supplement only helps if the student lives on campus continuously from the first semester.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Arkansas

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ AR
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Advance Arkansas Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Nov 15
Strategic Note: Need-based, first-gen students who apply early and maintain GPA

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Tennessee–Martin

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ TN
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Chancellor's Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 27 | SAT: 1260 | Ends: February 1
Strategic Note: Students who walk in with at least an ACT 27 (superscored) or SAT 1260 and a solid GPA are automatically in the running. Apply early — awards roll out starting in December and funds are limited. If your scores are close, submit multiple test attempts so UTM can build the best superscore on your behalf.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of South Dakota

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ SD
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Coyote Beginnings (Commitment level)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: December 1 (priority)
Strategic Note: ~3.0 GPA for lower, 3.6–4.0+ or ACT 27+ for top tier; committee reviews high school performance.

🏛️ Metropolitan State University of Denver

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ CO
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ RaiseMe Micro-Scholarships
GPA: 2.00 | Ends: July 1 (incoming freshmen profile completion); other MSU Denver scholarship deadlines may also apply
Strategic Note: Incoming freshmen who actively use RaiseMe to log grades and activities, complete their profile by July 1, and enroll at MSU Denver while maintaining at least half-time status and satisfactory academic progress.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Maryland Eastern Shore

$3,500 / YRGPA 3.0+ MD
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Wor-Wic Transfer Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: At transfer admission
Strategic Note: Maryland residents who recently completed an associate degree at Wor-Wic Community College and enroll at UMES; three students per year may receive a separate full-ride presidential scholarship.

🏛️ Central Michigan University

$3,500 / YRGPA 3.0+ MI
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Maroon & Gold — Tier A1
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Dec 1 (priority)
Strategic Note: 3.0–3.29 GPA with low or no test score.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Wyoming

$3,300 / YRGPA 3.0+ WY
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Hathaway Scholarship (Residents, State Program)
GPA: 2.50 | ACT: 17 | Ends: Before the first day of classes in the term when benefits begin; must start within four years of high school graduation.
Strategic Note: Most Wyoming graduates who complete the required high school curriculum and meet at least the Opportunity or Provisional Opportunity tier; Honors and Performance tiers go to students with stronger GPAs and ACT scores.

🏛️ University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

$3,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ MA
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ University Merit Award
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: March 31
Strategic Note: ~3.0–3.2 GPA; broad admit range

🏛️ Stephen F. Austin State University

$3,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ TX
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Purple Award
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 20 | SAT: 1030 | Ends: November 1 Priority
Strategic Note: Students with weighted high school GPAs of at least 3.0 and ACT scores of 20 or SAT scores of 1030 or higher who meet the priority date.

🏛️ Indiana University Indianapolis

$3,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ IN
●Conditional Path
Requires specific designation (e.g., National Merit)
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→ International Merit Scholarship — Tier 3
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Apply for admission by the international application deadline for scholarship consideration.
Strategic Note: Incoming international freshmen who meet baseline academic standards and are admissible but have more modest academic profiles.

🏛️ University of Michigan–Flint

$3,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ MI
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ First Year Opportunity Scholarship
GPA: 2.70 | Ends: Rolling
Strategic Note: Test‑optional admits with GPAs 2.7–3.69 typically receive $1,000 per year; those with GPAs 3.7+ receive $3,000 per year.

🏛️ Grand Canyon University

$3,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ AZ
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Faculty Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: At admission (rolling)
Strategic Note: Admissible students with GPAs around 3.0–3.3 or qualifying test scores.

🏛️ MontClair State University

$3,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ NJ
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Founders Award
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Rolling (admission)
Strategic Note: 3.0–3.4 GPA, strong college prep curriculum.

🏛️ UC Santa Cruz

$3,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ CA
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Regents Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: November 30 (UC application deadline).
Strategic Note: A small group of the most academically distinguished first-year and transfer students, often with very high UC GPAs and rigorous coursework.

🏛️ Eastern Kentucky University

$3,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ KY
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Excellence Award
GPA: 3.00
Strategic Note: This is EKU's automatic award for Kentucky students with a 3.0 to 3.39 unweighted GPA. It is not a huge scholarship, but it can still matter for families trying to bring the in-state bill down before state and federal aid are layered in.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Missouri

$3,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ MO
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Border State Award
GPA: 2.75 | Ends: Priority deadline
Strategic Note: Qualifying residents of bordering states; sometimes auto-stacked.

🏛️ University of Cincinnati

$3,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ OH
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Transfer Student Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: July 1
Strategic Note: Transfer students from community colleges with strong academic records and timely application.

🏛️ Southern Illinois University Carbondale

$2,500 / YRGPA 3.0+ IL
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Silver Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Rolling; awards made until funds are exhausted.
Strategic Note: B+/A- students with high school GPAs roughly in the 3.00–3.49 range.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Michigan–Dearborn

$2,500 / YRGPA 3.0+ MI
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Gateway Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Rolling (apply by March 1 for priority)
Strategic Note: Students with roughly 3.0–3.3 GPAs entering directly from high school.

🏛️ Murray State University

$2,500 / YRGPA 3.0+ KY
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Deans
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: No separate scholarship application deadline; awarded at admission.
Strategic Note: Domestic students with a 3.00–3.29 weighted GPA. This is the kind of baseline merit award that helps families see that Murray's automatic chart reaches beyond only top-A students.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Indiana University Bloomington

$2,150 / YRGPA 3.0+ IN
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Rising Award
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Nov 1 (priority)
Strategic Note: First-generation, underrepresented, or diverse applicants with 3.0+ GPA.

🏛️ Western Illinois University

$2,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ IL
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ AIM HIGH Western Commitment – Base Tier
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: April 15 (priority for fall), November 1 (spring)
Strategic Note: Students with a 3.00–3.49 high school GPA.

🏛️ Eastern Illinois University

$2,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ IL
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Academic Merit
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Aug 1 (admission), Aug 19 (final transcript update)
Strategic Note: Students with strong B averages and upward GPA trends (3.00–3.59).

🏛️ Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

$2,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ IL
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Cougar Pride Scholarship — Tier 1
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Dec 1 (priority)
Strategic Note: Freshmen with a 3.00–3.24 high school GPA.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Central Connecticut State University

$2,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ CT
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Central Merit Scholarship - Tier 3
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Rolling (with admission)
Strategic Note: Average-to-strong admits who typically have GPAs around 3.0–3.29 and apply early.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Boise State University

$2,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ ID
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ True Blue Promise
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Dec 15
Strategic Note: First-gen/lower-income students with solid grades

🏛️ Youngstown State University

$2,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ OH
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Red & White
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 22 | SAT: 1110 | Ends: February 15 (priority consideration)
Strategic Note: Mostly A- students meeting GPA and ACT 22+/SAT 1110+ thresholds, or test-optional applicants with 3.5–3.89 GPAs.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Arkansas Pine Bluff

$2,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ AR
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Leadership Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 19 | SAT: 980 | Ends: December 1 priority; March 1 final
Strategic Note: First-time freshmen with around a 3.0 GPA and ACT scores in the high teens (19–20) or comparable SATs who meet application deadlines.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Sam Houston State University

$2,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ TX
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Bearkat Transfer Scholarship
GPA: 2.75 | Ends: Rolling, first-come first-served (no separate scholarship deadline)
Strategic Note: Qualified first-time transfers starting in fall who meet the GPA and credit-hour thresholds, are awarded while funds last, and accept the award on time.

🏛️ Longwood University

$2,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ VA
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Lancer Distinction Award
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: February 1, 2026
Strategic Note: Admitted Fall 2026 freshmen with a 3.0–3.24 GPA. Students below a 3.0 are not listed on Longwood’s public merit grid.

🏛️ University of Texas–Tyler

$2,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ TX
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Academic Excellence Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: December 1 priority; June 1 final (freshmen admission for scholarship consideration)
Strategic Note: Admitted first-time freshmen ranked in the top 25% with at least a 3.0 high school GPA or students from non-ranking, homeschool, or international schools with at least a 3.5 GPA.

🏛️ Purdue University Fort Wayne

$2,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ IN
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Purdue Fort Wayne Scholarship — Nonresident Tier 2
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Rolling; final fall application deadline Aug 1.
Strategic Note: Admitted domestic nonresident first-year students with a 3.0–3.49 high school GPA.

+ 5 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ North Dakota State University

$2,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ ND
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Achievement Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 23 | SAT: 1130 | Ends: NDSU priority deadline (typically early Feb)
Strategic Note: Solid B+/A- students, 3.0–3.97 GPA, or 3.0+ GPA with ACT ≥ 23.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Missouri Kansas City

$2,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ MO
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Provost’s Award
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 22 | SAT: 1100 | Ends: Rolling; complete admission application by May 1 for best consideration
Strategic Note: Missouri or Kansas residents who are solid B students (roughly 3.0–3.4 GPA) or have ACT scores in the low 20s among first-time college students.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Austin Peay State University

$1,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ TN
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Kimbrough (limited)
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 25 | SAT: 1200 | Ends: February 1 priority scholarship deadline.
Strategic Note: Competitive in-state students who meet or exceed a 3.0 GPA and 25 ACT and apply by the priority deadline. Awards are limited in number, so stronger academic profiles rise to the top among eligible applicants.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ The University of Tampa

$1,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ FL
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ International Baccalaureate (IB) Scholarship
GPA: 2.80 | Ends: May 1 admission deadline for consideration
Strategic Note: Entering freshmen who have completed the full IB Diploma, are admitted to UT by May 1, and meet renewal GPA requirements.

🏛️ Northern Kentucky University

$1,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ KY
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Tri-State Academic Merit (KY Residents, Tier 3)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Feb 15 priority; date not confirmed on 2026-2027 pages
Strategic Note: Based on the legacy Tri-State grid, this appears to be the entry-level Kentucky merit tier for students around a 3.0 GPA. It is parent-relevant because it suggests NKU may still offer some automatic merit below the high-GPA range, but the exact amount needs current confirmation.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ New Mexico State University

$1,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ NM
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Pete’s Opportunity Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 20 | SAT: 1040 | Ends: December 1 (priority for fall entry)
Strategic Note: New Mexico residents who meet standard freshman admission criteria and fall into Academic Index bands between about 115 and 132.99.

🏛️ University of Northern Iowa

$1,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ IA
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Inspire Award (Transfer)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Rolling
Strategic Note: Transfer students who are members of TRIO programs with at least a 3.0 transfer GPA and sufficient transferable credits.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Arkansas–Fort Smith

$1,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ AR
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Lion Pride
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 19 | Ends: UAFS freshman scholarship deadline (see official scholarship page); priority date typically February 15.
Strategic Note: Freshmen with ACT scores around 19–20 or high school GPAs around 3.0–3.24.

🏛️ Southeast Missouri State University

$1,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ MO
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Transfer Academic Scholarship (3.0–3.49 GPA)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: June 1 for fall transfer applicants; November 1 for spring transfer applicants (scholarship guarantee deadlines)
Strategic Note: Transfer students with at least 24 transferable hours and a 3.0–3.49 cumulative transfer GPA who apply by the guarantee deadlines.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ South Dakota State University

$1,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ SD
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Jackrabbit Guarantee — Tier 1
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 20 | SAT: 1020 | Ends: Dec 1 (priority)
Strategic Note: Solid B average or ACT low 20s students

🏛️ University of Houston Clear Lake

$1,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ TX
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Automatic Transfer Scholarship
GPA: 2.75 | Ends: Rolling (apply early—space limited)
Strategic Note: New transfer students with solid grades, enrolling full time.

🏛️ University of Arkansas at Little Rock

$500 / YRGPA 3.0+ AR
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Freshman Award
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 20 | SAT: 1030 | Ends: Final July 1 (admission and test scores for scholarship consideration)
Strategic Note: Typical entering freshmen meeting the minimum 3.0 GPA and 20 ACT or 1030 SAT who complete admission requirements by the stated deadlines.

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🏛️ North Carolina A&T University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ NC
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ A&T Alumni Chapter Scholarships
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Varies by alumni chapter; typically spring or early summer for the upcoming fall term.
Strategic Note: Incoming and current students from specific chapter regions who bring academic merit, meaningful community involvement, and a genuine connection to the Aggie alumni community. Geographic match to the chapter's service area is a hard requirement, not a suggestion.

+ 5 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Winthrop University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ SC
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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How This Is Awarded

→ Close Scholars Program
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: April 4
Strategic Note: South Carolina residents with a strong record of sustained community service and leadership in service organizations.

🏛️ Saint Louis University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ MO
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: With admission; PLTW verification must be submitted after course completion.
Strategic Note: STEM-oriented students from verified PLTW high schools who complete at least one PLTW course with a B or higher.

🏛️ Bradley University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.0+ IL
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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How This Is Awarded

→ Bradley Commitment
GPA: 2.80
Strategic Note: Illinois residents from Pell-eligible families with AGI ≤ $65,000 who file FAFSA early and enroll full time.

🏛️ Eastern Michigan University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ MI
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ 4WARD Graduation Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Opt-in agreement due by a specified date; July 1 is recommended for incoming students.
Strategic Note: First-year students with at least a 3.0 high school GPA who commit to living on campus all four years, take about 30 credits per year, and remain in good academic standing.

+ 5 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Florida A&M University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.0+ FL
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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How This Is Awarded

→ George W. Gore Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 26 | SAT: 1170 | Ends: January 1 (typical; confirm for current cycle)
Strategic Note: High‑achieving U.S. high school graduates majoring in approved STEM and related fields who meet GPA and SAT/ACT thresholds and complete the scholarship process.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Old Dominion University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ VA
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Departmental Scholarships (Examples)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Feb 1–Mar 1 (portal cycles)
Strategic Note: Majors in fields like History, Engineering, Art, Nursing, with strong GPAs and/or financial need.

+ 5 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Houston Clear Lake

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ TX
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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How This Is Awarded

→ University Endowment Scholarship
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: March 1
Strategic Note: Strong involvement, leadership, service (all years/levels).

+ 5 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Texas Southern University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.0+ TX
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ TSU Promise Program
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: FAFSA/TASFA priority (early spring)
Strategic Note: Texas families below the income cutoff who meet all FAFSA/TASFA and academic requirements.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Arkansas

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.0+ AR
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Army ROTC
GPA: 2.50
Strategic Note: Cadets who commit to service after graduation

🏛️ Arizona State University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.0+ AZ
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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How This Is Awarded

→ President Barack Obama Scholars Program
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: FAFSA and admission priority January 15; housing confirmation and verification typically due by early summer.
Strategic Note: Arizona resident students with significant financial need who are Pell-eligible, file the FAFSA and complete verification on time, and remain in good academic standing.

+ 6 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of South Florida

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ FL
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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How This Is Awarded

→ Johnson Scholarship (Accessibility, FL residents)
GPA: 2.00 | Ends: AwardSpring cycle, usually Feb–Mar
Strategic Note: FL residents with documented disability who apply on time

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Northern Kentucky University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.0+ KY
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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How This Is Awarded

→ River City Promise
GPA: 2.00 | Ends: Gateway and River City Promise deadlines vary; FAFSA timing is required for eligibility
Strategic Note: Pell-eligible students from participating Northern Kentucky high schools who are willing to start at Gateway, stay in the Gateway2NKU pipeline, complete the required steps, and transfer full-time to NKU. This is a pathway scholarship, not a standard freshman award for every NKU applicant.

🏛️ University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

FULL RIDEGPA 3.0+ WI
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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How This Is Awarded

→ Community Enrichment Scholarship
GPA: 2.00 | Ends: Early February (e.g., Feb 7, 2025; Feb 6, 2026)
Strategic Note: Incoming freshmen with at least a 2.0 GPA who show strong community involvement and submit a compelling community enrichment essay.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Norfolk State University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ VA
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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How This Is Awarded

→ Spartan Family Plan
GPA: 2.00 | Ends: Aug 1 (Fall) / Dec 1 (Spring)
Strategic Note: Families with at least two immediate family members enrolled at NSU who maintain required GPA and submit the application by the semester deadline.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Trinity University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.0+ TX
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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How This Is Awarded

→ Trinity Tower Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Nov 1 (ED I / EA application deadline for consideration)
Strategic Note: A very small fraction of top first-year applicants with exceptional academic records who are invited to Trinity Tower Scholars Day and perform strongly in the competition.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Monmouth University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ NJ
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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How This Is Awarded

→ SOAR Grant
GPA: 2.00 | Ends: March 1 (FAFSA and admission priority for packaging)
Strategic Note: Full-time undergraduates selected by the Director of Undergraduate Admission who show a combination of academic promise and financial need, including some science and education majors whose awards may be prorated during off-campus terms.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Charleston Southern University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ SC
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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How This Is Awarded

→ Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: March 31
Strategic Note: Rising juniors and seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA, full-time enrollment, proven financial need, and a strong application representing the Alumni Association well.

🏛️ Long Island University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ NY
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Performing / Fine Arts Awards
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Program-specific audition and portfolio timelines.
Strategic Note: Full-time students with strong demonstrated artistic talent through auditions or portfolios.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of South Dakota

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ SD
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ South Dakota Freedom Scholarship
GPA: 2.00 | Ends: March 1
Strategic Note: Students with significant unmet need and SD residency

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Kent State University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ OH
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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How This Is Awarded

→ Robinson Family Scholarship
GPA: 2.70 | Ends: Spring (annual)
Strategic Note: EHHS students, Trumbull County or Newton Falls HS preferred, need

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Bellarmine University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.0+ KY
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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How This Is Awarded

→ Whitney M. Young Scholars Award
GPA: 2.00 | Ends: Priority application deadline of January 15 for Bellarmine admission and scholarship consideration.
Strategic Note: Students who are already part of the Lincoln Foundation Whitney M. Young Scholars Program, are admitted to Bellarmine, enroll full time, and meet the program and academic requirements. This is powerful tuition coverage, but it is limited to a very specific pipeline group.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Toledo

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ OH
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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How This Is Awarded

→ Barnes & Noble Book Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: March 1 (typical)
Strategic Note: Students with at least 3.0 GPA and demonstrated need

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Western Kentucky University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.0+ KY
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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How This Is Awarded

→ Hilltopper Guarantee
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: FAFSA priority date for the academic year; students should complete both WKU admission and the FAFSA as early as possible.
Strategic Note: Kentucky families with real financial need. The student needs to be Pell-eligible, CAP-eligible, in-state, full-time, and at or above a 3.0 unweighted GPA. This can make tuition disappear, but it does not make WKU free.

🏛️ Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State)

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.0+ UT
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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How This Is Awarded

→ Trailblazer Promise
GPA: 2.00 | Ends: March 1 priority FAFSA deadline
Strategic Note: Low-income Utah residents who qualify for Pell Grants, complete the FAFSA on time, and remain enrolled and in good standing at Utah Tech.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Eastern Illinois University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.0+ IL
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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How This Is Awarded

→ EIU Promise (AIM HIGH)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: June 1 (FAFSA)
Strategic Note: Illinois residents with GPA 3.0+ and family AGI at or below $80,000 who qualify for sufficient need after aid.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Western Illinois University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.0+ IL
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ The Western Way
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: April 15 (FAFSA priority)
Strategic Note: Low-income Illinois families (often first-gen) whose students have ≥3.0 GPA and qualify for Pell and MAP.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of South Carolina Upstate

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ SC
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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How This Is Awarded

→ USC Faculty/Staff Dependents' Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Contact USC Upstate Financial Aid for current deadline — application routes to USC Columbia
Strategic Note: Dependent children or spouses of full-time USC system employees who are enrolled full-time at any USC system campus, maintain at least a 3.0 GPA, and submit the specific system-level application on time. Awards are limited and competitive — not all eligible applicants receive funding.

+ 5 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of North Carolina Greensboro

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ NC
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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How This Is Awarded

→ STAMPS 3.0 Scholars Program
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: March 1
Strategic Note: Pell-eligible STEM admits, strong persistence.

🏛️ Mississippi State University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ MS
●Hidden Gem
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→ IB Diploma Scholarship (Level One+ tiers)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Oct 31
Strategic Note: IB diploma holders; amount scales by scores and ACT/SAT bands

+ 15 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ College of Charleston

FULL RIDEGPA 3.0+ SC
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→ Meeting Street Charleston Compact
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 22 | SAT: 1100 | Ends: Meeting Street Scholarship Fund applications open January 2026 and are awarded through May 2026. CofC standard freshman admission deadlines apply separately.
Strategic Note: High-achieving SC students from 14 eligible counties (Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Charleston, Clarendon, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Jasper, Lee, Marion, Marlboro, Spartanburg, Williamsburg) who graduate from eligible public or charter high schools, earn LIFE or Palmetto Fellows, receive a Federal Pell Grant of any amount, and enroll full time at CofC. Every eligible applicant who meets the criteria receives the award — there is no competitive cutoff. This is as close to a guaranteed full ride as exists at any SC public university, and most eligible families don't know it exists.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Lafayette College

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ PA
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→ Paid Research / Internship Funding (EXCEL + Intern Scholar Programs)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Varies by specific EXCEL or internship funding cycle
Strategic Note: Students selected to conduct faculty-mentored research or funded internships who want to offset summer or term-time living and opportunity costs.

🏛️ University of Cincinnati

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ OH
●Hidden Gem
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→ Gen-1/1MPACT House Scholarships
GPA: 2.70 | Ends: Spring (housing placement), rolling for nonresidential
Strategic Note: First-gen, Pell students in Gen-1/1MPACT House program

🏛️ Lehigh University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ PA
●Hidden Gem
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→ Snyder Family Marching Scholarships
GPA: 2.80 | Ends: Program-specific, typically aligned with music department and Marching 97 timelines.
Strategic Note: Incoming and continuing student instrumental musicians who commit to multiple years with The Marching 97 and maintain required GPA and participation.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Nevada Las Vegas

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ NV
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→ Academic Success Center — Dean’s Award
GPA: 2.00 | Ends: Spring (annually)
Strategic Note: Exploring students who keep responsive and maintain eligibility

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Indiana University Indianapolis

FULL RIDEGPA 3.0+ IN
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→ Cox Scholars Program (Jesse H. & Beulah Chanley Cox Scholarship)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: February 1 for first-year applicants; April 15 for current students (dates may vary by year).
Strategic Note: Indiana residents with at least a 3.0 GPA who demonstrate financial need, work to fund a substantial share of their education, and can balance academics with the structured Cox work commitment.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Marquette University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.0+ WI
●Competitive
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→ Urban Scholars Program
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: February 1 program deadline; Marquette lists March 1 as the final date for required Urban Scholars materials.
Strategic Note: Milwaukee-area high school seniors, often first-generation and from financially disadvantaged backgrounds, who show strong academics, leadership, and service.

🏛️ Loyola University Maryland

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ MD
●Competitive
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→ Marion I. & Henry J. Knott Scholarships
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Loyola admission application by January 15; additional Knott Scholarship deadlines set by the Knott Foundation.
Strategic Note: A very small group of high-achieving Catholic students from the Archdiocese of Baltimore with strong records of academic merit and service.

🏛️ Presbyterian College

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.0+ SC
●Hidden Gem
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→ Army ROTC – Highlander Battalion Scholarships
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: National high school scholarship boards typically close in January; campus-based awards are rolling during the academic year
Strategic Note: Students who commit to commissioning as Army officers, maintain at least a 2.5 GPA, pass the Army fitness test, and perform well in ROTC evaluations.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of San Diego

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ CA
●Hidden Gem
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→ Bob Hope Leadership Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Set annually by Student Affairs, typically in spring
Strategic Note: Juniors and seniors maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA who demonstrate significant campus leadership, service, and financial need.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Drexel University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ PA
●Competitive
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→ The Drexel Promise
GPA: 2.00 | Ends: Follows Drexel’s transfer admission cycle; applications for each entry term are reviewed on a rolling basis and deadlines vary by term.
Strategic Note: Transfer students who have completed an associate degree at an accredited U.S. community college, earned admission to a full-time on-campus bachelor’s program at Drexel, and maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA.

🏛️ Bowling Green State University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.0+ OH
●Hidden Gem
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→ Army ROTC (Falcon Battalion) Scholarship
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Varies (rotc.army.mil deadlines)
Strategic Note: ROTC-committed students passing medical, academic, and physical fitness requirements

+ 9 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Oral Roberts University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ OK
●Hidden Gem
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→ First-Generation Scholarship
GPA: 2.00 | Ends: Aligned with admission and financial aid review timelines
Strategic Note: Students whose parents have not completed a bachelor’s degree and who maintain at least a 2.0 GPA.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Marist College

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ NY
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→ Otto Sussman Trust Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: As needed
Strategic Note: Final-year undergraduates from NY, NJ, PA, or OK with at least a 3.0 GPA who face documented, unusual financial hardship that threatens their ability to graduate.

🏛️ UMass Lowell

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ MA
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→ Resident Advisor (RA) Benefits
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Feb–Mar before academic year
Strategic Note: Returning undergraduate RAs selected for leadership/people skills and campus involvement.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of North Dakota

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.0+ ND
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→ Army & Air Force ROTC Scholarships
GPA: 2.50 | ACT: 19 | Ends: Dec 1 – Jan 15 (varies by branch)
Strategic Note: Physically fit students with leadership potential; 2.5+ GPA and ACT 19+

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Brigham Young University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ UT
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→ Need-Based Scholarships (BYU)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: FAFSA due around January 20; BYU scholarship application due around February 1.
Strategic Note: Undergraduate students who demonstrate significant financial need on the FAFSA and scholarship application and meet BYU’s minimum GPA thresholds.

🏛️ Bethune-Cookman University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.0+ FL
●Hidden Gem
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→ ROTC Scholarships (Army & Air Force)
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: January 10 (typical campus deadline); March 4 (national board deadlines, may vary by year)
Strategic Note: U.S. citizens who meet ROTC academic, fitness, and medical standards and commit to commissioning as military officers.

🏛️ Jackson State University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.0+ MS
●Hidden Gem
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→ ROTC Scholarships (Army/Air Force)
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: March 4 (national ROTC board deadlines); January 10 (typical campus deadline for local consideration)
Strategic Note: Contracted ROTC cadets who meet military academic, fitness, and service standards and commit to commissioning as officers.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Alcorn State University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.0+ MS
●Hidden Gem
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→ Army ROTC Scholarships
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Oct 14 and Jan 19 (national); campus-based deadlines vary; typical notification by May 1
Strategic Note: Students who meet academic, fitness, and service requirements and commit to commissioning as Army officers; nursing and STEM majors often receive strong consideration.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ East Tennessee State University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ TN
●Elite Selection
Top 1–2% / Interview / Highly Restrictive
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→ Roan Scholars Leadership Program
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 21 | SAT: 1060 | Ends: Fall–Winter of senior year (dates vary by year)
Strategic Note: A small cohort of high-achieving seniors from Tennessee and select surrounding states with outstanding leadership, service, and interview performance.

🏛️ La Salle University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ PA
●Hidden Gem
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→ Modern Handling Scholarship (School of Business)
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Priority deadline often in late August (e.g., Aug 21); applications considered after the add/drop period
Strategic Note: Working students in La Salle’s School of Business Evening Division or children of Modern Handling employees who meet enrollment, GPA, and other eligibility criteria.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Prairie View A & M University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ TX
●Hidden Gem
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→ Passport to Careers in Agriculture (CAFNR)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Priority January–March
Strategic Note: Incoming CAFNR freshmen, especially Texas residents, with around a 3.0 or higher GPA who complete financial aid early and show interest in agricultural careers.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Houston Christian University (formerly Houston Baptist)

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ TX
●Hidden Gem
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→ Alumni Endowed Scholarships
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: April 4 for fall admits
Strategic Note: Incoming freshmen with strong academics, often with legacy or alumni connections, who complete the alumni scholarship application.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ IL
●Hidden Gem
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→ Racial and Social Justice Scholarship Endowment
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Feb 1
Strategic Note: Students with at least a 3.0 GPA who demonstrate leadership in anti-racism and social justice work.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Southern Utah University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ UT
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→ Scholarship Housing (Dixie & Anne Leavitt Foundation)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: February 1 (final deadline for Scholarship Housing application for the 2026–27 year).
Strategic Note: Full-time students with at least a 3.0 GPA who demonstrate financial need through the FAFSA and are willing to live in designated Leavitt housing; particularly helpful for students whose biggest expense is housing.

🏛️ Southern University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ LA
●Hidden Gem
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→ Terry-Bacon Scholarship
GPA: 2.70 | Ends: Varies annually
Strategic Note: Sophomore and junior business majors with at least a 2.7 GPA who demonstrate strong academic performance and commitment to their field.

+ 9 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Michigan–Dearborn

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ MI
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→ NSF STEM Scholars
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: May 1 (priority)
Strategic Note: First-year and transfer STEM students who are calculus-ready, show financial need, and have strong academic potential.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Butler University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.0+ IN
●Hidden Gem
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→ Army & Air Force ROTC
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Army ROTC national board deadlines typically run through early March; Air Force ROTC high school scholarship applications generally close by late October; campus-based deadlines vary.
Strategic Note: Students who meet Army or Air Force ROTC academic, physical, and leadership standards and commit to officer commissioning, including many STEM and pre-health majors.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Morehead State University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.0+ KY
●Hidden Gem
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→ Eagle Assurance Scholarship
GPA: 2.80 | Ends: March 15 priority; June 15 final.
Strategic Note: Kentucky families with real financial need. The student needs to be Pell-eligible, a Kentucky high school graduate, at or above the 2.8 GPA line, full-time, and living on campus. This can make tuition and mandatory fees disappear, but it does not make Morehead State free.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Troy University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ AL
●Competitive
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→ Trojan Opportunity Expanded Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 22 | SAT: 1110 | Ends: August 1, 2026 (Fall 2026 entry term)
Strategic Note: Qualified out-of-state students with around a 3.0+ GPA and ACT 22+ (about 1110 SAT) who apply early and meet unconditional admission requirements.

+ 5 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Belmont University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ TN
●Hidden Gem
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→ CMPA Music Scholarships
GPA: 2.75 | Ends: Audition timelines; first round typically aligned with Nov 1 Early Action I
Strategic Note: Outstanding music students (voice, keyboard, instrumental, etc.) who major in music and present strong auditions; roughly a quarter to a third of auditioning students receive some level of music scholarship.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Seton Hall University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.0+ NJ
●Hidden Gem
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→ Army ROTC Scholarships
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: National high school boards typically Oct–Jan; campus‑based awards are rolling after enrollment.
Strategic Note: Students with solid academics, leadership, and fitness who are selected by Army ROTC national or campus boards and commit to commissioning as Army officers, including many nursing majors at Seton Hall.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Providence College

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.0+ RI
●Hidden Gem
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→ Army ROTC — Campus-Based Scholarships
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Rolling after matriculation and enrollment in Army ROTC
Strategic Note: Enrolled Providence College cadets who excel academically, physically, and in leadership within the ROTC program.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Grand Valley State University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ MI
●Competitive
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→ Robert and Ellen Thompson Working Families Scholarship
GPA: 2.75 | Ends: March 1 application deadline in the myScholarships portal, with FAFSA completed by the same date.
Strategic Note: Incoming Michigan freshmen from working- and middle-class families who show financial need, solid academics, and strong records of community service and leadership.

🏛️ Washington State University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ WA
●Hidden Gem
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→ First-Generation Student Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Jan 31
Strategic Note: First-generation students with about a 3.0+ GPA who tell a strong first-gen story, show clear goals, and community or campus engagement

+ 6 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Texas Christian University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ TX
●Hidden Gem
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→ Clark Society Endowed Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Faculty and staff nominations typically due in late January, such as Jan 28, 2026, for the 2026–2027 cycle.
Strategic Note: Rising seniors with at least 85 completed hours, 3.0+ GPA, significant campus leadership, and a record of positively impacting TCU’s community.

🏛️ Alabama State University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.0+ AL
●Competitive
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→ Academic Incentive Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 20 | SAT: 1020 | Ends: February 14
Strategic Note: This is one of the more parent-friendly ASU competitive awards because the academic floor is lower than the top tiers but the payoff can still be significant. A 3.0 GPA and 20 ACT can put a student in range, but the separate scholarship application and February deadline still matter.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Colorado Colorado Springs

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.0+ CO
●Hidden Gem
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→ Army ROTC Scholarships
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: October 13, January 19, and March 16 national board dates; campus-based applications accepted on a rolling basis.
Strategic Note: Students pursuing the Army officer track who demonstrate solid academics and leadership, meet fitness and medical requirements, and complete national or campus ROTC applications by board dates.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Kentucky

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ KY
●Hidden Gem
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→ William C. Parker Scholarship Program
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: December 1
Strategic Note: Incoming freshmen with at least a 2.50 unweighted GPA whose applications show strong potential, contribution to campus community, and fit with the goals of the Parker program. This is not a grid scholarship; the award amount and selection depend on holistic review and limited funding.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Manhattan College

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ NY
●Competitive
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→ Resident Assistant (RA) Grant
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Spring semester prior to the academic year of RA service; specific dates set by Residence Life.
Strategic Note: Upper-division students selected as Resident Assistants who demonstrate leadership, reliability, campus involvement, and meet GPA and residential experience requirements.

🏛️ Austin Peay State University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.0+ TN
●Hidden Gem
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→ Army ROTC (Govs Guard Battalion)
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: October 13, January 19, and March 16 national board dates; campus-based awards on a rolling basis.
Strategic Note: Contracted Army ROTC cadets who meet academic, fitness, and service standards and complete applications by national or campus deadlines.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of West Georgia

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.0+ GA
●Hidden Gem
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→ Army ROTC Scholarship
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: National ROTC scholarship deadlines are set by Army ROTC each year.
Strategic Note: Students who are serious about becoming Army officers. Strong applicants usually meet academic standards, pass medical and fitness screening, show leadership potential, and understand the service commitment.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Tennessee State University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ TN
●Hidden Gem
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→ Good Mu Society Music Scholarship Fund
GPA: 2.70 | Ends: Spring (annual departmental scholarship cycle; see TSU Scholarship Portal)
Strategic Note: Declared music majors who actively perform with the Aristocrat of Bands and maintain at least a 2.7 GPA.

🏛️ Appalachian State University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ NC
●Hidden Gem
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→ Ed and Lois Reich Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Varies; check portal or Reich College of Education scholarship cycle.
Strategic Note: Incoming NC transfer students in the Reich College of Education who meet the 3.0 GPA requirement and show strong academic momentum.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Binghamton University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.0+ NY
●Hidden Gem
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→ ROTC Scholarships (Army/Air Force)
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Oct–Mar (national ROTC deadlines)
Strategic Note: Students enrolled in Army or Air Force ROTC who pass national selection, maintain GPA and physical standards, and agree to post-graduation service

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of North Alabama

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.0+ AL
●Hidden Gem
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→ Army ROTC Scholarships
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: October 27, January 19, and March 16 national boards; campus deadlines vary
Strategic Note: Students who are serious about the Army ROTC path, not just students looking for another scholarship. The student needs academic readiness, fitness, medical qualification, leadership potential, and willingness to accept the service commitment.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.0+ NC
●Hidden Gem
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→ Army ROTC — Tar Heel Battalion
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Varies (see Army ROTC UNC)
Strategic Note: 3.0+ GPA, fitness, strong leadership/service interest

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Mercer University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ GA
●Elite Selection
Top 1–2% / Interview / Highly Restrictive
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→ Heritage Scholars Weekend
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Event typically held in February; registration deadline is usually in mid-February.
Strategic Note: Admitted students with strong academic records, engagement, and promise who stand out in interviews and academic experiences during the event.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Louisiana Tech University

FULL RIDEGPA 3.0+ LA
●Conditional Path
Requires specific designation (e.g., National Merit)
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→ National Merit Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Follow National Merit Scholarship Corporation timelines and make sure Louisiana Tech is listed as first choice by the National Merit deadline.
Strategic Note: National Merit Finalists who intentionally choose Louisiana Tech and list it as first choice with National Merit. This is one of Tech's strongest affordability plays because it covers tuition, fees, housing, and meals.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Illinois State University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.0+ IL
●Hidden Gem
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How This Is Awarded

→ Army ROTC Scholarships & State Tuition Waivers
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Service/program deadlines
Strategic Note: Cadets, eligible members of IL National Guard, veterans, military families; selection based on service/merit

🏛️ University of Missouri Kansas City

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.0+ MO
●Hidden Gem
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→ Air Force ROTC Scholarship
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Jan 9
Strategic Note: Students who meet AFROTC criteria, academic and leadership standards, and complete service commitment.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Loyola University Chicago

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ IL
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Jesuit / BVM / Sisters of Christian Charity High School Scholarships
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Mar 15 (school nomination); must be admitted by Feb 1.
Strategic Note: Graduates of partner Jesuit, BVM, or SCC high schools with strong academics, leadership, and service, typically 3.5+ GPAs.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Towson University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ MD
●Hidden Gem
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→ Biology Department Scholarships
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Departmental (varies; usually late winter or early spring)
Strategic Note: Upper-level Biology majors with at least 12 Biology credits at Towson and GPAs of 3.0 or higher, often with strong faculty support.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Florida Atlantic University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ FL
●Hidden Gem
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→ Johnson Scholarship (Students with Disabilities)
GPA: 2.00 | Ends: May 15
Strategic Note: Florida-resident undergraduate students with documented disabilities who are registered with SAS, submit complete documentation early, and meet the fund requirements.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Mississippi (ole miss)

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.0+ MS
●Hidden Gem
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→ Ole Miss Opportunity
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Aligns with Ole Miss financial aid and FAFSA priority deadlines
Strategic Note: Low-income Mississippi freshmen who file the FAFSA on time, meet the GPA and income rules, and still have a qualifying gap after Pell, state aid, institutional scholarships, and private aid. This is one of the most important Ole Miss affordability programs for high-need Mississippi families.

🏛️ Creighton University

FULL RIDEGPA 3.0+ NE
●Hidden Gem
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→ Army & Air Force ROTC + Creighton Room & Board Supplement
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Army ROTC high school scholarship boards typically run Oct–Jan; Air Force ROTC high school scholarship applications generally close in the fall or early winter.
Strategic Note: Competitive ROTC cadets with strong academics, leadership, and physical fitness who earn national Army or Air Force ROTC scholarships and enroll at Creighton, especially in high-need majors like nursing.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Utah

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ UT
●Hidden Gem
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→ Student Leadership Awards
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Spring (varies by role)
Strategic Note: Students selected as RAs, student government leaders, or ambassadors who maintain good academic and conduct standing

+ 9 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Vanderbilt University

FULL RIDEGPA 3.0+ TN
●Hidden Gem
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→ ROTC Scholarships + Vanderbilt Room & Board Grant
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: ROTC national scholarship deadlines vary by branch, generally in the Dec–Feb timeframe of senior year.
Strategic Note: Students who secure Army, Navy, or Air Force ROTC scholarships and choose Vanderbilt, committing to officer commissioning and successfully meeting ROTC academic, medical, and fitness standards.

🏛️ Saint Joseph's University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ PA
●Hidden Gem
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→ Jesuit/Catholic Partner High School & Foundation Scholarships
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: With admission application; awards typically made with admission decision.
Strategic Note: Students from partner Jesuit, Cristo Rey Network, and other designated Catholic or foundation-supported schools who meet published criteria such as minimum GPA.

🏛️ South Dakota State University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.0+ SD
●Hidden Gem
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→ Air Force ROTC Scholarships
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Dec 31 (national)
Strategic Note: STEM, fit, academic

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Central Michigan University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.0+ MI
●Hidden Gem
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→ Army ROTC National Scholarships @ CMU
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: National boards (fall–winter)
Strategic Note: Leaders with 3.0+ GPAs who complete all steps early.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Niagara University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ NY
●Hidden Gem
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→ Community Advisor (CA) Position
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Typically during the spring semester for positions in the following academic year.
Strategic Note: Sophomore and upperclass students with at least a 2.5 QPA, prior residence hall experience, and strong leadership and conduct records who perform well in the CA selection process.

🏛️ Colorado State University Pueblo

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ CO
●Hidden Gem
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→ Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative (COSI)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Spring (varies by COSI cohort and CSU Pueblo timeline)
Strategic Note: Low-income or priority Colorado residents, including adult learners, who meet COSI criteria and remain in good academic standing.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Western Washington University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ WA
●Hidden Gem
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→ Center for Cross-Cultural Research (CCCR) Tuition Scholarships
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: May 4
Strategic Note: Undergraduate and graduate students engaged with the Center for Cross-Cultural Research who are first-generation or from underrepresented groups in research and show active research involvement.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Georgia Southern University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.0+ GA
●Hidden Gem
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→ Army ROTC Scholarships
GPA: 2.50 | ACT: 19 | SAT: 1000 | Ends: National deadlines are set by U.S. Army ROTC each year.
Strategic Note: Students who are serious about commissioning as U.S. Army officers, not just students looking for scholarship money. Strong applicants usually have solid academics, leadership potential, physical fitness, and willingness to accept the military service commitment.

🏛️ Kennesaw State University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ GA
●Hidden Gem
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→ Coca-Cola Scholars Program
GPA: 2.75 | Ends: Typically March 1 during the KSU internal scholarship application cycle; verify the current deadline in ScholarshipUniverse.
Strategic Note: Incoming first-time, full-time KSU undergraduates who fit the program mission: first-generation and/or STEM students with financial need, HOPE eligibility, solid academic standing, and willingness to participate in the program's student-success expectations.

🏛️ Weber State University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ UT
●Hidden Gem
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→ Professional Sales Student Association (PSSA) Leadership Scholarship
GPA: 2.75 | Ends: Typically February 1; departmental deadlines may vary.
Strategic Note: Professional Sales majors who hold leadership roles or contribute significantly to PSSA activities and maintain solid academic performance.

+ 5 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Maryland Eastern Shore

FULL RIDEGPA 3.0+ MD
●Competitive
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→ USDA 1890 National Scholars Program
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 21 | SAT: 1080 | Ends: Early March (currently March 8, 2026)
Strategic Note: High-achieving U.S. citizens planning USDA-related careers in agriculture, food, natural resources, or related STEM fields with about a 3.0+ GPA and solid test scores plus leadership and service.

+ 5 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Georgetown University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.0+ DC
●Competitive
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→ Maguire Scholars Program
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Feb 1 (Georgetown financial aid priority deadline); May 1 (Maguire Foundation college scholars application)
Strategic Note: A small number of Philadelphia-area or partner high school graduates who demonstrate financial need, solid academics, community service, and leadership, and who are selected jointly by their institution and the Maguire Foundation.

🏛️ Texas State University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.0+ TX
●Hidden Gem
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→ Bobcat Promise (Tuition & Fees Coverage)
GPA: 2.00 | Ends: FAFSA priority (mid-March)
Strategic Note: Low-income TX students who apply early, enroll full-time, and keep GPA above 2.0.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of California - Santa Barbara

$125,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ CA
●Hidden Gem
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→ Promise Scholars
GPA: 2.75 | Ends: Mar 2
Strategic Note: High-need California residents and AB 540/undocumented applicants admitted to UCSB.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.0+ TN
●Hidden Gem
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→ CyberCorps® Scholarship for Service (SFS)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: July 1 (fall cohort); November 1 (spring cohort)
Strategic Note: High-achieving cybersecurity or IT students at UTC who intend to work for federal, state, local, or tribal government in cybersecurity roles.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Hartford

$25,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ CT
●Hidden Gem
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→ Hartford Promise + Greater Futures Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: March 1 (recommended FAFSA and program completion date)
Strategic Note: Hartford residents graduating from Hartford Public Schools who maintain at least a 3.0 GPA, 93%+ attendance, and full-time enrollment at UHart while meeting program and FAFSA requirements.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Washington

$22,500 / YRGPA 3.0+ WA
●Competitive
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→ Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS)
GPA: 2.75 | Ends: Feb
Strategic Note: Need-eligible Washington STEM or healthcare majors, often first-gen or underrepresented students

+ 6 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Maryland Baltimore County

$22,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ MD
●Hidden Gem
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→ Meyerhoff Scholars Program
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 24 | SAT: 600 | Ends: January 15 (priority)
Strategic Note: High-achieving, research-focused STEM students planning to pursue graduate study, typically with strong GPAs, rigorous coursework, and demonstrated commitment to the advancement of minorities in the sciences.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ New York University

$20,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ NY
●Hidden Gem
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→ Community College Transfer Opportunity Program (CCTOP) Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: CCTOP transfer application deadlines as specified by NYU.
Strategic Note: Community college students from NYU partner schools with at least a 3.0 GPA, sufficient transferable credits, nomination, and a strong transfer application.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ DePaul University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.0+ IL
●Hidden Gem
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→ Army ROTC Scholarships
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: High school national boards typically run Oct–Jan; campus-based scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis.
Strategic Note: Students who commit to commissioning as Army officers, meet academic and fitness standards, and are selected by national or campus-based ROTC boards.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Lamar University

$18,500 / YRGPA 3.0+ TX
●Hidden Gem
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→ Smith–Hutson Scholars
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Feb 15
Strategic Note: Texas residents with clear financial need, strong academic potential, and compelling personal statements who can handle a full-time load and complete the interview process.

🏛️ California State University Sacramento

$18,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ CA
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Campus nomination deadline typically aligned with March 2 scholarship cycle; specific date varies by year.
Strategic Note: One extraordinary Sacramento State student annually who demonstrates superior academic performance, significant financial need, and exceptional service, leadership, or resilience.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Tennessee Knoxville

$15,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ TN
●Competitive
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→ Global Ambassador Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: May 1
Strategic Note: First-year international students (non-resident visa holders, non-U.S. high school graduates) with at least a 3.0 UT Converted and Weighted Core GPA who complete the separate Global Ambassador application and are selected based on leadership, service, and essay strength. Award tier is GPA-based: 3.0–3.49 = $10,000/yr; 3.5–3.79 = $12,500/yr; 3.8+ = $15,000/yr.

🏛️ University of Colorado Denver

$15,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ CO
●Hidden Gem
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→ Reisher Scholars
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Varies (open Feb)
Strategic Note: Sophomores and transfers with 3.0+ GPA, need, and service.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Saint Peter's University

$15,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ NJ
●Hidden Gem
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→ INVEST Scholars Program
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Program application deadlines apply (previously April 1)
Strategic Note: Upper-division STEM majors with at least a 3.0 overall GPA and 3.3 major GPA who commit to teaching in high-need school districts after graduation.

🏛️ University of Nebraska at Omaha

$13,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ NE
●Hidden Gem
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→ Nebraska Career Scholarship
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Typically February–April; dates vary by track and year
Strategic Note: Nebraska residents majoring in high-demand STEM, IT, engineering, healthcare, or math fields who maintain solid academic progress and complete a Nebraska-based experiential learning requirement.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Virginia Military Institute

$11,650 / YRGPA 3.0+ VA
●Hidden Gem
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→ Call to Duty Scholarship (ROTC)
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Tied to ROTC award timing
Strategic Note: ROTC scholarship recipients enrolling at VMI who maintain eligibility for their national ROTC scholarship and meet VMI program requirements.

🏛️ Colorado State University

$11,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ CO
●Hidden Gem
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→ Reisher Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: March 1
Strategic Note: High-achieving, need-based Colorado sophomores

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ MontClair State University

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ NJ
●Hidden Gem
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→ Talent Scholarships (Arts)
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: January–March (varies by department)
Strategic Note: Strong auditions or portfolio submissions in arts degree programs.

🏛️ Case Western Reserve University

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ OH
●Competitive
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→ FIRST Scholarship Program
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Typically January 15 of senior year for the FIRST scholarship application
Strategic Note: High school seniors who participated on a FIRST team, are admitted to CWRU, and show strong academics and engagement with the FIRST mission.

🏛️ Syracuse University

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ NY
●Hidden Gem
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→ Our Time Has Come Scholarship
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: May 23
Strategic Note: Full-time students of color (U.S. citizen/perm. resident) with service and academic merit.

🏛️ Colorado School of Mines

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ CO
●Competitive
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→ Starzer Service Scholars
GPA: 2.85 | Ends: Varies by year; applications follow an annual cycle listed in the scholarship portal.
Strategic Note: Undergraduates with strong, sustained community engagement and mission-driven service, often with preference for Colorado high school graduates.

🏛️ University of St. Thomas

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ MN
●Hidden Gem
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→ Summit Engineering Scholarship (Transfer)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Priority consideration for students admitted with a complete FAFSA on file by June 1.
Strategic Note: Academically strong engineering transfer students from two-year colleges (or Pell-eligible transfers from four-year schools) who demonstrate significant unmet financial need.

🏛️ University of Northern Colorado

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ CO
●Hidden Gem
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→ ACS-Hach Land Grant Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: April 1
Strategic Note: High-performing chemistry, biochemistry, and science education majors who meet ACS criteria, including at least a 3.0 GPA and commitment to teaching or chemistry careers.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ California State University Fullerton

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ CA
●Hidden Gem
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→ Michael A. Reagan Graduate Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Varies by department; typically aligned with business graduate scholarship cycles for upcoming entry terms.
Strategic Note: Newly admitted graduate business students with outstanding academic records and strong qualifications for graduate study.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Chapman University

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ CA
●Competitive
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→ Fowler School of Engineering Scholarships
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Follows general admission deadlines; some departmental awards and renewals may have later internal timelines after enrollment.
Strategic Note: First-year and transfer engineering students with solid academics and involvement or strong potential in engineering or STEM programs.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Xavier University

$9,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ OH
●Hidden Gem
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→ Thomas G. Savage, S.J. Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Departmental timeline for junior and senior nominations.
Strategic Note: Continuing juniors or seniors in Humanities fields who demonstrate excellence and receive departmental nomination.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Western Michigan University

$8,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ MI
●Hidden Gem
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→ MLK GOLD Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Feb 15 (application file complete)
Strategic Note: Up to ~30 each year; first-gen and underserved students with solid academics

🏛️ Jacksonville State University

$7,500 / YRGPA 3.0+ AL
●Elite Selection
Top 1–2% / Interview / Highly Restrictive
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→ JSU Leadership Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 20 | SAT: 1030 | Ends: February 1 (priority deadline for JAX App Leadership application)
Strategic Note: First-time freshmen with at least a 3.0 GPA and mid-range ACT/SAT scores who show outstanding high school leadership and service and submit a strong application and interview.

🏛️ Stetson University

$7,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ FL
●Hidden Gem
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→ Sullivan Writing Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: December 20 (Sullivan Creative Writing Scholarship application and essay deadline)
Strategic Note: Academically qualified students, often English majors or Creative Writing minors, who submit strong creative writing samples and a compelling essay.

🏛️ University of Alaska Anchorage

$7,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ AK
●Hidden Gem
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→ Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS)
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: June 30 (FAFSA deadline)
Strategic Note: AK residents with strong HS academics, curriculum, and test scores who complete the FAFSA.

🏛️ University of Miami

$6,300 / YRGPA 3.0+ FL
●Hidden Gem
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→ Florida Bright Futures (FAS & FMS)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: August 31 after high school graduation
Strategic Note: Florida high school graduates who meet the state’s GPA, course, and test or service criteria for Florida Academic Scholars (FAS) or Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) and file the FFAA by the deadline.

🏛️ Saint Mary's College of California

$6,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ CA
●Hidden Gem
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→ Journalism & Communication Scholarship (Robert W. Summers)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Varies by year (often spring); confirm with the Communication Department.
Strategic Note: Students focused on communication or journalism who present strong writing or media portfolios and complete the portfolio step.

🏛️ University of Arkansas–Fort Smith

$6,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ AR
●Hidden Gem
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→ Washington Center Scholarship
GPA: 2.75 | Ends: July 1 (state scholarship priority; semester-specific internal dates may vary)
Strategic Note: Arkansas students accepted to The Washington Center who meet GPA and enrollment criteria.

🏛️ University of Arkansas at Little Rock

$6,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ AR
●Elite Selection
Top 1–2% / Interview / Highly Restrictive
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→ Chancellor’s Leadership Corps (CLC)
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 19 | Ends: April 1
Strategic Note: First-time freshmen with at least a 3.0 high school GPA and ACT 19+ who show strong, sustained leadership and community service, submit solid essays and recommendations, and perform well in the CLC interview.

🏛️ Grand Canyon University

$6,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ AZ
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Canyon Christian Schools Consortium (CCSC) Award
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Typically early spring; specific date varies by year.
Strategic Note: Graduates of CCSC partner Christian high schools who enroll full time at GCU and meet minimum GPA and service or participation requirements.

🏛️ Eastern Washington University

$6,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ WA
●Hidden Gem
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→ Music Department Scholarships
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: February 1 for general scholarship application; music audition dates vary by program
Strategic Note: Music majors, minors, and ensemble participants who perform strongly at auditions and remain active in assigned groups.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Colorado Boulder

$6,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ CO
●Competitive
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→ Norlin Scholars Program
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Feb 15 (freshmen); May 1 (rising juniors)
Strategic Note: 15–20 per year with curiosity, engagement, strong academics

🏛️ Portland State University

$5,616 / YRGPA 3.0+ OR
●Hidden Gem
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→ Resident Opportunity Scholarship
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Feb 1 (FAFSA)
Strategic Note: Oregon resident first-time freshmen with 2.5+ GPA and qualifying FAFSA/need.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Memphis

$5,500 / YRGPA 3.0+ TN
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Emerging Leaders Program (ELP)
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 21 | SAT: 1060 | Ends: Feb 1
Strategic Note: Students with at least a 3.0 GPA and 21 ACT (1060 SAT) who can demonstrate genuine leadership potential, campus engagement, and a commitment to service. This isn't just an academic award — selection is holistic, and students who bring a story of community involvement tend to stand out.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Virginia Tech University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ VA
●Hidden Gem
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→ Global Education Office (GEO) Scholarship
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Multiple: cycle opens 6 weeks before each term; spring/summer deadlines Dec/Feb/Mar
Strategic Note: VT students enrolled in eligible programs, priority to high-need

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Fort Hays State University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ KS
●Hidden Gem
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→ Robert N. Munsell Pre-Engineering Scholarship
GPA: 2.00 | Ends: Typically follows the university scholarship cycle; refer to Physics scholarship flyer and FHSU portal for current dates.
Strategic Note: Up to two full-time, on-campus students in the Werth College of Science, Technology, and Mathematics, preferably pre‑engineering majors, who meet department qualifications and donor intent.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Southern Indiana

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ IN
●Elite Selection
Top 1–2% / Interview / Highly Restrictive
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→ Harolyn Atwater Torain Leadership Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Early spring 2026 (exact date varies by year)
Strategic Note: High-ability freshmen with at least a 3.0 GPA and a strong record of leadership and service in school or community organizations who stand out in the application and interview process.

🏛️ Central Connecticut State University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ CT
●Competitive
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→ CCSU Competitive Endowed Scholarships (Foundation Awards)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Typically November through mid-December; most funds use an application period in late fall for awards in the following academic year.
Strategic Note: Current undergraduates and some first-year students who complete the full application, meet specific donor criteria, and maintain solid academic standing.

🏛️ Rider University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ NJ
●Hidden Gem
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→ Study Abroad Scholarships (Aberger, Madison Miller, Doris DeYoung, Bush International Immersion)
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Varies by award and term; most internal scholarship deadlines fall in late spring for the following academic year.
Strategic Note: Sophomores, juniors, and seniors in good academic standing with compelling study abroad plans and, for some funds, demonstrated financial need or prior language study.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Georgia

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ GA
●Hidden Gem
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→ UGA Alumni Association & Chapter Scholarships
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Spring; many chapter deadlines are around March 1, but dates vary by chapter.
Strategic Note: Students who match a local chapter's criteria and actually complete the extra application. This is the kind of scholarship families can miss because it is not part of the main admissions award letter.

🏛️ Sam Houston State University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ TX
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Physics Scholarships (Calvert / Steele / Wilson & others)
GPA: 2.80 | Ends: Physics department spring scholarship window
Strategic Note: Physics or dual-degree students with GPAs around 2.8–3.0 or higher and good academic progress; stronger test scores can help incoming freshmen qualify.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Stephen F. Austin State University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ TX
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Community Impact Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: March 1
Strategic Note: Students with at least a 3.0 weighted GPA and a track record of sustained service or community engagement, demonstrated through a strong impact-focused essay.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Fairleigh Dickinson University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ NJ
●Competitive
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→ Peter & Sylvia Sammartino Scholarship (QUEST Education majors)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: February 23
Strategic Note: Incoming QUEST 5-year BS/MAT students who show solid academics, leadership, community service, and a strong commitment to teaching.

🏛️ Campbell University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ NC
●Hidden Gem
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→ Endowed & Departmental Scholarships
GPA: 2.00 | Ends: Application cycle typically March 1–May 1; priority by May 1
Strategic Note: Main-campus undergraduates who proactively apply, meet donor criteria (major, class year, background, or need), and maintain satisfactory academic progress.

🏛️ University of Houston

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ TX
●Hidden Gem
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→ College & Departmental Scholarships
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: March–April
Strategic Note: Students who apply early, meet GPA, and demonstrate leadership in their major/field.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Michigan Technological University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ MI
●Hidden Gem
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→ NACME Block Grant Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Application cycle typically in spring prior to the academic year; specific dates published by Michigan Tech.
Strategic Note: Full-time engineering or computing majors who are US citizens or permanent residents, have at least a 3.0 GPA, and meet low-income, first-generation, or historically underrepresented criteria in engineering or computer science.

🏛️ University of North Texas

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ TX
●Competitive
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→ UNT Foundation & Donor Scholarships
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: March 1
Strategic Note: Students matching donor intent—(e.g., STEM, teaching, first-gen, identity-based, financial need).

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Howard University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ DC
●Hidden Gem
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→ Departmental & College-Based Scholarships
GPA: 2.00 | Ends: Usually spring each year after enrollment
Strategic Note: Enrolled students in specific colleges or majors (Business, Fine Arts, Engineering, etc.) with solid GPAs and faculty or departmental support.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of North Carolina Asheville

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ NC
●Hidden Gem
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→ Business & Accountancy Scholarships (e.g., Massey, Kahn)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: March 31
Strategic Note: Declared management and accountancy majors who show strong academic performance, leadership, and engagement with the department or business community.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Morgan State University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ MD
●Hidden Gem
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→ School of Architecture & Planning Scholarships
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Department-set deadlines; some awards list specific term-based timelines.
Strategic Note: Upper-division Architecture, Planning, or built-environment majors who show academic achievement and financial need and complete required departmental application steps.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Boise State University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ ID
●Competitive
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→ Crankstart Reentry Scholarship
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Jun 1 (scholarship app deadline)
Strategic Note: Idaho residents returning after 24+ months gap; priority first-gen/nontraditional

🏛️ Christopher Newport University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ VA
●Hidden Gem
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→ Captains Abroad Annual Scholarship
GPA: 2.00 | Ends: Before departure for the approved study abroad term
Strategic Note: Students with at least a 2.0 GPA participating in approved CNU, exchange or external study abroad programs

+ 5 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Nevada Reno

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ NV
●Competitive
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→ Foundation & Departmental Scholarships
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Feb 1
Strategic Note: Students with 3.0+ GPA who engage with departments, show need, or meet donor criteria

+ 5 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Georgia Institute of Technology

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ GA
●Hidden Gem
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→ Campus Services Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: March 15
Strategic Note: Current Georgia Tech students who have already shown leadership and campus involvement. This is not an incoming freshman award; students generally need at least one semester on campus before they are eligible.

🏛️ University of Oregon

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ OR
●Hidden Gem
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→ Arts & Performance Awards
GPA: 2.75 | Ends: Varies by program (often Jan–Mar)
Strategic Note: Music, dance, art, and other performance majors with strong portfolios or auditions and consistent engagement

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Oakland University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ MI
●Hidden Gem
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→ Keeper of the Dream Award
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Around November 1 each year for awards presented at the annual Keeper of the Dream celebration.
Strategic Note: Returning undergraduates with at least a 3.0 GPA who demonstrate significant leadership and service in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus or in the community.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Utah Valley University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ UT
●Hidden Gem
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→ Departmental & College-Specific Awards
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Varies by department; many follow the General Scholarship Application priority date.
Strategic Note: Students who declare a major, engage early with their academic department, and complete the general and departmental scholarship applications with strong academic records or departmental involvement.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Miami University (Ohio)

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ OH
●Hidden Gem
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→ Bridges Program Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: December 1 (admission); Bridges visit—fall cycle
Strategic Note: High-achieving, diverse, or first-gen students who participate in Bridges and enroll.

🏛️ University of Alabama Birmingham

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ AL
●Hidden Gem
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→ BSMART General & Departmental Awards
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Jan 15 priority; April 1 final
Strategic Note: Students who complete BSMART carefully and match a department, major, donor, first-generation, service, leadership, or need-based profile. This is the “do not leave the scholarship portal half-finished” bucket: the money is real, but it depends on matching smaller criteria families may not see on the main merit grid.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ UC Santa Cruz

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ CA
●Hidden Gem
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→ UC Santa Cruz Campus Scholarships
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: March 2 (aligned with FAFSA/CADAA priority deadline).
Strategic Note: Continuing students across majors who maintain roughly 3.0+ GPAs and submit strong essays; many awards go unclaimed when students do not apply.

🏛️ Georgia State University

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ GA
●Hidden Gem
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→ State Farm Scholars Program - Perimeter College
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Mar 1 typical program deadline; verify in AcademicWorks.
Strategic Note: Perimeter College freshmen with financial need, academic promise, and willingness to participate in the State Farm Scholars cohort programming. This is not for the Atlanta campus bachelor's-entry pool.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Oklahoma

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ OK
●Hidden Gem
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→ College of Arts & Sciences Awards
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Feb–Mar
Strategic Note: Active major students with solid GPA and engagement.

🏛️ North Dakota State University

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ ND
●Hidden Gem
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→ ND Native American Scholarship + Match
GPA: 2.00 | Ends: Jul 15 (state application)
Strategic Note: ND tribal members maintaining required GPA and/or demonstrating need.

🏛️ University of Pittsburgh

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ PA
●Hidden Gem
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→ TRIO McNair Scholars
GPA: 2.75 | Ends: Winter–early spring
Strategic Note: First-gen, low-income, URM, research-focused with plan/mentor

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ San Francisco State University

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ CA
●Hidden Gem
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→ Music & Piano Performance Scholarships (Bev’s POTL, Ferrando, Anderson, etc.)
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Feb–Mar (music cycle; posted by department)
Strategic Note: Music majors (especially piano) who excel in auditions and maintain GPA

🏛️ University of UMass Boston

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ MA
●Hidden Gem
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→ College & Department Scholarships
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: November 1 (most)
Strategic Note: Active, academically strong students in their program

🏛️ Incarnate Word University

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ TX
●Hidden Gem
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→ Music Performance (Band/Ensembles/Chorale)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: February 15 priority; audition must occur before the term begins
Strategic Note: Music majors, minors, and non-majors who perform strong auditions and remain active in UIW ensembles such as band, chorale, or other performance groups.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Rowan University

$3,900 / YRGPA 3.0+ NJ
●Hidden Gem
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→ Study Abroad Scholarships
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Oct–Mar (varies by program)
Strategic Note: GPA 3.0–3.4+, purposeful study abroad plan, need-based for some exchange scholarships.

🏛️ Metropolitan State University of Denver

$3,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ CO
●Hidden Gem
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→ Beverly J. Fourcade Nursing Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: March 1 priority
Strategic Note: Upper-level Nursing majors with around a 3.0 GPA who show strong progress in the program.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Nicholls State University

$3,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ LA
●Hidden Gem
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→ Nicholls Foundation Donor & Department Scholarships
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Varies by cycle; example Fall 2026 deadline listed as July 20
Strategic Note: Students who match a specific fund's criteria win these. That might mean the right major, class year, parish, GPA, leadership background, or donor preference. Families should not ignore this bucket because smaller $500–$3,000 awards can be the difference between an affordable bill and a painful one.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Idaho State University

$3,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ ID
●Hidden Gem
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→ Idaho Education Access Fund
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: November 10 for priority BOSS consideration; some awards may be made on a rolling basis
Strategic Note: First-generation, nontraditional, or otherwise underserved Idaho students who persist in their studies and demonstrate financial need and continued enrollment.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Indiana University Bloomington

$3,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ IN
●Hidden Gem
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→ C & C First-Generation Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Portal priority Feb 1–Mar 10
Strategic Note: First-gen, Pell-eligible students with ≥3.0 GPA who meet deadlines.

🏛️ New Mexico State University

$3,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ NM
●Hidden Gem
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→ College of Engineering & NMEF Scholarships
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: February–March (varies by specific scholarship and year)
Strategic Note: Engineering majors with GPAs usually at or above 3.0–3.5 who show academic promise, involvement, or research activity.

🏛️ University of Tulsa

$3,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ OK
●Competitive
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→ International Baccalaureate Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: October 31 suggested documentation deadline; must enroll full-time for eligibility.
Strategic Note: Students who complete the full International Baccalaureate diploma with at least a 3.0 high school GPA and enroll full time at TU.

🏛️ Baylor University

$3,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ TX
●Hidden Gem
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→ Student Foundation Scholarship
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Dec 1
Strategic Note: Continuing Baylor undergraduates with financial need, solid academic performance, and a strong application. This is not freshman-entry money, but it is a useful Baylor-connected award for students already enrolled.

🏛️ University of West Florida

$3,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ FL
●Hidden Gem
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→ Mertis “Sunny” Brown Biology Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: March 1 (typical departmental deadline; apply at least two months before the term).
Strategic Note: Research-focused biology students working on wild bird projects under faculty mentorship.

+ 5 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Liberty University

$3,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ VA
●Hidden Gem
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→ TEAA Scholarship (Teacher Education Access for All)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: April 15
Strategic Note: Teacher preparation students with at least a 3.0 GPA, often first-generation and/or high-need, who submit strong applications.

🏛️ Eastern Kentucky University

$3,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ KY
●Hidden Gem
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→ Transfer Student Merit Scholarships
GPA: 3.00
Strategic Note: Transfer students with a 3.0+ college GPA are the main audience here. The higher the transfer GPA, the better the award tier, and Phi Theta Kappa members can add extra money if they provide documentation. This is a strong reminder that transfer students should not skip the scholarship process.

🏛️ University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire

$2,700 / YRGPA 3.0+ WI
●Hidden Gem
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→ Blugold Fellowship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: February 1
Strategic Note: Academically strong, curious first-year students from any major who show interest in faculty-mentored research and submit strong essays.

🏛️ McNeese State University

$2,500 / YRGPA 3.0+ LA
●Hidden Gem
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→ H.C. Drew Scholarship
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Mid-February (scholarship portal deadline)
Strategic Note: Students from the Southwest Louisiana region in listed majors who maintain at least a 2.5 GPA and complete the Foundation application.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

$2,500 / YRGPA 3.0+ IN
●Hidden Gem
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→ Bakota Family Scholarship
GPA: 2.70 | Ends: Varies by year; some listings note an application deadline around August 30.
Strategic Note: Sophomore electrical, mechanical, or chemical engineering students with at least a 2.7 GPA who held full-time summer employment between freshman and sophomore years.

🏛️ University of Texas–Tyler

$2,500 / YRGPA 3.0+ TX
●Hidden Gem
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→ Dorothy Bradley Brown International Studies Endowed Scholarship
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: May 1
Strategic Note: Upper-division students with at least 60 credits completed who are planning approved international study and submit compelling applications.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Fairfield University

$2,500 / YRGPA 3.0+ CT
●Hidden Gem
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→ Global Fairfield Study Abroad Scholarships
GPA: 2.80 | Ends: April 1 (summer/fall programs); October 1 (winter/spring programs)
Strategic Note: Fairfield undergraduates with at least a 2.8 GPA who are approved for Global Fairfield programs and demonstrate financial need and/or strong academic purpose for studying abroad.

🏛️ Grambling State University

$2,500 / YRGPA 3.0+ LA
●Hidden Gem
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→ Grambling State University Foundation Scholarships
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: June 1 priority; additional cycles may run on a rolling basis
Strategic Note: Undergraduates with demonstrated financial need, often first-generation or from underrepresented backgrounds, who maintain at least a 2.5 GPA and submit strong applications.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Delaware State University

$2,500 / YRGPA 3.0+ DE
●Hidden Gem
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→ First-Generation College Student Scholarship
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: April 1 (most years)
Strategic Note: First-generation students in good academic standing who complete all forms and demonstrate financial need.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Alaska Fairbanks

$2,500 / YRGPA 3.0+ AK
●Competitive
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→ UA Foundation Scholarships
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Feb 15
Strategic Note: Students with strong GPA and those who match donor or college criteria.

🏛️ George Mason University

$2,500 / YRGPA 3.0+ VA
●Hidden Gem
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→ Alumni Association Service Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Typically early March (often around March 6; confirm in scholarship portal each year).
Strategic Note: Full-time undergraduates who demonstrate sustained community or university service, leadership, and strong academic records.

🏛️ University of California Irvine

$2,500 / YRGPA 3.0+ CA
●Competitive
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→ Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Nov 30
Strategic Note: CA freshmen or transfers with strong academic records and service

🏛️ University of North Carolina Charlotte

$2,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ NC
●Hidden Gem
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→ First-Gen Student Support Awards
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Early Action: Feb 15; Regular: Apr 1
Strategic Note: First-gen freshmen with need, GPA 3.0+, strong story/application

🏛️ University of Wisconsin–La Crosse

$2,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ WI
●Competitive
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→ UWL First! Scholars
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Selection coordinated with fall entry; recruitment of incoming students occurs each spring.
Strategic Note: Cohorts of up to about 25 first‑generation, low‑income freshmen who show academic promise, financial need, and commitment to participating in program activities and the living‑learning community.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Delaware

$2,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ DE
●Hidden Gem
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→ Study Abroad / Zipser / Global Grants
GPA: 2.80 | Ends: Semester before experience
Strategic Note: Students in approved programs with strong interest and financial need

🏛️ Indiana State University

$2,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ IN
●Hidden Gem
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→ Freshman Leadership Award
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: March 1
Strategic Note: Campus leaders with service projects or strong involvement.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Hawaii at Manoa

$2,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ HI
●Competitive
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→ ASUH Achievement Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Feb 15
Strategic Note: Academically strong or highly motivated undergrads

🏛️ University of New Mexico

$2,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ NM
●Hidden Gem
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→ College of Education Scholarships
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Feb–Apr
Strategic Note: Education majors; first-gen and need scholars prioritized by some funds.

🏛️ University of Florida

$2,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ FL
●Hidden Gem
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→ UF International Center Study-Abroad Awards
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Spring ≤ Nov 1, Summer ≤ Mar 1, Fall ≤ Jun 1
Strategic Note: Applicants with strong purpose statement

🏛️ University of North Carolina Wilmington

$2,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ NC
●Hidden Gem
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→ Education Abroad Grant (OIP)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Varies by term (see OIP deadlines)
Strategic Note: Solid academics; earlier applicants for limited funds

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of New Orleans

$2,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ LA
●Hidden Gem
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→ ACERS Scholarship (Computer Science)
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Spring departmental deadline, typically around March 15.
Strategic Note: Computer Science majors who maintain at least a 2.5 GPA and demonstrate financial need and academic commitment.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Louisiana at Monroe

$2,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ LA
●Hidden Gem
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→ Spirit Scholarships (Cheer, Hawkline, Mascot)
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Tryout dates occur each spring; check ULM Spirit Groups and Hawkline for the current tryout calendar and packet deadlines.
Strategic Note: Students who earn a roster spot through Cheer, Hawkline, or Mascot tryouts and maintain the required GPA, team participation, and good standing. This is talent-and-commitment money, not a general scholarship.

🏛️ Murray State University

$2,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ KY
●Hidden Gem
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→ Blue Leadership Award
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: February 8, 2026 (General Scholarship Application).
Strategic Note: Students who may not be full-ride contenders but have a clear pattern of showing up, helping, leading, working, serving, or staying involved. This is the kind of smaller award parents can miss, but it can still matter when stacked with automatic merit.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ The University of Tampa

$2,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ FL
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Varies by admission cycle; generally aligned with transfer admission deadlines
Strategic Note: High-performing community college transfer students who are verified PTK members and already competitive for UT transfer merit awards.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Samford University

$2,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ AL
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Davis Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: December 1
Strategic Note: This is not just a GPA scholarship. The students with the best chance are entering freshmen who meet the academic floor and can show real leadership, service, and community involvement through a strong separate scholarship application.

🏛️ Auburn University

$2,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ AL
●Hidden Gem
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→ Alumni Scholarships (Legacy)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: February 14 AUSOM priority; parent/guardian life membership may be required by February 1
Strategic Note: Legacy students who complete AUSOM correctly and meet the alumni membership requirements. This is not huge money, but it is exactly the kind of one-time Auburn-connected award families can miss if they do not understand the alumni relationship rules.

🏛️ University of Mary Washington

$2,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ VA
●Hidden Gem
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→ Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Transfer Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: By UMW transfer preferred filing dates (Oct 15 Spring / Mar 1 Summer / Apr 1 Fall)
Strategic Note: Community college transfer students with Phi Theta Kappa membership, at least 24 transferable credits, and a 3.0+ college GPA.

🏛️ Southeast Missouri State University

$2,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ MO
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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How This Is Awarded

→ Marching Band Scholarship
GPA: 2.00 | Ends: Band schedule and audition timelines; typically aligned with fall participation.
Strategic Note: Undergraduates accepted by audition into the Southeast Marching Band who enroll full-time, maintain the required GPA, and, for larger awards, achieve All-State status or live on campus as upper-division members.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Northern Arizona University (NAU)

$2,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ AZ
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ First Scholars Program
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: June (apps Apr–Jun)
Strategic Note: Engaged first-generation Arizona students with need

🏛️ University of Wyoming

$2,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ WY
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ First-Generation & Identity-Based Donor Awards
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: March 15 (typical WyoScholarships annual closing date for many donor awards)
Strategic Note: Students with at least a 3.0 GPA and active involvement or identity alignment with the relevant first-generation or identity-based communities.

🏛️ University of Idaho

$1,500 / YRGPA 3.0+ ID
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ College of Science Hill Fellowship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Nov 7
Strategic Note: Science majors with faculty-approved research

🏛️ Louisiana State University

$1,500 / YRGPA 3.0+ LA
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ STEM Pathways Gold & Silver STEM Seal Scholarships
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: April 15 is the typical annual deadline for Cain Center STEM Pathway Gold and Silver Seal Scholarships.
Strategic Note: Louisiana high school graduates who completed the STEM Pathways curriculum, earned the Gold or Silver STEM diploma seal, submit the separate application, and keep at least a 3.0 GPA during the first LSU semester.

🏛️ Texas A&M–Corpus Christi

$1,250 / YRGPA 3.0+ TX
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Education Abroad Scholarships
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Summer: Apr 1; Fall: Jun 1; Spring: Nov 1
Strategic Note: Students with at least a 2.5 GPA who submit strong, on-time applications showing a clear academic plan and purpose for their study abroad program.

🏛️ Wake Forest University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.0+ NC
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Army ROTC Scholarships
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Oct 13, Jan 19, Mar 16 (national Army ROTC scholarship boards)
Strategic Note: Students with at least a 3.0 GPA, solid academics, strong physical fitness, leadership experience, and who meet Army medical and eligibility standards.

🏛️ Lindenwood University

$1,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ MO
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Missouri Boys State & Missouri Girls State Scholarship
GPA: 2.00 | Ends: At admission; must be admitted as a freshman after earning the Boys State or Girls State college credit.
Strategic Note: Civically engaged Missouri Boys State or Girls State participants who earned college credit and enroll as full-time freshmen in on-campus housing.

🏛️ SUNY Maritime College

$1,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ NY
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Trooper Joseph J. Gallagher Memorial Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: July 1
Strategic Note: Open to any student; strong leadership or service record; maritime interest a plus.

🏛️ Tennessee Tech University

$1,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ TN
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Study Abroad Airfare Reimbursement
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Oct 15 (spring travel); Mar 15 (summer and fall travel)
Strategic Note: Approved study abroad participants with at least a 2.5 GPA who complete the Center for Global Experiences application, required orientation, and post-trip service hours.

🏛️ University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

$1,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ MA
●Hidden Gem
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→ Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Oct 15 (fall); Mar 1 (spring)
Strategic Note: Top transfer students active in PTK honor society

🏛️ San Jose State University

$1,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ CA
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Associated Students First-Gen Scholarship
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: April 1
Strategic Note: Active first-gen students with campus involvement

🏛️ California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

$1,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ CA
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Legacy Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Portal window varies by year; confirm current dates in the Bronco Scholarship Portal.
Strategic Note: Junior or senior Communication majors with at least a 3.0 GPA and strong engagement in department activities.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Youngstown State University

$1,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ OH
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ ROTC Gold Bar Scholarship
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: March 4 (final); campus-specific dates may vary
Strategic Note: Engaged freshman or sophomore Army ROTC cadets who maintain at least a 2.5 GPA and meet departmental standards.

🏛️ Radford University

$1,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ VA
●Hidden Gem
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→ 1 Peter 4:10 Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: February 5 priority deadline
Strategic Note: First-generation students who maintain at least a 3.0 GPA, complete the Foundation application, and participate in the required mentoring relationship.

🏛️ Seattle University

$1,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ WA
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ McGoldrick Alumni Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: January 15 (first-year admission); March 1 (transfer admission); February 1 (FAFSA and scholarship consideration)
Strategic Note: Legacy undergraduate students who are children or grandchildren of Seattle University alumni, or other close legacy relationships, with at least a 3.0 GPA and demonstrated financial need.

🏛️ Ball State University

$1,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ IN
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Tom & Pam Smith Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Feb 1 (typ.)
Strategic Note: Students with fit for major and strong service/need profile.

🏛️ Florida Gulf Coast University

$1,000 / YRGPA 3.0+ FL
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Eagle Transfer Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: By posted transfer deadlines for each entry term; FAFSA must be filed by the published date.
Strategic Note: Florida-resident transfer students with an AA or AS from a Florida state or community college, at least a 3.0 GPA, and demonstrated need through a completed FAFSA; funding is limited.

🏛️ University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

$700 / YRGPA 3.0+ TX
●Hidden Gem
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→ International Student Services Scholarships
GPA: 2.75 | Ends: Dec 1/Feb 1 (each term)
Strategic Note: International students who maintain GPA and good standing.

🏛️ Rhodes College

$500 / YRGPA 3.0+ TN
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Youth For Understanding / AFS / HOBY Scholarship
GPA: 2.00 | Ends: With admission materials; external listings cite January 15 as a consideration date
Strategic Note: Students who participated in YFU, AFS, or HOBY programs and clearly report this involvement in their admission file.

🏛️ University of South Carolina

$500 / YRGPA 3.0+ SC
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Mar 15 (priority); some close Mar 1
Strategic Note: Legacies with solid academics/involvement

Strategy for a 3.0 GPA

At a 3.0 GPA, strategy shifts from “finding options” to maximizing value. Many colleges now offer structured merit aid — but the difference between an average offer and a strong offer often comes down to how you approach the process.

Key insight: At this GPA level, test scores can dramatically increase scholarship amounts. A strong ACT or SAT score can move a student into higher award tiers — sometimes adding thousands per year.

Many colleges use GPA as a baseline, then adjust award amounts based on test scores, timing, and available funding. That means two students with the same GPA can receive very different offers.

  • Target colleges with clear merit grids. These schools allow you to predict scholarship outcomes instead of guessing.
  • Use test scores to unlock higher tiers. Even a moderate score increase can significantly boost awards.
  • Apply early — earlier than you think. Some scholarships run out even when labeled “automatic.”
  • Check both your GPA level and one tier above. Many scholarships don’t have hard cutoffs, so a 3.0 student may still qualify for some 3.25+ awards depending on the school.
  • Look for stackable opportunities. Smaller awards can sometimes combine to create meaningful savings.

Tip: If a college superscores the ACT or SAT, retaking the test can be one of the fastest ways to increase scholarship offers — often with a higher return than raising GPA late in high school.

A 3.0 GPA is a strong starting point. With the right mix of schools, timing, and test strategy, families can often turn this into meaningful cost savings — sometimes much more than they expect.

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