Colleges with Scholarships for a 3.5 GPA

Colleges with Scholarships for a 3.5 GPA

A 3.5 GPA is where scholarship opportunities start to scale. At this level, many colleges offer strong automatic merit awards, and some students begin to qualify for full tuition or highly competitive scholarship programs — especially when paired with solid test scores.

What this means: At a 3.5 GPA, your student is no longer just “eligible” for scholarships — they are competitive for meaningful awards. The focus shifts to maximizing offers and targeting the right schools.

Important context: These results reflect scholarship opportunities at a national level. Some awards are designed for out-of-state students, while others are tied to honors colleges, majors, or competitive selection processes. Always review each college’s full scholarship page for exact criteria.

Browse 3.5 GPA Scholarships by Region

Regional views help families identify where higher-value scholarships are most common.

Scholarship Matches

Based on a 3.5 GPA | Nationwide

Showing Merit Scholarship Opportunities

These are colleges where a 3.5 GPA puts your student in range for strong merit aid — including significant automatic scholarships and some full tuition opportunities.

Important: Higher-value scholarships may require additional applications, interviews, or early deadlines.

Scholarship Matches

Based on a GPA 3.5 profile. Institutions with actionable merit aid identified.

Colleges Listed
296
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.

🏛️ College of Charleston

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ SC
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ SC Talent Initiative — Palmetto Fellows & Valedictorian/Salutatorian Full Tuition Guarantee
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 25 | SAT: 1200 | Ends: Standard freshman application deadlines; state Palmetto Fellows timelines also apply.
Strategic Note: South Carolina Palmetto Fellows recipients who enroll at CofC, plus valedictorians and salutatorians from SC public or charter high schools (based on junior-year standing). This is a confirmed published guarantee — not an informal practice. If your student earns Palmetto Fellows or is their class's top graduate, CofC is committing in writing to cover full in-state tuition.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Towson University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ MD
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ International Student Merit Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Feb 1 (International scholarship deadline; best consideration date)
Strategic Note: New undergraduate international students with strong academic records roughly equivalent to 3.5+ GPAs and competitive preparation.

🏛️ Prairie View A & M University

FULL RIDEGPA 3.5+ TX
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Regents' Student Merit Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 26 | SAT: 1260 | Ends: April 1
Strategic Note: Top academic admits with at least a 3.5 GPA and ACT 26 or SAT 1260, often with strong leadership and service backgrounds.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Alabama

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ AL
●Conditional Path
Requires specific designation (e.g., National Merit)
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How This Is Awarded

→ National Merit Semifinalist Presidential Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: May 1
Strategic Note: National Merit Semifinalists admitted to UA with at least a 3.5 GPA after junior year. This is a narrow but highly predictable pathway for students already in the National Merit pipeline.

+ 14 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Coppin State University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ MD
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Fanny Jackson Coppin Scholarship
GPA: 3.30 | ACT: 23 | SAT: 1140 | Ends: Priority: March 1
Strategic Note: High-achieving students who meet the 3.3 GPA and 1140 SAT or 23 ACT benchmarks and participate in Honors or Academic/Leadership Excellence programs.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Lipscomb University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ TN
●Conditional Path
Requires specific designation (e.g., National Merit)
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How This Is Awarded

→ National Merit Finalist
GPA: 3.25 | Ends: National Merit first-choice designation timeline (typically spring of senior year)
Strategic Note: National Merit Finalists who list Lipscomb as their first-choice school and enroll full time while meeting GPA and residential requirements.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Morehead State University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ 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.

+ 5 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Houston Christian University (formerly Houston Baptist)

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ TX
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Grace Hopper Scholarship
GPA: 3.25 | Ends: June 15 (recommended for fall entry)
Strategic Note: New freshmen (and some transfers) with at least a 3.25–3.5 unweighted GPA who major in computer science, cyber engineering, cybersecurity, electrical engineering, information systems, or mathematics.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Rider University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ NJ
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Transfer Trustee Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Feb 1 (priority deadline for fall start; some materials list later internal dates, but community college students are instructed to apply by Feb 1)
Strategic Note: A very small number of top community college graduates—typically PTK members—with at least a 3.5 GPA, significant leadership and service, and strong applications and interviews.

🏛️ Tennessee State University

FULL RIDEGPA 3.5+ TN
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Presidential Merit
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 28 | SAT: 1300 | Ends: Rolling; priority consideration for fall 2025–2026 applicants begins December 1 with strong priority by March 1
Strategic Note: Top first-time freshmen with roughly 3.6–4.0 weighted GPAs and ACT scores in the high 20s or 30s, strong college-prep rigor, and timely completion of admission by the priority date.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Louisville

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ KY
●Conditional Path
Requires specific designation (e.g., National Merit)
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How This Is Awarded

→ National Merit Finalist/Semifinalist – Kentucky & Southern Indiana
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Apr 1
Strategic Note: This is a narrow but very strong award for National Merit students from Kentucky or eligible Southern Indiana. If the student has the National Merit designation and meets UofL's GPA requirement, this is one of the clearest full-tuition paths on the page.

+ 5 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Nebraska at Omaha

FULL RIDEGPA 3.5+ NE
●Automatic
Guaranteed for high-stat profiles
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How This Is Awarded

→ NU Presidential Scholars Program
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 36 | SAT: 1570 | Ends: Admission-based; official ACT/SAT scores due by May 1
Strategic Note: Top Nebraska residents who earn a perfect 36 ACT or SAT 1570–1600.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Western Kentucky University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ KY
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ 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.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Charleston Southern University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ SC
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Buc Promise
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Submit FAFSA by June 30 for priority processing. Awarded upon admission and FAFSA certification.
Strategic Note: South Carolina high school graduates with a 3.5 or higher unweighted GPA who also qualify for the federal Pell Grant. This is the sweet spot for first-generation college students and families in the lower-to-middle income range who worked hard academically. If your student earned a solid GPA and your family qualifies for need-based federal aid, Buc Promise was built for you. As the only private university in South Carolina offering this tuition guarantee, CSU is making a real commitment to families who might otherwise assume private college is out of reach.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Bellarmine University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ KY
●Automatic
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.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Louisiana Tech University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ 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.

+ 6 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Northern Illinois University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ IL
●Automatic
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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🏛️ Bethune-Cookman University

FULL RIDEGPA 3.5+ FL
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Presidential Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 23 | SAT: 1130 | Ends: December 1 (priority); May 1 (final for fall admits)
Strategic Note: Top first-year applicants with at least a 3.5 unweighted GPA and ACT 23+ (or SAT 1130+) who apply early and present strong academics and rigor.

🏛️ San Diego State University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ CA
●Automatic
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

🏛️ Southern University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ LA
●Automatic
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.

🏛️ Campbell University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ NC
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ 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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🏛️ Liberty University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ 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.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Northwestern State University of Louisiana

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ LA
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ 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.

🏛️ Alcorn State University

FULL RIDEGPA 3.5+ MS
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ 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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🏛️ Jackson State University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ MS
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ 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.

🏛️ Mississippi State University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ MS
●Automatic
Guaranteed for high-stat profiles
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How This Is Awarded

→ 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.

+ 8 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ North Carolina A&T University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ NC
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ University Merit Scholarships
GPA: 3.25 | ACT: 24 | SAT: 1160 | Ends: November 1 (priority scholarship consideration)
Strategic Note: Admitted freshmen with roughly a 3.8+ weighted GPA, strong honors/AP/IB rigor, and, when submitted, SAT scores of about 1160+ or ACT scores of 24+; exact cutoffs shift with funding and the applicant pool.

🏛️ University of Utah

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ UT
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ For Utah Scholarship
GPA: 3.20 | Ends: Dec 1
Strategic Note: Lowest-income Utah residents who meet GPA threshold and federal Pell eligibility

🏛️ University of Montana (Missoula)

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ MT
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ 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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🏛️ Delaware State University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ 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.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Southern Indiana

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ IN
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Out-of-State Merit Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Rolling
Strategic Note: High-achieving out-of-state students with at least a 3.5 GPA who meet on-campus housing requirements.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ UC Riverside

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ CA
●Automatic
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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🏛️ University of Idaho

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ ID
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Invitation to Idaho (Nonresidents)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: March 1
Strategic Note: Any nonresident admitted outside WUE majors

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State)

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ UT
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Founders (Nonresident)
GPA: 3.25 | Ends: March 1
Strategic Note: Nonresident freshmen with good high school GPAs in the 3.25+ range who meet the March 1 admission deadline.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of New Mexico

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ NM
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ 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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🏛️ Oakland University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ MI
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ 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.

🏛️ Long Island University

$40,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ NY
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ 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.

+ 6 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Mount St Mary's University

$35,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ MD
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ 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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🏛️ Rhodes College

$34,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TN
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Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Diehl Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 27 | SAT: 1250 | Ends: Admission deadline
Strategic Note: Admitted students near the middle of Rhodes’ academic range.

🏛️ Hofstra University

$34,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ NY
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Provost Scholars
GPA: 3.20 | SAT: 1150 | Ends: Nov 15 (Early Action I); Dec 15 (Early Action II); Feb 15 (Regular Decision recommended for scholarship consideration)
Strategic Note: First-year admits with solid to very strong academics, typically SAT/ACT-equivalent 1150–1590 and weighted GPAs around 3.2–4.3, selected through holistic review.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Trinity University

$33,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Trustees’ Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Feb 1
Strategic Note: Very strong academic applicants frequently near Trinity’s top admitted ranges.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Xavier University

$33,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ OH
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Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Xavier Merit Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 24 | SAT: 1160 | Ends: Feb 1 (final admission deadline for scholarship consideration)
Strategic Note: Admitted first-year students with stronger academics, often around 3.5+ GPA and/or 24–30 ACT or 1160–1320 SAT.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Quinnipiac University

$32,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ 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.

🏛️ Valparaiso University

$31,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ IN
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Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Presidential Scholarship
GPA: 3.40 | Ends: Rolling (apply by early Feb for maximum award)
Strategic Note: *Typically* 3.7–4.1+ GPAs with solid rigor for $31k, 3.4–3.6 for $29k.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Saint Mary's College of California

$30,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ CA
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Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Dean’s Scholarship
GPA: 3.40 | Ends: Nov 1 priority / Jan 15 final
Strategic Note: Students admitted with solid grades and college-preparatory coursework in the mid-to-upper GPA range.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Alabama Birmingham

$28,500 / YRGPA 3.5+ AL
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Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Test-Optional Scholarship (Out-of-State)
GPA: 3.25 | Ends: May 1
Strategic Note: Out-of-state students with at least a 3.25 GPA who apply without test scores. The award can be meaningful, but it is less predictable than the fixed ACT/SAT grid.

+ 9 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Siena College

$27,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ NY
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Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Presidential Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 25 | SAT: 1160 | Ends: Rolling
Strategic Note: A–/A averages (3.5+), advanced/AP/Honors coursework. ACT 28+/SAT 1300+ strengthen but not required.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Presbyterian College

$26,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ SC
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Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Belk Scholarship
GPA: 3.25 | Ends: Apply by November 1 for the strongest merit consideration.
Strategic Note: Students with solid B-to-A- academic records, typically with GPAs between 3.25 and 3.74. These students are strong performers who may not hit the top merit bands but still walk away with a very meaningful automatic scholarship from PC.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Stetson University

$26,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ FL
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Faculty-Merit Scholarship
GPA: 3.30 | Ends: Jan 15 (freshman admission deadline tied to automatic merit consideration)
Strategic Note: Admitted freshmen with competitive GPAs around 3.3–3.7 who meet Stetson’s admission standards and present a solid overall record.

🏛️ Robert Morris University

$26,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ PA
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Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ RMU Freshman Merit Scholarship — Tier 2
GPA: 3.40 | Ends: Rolling admission (apply early)
Strategic Note: Strong academic students in RMU’s admitted range with weighted GPAs roughly between 3.40 and 3.79.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ UC Merced

$25,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ CA
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Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ 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.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Rochester Institute of Technology

$25,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ NY
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ RIT Trustee Scholarship (Transfer)
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: By transfer admission application deadline
Strategic Note: Transfer applicants with strong college performance, typically around a 3.5+ college GPA.

🏛️ Saint Peter's University

$25,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ NJ
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Transfer Academic Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Rolling
Strategic Note: High-performing transfer students with strong transfer GPAs, especially those around 3.5 or higher.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Monmouth University

$25,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ NJ
●Automatic
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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🏛️ Hampton University

$25,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ VA
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Freshman Merit Scholarships
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 22 | SAT: 1000 | Ends: November 15 (Early Action admission application deadline for automatic merit consideration)
Strategic Note: First-time freshmen with at least a 3.5 unweighted GPA and SAT 1000 or ACT 22 who apply by Early Action and submit qualifying test scores.

🏛️ Worcester Polytechnic Institute

$25,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ MA
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ WPI Transfer Academic Merit Scholarship
GPA: 3.30 | Ends: By the published transfer admission application deadlines.
Strategic Note: Admitted transfer students with approximately 3.3+ college GPA and strong college-level coursework, leadership, and extracurriculars.[web:6][web:12]

🏛️ University of Arizona

$25,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ AZ
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Arizona Recognition Award
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 24 | SAT: 1180 | Ends: Early Action Nov 1 (priority), Final May 1
Strategic Note: Solid GPA applicants with a moderate test score who apply early. For out of state students

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Evansville

$24,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ IN
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Academic
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 23 | SAT: 1130 | Ends: Feb 1 (merit/essay priority); May 1 (visit/FAFSA awards)
Strategic Note: Strong 'B+/A-' students; ACT low 20s / SAT ~1100.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Niagara University

$24,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ NY
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ 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.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Dayton

$23,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ OH
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Dean’s Merit Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 26 | SAT: 1240 | Ends: Rolling admission; test scores can be submitted or updated until February 15.
Strategic Note: Admitted first-years with roughly 3.5–3.7 GPAs and mid-to-upper 20s ACT or comparable SAT scores where tests are submitted.

🏛️ Saint Francis University

$22,500 / YRGPA 3.5+ PA
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Bell Tower Scholarship
GPA: 3.45 | Ends: Rolling (apply early)
Strategic Note: Incoming freshmen with GPAs at or above 3.45.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ St. Olaf College

$22,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ MN
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Faculty Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 25 | SAT: 1180 | Ends: Admission deadline
Strategic Note: Admitted students near the middle of the academic range with ~3.5+ GPAs and 25–28 ACT or 1180–1280 SAT.

🏛️ Idaho State University

$21,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ ID
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ 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.

🏛️ Saint Joseph's University

$21,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ PA
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ University Merit Scholarships (Entry Range)
GPA: 3.40 | Ends: February 1 (admission application recommended for merit consideration)
Strategic Note: A broad range of admitted students who meet minimum merit thresholds, often with GPAs in the mid-3s and a completed college-prep curriculum.

🏛️ Howard University

$20,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ DC
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ HU Founders Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Nov 1 / Feb 15
Strategic Note: Strong students just below the top tier with approximately 3.5–3.7 GPAs and solid preparation.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Southern Methodist University

$20,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Provost Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: January 15
Strategic Note: First-year students with strong but not top-band academic records, typically around a 3.5+ unweighted GPA and solid curriculum.

🏛️ University of Maine

$20,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ ME
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ 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

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Florida Southern College

$20,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ FL
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Transfer Academic Merit — Tier 2 (3.50+ GPA)
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Rolling
Strategic Note: Strong academic transfer students with at least a 3.50 cumulative college GPA.

🏛️ Loyola University Maryland

$18,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ MD
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Loyola Transfer Scholarship
GPA: 3.20 | Ends: Rolling; earlier application improves scholarship availability.
Strategic Note: High-performing transfer students from 2- or 4-year colleges with roughly 3.2+ college GPAs and strong academic progress.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Lindenwood University

$18,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ MO
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ 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.

🏛️ Samford University

$17,500 / YRGPA 3.5+ AL
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Crosland Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 26 | SAT: 1240 | Ends: February 15
Strategic Note: This is Samford's stronger automatic academic merit lane. The students with the best chance are admitted freshmen or transfers with at least a 3.5 GPA and strong test scores when submitted, or a similarly strong test-optional academic profile.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of UMass Boston

$17,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ MA
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ UMass Boston Freshman Merit Scholarship
GPA: 3.30 | Ends: November 1 (early action); February 15 (regular)
Strategic Note: Students meeting minimum GPA and rigor; amount based on holistic review including coursework and service.

🏛️ University of Rhode Island

$17,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ RI
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ University & Presidential Merit
GPA: 3.20 | Ends: Automatic with completed Common App
Strategic Note: Top GPA and rigorous course mix; generally top 25% of class

🏛️ Fairleigh Dickinson University

$17,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ NJ
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ FDU Merit Scholarship — Mid Tier
GPA: 3.30 | Ends: Rolling; Jan 15 priority
Strategic Note: Most above-average admits with roughly 3.3–3.69 GPAs and solid coursework, including many test-optional applicants.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Auburn University

$17,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ AL
●Automatic
Guaranteed for high-stat profiles
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How This Is Awarded

→ Academic Presidential Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 33 | SAT: 1460 | Ends: Dec 1 application deadline; Jan 10 test score update deadline
Strategic Note: This is Auburn's top nonresident automatic merit tier. In plain English, it is aimed at out-of-state freshmen with very high test scores, a strong weighted GPA, and a complete Auburn application on file by the scholarship deadline. A 33 ACT or 1460 SAT puts the student in the published score band, but families should still treat the final amount as dependent on Auburn's current-year scholarship rules and funding.

+ 5 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Texas Christian University

$17,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Founders’ Scholarship
GPA: 3.40 | ACT: 26 | SAT: 1180 | Ends: Feb 1 final application deadline for admission and scholarship consideration.
Strategic Note: Admissible students with solid academics and consistent transcripts, often with ACT around 26–29 or SAT 1180–1300.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Southern Mississippi

$16,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ MS
●Automatic
Guaranteed for high-stat profiles
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How This Is Awarded

→ 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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🏛️ California Baptist University

$16,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ CA
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Deans Scholarship
GPA: 3.30 | Ends: Rolling; priority consideration by December 5.
Strategic Note: Admitted freshmen with a cumulative high school GPA between 3.3 and 3.89 on CBU’s weighted scale.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

$16,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Housing Scholarship
GPA: 3.30 | ACT: 20 | SAT: 1050 | Ends: December 1 (admission); June 1 (housing application)
Strategic Note: Freshmen living on campus with GPA 3.3+, ACT 20–24/SAT 1050–1150+.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Oklahoma State University

$15,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ OK
●Automatic
Guaranteed for high-stat profiles
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→ 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 Nevada Reno

$15,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ NV
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ WUE (Western Undergraduate Exchange)
GPA: 3.25 | ACT: 24 | SAT: 1160 | Ends: Feb 1
Strategic Note: Out-of-state WUE-state students with strong GPA/test scores and WUE-eligible majors

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Michigan State University

$15,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ MI
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Non-Resident Scholarship
GPA: 3.40 | Ends: Nov 1 (priority)
Strategic Note: Strong nonresidents >3.4 GPA; larger awards for stronger records.

🏛️ University of Oklahoma

$15,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ OK
●Automatic
Guaranteed for high-stat profiles
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How This Is Awarded

→ Distinguished Scholar Award
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 29 | SAT: 1330 | Ends: Dec 15
Strategic Note: Applicants with high test scores and GPAs at or above 3.5.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Montana State University

$15,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ MT
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: January 6 (WUE app); December 1 (priority)
Strategic Note: Western state students with early application (GPA 3.0+)

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Western Washington University

$14,913 / YRGPA 3.5+ WA
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ WUE — Western Undergraduate Exchange
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: January 31 (priority admission for WUE consideration)
Strategic Note: High-achieving nonresident applicants from WUE-eligible states, typically with unweighted GPAs around 3.7 or higher, who apply by January 31 and are selected within a limited pool.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Ohio State University

$13,500 / YRGPA 3.5+ OH
●Automatic
Guaranteed for high-stat profiles
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How This Is Awarded

→ National Buckeye Scholarship (Nonresident)
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 29 | SAT: 1330 | Ends: Nov 1 (Early Action)
Strategic Note: High-achieving nonresidents—3.5+ GPA and 29+ ACT or 1330+ SAT (superscore accepted).

🏛️ Boise State University

$13,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ ID
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ WUE Scholarship
GPA: 3.20 | Ends: Dec 15
Strategic Note: High B+/A- applicants from WUE states who apply early

🏛️ University of Michigan–Dearborn

$12,500 / YRGPA 3.5+ MI
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Non-Resident Merit Award
GPA: 3.25 | Ends: Rolling (apply by March 1 for priority)
Strategic Note: Non-resident students with GPAs roughly 3.25+ and otherwise strong academic profiles.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Kentucky

$12,500 / YRGPA 3.5+ KY
●Automatic
Guaranteed for high-stat profiles
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How This Is Awarded

→ Bluegrass Spirit (Non-Resident) — Top Tier
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 30 | SAT: 1360 | Ends: December 1
Strategic Note: High-stat out-of-state applicants with at least a 3.50 unweighted GPA and a 30 ACT or 1360 SAT who apply by the early action deadline. This is UK's strongest automatic non-resident Bluegrass Spirit tier, but even this award usually leaves a substantial remaining cost.

+ 5 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Fort Hays State University

$12,200 / YRGPA 3.5+ KS
●Automatic
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.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Louisiana at Monroe

$12,100 / YRGPA 3.5+ LA
●Automatic
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.

+ 5 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Alaska Fairbanks

$12,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ 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.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Washington State University

$12,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ WA
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ 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

🏛️ University of Wyoming

$12,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ WY
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Brown & Gold Commitment (Non-Residents)
GPA: 3.25 | Ends: May 1 (confirm enrollment for fall admission to retain offer)
Strategic Note: Nonresident students with at least a mid‑3s GPA and, for higher tiers, ACT scores in the mid‑20s or higher; lower tiers available test-optional.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Delaware

$12,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ DE
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Provost Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Jan 15 (priority)
Strategic Note: Solid record, some AP, strong class rigor

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Southern Utah University

$12,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ UT
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Centurium Non-Resident (East / Non-WUE States)
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Admission file complete by March 1.
Strategic Note: A broad range of academically admissible out-of-state students from non-WUE states with GPAs starting around 2.5, though higher GPAs are common among recipients.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Vermont

$12,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ VT
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Achiever Scholarship
GPA: 3.40 | Ends: Auto with admission
Strategic Note: B+/A- OOS students, 3.40–3.59 GPA

🏛️ University of Arkansas Pine Bluff

$12,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ AR
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ University Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 23 | SAT: 1130 | Ends: December 1 priority; March 1 final
Strategic Note: Strong students with at least a 3.5 GPA and ACT scores roughly in the mid‑20s (23–27) or equivalent SATs who meet scholarship deadlines.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Oregon State University

$12,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ OR
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Provost Scholarship (Nonresident Freshmen)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: February 1 (priority)
Strategic Note: Solid academic record among nonresident pool

🏛️ Iowa State University

$12,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ IA
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Academic Achievement Award (Nonresident)
GPA: 3.10 | Ends: Mar 1
Strategic Note: Most nonresident admits with 3.10+ GPA, 4.0 earns $12,000/yr.

🏛️ Rowan University

$12,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ NJ
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Rowan University Scholars Program
GPA: 3.30 | Ends: Jan 31 (priority for fall admission)
Strategic Note: UW GPA 3.3+; more for GPA 3.8+/1400+ SAT or equivalent academic rigor. Strongest freshmen in/out-state.

🏛️ MontClair State University

$12,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ NJ
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Presidential Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Rolling (admission)
Strategic Note: 3.6–3.9 GPA, top 20% class, AP/IB or similar rigor, strongest for 1400+ SAT/31+ ACT.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ West Virginia University

$11,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ WV
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Climb Higher Scholarship — Level 3
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: August 1 (admission deadline for fall Climb Higher consideration)
Strategic Note: Students with a solid academic record in the 3.5–3.79 GPA range who complete admission by the deadline.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Missouri

$11,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ MO
●Automatic
Guaranteed for high-stat profiles
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How This Is Awarded

→ Black & Gold — Level 2
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 29 | SAT: 1330 | Ends: Priority deadline
Strategic Note: Nonresident legacy students with solid academics.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Jacksonville State University

$10,500 / YRGPA 3.5+ AL
●Automatic
Guaranteed for high-stat profiles
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How This Is Awarded

→ Gamecock Prestige
GPA: 2.00 | ACT: 31 | SAT: 1390 | Ends: May 1
Strategic Note: Top test scorers (31+ ACT or 1390+ SAT) with at least a 2.0 GPA, with the highest awards reserved for students whose GPA is 3.0 or above.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Colorado School of Mines

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ 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.

🏛️ University of Colorado Denver

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ CO
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ 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.

🏛️ Old Dominion University

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ VA
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Leo / Nonresident Incentive
GPA: 3.30 | Ends: Rolling (with admission)
Strategic Note: Nonresidents with high GPA (≥3.3 for test-optional, ≥3.6 for top awards), rigor, or strong standardized test scores.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Oral Roberts University

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ OK
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Tier 1 Transfer Academic Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Feb 1 (priority); rolling admission after
Strategic Note: Admitted transfer students with a college GPA of 3.50 or higher who enroll full time.

+ 7 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ George Mason University

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ VA
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ 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.

🏛️ University of Maryland

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ MD
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ General Merit Awards
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Nov 1 (EA preferred)
Strategic Note: Top 20–30% of class; mix of in-state and OOS

🏛️ Indiana University Indianapolis

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ IN
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Admissions-Based Scholarship (Beginning Freshmen)
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 23 | SAT: 1050 | Ends: Apply by Nov 15 (priority) / Feb 1 (final) for scholarship consideration.
Strategic Note: Students with around 3.5+ high school GPA and ACT scores roughly 23–31 or SAT scores around 1050–1260 who apply by priority deadlines.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Colorado State University

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ CO
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Green & Gold Scholarship (Non-Resident)
GPA: 3.30 | Ends: February 1 (fall entry)
Strategic Note: Most admitted non-resident students with 3.3+ GPA

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Radford University

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ VA
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Highlander Distinction Scholarship (Out-of-State)
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 25 | SAT: 1210 | Ends: November 1 (Early Action); February 1 (priority scholarship deadline)
Strategic Note: Out-of-state freshmen with around 3.5–3.9+ GPAs, strong college-prep or advanced coursework, and optional ACT 25+/SAT 1210+ scores for higher award levels.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Queens University of Charlotte

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ NC
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ 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.

🏛️ Texas Southern University

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Presidents Transformation (First-Time Freshmen)
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 26 | SAT: 1240 | Ends: Funds-limited (apply early, no fixed deadline)
Strategic Note: High-achieving applicants just below the Regents tier, typically with strong GPA and high class rank.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of South Carolina Upstate

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ SC
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ 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.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Florida Gulf Coast University

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ FL
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Blue & Green Director’s Award
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 25 | SAT: 1200 | Ends: Nov 1 (priority) / Mar 1 (final)
Strategic Note: Non-Florida resident freshmen who meet the published GPA and test-score bands and complete their applications and testing by the priority deadline.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Arkansas State University

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ AR
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ A-State Trailblazer
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 28 | SAT: 1300 | Ends: February 1 (apply and qualify); March 1 (accept offer)
Strategic Note: High-achieving freshmen with at least a 3.5 GPA and ACT 28+ (or SAT around 1300+) who meet admission and acceptance deadlines.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Grand Valley State University

$9,750 / YRGPA 3.5+ MI
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Award for Excellence
GPA: 3.30 | Ends: March 1 priority deadline for fall-start merit consideration.
Strategic Note: Strong B+/A- students with GPAs roughly between 3.3 and 3.7 and either moderate test scores or higher GPAs as test-optional applicants.

🏛️ Bowling Green State University

$9,500 / YRGPA 3.5+ OH
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ 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 3.5+ OH
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ 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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🏛️ Northern Arizona University (NAU)

$9,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ AZ
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ President’s
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: May 1
Strategic Note: Upper third of AZ high school admits by GPA

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ McNeese State University

$9,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ LA
●Automatic
Guaranteed for high-stat profiles
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How This Is Awarded

→ Presidential Award
GPA: 3.25 | ACT: 30 | SAT: 1360 | Ends: Dec 15 admission; Mar 31 test score
Strategic Note: This is McNeese's strongest listed automatic freshman award in this batch. Students with ACT 30+ or SAT 1360+ and at least a 3.25 six-semester GPA are the target group, but families should remember that $4,000 of the annual value is tied to campus housing.

+ 5 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Cleveland State University

$8,500 / YRGPA 3.5+ OH
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Non-Resident Merit (Domestic Tier 3)
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 26 | SAT: 1240 | Ends: March 1 (priority)
Strategic Note: Nonresident students with GPAs around 3.5–3.74 or ACT/SAT scores at or just above the listed thresholds, including some test-optional admits in that GPA band.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Alabama State University

$8,328 / YRGPA 3.5+ AL
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ 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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🏛️ University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

$8,200 / YRGPA 3.5+ WI
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ 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.

🏛️ University of Mary Washington

$8,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ VA
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Transfer Merit (3.5+ college GPA)
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Preferred filing dates: Oct 15 (Spring) / Mar 1 (Summer) / Apr 1 (Fall)
Strategic Note: High-performing transfer students, often from Virginia community colleges, with 3.5+ college GPAs.

+ 5 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Eastern Michigan University

$8,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ MI
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ 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 Akron

$8,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ OH
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Out-of-State Merit Award
GPA: 3.30 | Ends: March 1 (priority admission for best nonresident awards)
Strategic Note: Non‑Ohio residents with GPAs above roughly 3.3, with the top awards typically going to students nearer 3.8+ GPAs and high ACT/SAT scores when submitted.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Arkansas

$8,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ AR
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Silas Hunt Distinguished Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 26 | SAT: 1240 | Ends: Nov 15
Strategic Note: First-generation or underrepresented students meeting GPA/test benchmarks

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Colorado State University Pueblo

$8,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ CO
●Automatic
Guaranteed for high-stat profiles
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How This Is Awarded

→ Presidential Scholar
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 30 | SAT: 1370 | Ends: May 1 (admission application, transcript, and any test scores)
Strategic Note: First-time freshmen at the very top of their class or with very high ACT/SAT scores who submit all materials by May 1 and enroll full time in the fall after high school graduation.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Mississippi (ole miss)

$8,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ MS
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ 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.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Grambling State University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ LA
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ 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.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Memphis

$7,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TN
●Automatic
Guaranteed for high-stat profiles
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How This Is Awarded

→ Cecil C. Humphreys Presidential (Non-Resident)
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 31 | SAT: 1390 | Ends: Dec 1 (priority)
Strategic Note: OOS students with ACT ≥ 31 and GPA ≥ 3.5

+ 5 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Grand Canyon University

$7,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ AZ
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ President’s Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: At admission (rolling)
Strategic Note: Strong academic admits with GPAs roughly in the 3.5–3.8 range.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ East Tennessee State University

$7,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TN
●Conditional Path
Requires specific designation (e.g., National Merit)
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→ International Merit Scholarship — Gold
GPA: 3.40 | Ends: With admission
Strategic Note: Higher-achieving international undergraduates around a 3.4–3.6 GPA at admission.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Colorado Colorado Springs

$6,250 / YRGPA 3.5+ CO
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Peak Award
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: February 1 priority; June 1 final deadline for new students.
Strategic Note: First-time nonresident freshmen and transfers who are not eligible for WUE, have approximately 3.5+ weighted GPAs (or 3.0+ college GPAs and 24+ transfer credits), and intend to complete their degrees at UCCS.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Miami University (Ohio)

$6,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ OH
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Merit Scholarship Tier 4 (Non-Resident)
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: December 1
Strategic Note: Non-residents with B+/A- records.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Houston

$6,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Academic Excellence Scholarship (Freshmen)
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 28 | SAT: 1300 | Ends: Priority Nov 1, Final Jan 15
Strategic Note: Students with strong academics and (optionally) SAT/ACT, especially those in honors/AP curricula.

🏛️ University of Minnesota Twin Cities

$6,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ MN
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ University of Minnesota Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Automatic upon admission
Strategic Note: Solid academics and course rigor; test optional.

🏛️ Texas Tech University

$6,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX
●Automatic
Guaranteed for high-stat profiles
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How This Is Awarded

→ Presidential Merit — Top Tier
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 32 | SAT: 1420 | Ends: December 1 priority
Strategic Note: High-achieving admits with both GPA and strong test scores, often rare.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of North Florida

$6,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ FL
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Sunshine Waiver
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 24 | SAT: 1160 | Ends: Jan 15 priority (freshmen), Apr 15 final consideration
Strategic Note: Nonresident freshmen who meet the lower waiver thresholds and submit all credentials before the published dates.

🏛️ University of New Hampshire

$6,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ NH
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Dean’s Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Dec 1 (priority)
Strategic Note: Wide group, in-state and out-of-state

🏛️ University of Massachusetts Amherst

$6,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ MA
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Dean’s Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 26 | SAT: 1250 | Ends: Feb 1 (priority)
Strategic Note: Broad range; in-state & OOS alike

🏛️ Kent State University

$6,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ OH
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Academic Achievement Award (Ohio Residents)
GPA: 3.30 | ACT: 28 | SAT: 1300 | Ends: July 3 priority date
Strategic Note: Ohio residents with ~3.3–3.8+ GPA; Higher awards for ~3.6+ GPA, strong academic rigor, ACT ~28+/SAT ~1300+ if submitted

🏛️ Florida Atlantic University

$6,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ FL
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ International President's Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Fall January 15; Spring August 15 priority / October 15 final
Strategic Note: This is restricted to eligible international applicants. The strongest candidates are high-performing international admits with strong grades and complete admission materials; not every eligible student receives funding.

🏛️ University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

$6,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ MA
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Dean’s Merit Scholarship
GPA: 3.30 | ACT: 22 | SAT: 1050 | Ends: March 31
Strategic Note: ~3.3–3.6 GPA, 1050–1190 SAT/22–24 ACT

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University at Albany

$6,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ NY
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Merit-Based Admissions Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Jan 15 (priority); regular by March 1
Strategic Note: Top 30% of admits; strongest grades and curriculum win highest awards

🏛️ University of Texas at San Antonio

$6,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Distinguished Presidential Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 26 | SAT: 1230 | Ends: Jan 15
Strategic Note: Commonly awarded to top 20% of admitted freshmen with early applications.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Missouri State University–Springfield

$6,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ MO
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Board of Governors Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Early spring; institutional scholarship priority deadlines generally fall by early December for the following year.
Strategic Note: Solid academic students with roughly 3.5+ high school GPAs who apply and are admitted early.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Winthrop University

$6,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ SC
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ 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 North Carolina Greensboro

$6,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ NC
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ International Student Scholarships
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Feb 1 priority and Apr 1 regular for fall; Oct 1 and Dec 1 for spring
Strategic Note: This is for new international students with strong academic preparation and at least a 3.5 GPA. It is helpful merit money, but it is not close to a full tuition or full ride award.

🏛️ Middle Tennessee State University

$6,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TN
●Automatic
Guaranteed for high-stat profiles
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How This Is Awarded

→ Century Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 34 | SAT: 1490 | Ends: December 1 (freshman application and all documents on file)
Strategic Note: The top 1–2% of incoming freshmen — students who earned an ACT of 34–36 (or SAT 1490–1600) on a single test date and carry at least a 3.50 cumulative GPA through junior year. Apply by December 1 and the scholarship is yours automatically.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Northern Colorado

$5,500 / YRGPA 3.5+ CO
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Provost Nonresident
GPA: 3.40 | Ends: March 1
Strategic Note: Nonresident and international first-years with GPAs in the 3.40–3.79 band who enroll full-time.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

$5,450 / YRGPA 3.5+ TN
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ 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.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Portland State University

$5,100 / YRGPA 3.5+ OR
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Park Blocks Scholarship
GPA: 3.20 | Ends: Feb 1 (FAFSA), March 1 (priority application)
Strategic Note: Middle-income Oregon students with 3.2+ GPA and completed FAFSA.

🏛️ Illinois State University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ IL
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Redbird Academic Scholarship
GPA: 3.25 | Ends: Nov 1 (Priority)
Strategic Note: First-year admits; GPA of 3.5+ get higher levels; ISU does not publish exact cutoffs

🏛️ University of St. Thomas

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ MN
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ 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.

🏛️ Eastern Kentucky University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ KY
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ One Eastern Award
GPA: 3.40
Strategic Note: This is a practical middle-tier EKU award for Kentucky students with solid grades. Students with a 3.4 to 3.79 unweighted GPA can qualify without test scores, while GSE, GSA, and Rogers Scholars may receive this tier regardless of GPA.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of New Orleans

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ LA
●Automatic
Guaranteed for high-stat profiles
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How This Is Awarded

→ 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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🏛️ Longwood University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ VA
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Dean's Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: February 1, 2026
Strategic Note: Fall 2026 freshmen whose high school GPA falls in the 3.50–3.74 range and who complete the admission process on time.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Stephen F. Austin State University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Axe Award
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 24 | SAT: 1160 | Ends: November 1 Priority
Strategic Note: Students with weighted GPAs of at least 3.5 and ACT scores of 24 or SAT scores of 1160 or higher; competitive but attainable for above-average applicants.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ SUNY Maritime College

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ NY
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Norm Manly YMTA Merit Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 25 | SAT: 1200 | Ends: Auto w/ admission; rolling
Strategic Note: GPA ≥3.5, SAT 1200+ or ACT 25+, and evidence of maritime or leadership activities.

🏛️ Temple University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ PA
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Dean’s Scholarship
GPA: 3.40 | Ends: Feb 1 (priority)
Strategic Note: Students with mid-3s GPA and strong course rigor who apply early.

🏛️ Indiana State University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ IN
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Incentive Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Dec 1 (admission), Dec 15 (scholarships)
Strategic Note: Nonresidents with ~3.0+ GPA.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Rochester

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ NY
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: With transfer admission application
Strategic Note: Community college transfer students who are inducted PTK members with strong academics, typically around 3.5+ GPA at their prior institution.

🏛️ Missouri University of Science and Technology

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ 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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🏛️ Nicholls State University

$4,500 / YRGPA 3.5+ 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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🏛️ Southeastern Louisiana University

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ 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.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of South Dakota

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ 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.

🏛️ Youngstown State University

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ OH
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ President’s
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 27 | SAT: 1290 | Ends: February 15 (priority consideration)
Strategic Note: High-achieving students with GPA 3.5+, ACT 27+/SAT 1290+ and, where required, top-10% class rank; test-optional is not allowed.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Troy University

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ AL
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ 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+.

🏛️ University of Tennessee–Martin

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ 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.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Metropolitan State University of Denver

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ 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.

🏛️ University of Kansas

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ KS
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Rock Chalk Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 24 | SAT: 1160 | Ends: Dec 1 (priority deadline)
Strategic Note: Solid out-of-state academic performers.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Murray State University

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ KY
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Carr
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: No separate scholarship application deadline; awarded at admission.
Strategic Note: Domestic freshmen with a 3.50–3.79 weighted GPA. This is a solid automatic award for strong GPA students without needing a test score.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ WI
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Blugold Automatic Merit – Tier 1 (MTR & Nonresident)
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Dec 1 (priority) / Feb 1 (final) admission deadline for automatic merit consideration.
Strategic Note: Out‑of‑state admits with solid A‑/B+ records and mostly college‑prep coursework, typically in the unweighted 3.5–3.59 range and above the average admitted profile.

🏛️ Texas State University

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX
●Automatic
Guaranteed for high-stat profiles
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→ President’s Honor Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 30 | SAT: 1360 | Ends: December 1 (priority)
Strategic Note: Top students (usually top 10% or with AP/honors courses) who meet both GPA and test requirements on time.

🏛️ Ball State University

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ IN
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Ball State Scholars Award
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 21 | SAT: 1060 | Ends: Dec 1 (priority)
Strategic Note: Students with weighted GPA in mid-3s; scores help but are not required.

🏛️ Western Illinois University

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ IL
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ AIM HIGH Western Commitment – Mid Tier
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: April 15 (priority for fall), November 1 (spring)
Strategic Note: Students with a 3.50–3.99 high school GPA.

🏛️ Central Michigan University

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ MI
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Maroon & Gold — Tier A2
GPA: 3.30 | Ends: Dec 1
Strategic Note: 3.3–3.59 GPA with low or no test score.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Connecticut

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ CT
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Dean's Scholarship
GPA: 3.40 | ACT: 26 | SAT: 1240 | Ends: Dec 1 (priority)
Strategic Note: Middle 50% of strong admits; some in-state and OOS

🏛️ University of Nebraska - Lincoln

$3,500 / YRGPA 3.5+ NE
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Husker Power Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 23 | SAT: 1130 | Ends: Apply by priority date; automatic with admission
Strategic Note: Most on-time admits meeting the band

🏛️ Southern Illinois University Carbondale

$3,500 / YRGPA 3.5+ IL
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Gold Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Rolling; awards made until funds are exhausted.
Strategic Note: A-/B+ students with high school GPAs roughly in the 3.50–3.79 range.

🏛️ University of Maryland Eastern Shore

$3,500 / YRGPA 3.5+ MD
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ 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.

🏛️ Southeast Missouri State University

$3,500 / YRGPA 3.5+ MO
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Copper Dome Scholarship (3.5 GPA)
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: March 1 for fall applicants; November 1 for spring applicants (scholarship guarantee deadlines)
Strategic Note: Beginning freshmen with at least a 3.5 GPA who meet SEMO’s admission standards and do not qualify for higher tiers.

🏛️ University of Missouri Kansas City

$3,500 / YRGPA 3.5+ MO
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Chancellor’s Award
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 25 | SAT: 1200 | Ends: Rolling; complete admission application by May 1 for best consideration
Strategic Note: Missouri or Kansas residents with roughly 3.5–3.7 GPA and ACT scores in the mid-20s among first-time college students.

🏛️ UC Santa Cruz

$3,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ 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.

🏛️ Purdue University Fort Wayne

$3,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ IN
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Purdue Fort Wayne Scholarship — Nonresident Tier 1
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Rolling; final fall application deadline Aug 1.
Strategic Note: Admitted domestic nonresident first-year students with a 3.5 or higher high school GPA.

🏛️ Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

$3,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ IL
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Cougar Pride Scholarship — Tier 3
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Dec 1 (priority)
Strategic Note: Students in the 3.50–3.74 GPA band.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Michigan–Flint

$3,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ 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.

🏛️ Tennessee Tech University

$3,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TN
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Presidential Scholars (Base Tier)
GPA: 3.40 | ACT: 23 | SAT: 1130 | Ends: Dec 15 (admission); Jan 15 (scores/transcript)
Strategic Note: Often students with roughly 3.4–3.7 unweighted GPAs and ACT scores in the 23–25 range (SAT equivalent 1130–1220).

🏛️ University of Cincinnati

$3,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ OH
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Transfer Student Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: July 1
Strategic Note: Transfer students from community colleges with strong academic records and timely application.

🏛️ Western Michigan University

$3,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ MI
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Brown & Gold Scholarship
GPA: 3.40 | ACT: 23 | SAT: 1150 | Ends: Early Action (Dec 15)
Strategic Note: Mid-range GPA students with solid academic record

🏛️ High Point University

$2,500 / YRGPA 3.5+ NC
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Junior Scholars Program Scholarship
GPA: 3.45 | ACT: 25 | SAT: 1220 | Ends: April 15, 2026 for counselor or IEC nomination.
Strategic Note: Current high school juniors (class of 2027) with strong HPU interest and either a 3.45–4.0 unweighted GPA with a 1220+ SAT or 25+ ACT, or a 3.6–4.0 GPA on a test-optional pathway. Leadership and achievement in academics, service, the arts, athletics, entrepreneurship, or international experience are all pathways to qualification. The nomination must come from a counselor or IEC — students cannot apply directly.

Strategic Note: Based on your stats, you also strongly qualify to compete for the Competitive & Hidden Gem awards below. These require holistic review or a separate application.

🏛️ Long Island University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ NY
●Conditional Path
Requires specific designation (e.g., National Merit)
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→ International Merit Award
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Apply for admission early as an international student.
Strategic Note: International students with strong academic records based on LIU’s holistic review.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Grand Valley State University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ MI
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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.

🏛️ Illinois State University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ IL
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ 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

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Missouri Kansas City

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ MO
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Murray State University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ KY
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ GSP / GSA / GSE / CHA Scholarships
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 25 | SAT: 1200 | Ends: February 8, 2026 (General Scholarship Application for 2026-2027).
Strategic Note: Kentucky pipeline-program students who already completed GSP, GSA, GSE, or CHA and also clear Murray State's academic line: 3.5 GPA plus 25 ACT or 1200 SAT. This is powerful tuition money, but it is not broad merit and it does not cover housing or meals by itself. GSA arts students may also have a separate arts-review path tied to portfolio or audition strength.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Texas Christian University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ TX
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Gideon Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Aligned with transfer scholarship and AcademicWorks spring cycles; specific dates published each year.
Strategic Note: High-achieving community college Education majors with at least a 3.5 GPA and up to 60 transferable hours who match College of Education priorities.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Prairie View A & M University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ TX
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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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🏛️ Towson University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ MD
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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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🏛️ University of South Dakota

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ SD
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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How This Is Awarded

→ Army ROTC
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Feb–Mar (national boards, rolling campus deadlines)
Strategic Note: Selected ROTC cadets meeting standards; often STEM/leadership skills

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Jackson State University

FULL RIDEGPA 3.5+ MS
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Presidential Academic Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 28 | SAT: 1300 | Ends: January 15
Strategic Note: Your student needs to be a true academic standout from a college-preparatory curriculum — a 3.50+ GPA and an ACT of 28 or higher (or SAT equivalent of 1300+). This is JSU's top institutional merit award and spots are genuinely limited by available funding each year. Students who land it get here on time with a complete portal application and a strong transcript. The window opens October 15 — don't wait until January.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ South Dakota State University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ SD
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Air Force ROTC Scholarships
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Dec 31 (national)
Strategic Note: STEM, fit, academic

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Kentucky

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ KY
●Elite Selection
Top 1–2% / Interview / Highly Restrictive
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How This Is Awarded

→ Presidential Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 31 | SAT: 1390 | Ends: December 1
Strategic Note: A relatively small group of top academic applicants who clear the minimum bar and then stand out in the competitive review. The 3.5 GPA and 31 ACT or 1390 SAT make a student eligible to be considered; they do not make this automatic. Essays, rigor, activities, leadership, and interview performance can all matter.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Central Michigan University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ MI
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Jacksonville University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ FL
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: At admission / rolling
Strategic Note: High-achieving community college transfer students with a cumulative transfer GPA of 3.5 or higher and verified PTK membership.

🏛️ University of Alabama

FULL RIDEGPA 3.5+ AL
●Conditional Path
Requires specific designation (e.g., National Merit)
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→ Academic Elite Scholarship / Witt Fellows
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 32 | SAT: 1420 | Ends: Dec 5
Strategic Note: Extremely high-achieving students who first make it through the Witt Fellows pathway. This is full-ride-level money, but the pool is tiny and students need more than high scores — they need strong essays, interview strength, leadership, service, and the kind of academic depth that stands out in a very small finalist group.

🏛️ Mississippi State University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ MS
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ AICE Cambridge Diploma Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Oct 31
Strategic Note: Cambridge diploma earners; amount scales by diploma level and ACT/SAT bands

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Bellarmine University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ KY
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Catholic High School Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Admission deadline (November 1 preferred for strongest consideration).
Strategic Note: Graduates of Catholic high schools with at least a 3.0 GPA who apply early and maintain a solid academic record.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Indiana University Indianapolis

FULL RIDEGPA 3.5+ IN
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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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🏛️ University of North Carolina Charlotte

FULL RIDEGPA 3.5+ NC
●Elite Selection
Top 1–2% / Interview / Highly Restrictive
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How This Is Awarded

→ Levine Scholars Program
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Nov 1 (nomination), Nov 15 (supplemental app)
Strategic Note: Nationally competitive freshmen with ~4.2+ weighted GPA, strong leadership/service, and competitive interviews; ~20 chosen.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of North Alabama

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ AL
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Louisiana Tech University

FULL RIDEGPA 3.5+ LA
●Conditional Path
Requires specific designation (e.g., National Merit)
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How This Is Awarded

→ 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.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Wyoming

FULL RIDEGPA 3.5+ WY
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Tomé Scholars to Fellows Program
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: March 15, 2025 via WyoScholarships; some annual calls list a July 7 deadline through the Wyoming Natural Resource Foundation.
Strategic Note: Small cohort of students with excellent academics and a clear commitment to environment and natural resources, often with advanced coursework and prior ENR involvement.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Florida Southern College

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ FL
●Conditional Path
Requires specific designation (e.g., National Merit)
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→ Marcene Christoverson Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 29 | SAT: 1330 | Ends: Final Prestige application deadline: January 3
Strategic Note: High-need or standout Prestige finalists whose profiles and circumstances warrant additional funding to make FSC affordable.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Bowling Green State University

FULL RIDEGPA 3.5+ OH
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ President’s Leadership Academy (PLA)
GPA: 3.25 | Ends: December 10
Strategic Note: First-year students with strong academics, leadership, and extensive service.

+ 6 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ California State University Fullerton

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ CA
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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How This Is Awarded

→ President’s Scholars Program
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Late January–early February; Titan Scholarship Portal window typically open until March 1.
Strategic Note: Small cohort of top California applicants with near-perfect GPAs, rigorous coursework, and sustained leadership and community service.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Florida Atlantic University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ FL
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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.

🏛️ Trinity University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ TX
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ 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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🏛️ Norfolk State University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ VA
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ 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.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Lipscomb University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ TN
●Elite Selection
Top 1–2% / Interview / Highly Restrictive
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How This Is Awarded

→ Transfer Trustee Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: March 1 (Fall transfer applicants)
Strategic Note: A select group of transfer students with 3.5+ college GPAs, at least 30 transferable hours, strong résumés, and successful interviews.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Charleston Southern University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ SC
●Hidden Gem
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→ 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.

🏛️ Saint Louis University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ MO
●Hidden Gem
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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.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Mississippi (ole miss)

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ 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.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Marist College

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ NY
●Hidden Gem
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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.

🏛️ University of Arkansas–Fort Smith

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ AR
●Hidden Gem
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→ Roland S. Boreham Jr. Engineering Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 27 | SAT: 1280 | Ends: January 12
Strategic Note: Top incoming engineering admits with at least a 27 ACT, 3.5 GPA, and strong STEM performance and leadership.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Creighton University

FULL RIDEGPA 3.5+ NE
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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.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Vanderbilt University

FULL RIDEGPA 3.5+ 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.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Eastern Michigan University

FULL RIDEGPA 3.5+ MI
●Competitive
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→ Presidential Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 25 | SAT: 1200 | Ends: Dec 15
Strategic Note: High-achieving first-year students with rigorous coursework, strong writing, leadership, and service records.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Arkansas

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ AR
●Hidden Gem
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→ Army ROTC
GPA: 2.50
Strategic Note: Cadets who commit to service after graduation

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Arizona State University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ AZ
●Hidden Gem
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→ Army ROTC Sun Devil Battalion Scholarships
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: National Army ROTC boards and campus-based scholarship deadlines vary by cycle
Strategic Note: Students with solid academics, strong physical fitness, leadership potential, and a clear commitment to commissioning as Army officers. This is best for students who want the military pathway, not just a tuition discount.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Florida A&M University

FULL RIDEGPA 3.5+ FL
●Conditional Path
Requires specific designation (e.g., National Merit)
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→ Life-Gets-Better Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 27 | SAT: 1800 | Ends: November 1 (priority); January 1 (final, varies by year)
Strategic Note: Exceptional U.S. high school graduates, often National Merit, National Achievement, or National Hispanic scholars, with at least a 3.5 unweighted GPA, high SAT/ACT scores, and strong leadership or service records.

+ 6 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Hofstra University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ NY
●Hidden Gem
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→ Amsterdam Exchange Scholarships
GPA: 3.40 | Ends: Late February (for full-year or semester scholarship in the following academic year)
Strategic Note: High-achieving juniors and seniors accepted to the Amsterdam exchange, with at least a 3.4 GPA; three of six awards typically go to Zarb School of Business majors.

🏛️ Appalachian State University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ NC
●Hidden Gem
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→ Advisory Board Scholarship for Excellence in Computer Science
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: ASAP cycle, typically Dec. 1–Feb. 7.
Strategic Note: Sophomore, junior, or senior Computer Science majors who are full-time, maintain at least a 3.0 GPA, and are active in the department.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Saint Joseph's University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ 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.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Georgia Southern University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ 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 3.5+ 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.

🏛️ Alabama State University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ 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 West Georgia

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ GA
●Hidden Gem
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→ SCFM Journalism-Preference Scholarships
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Spring; exact SCFM scholarship deadlines are posted annually.
Strategic Note: SCFM students with at least a 3.00 GPA, demonstrated financial need, and a clear journalism connection. A student who can show reporting, writing, media work, student publication experience, or a serious journalism direction is likely a stronger fit than a general communication applicant.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Mercer University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ GA
●Elite Selection
Top 1–2% / Interview / Highly Restrictive
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→ Presidential Scholars Weekend
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Event held in February; invitations typically follow review of applications submitted by early December.
Strategic Note: Highly talented first-year admits with outstanding academics, rigorous coursework, meaningful involvement, and strong interview performance.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Michigan Technological University

FULL RIDEGPA 3.5+ MI
●Conditional Path
Requires specific designation (e.g., National Merit)
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→ Leading Scholar Award
GPA: 3.25 | Ends: Nov 15 (admission and scholarship application)
Strategic Note: Top incoming first-year applicants with exceptional academics, leadership, and service plus a standout essay who are selected as finalists and perform well at the on-campus competition.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Howard University

FULL RIDEGPA 3.5+ DC
●Competitive
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→ Karsh STEM Scholars Program
GPA: 3.30 | Ends: Karsh STEM application opens Nov 1, 2025 and closes Jan 31, 2026 at 11:59 pm ET; aligned with Early Action / early admission timelines.
Strategic Note: A very small cohort (around 30 students) of top-tier STEM applicants nationwide with excellent academics, leadership, research interest, and commitment to PhD or MD-PhD pathways.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Maryland Eastern Shore

FULL RIDEGPA 3.5+ 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.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Memphis

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ TN
●Competitive
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→ Emerging Leaders Program (ELP)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Dec 1
Strategic Note: Students with sustained leadership/service and strong campus engagement fit

🏛️ Washington State University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ 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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🏛️ Stetson University

FULL RIDEGPA 3.5+ FL
●Elite Selection
Top 1–2% / Interview / Highly Restrictive
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→ J. Ollie Edmunds Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 30 | SAT: 1350 | Ends: December 1 (Premier Programs / Edmunds application deadline)
Strategic Note: A very small number of nationally competitive, high-achieving leaders with at least a 3.5+ GPA, 1350+ SAT or 30+ ACT, and exceptional leadership, service, and interview performance.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Drake University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ IA
●Hidden Gem
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→ Bulldog Promise
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Admission and initial FAFSA by March 1; FAFSA must be filed by July 1 for final consideration.
Strategic Note: Iowa residents with Pell eligibility, 3.5+ GPA, and timely FAFSA filing who enroll full time and remain in good standing.

🏛️ Bradley University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ IL
●Hidden Gem
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→ 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.

🏛️ University of Utah

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ 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

+ 8 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Liberty University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ VA
●Competitive
3.8+ GPA / 30+ ACT typical profiles
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→ Valedictorian/Salutatorian Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 29 | SAT: 1350 | Ends: April 1 (verification form and application)
Strategic Note: High-achieving students officially ranked first or second in their graduating class with at least a 3.50 unweighted GPA and 1350+ SAT or 29+ ACT.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Nebraska at Omaha

FULL RIDEGPA 3.5+ NE
●Competitive
3.8+ GPA / 30+ ACT typical profiles
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→ Scott Scholars (Walter Scott, Jr. Scholarship)
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 30 | Ends: Typically December–January for Scott Scholars application; earlier than February 1
Strategic Note: Exceptional Nebraska STEM students with ACT scores around 30+ and strong academic, leadership, and program fit in Engineering or Information Science & Technology.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Tennessee State University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ 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.

🏛️ University of South Florida

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ FL
●Hidden Gem
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→ Army / Air Force / Navy ROTC + Donor Awards
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: National ROTC boards (Nov–Jan); campus/portal cycles vary
Strategic Note: Cadets/midshipmen who hit benchmarks; some donor awards for enrolled participants

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Northern Kentucky University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ KY
●Hidden Gem
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→ 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 3.5+ WI
●Competitive
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→ 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.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Belmont University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ 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.

🏛️ Morehead State University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ 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.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Houston Christian University (formerly Houston Baptist)

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ 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.

🏛️ Colorado State University Pueblo

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ 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.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ La Salle University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ 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.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Colorado Colorado Springs

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ CO
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Kane Family Foundation Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: February 1
Strategic Note: Colorado residents with very strong academic records (around 3.7+ GPA), extensive leadership and community involvement, and outstanding application materials, selected directly by the foundation’s process.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of North Dakota

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ ND
●Hidden Gem
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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+

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Western Washington University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ 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.

🏛️ Texas Southern University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ TX
●Hidden Gem
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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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🏛️ Texas State University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ 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 San Diego

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ 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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🏛️ Kent State University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ OH
●Hidden Gem
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→ Army ROTC Scholarship
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Varies (early deadlines, Oct–Dec typical)
Strategic Note: Strong academics, leadership, and physical fitness; early applicants have better odds

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Western Kentucky University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ KY
●Hidden Gem
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→ 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.

🏛️ Monmouth University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ NJ
●Hidden Gem
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→ 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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🏛️ Weber State University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ 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.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Eastern Illinois University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ IL
●Hidden Gem
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→ 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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🏛️ Georgetown University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ DC
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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.

🏛️ Western Illinois University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ IL
●Hidden Gem
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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.

🏛️ University of South Carolina Upstate

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ SC
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ 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.

+ 7 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Old Dominion University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ VA
●Hidden Gem
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→ Navy ROTC (Hampton Roads Consortium)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Nov–Feb (national board deadlines); Dec 31 (main scholarship window)
Strategic Note: U.S. citizens, strong math/science fitness, competitive SAT/ACT, leadership/service.

+ 7 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Southern University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ LA
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ President's Legacy Scholarship
GPA: 2.70 | ACT: 20 | SAT: 1020 | Ends: January 5 (priority)
Strategic Note: Freshmen who meet minimum thresholds of 2.7 GPA and ACT 20 (with specified English and Math subscores) or SAT about 1020, and who show promise through their application.

+ 7 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ College of Charleston

FULL RIDEGPA 3.5+ SC
●Hidden Gem
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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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🏛️ Marquette University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ WI
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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 Chicago

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ 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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🏛️ Winthrop University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ SC
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ 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.

🏛️ North Carolina A&T University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ NC
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Blue & Gold Marching Machine Band Scholarship
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Audition deadlines follow the band’s annual recruitment calendar.
Strategic Note: Talented instrumentalists and auxiliary members who fill priority sections and maintain strong participation and academic standing in the band program.

+ 6 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Lehigh University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ PA
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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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🏛️ American University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ dc
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ SIS Internship Funding Awards
GPA: 3.20 | Ends: Applications are typically due in spring for funding to support summer internships.
Strategic Note: SIS undergraduates and graduates with unpaid or underpaid internships, adequate GPA, and compelling funding proposals.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of North Carolina Greensboro

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ NC
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ STAMPS 3.0 Scholars Program
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: March 1
Strategic Note: Pell-eligible STEM admits, strong persistence.

🏛️ University of Houston Clear Lake

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ TX
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Hawk Advantage Scholarship
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: March 1
Strategic Note: Low-income, first-year, Texas residents.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ UMass Lowell

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ MA
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ CA
●Hidden Gem
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→ City & Regional Planning Scholarships
GPA: 3.25
Strategic Note: High-achieving CRP majors with strong studio work and service involvement

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Toledo

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ OH
●Hidden Gem
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→ Barnes & Noble Book Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: March 1 (typical)
Strategic Note: Students with at least 3.0 GPA and demonstrated need

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Manhattan College

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ NY
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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.

🏛️ Drexel University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ PA
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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.

🏛️ Loyola University Maryland

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ MD
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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.

🏛️ Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State)

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ UT
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ 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.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Cincinnati

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ 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

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Nevada Las Vegas

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ NV
●Hidden Gem
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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

🏛️ San Jose State University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ CA
●Competitive
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→ Global Spartan Scholarship
GPA: 3.30 | Ends: April 1
Strategic Note: International students active in leadership, service, or intercultural/global engagement with results

🏛️ Presbyterian College

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ 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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🏛️ Oral Roberts University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ 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.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Bethune-Cookman University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ 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.

🏛️ Brigham Young University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ UT
●Hidden Gem
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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.

🏛️ Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ 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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🏛️ Alcorn State University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ 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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🏛️ Butler University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ 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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🏛️ East Tennessee State University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ 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.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Michigan–Dearborn

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ MI
●Hidden Gem
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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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🏛️ University of Michigan–Flint

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ MI
●Hidden Gem
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→ Go Blue Guarantee
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: March 1 (FAFSA priority)
Strategic Note: Michigan residents with household income and assets at or below $125,000 and a 3.5+ GPA as freshmen (3.0 for continuing students).

🏛️ University of Houston

FULL RIDEGPA 3.5+ TX
●Elite Selection
Top 1–2% / Interview / Highly Restrictive
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→ Terry Foundation Scholarship (Need-Based Partner Award)
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Dec 1
Strategic Note: Texas residents with strong need, leadership, and interview performance; typically 3.5+ GPA, meaningful service.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Niagara University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ 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.

🏛️ Seton Hall University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ 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.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Providence College

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ RI
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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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🏛️ Lafayette College

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ PA
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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.

🏛️ Southern Utah University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ UT
●Hidden Gem
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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.

🏛️ Austin Peay State University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ TN
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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.

🏛️ Binghamton University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ NY
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Florida Gulf Coast University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ FL
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Out-of-State Tuition Waiver (Transfer)
GPA: 3.40 | Ends: Varies by term and available funding; align with posted transfer scholarship/waiver deadlines.
Strategic Note: A small group of strong nonresident transfer applicants with at least a 3.4 GPA and demonstrated leadership, civic engagement, and fit with FGCU.

🏛️ University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ NC
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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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🏛️ Troy University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ AL
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of California - Santa Barbara

$125,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ 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.

🏛️ University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ 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 Louisville

$28,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ KY
●Competitive
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→ Grawemeyer Scholarship (Mentored)
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 24 | SAT: 1160 | Ends: Dec 1
Strategic Note: This is for the student who already looks like a young researcher, creator, or serious academic contributor. Strong grades matter, but the real edge is showing curiosity, initiative, and a clear reason why mentored research or creative work fits the student's college plan.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Saint Francis University

$25,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ PA
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Accounting Scholarship
GPA: 3.30 | ACT: 21 | SAT: 1060 | Ends: Follows admission and program review timeline; apply for admission and FAFSA as early as possible.
Strategic Note: Incoming Accounting or Accounting-to-MBA students with at least a 3.30 GPA and 1060 SAT or 21 ACT, or a 3.5 GPA if test-optional, who commit to the Accounting program.

🏛️ California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

$25,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ CA
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Frank A. Tennant Endowed Scholarship
GPA: 3.25 | Ends: Typically March 2 via Bronco Scholarship Portal; window may vary by year.
Strategic Note: High-achieving Communication majors in Multimedia Journalism or Public Relations with at least a 3.25 GPA and a strong portfolio and application.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Hartford

$25,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ 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.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Washington

$22,500 / YRGPA 3.5+ WA
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Maryland Baltimore County

$22,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ 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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🏛️ Delaware State University

$20,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ DE
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Verizon STEM/eSports Women’s Scholarships
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Varies by Verizon/DSU program cycle.
Strategic Note: Upper-level women in STEM at DSU with high GPAs and significant eSports or leadership experience.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ New York University

$20,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ 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 3.5+ IL
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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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🏛️ University of New Orleans

FULL RIDEGPA 3.5+ LA
●Conditional Path
Requires specific designation (e.g., National Merit)
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→ Homer Hitt Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 32 | SAT: 1420 | Ends: Admissions/acceptance final deadline February 1 (secondary May 1); Homer Hitt finalist interviews March 1–10
Strategic Note: Roughly 15 incoming freshmen each year who clear the 32 ACT/1420 SAT and 3.5 GPA bar and then shine in the finalist interview. The interview is the real differentiator — UNO is looking for students who are genuinely excited about building their future in New Orleans, not just students with the highest numbers. Leadership, purpose, and a compelling personal story matter here.

🏛️ Lamar University

$18,500 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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 3.5+ 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.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Arkansas State University

$18,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ AR
●Competitive
3.8+ GPA / 30+ ACT typical profiles
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→ A-State Scholar
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 31 | SAT: 1400 | Ends: February 1 (application); March 1 (offer acceptance)
Strategic Note: A small group of top scholars—generally ACT 31+ or SAT 1400+ with 3.5+ GPAs—who also have significant leadership, service, and rigorous coursework and submit very strong applications.

🏛️ University of California Davis

$16,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ CA
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Continuing Undergraduate Scholarships
GPA: 3.25 | Ends: Jan 7
Strategic Note: Students with strong ongoing UC Davis record and community or academic engagement

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Southern Illinois University Carbondale

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ IL
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Provost’s Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Varies by year; typically late spring for fall-entry transfers.
Strategic Note: High-GPA community college transfers who are Dean’s Transfer Scholars with an associate’s degree, strong leadership and service, and a competitive application; only a small number of awards are made each year.

🏛️ Saint Peter's University

$15,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ NJ
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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 Colorado Denver

$15,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ CO
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Tennessee Knoxville

$15,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TN
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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 Arizona

$13,670 / YRGPA 3.5+ AZ
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ ROTC Room & Board Scholarship
GPA: 3.25 | Ends: Varies by branch
Strategic Note: Incoming ROTC contract students with strong participation and qualifying GPA.

🏛️ Saint Mary's College of California

$13,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ CA
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Lasallian Leadership Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Varies by year (often spring); confirm with Financial Aid or the Lasallian programs office.
Strategic Note: Graduates of Lasallian high schools with at least a 3.5 GPA and strong records of leadership and service.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Stephen F. Austin State University

$12,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Regents Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: February 1
Strategic Note: Roughly 10–15 incoming freshmen per year with weighted GPAs often between 3.8 and 4.0, strong ACT/SAT scores, multi-year leadership roles, extensive service, and standout essays.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Virginia Military Institute

$11,650 / YRGPA 3.5+ VA
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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 3.5+ CO
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Reisher Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: March 1
Strategic Note: High-achieving, need-based Colorado sophomores

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ North Carolina State University

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ NC
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Caldwell Fellows
GPA: 3.25 | Ends: Late January-February; first-year application cycle varies by year
Strategic Note: This is for current NC State first-year students who have already shown strong academics, service, leadership, and campus engagement. The most realistic candidates usually have strong first-year grades and a clear pattern of serving and leading, not just a good high school resume.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ MontClair State University

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ NJ
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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.

🏛️ University of Nevada Reno

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ NV
●Hidden Gem
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→ Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship
GPA: 3.25 | ACT: 21 | SAT: 1070 | Ends: Early August (final transcript to Nevada Treasurer)
Strategic Note: Most Nevada public and charter high school graduates meeting GPA or test and core course requirements

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of St. Thomas

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ 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.

🏛️ Colorado School of Mines

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ CO
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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 Northern Colorado

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ 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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🏛️ University of Colorado Boulder

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ CO
●Competitive
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→ President’s Leadership Class (PLC)
GPA: 3.25 | Ends: Feb 15
Strategic Note: 30–40 strong leaders, including rural or socioeconomic barrier students

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Notre Dame

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ IN
●Hidden Gem
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→ College/Departmental/Donor Awards
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: College application deadlines
Strategic Note: Juniors/seniors with 3.5+ GPA, standout in major, or research/service leader.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Syracuse University

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ 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.

🏛️ Chapman University

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ CA
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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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🏛️ Case Western Reserve University

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ OH
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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.

🏛️ Xavier University

$9,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ 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 3.5+ 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

🏛️ University of Oklahoma

$8,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ OK
●Competitive
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→ National Recognition Program Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Dec 15
Strategic Note: Students recognized by College Board programs, with GPA ≥3.5 and service/leadership.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Stonehill College

$7,500 / YRGPA 3.5+ MA
●Hidden Gem
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→ Brockton Scholarship
GPA: 3.30 | Ends: Transfer application deadlines for Massasoit–Stonehill Transfer Guarantee; typically by published transfer term deadlines
Strategic Note: Massasoit Community College transfer students who are residents of Brockton or graduates of Brockton High School, New Heights Charter School, or Southeastern Regional High School and who meet Massasoit–Stonehill Transfer Guarantee criteria.

🏛️ Jacksonville State University

$7,500 / YRGPA 3.5+ 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.

🏛️ SUNY Maritime College

$7,500 / YRGPA 3.5+ NY
●Competitive
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→ Sharon D. Banks Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship
GPA: 3.30 | Ends: Fall (WTS deadline)
Strategic Note: Women majoring in transportation, GPA ≥3.3, active in leadership.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Alaska Anchorage

$7,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ 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.

🏛️ New Mexico State University

$6,500 / YRGPA 3.5+ NM
●Competitive
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→ Aggie Achiever Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 28 | SAT: 1300 | Ends: December 1 (priority consideration)
Strategic Note: A limited number of top New Mexico residents with very strong GPAs and ACT/SAT scores beyond the automatic grid, along with solid involvement.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Miami

$6,300 / YRGPA 3.5+ 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.

🏛️ Grand Canyon University

$6,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ 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.

🏛️ Georgia College & State University

$6,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ GA
●Elite Selection
Top 1–2% / Interview / Highly Restrictive
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→ Trustee Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 25 | SAT: 1200 | Ends: October 15 (Early Action application deadline for PSC consideration); PSC event typically held in December.
Strategic Note: Roughly 3.8+ GPA applicants who meet PSC academic minimums, show depth and rigor in coursework, and perform strongly in leadership, service, and interviews during the competition.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of North Texas

$6,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ UNT Excellence Scholarship
GPA: 3.40 | ACT: 24 | SAT: 1160 | Ends: Dec 1 (early consideration)
Strategic Note: Top 5% admits (largest awards); strong academic and test records.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Southern Mississippi

$6,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ MS
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Luckyday Citizenship Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 20 | Ends: Jan 15
Strategic Note: This is a strong fit for Mississippi students who have solid academics, real financial need, and a clear record of leadership or service. It is not just a GPA award — the Luckyday program is looking for students who match its service and citizenship mission.

🏛️ University of Arkansas at Little Rock

$6,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ 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.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Eastern Washington University

$6,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ 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.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Seattle University

$6,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ WA
●Hidden Gem
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→ Thomas J. Bannan Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: February 7 for current students; May 9 for transfer applicants
Strategic Note: Junior and senior STEM majors in the College of Science and Engineering with GPAs of 3.5 or higher and active involvement in service, scholarly, and community activities.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Portland State University

$5,616 / YRGPA 3.5+ 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 Akron

$5,200 / YRGPA 3.5+ OH
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Choose Ohio First (STEM) Scholarship
GPA: 3.30 | Ends: January 31
Strategic Note: Ohio residents in approved STEM majors (engineering, computing, health, and related fields) who have strong grades and interest in research or workforce engagement.

🏛️ Central Connecticut State University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ 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.

🏛️ University of Southern Indiana

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ 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.

🏛️ Utah Valley University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ UT
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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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🏛️ Georgia Institute of Technology

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ GA
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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 Florida

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ FL
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering Awards
GPA: 3.30 | Ends: Sept 9–30, 2025
Strategic Note: Engineering majors with 3.3+ GPA & involvement

🏛️ University of Georgia

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ GA
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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 3.5+ 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.

🏛️ University of New Mexico

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ NM
●Competitive
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→ UNM Scholars Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 27 | SAT: 1280 | Ends: Feb 1
Strategic Note: Academically strong students just below Presidential level.

🏛️ Boise State University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ ID
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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

🏛️ University of California Los Angeles

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ CA
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Ola Zuckerman ‘39 Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: April 7
Strategic Note: First-gen, high-need, academically strong freshmen

🏛️ University of Oregon

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ 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

🏛️ University at Albany

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ NY
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Purple & Gold Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Jan 15 (recommended, varies by year)
Strategic Note: Students with real leadership: team captains, presidents, organizers, active volunteers

🏛️ Virginia Tech University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ VA
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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

🏛️ Miami University (Ohio)

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ OH
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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 3.5+ AL
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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.

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🏛️ UC Santa Cruz

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ CA
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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.

🏛️ UC Merced

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ CA
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Donor-Funded Scholarships (ScholarshipUniverse)
GPA: 3.30 | Ends: Application window typically opens February 1; March 2 FAFSA/CA Dream Act priority date for many awards.
Strategic Note: Students with GPAs in the low‑to‑mid 3s or higher whose major, service, or background closely matches donor criteria.

🏛️ Rowan University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ NJ
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Rowan University Foundation Scholarships
GPA: 3.30 | Ends: Varies; majority close in Feb/March
Strategic Note: Students with at least 3.3 GPA, strong essays, major/service fit, and departmental or donor-specific criteria.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Oakland University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ MI
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Housing Grant
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: March 1 FAFSA priority date for the upcoming academic year.
Strategic Note: Lower- and middle-income Michigan residents with at least a 3.0 high school GPA who choose to live in OU housing and still have housing charges after other aid.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of North Carolina Asheville

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ 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.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Radford University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ VA
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Transfer Excellence Scholarship
GPA: 3.30 | Ends: March 1
Strategic Note: Transfer students with at least 30 credits completed and cumulative GPAs of 3.3–3.59 for the lower tier and 3.6+ for the higher tier.

🏛️ Rider University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ 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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🏛️ Fairleigh Dickinson University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ NJ
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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.

🏛️ University of Southern California (USC)

FULL RIDEGPA 3.5+ CA
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Mork Family Scholars
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Dec 1 (scholarship consideration deadline)
Strategic Note: A tiny cohort (around 10 or fewer) of incoming first-year students with extraordinary academic talent, leadership, and citizenship.

🏛️ University of Texas–Tyler

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Patriot Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 26 | SAT: 1240 | Ends: December 1 priority (for fall entrants)
Strategic Note: High-achieving freshmen with at least a 3.5 high school GPA or strong test scores plus solid leadership and involvement, selected while funds remain.

🏛️ Campbell University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ 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.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Morgan State University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ MD
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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.

🏛️ Christopher Newport University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ VA
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ President’s Leadership Program (PLP) Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 26 | SAT: 1250 | Ends: Program priority: Dec 15
Strategic Note: Students with strong leadership, service, and academic preparation admitted to PLP

+ 6 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Fort Hays State University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ KS
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Grambling State University

$4,500 / YRGPA 3.5+ LA
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Jessie L. Burgess, Jr. Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Follows the donor scholarship cycle; check current-year dates in AwardSpring for the exact window.
Strategic Note: Incoming freshmen with a minimum 3.5 GPA who declare Computer Science, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, or Computer Information Systems as their major. Five slots available makes this far more accessible than a typical single-recipient donor award — a well-qualified tech freshman who applies has a real shot.

🏛️ University of Maryland

$4,500 / YRGPA 3.5+ MD
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Dean’s Scholarship (MD residents)
GPA: 3.40 | Ends: Nov 1
Strategic Note: Strong in-state students not in top tiers

🏛️ University of Tennessee–Martin

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TN
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Dunham Scholars
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: February 1 (College of Business scholarship application deadline)
Strategic Note: High-achieving upperclass Accounting or Business/Consumer Services majors with GPAs of 3.5 or higher and strong departmental engagement.

🏛️ Incarnate Word University

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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.

🏛️ Georgia State University

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ GA
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Temple University

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ PA
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Diamond Research Scholars
GPA: 3.25 | Ends: Feb 1 (for summer programs)
Strategic Note: Research-active undergrads with faculty-mentored summer project.

🏛️ University of UMass Boston

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ 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

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ San Francisco State University

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ CA
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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 Pittsburgh

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ 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

🏛️ North Dakota State University

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ ND
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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.

🏛️ Metropolitan State University of Denver

$3,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ CO
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Eastern Kentucky University

$3,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ KY
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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.

🏛️ Idaho State University

$3,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ ID
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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.

🏛️ Baylor University

$3,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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.

🏛️ Nicholls State University

$3,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ LA
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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.

🏛️ University of Tulsa

$3,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ OK
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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.

🏛️ Indiana University Bloomington

$3,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ IN
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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.

🏛️ University of West Florida

$3,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ FL
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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.

🏛️ University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire

$2,700 / YRGPA 3.5+ WI
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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.

🏛️ University of California Irvine

$2,500 / YRGPA 3.5+ CA
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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

🏛️ McNeese State University

$2,500 / YRGPA 3.5+ LA
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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.

Strategy for a 3.5 GPA

At a 3.5 GPA, the goal is no longer just finding scholarships — it’s maximizing them. Many students at this level qualify for meaningful automatic merit, but the biggest opportunities often come from combining strong academics with smart application strategy.

Key insight: At this level, test scores can be the difference between partial scholarships and full tuition offers. Even a small increase can unlock significantly higher award tiers.

Many colleges use tiered systems where GPA sets eligibility and test scores determine value. Others offer competitive scholarships where essays, leadership, and timing all play a role.

  • Target full tuition and top merit schools. This is where the biggest value opportunities begin.
  • Apply early — priority deadlines matter. Many high-value scholarships close months before regular admission deadlines.
  • Use test scores strategically. Superscoring and retesting can significantly improve outcomes.
  • Include a mix of automatic and competitive schools. This balances predictability with upside.
  • Look at honors colleges. These often come with additional funding, perks, and smaller class experiences.

Tip: Don’t just look at GPA cutoffs. Some colleges award higher scholarships to students slightly above the threshold — so even a small GPA increase (or strong senior grades) can matter.

This is one of the strongest GPA ranges for merit aid. With the right approach, families can often reduce costs significantly — and in some cases, even reach full tuition or better.

👉 You can also explore full tuition scholarships here and full ride opportunities here.

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