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.

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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
281
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.

🏛️ Northern Illinois University

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

→ Huskie Pledge Grant (AIM HIGH)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Feb 1 (FAFSA/Alternative Application priority deadline)
Strategic Note: Illinois freshmen who graduate high school in spring 2026, have a 3.0+ cumulative GPA, combined family AGI at or below $115,000, and family assets at or below $115,000 — and who file FAFSA by Feb 1. The strongest Pell/MAP-eligible students may see no Huskie Pledge line item because other aid already covers tuition; mid-income families in the $80K–$115K range are the most likely to see a meaningful award.

+ 2 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: Apply to UNO by Feb 1; official ACT/SAT scores must be submitted to the NU campus by published testing and admissions deadlines. Self-reported scores are not accepted.
Strategic Note: Nebraska residents who earn a perfect ACT 36 — or a composite 36 with a STEM score of 35–36 on the enhanced exam — or an SAT of 1570–1600. This is the University of Nebraska System's top academic prize, and it's designed to keep the state's best students from leaving Nebraska.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Bradley University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ IL
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Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Bradley Pathway Scholarship
GPA: 3.00
Strategic Note: Current full-time Illinois Central College students who transfer to Bradley with a 3.0 or higher transferable GPA. This is Bradley's dedicated ICC-to-Bradley pipeline scholarship — if your student is at ICC and planning to transfer, this is one of the most straightforward full-tuition pathways available.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship 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 deadline (typically spring of senior year)
Strategic Note: National Merit Finalists who select Lipscomb as their first-choice school with NMSC and enroll full time on campus. This is an exceptionally small, high-achieving group — if your student has earned Finalist status, this is a guaranteed full-tuition offer worth pursuing.

+ 2 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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🏛️ Western Illinois University

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

→ The Western Way: College Degree for Free
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Follow standard admission and FAFSA timelines; the Western Way is awarded to qualifying students until funding runs out.
Strategic Note: Illinois students — both incoming freshmen and transfers — who have at least a 3.0 GPA, qualify for AIM HIGH Western Commitment or Transfer Commitment, receive a MAP award, and have annual family income under $81,000 with zero FAFSA assets. If all those boxes check, WIU guarantees your tuition and mandatory fees are fully covered.

+ 5 more qualifying scholarships 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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🏛️ Liberty University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ VA
●Automatic
Guaranteed for high-stat profiles
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How This Is Awarded

→ Liberty Academic Scholarship – Full Tuition Test Score Bonus
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 35 | SAT: 1540 | Ends: Rolling
Strategic Note: Students with at least a 3.0 unweighted GPA who hit the elite test score threshold — SAT 1540+, ACT 35+, or CLT 112+. Liberty superscores all three tests, so your best composite from multiple sittings counts. This is the top of the automatic academic scholarship grid and doesn't require a separate application.

+ 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.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Tennessee State University

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

→ MNPS Trailblazer Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 21 | SAT: 1060 | Ends: Follows TSU admission and Tennessee HOPE Scholarship deadlines; see TSU Merit Scholarships and MNPS/TSAC sites for exact dates.
Strategic Note: Metro Nashville Public Schools graduates who enroll full-time at TSU, hold at least a HOPE GPA of 3.0 or ACT 21 / SAT 1060, and are HOPE Scholarship–eligible through TSAC. If you graduated from an MNPS school and are heading to TSU, this is one of the most powerful local-to-local scholarship combinations in Tennessee — full tuition, no essay, automatic consideration.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Alabama

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ AL
●Automatic
Guaranteed for high-stat profiles
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How This Is Awarded

→ Presidential (In-State)
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 30 | SAT: 1360 | Ends: Dec 5 priority deadline for Summer/Fall 2026; Dec 15 for Spring 2026
Strategic Note: Alabama residents with a 3.5+ GPA and a 30+ ACT hit the big automatic-merit line: tuition. This is one of the clearest predictable scholarship targets at Alabama, especially for families trying to avoid chasing uncertain awards.

+ 14 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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🏛️ University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

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

→ Admissions Award
GPA: 2.70 | ACT: 20 | SAT: 1000 | Ends: Rolling — follows the general freshman admission deadline.
Strategic Note: Solid admits who clear either a 2.7 GPA OR a 1000 SAT / 20 ACT — UMassD only needs one of the two, which is parent-friendly news for kids whose transcript and test score don't line up perfectly. Award amounts here run smaller than the Dean's or Chancellor's tiers.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ 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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🏛️ 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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🏛️ Miami University (Ohio)

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

→ Merit Scholarship 3.50–3.74 GPA (Non-Resident)
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: December 1
Strategic Note: Non-resident students with weighted GPAs between 3.50 and 3.74. This is the entry-level automatic merit tier — still $6,000 per year that shows up automatically, no extra work required.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Wright State University

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

→ Take Flight Program
GPA: 3.20 | Ends: Feb 1 (recommended for admission and FAFSA)
Strategic Note: Ohio-resident students with a 3.2+ GPA and a very low SAI (2,200 or less) who enroll full-time on the Dayton campus for Fall 2026. If that describes your student, this program covers full in-state tuition up to 18 credit hours — and adds a laptop, a summer leadership experience, a success coach, and a career consultant. It's one of the most complete support ecosystems at any Ohio public university.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ 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.

+ 6 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.

+ 5 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.

🏛️ 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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🏛️ Bowling Green State University

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

→ Michigan Out-of-State Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 20 | SAT: 1040 | Ends: February 19
Strategic Note: Students from Monroe, Lenawee, or Wayne counties in Michigan who apply to BGSU and meet a 3.0 GPA or 20 ACT/1040 SAT. This is one of the most overlooked geographic perks in Ohio higher ed — BGSU essentially brings these border-county Michigan students to in-state equivalence on the fee side, automatically and with zero extra paperwork.

+ 3 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.

🏛️ Morehouse College

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

→ Morehouse College Academic Award (MCAA)
GPA: 3.40 | Ends: Governed by admission application deadlines.
Strategic Note: Admitted students with a 3.4+ high school GPA and a strong distinguished-activity profile, ranked and selected by the awards committee.

🏛️ University of Arkansas at Little Rock

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

→ New Arkansan Non-Resident Tuition Award
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 20 | Ends: August 1 (admission plus transcript and test scores on file)
Strategic Note: Non-resident freshmen with at least a 3.0 GPA and a 20 ACT who enroll full-time — including U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and international students.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Arkansas State University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ AR
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Out-of-State Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 24 | SAT: 1160 | Ends: July 1 scholarship deadline
Strategic Note: Nonresident students with a 3.0+ GPA and an ACT 24+ (or SAT 1160+) who enroll full-time on the Jonesboro campus.

+ 3 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: Tied to HCU's admission cycle; the Hopper is evaluated automatically once a student is admitted into one of the eligible STEM majors.
Strategic Note: New freshmen majoring in one of HCU's designated STEM fields with at least a 3.25 unweighted high school GPA, plus qualifying transfers carrying a 3.0+ college GPA. The award also requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency. If your student fits all three boxes — eligible major, GPA, and citizenship status — HCU effectively becomes a tuition-free option for them.

+ 6 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Prairie View A & M University

FULL RIDEGPA 3.5+ TX
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Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Regents' Student Merit Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 26 | SAT: 1260 | Ends: April 1
Strategic Note: Top-tier first-time freshmen who graduate high school within 12 months of enrolling, hold at least a 3.5 GPA, and earn an ACT 26 or SAT 1260 in a single sitting — PVAMU does not superscore for this award. Files complete by April 1 win; late testers miss the cut.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Seattle University

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

→ Seattle Promise
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Quarterly Seattle U transfer application deadlines; FAFSA by February 1 prior to enrollment
Strategic Note: Seattle Promise students from Seattle Public Schools who completed both the Washington State College Bound Scholarship sign-up and the Seattle Promise pipeline at Seattle Central, North Seattle, or South Seattle Community College, and finished a Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) or Associate in Science Transfer (AS-T) degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. For these students, admission to Seattle U is guaranteed and tuition is covered — a genuinely game-changing path from a Seattle public high school to a private Jesuit university.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Delaware State University

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

→ Full Tuition Scholarship (Out-of-State)
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 23 | SAT: 1130 | Ends: Rolling — enroll the fall right after high school graduation; awarded first-come, first-served while funds remain.
Strategic Note: Out-of-state U.S. citizen freshmen with at least a 3.5 GPA and a 23 ACT or 1130 SAT who get their file complete early and enroll the fall after high school — these students often miss the Presidential cutoff but still hit DSU's strongest automatic out-of-state tier.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship 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 Transfer Top Scholar Award
GPA: 3.25 | Ends: Rolling
Strategic Note: High-performing out-of-state transfer students with at least 24 transferable credits and a 3.25+ cumulative GPA. This award essentially brings your tuition cost down to what Indiana residents pay — a significant automatic win for strong transfer students.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State)

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

→ Alumni Legacy Waiver (Nonresident)
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: July 15
Strategic Note: Nonresident freshmen with at least a 2.5 GPA whose parent earned a degree from Utah Tech (or its Dixie State / Dixie College predecessor) and who submit the Alumni Legacy form with the proof of legacy by July 15. Important for families to know — this is a one-year-only award, not renewable.

+ 4 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: December 1
Strategic Note: High-achieving Coppin admits with a weighted 3.3+ cumulative high school GPA who also clear the 1140 SAT or 23 ACT bar (or present a strong test-optional file). Awards are limited and offered by invitation only, so applying well before December 1 matters.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Weber State University

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

→ Achievement Scholarship (current students, residents)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: February 1 (Scholarship Universe priority completion)
Strategic Note: Current Utah-resident students with steady mid-3.x GPAs (3.00–3.49) who apply early. This is the most accessible of the three GPA-tier waivers — open to a much wider band of solid students.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Utah

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ UT
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Utah Direct Scholarship
GPA: 3.40 | Ends: Dec 1 (freshman scholarship deadline; confirm exact date).
Strategic Note: Utah resident freshmen with solid GPAs and college-preparatory coursework who fall below the higher flagship tiers.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Saint Joseph's University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ PA
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Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Jesuit Preparatory Scholarships
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Follows general first-year admission timelines.
Strategic Note: First-year students coming straight from a Jesuit high school with at least a 3.00 unweighted GPA on a 4.00 scale.

🏛️ Oral Roberts University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ OK
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Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Oklahoma Golden Eagle Promise
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Aligns with FAFSA priority filing and ORU admission deadlines
Strategic Note: Oklahoma high school students with a family income under $100,000 and at least a 2.5 GPA or qualifying test score who file the FAFSA and add ORU as a school choice. Even students who never enrolled in Oklahoma's Promise in high school can still hit the threshold this way.

+ 8 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; Dec 1 for winter; July 1 for summer.
Strategic Note: Any out-of-state student — including eligible Canadian and Mexican permanent residents — with at least a 2.5 GPA who commits to living on campus for their first two years. The GPA bar is low by design; OU wants out-of-state enrollment and this award is their most powerful recruitment tool for non-Michigan students.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Nevada Las Vegas

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ NV
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Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Tuition Discount
GPA: 3.25 | ACT: 24 | SAT: 1160 | Ends: UNLV admission priority deadline
Strategic Note: Admitted nonresident undergraduates from one of the WUE states who meet the GPA or test threshold and complete enrollment paperwork on time. No essay or competition — the rules are clean and the discount is automatic when capacity allows.

🏛️ Montana State University

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

→ Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: January 8
Strategic Note: High-achieving students from eligible Western states (AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, NV, NM, ND, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY, and CNMI) with cumulative GPAs of 3.8 or higher. Roughly 1,000 WUE offers go out of about 3,500 applications each year — strong essays and a competitive academic record matter as much as the 3.0 minimum.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Southern University

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

→ 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.

🏛️ Idaho State University

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

→ Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Rate
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: July 1 (fall entry); November 1 (spring entry)
Strategic Note: Undergraduates from any of the participating western states or territories who hit at least a 2.50 GPA and get their admission file in by the priority deadline. Preference goes to students seeking their first bachelor's degree, and some over-subscribed programs may cap the number of WUE seats they accept. The WUE rate drops off if you fall below 12 credits by the 10th day of any semester — so full-time enrollment isn't just preferred, it's load-bearing.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ 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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🏛️ Michigan Technological University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ MI
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ College Partners Pathway Award
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Rolling with admission
Strategic Note: Non-Michigan resident transfer students from designated partner colleges (Northcentral Technical College, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Minnesota North College — six campuses) who have completed at least two full semesters with a 3.0+ GPA. The award eliminates the out-of-state premium entirely.

+ 6 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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→ 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 Michigan–Flint

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ MI
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Go Blue Guarantee – UM-Flint
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: March 1 (FAFSA priority deadline for Go Blue Guarantee consideration)
Strategic Note: Michigan-resident undergrads pursuing their first bachelor's degree whose family income and assets are each at or below $125,000, who enroll full-time, file the FAFSA annually, meet GPA requirements (3.5 for incoming first-year and transfer students; 3.0 for continuing students), and meet standard federal financial aid eligibility. Eligibility is re-verified each year when students refile the FAFSA.

🏛️ Loyola Marymount University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ CA
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Verto Scholar
GPA: 3.20 | Ends: Through Verto Education admission cycle
Strategic Note: Students who enter LMU through the Verto Education pathway — a global-semester or year-abroad program that converts into LMU transfer admission. Eligibility is gated on completing the Verto experience and hitting the 3.2 GPA / 24-credit / 2-semester thresholds for the Direct Transfer Guarantee.

🏛️ Monmouth University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ NJ
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Monmouth Incentive Grant
GPA: 2.00 | Ends: March 1 (Regular Decision and scholarship priority date)
Strategic Note: This is the entry tier of Monmouth's automatic merit ladder. It goes to admitted students whose academic record shows real promise but falls short of the higher Grant and Excellence thresholds. The renewal bar is also the most forgiving — a 2.0 cumulative GPA — which makes it a steady, dependable piece of the package.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Southeast Missouri State University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ MO
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Will to Do Award
GPA: 2.75 | Ends: FAFSA must be submitted by April 1. Verification/special circumstance reviews must be completed by July 31.
Strategic Note: Missouri resident freshmen who are Pell Grant-eligible and have at least a 2.75 high school GPA. This is SEMO's need-meets-merit bridge — it's specifically designed to make sure that cost-conscious Missouri families with real financial need aren't left with a tuition gap after all other aid is stacked.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ MontClair State University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ NJ
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Presidential Scholarship
GPA: 3.40 | Ends: Rolling (admission)
Strategic Note: High-achieving first-time freshmen with strong unweighted GPAs (3.4+), solid class rank, and a competitive application overall. It's selective — Montclair calls it 'highly competitive,' so think of it as a true merit award, not a participation prize.

🏛️ Missouri State University–Springfield

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ MO
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Transfer Student Scholarships
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Rolling; strongest consideration for early applicants prior to the term of entry.
Strategic Note: Transfer students with a 3.0+ cumulative college GPA who apply early. The transfer scholarship page is currently under maintenance — specific tier amounts are not posted. Apply early and check your offer letter.

🏛️ San Diego State University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ CA
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Cal Grant A or B
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: March 2
Strategic Note: California high school graduates (and community college transfers) who hit the GPA floor, demonstrate financial need on the FAFSA or CADAA, and — critically — get their high school GPA verification submitted on time. Every year, eligible students lose this award simply because their school missed the March 2 GPA upload. Confirm with your counselor.

🏛️ Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ CA
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Cal Poly Scholarships (University-Wide & College-Based Awards for New Admits)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Considered with admission application
Strategic Note: Admitted freshmen and transfers with strong academics — Cal Poly's working baseline is roughly a 3.0 GPA, but in practice this is a highly selective campus, so the admitted pool is much stronger than that floor. For need-based slices of the pot, students who file the FAFSA/CADAA on time and demonstrate need are the ones who actually see dollars.

🏛️ Oklahoma State University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ OK
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Out-of-State Transfer Pathway Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: February 1
Strategic Note: Nonresident students transferring from Connors State College or NEO A&M College with an associate degree (or 60+ hours) and a 3.0+ college GPA.

+ 12 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Rhodes College

$34,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TN
●Automatic
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→ Diehl Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 27 | SAT: 1250 | Ends: Admission deadline
Strategic Note: Admitted students near the middle of Rhodes' academic range — typically ACT 27 with a consistent, solid transcript. Still a significant $34K/year award worth targeting.

🏛️ Jacksonville University

$33,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ FL
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Jacksonville University Academic (Merit) Scholarship
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Rolling — awarded at time of admission.
Strategic Note: Just about every admitted full-time first-year lands somewhere on the ladder — JU reports 100% of full-time undergraduates receive scholarships, and stronger unweighted GPAs land in the higher $30,000+ bands.

🏛️ Xavier University

$33,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ OH
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Academic Merit Scholarships
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 24 | SAT: 1160 | Ends: Feb 1 (final admission deadline for scholarship consideration)
Strategic Note: Any admitted first-year student is automatically in the pool — Xavier doesn't publish a formal GPA or test-score grid. In practice, students landing in the $23,000–$33,000 range tend to have solid academics (around 3.5+ GPA and/or 24–30 ACT), but the review is holistic. Submitting test scores when they're strong can help push your award higher.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Trinity University

$33,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ President's Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Feb 1
Strategic Note: Strong applicants who land squarely inside Trinity's admitted academic profile — solid recalculated core GPAs and rigorous course loads, but typically not at the very top of the applicant pool.

+ 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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→ Transfer Student Academic Scholarship
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Rolling; recommended application by April 1 for full scholarship consideration
Strategic Note: Quinnipiac's transfer floor of 2.5 cumulative GPA is genuinely generous, which is why this award has the highest minimum of any of their automatics. Students transferring with a B average tend to land at the lower end of the range, while transfers with strong A-minus or better records — especially those bringing an associate's degree from a Connecticut community college — typically land near the $32,000 ceiling.

🏛️ Valparaiso University

$31,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ IN
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Presidential Scholarship
GPA: 3.40 | Ends: Rolling (apply by early February for maximum award consideration)
Strategic Note: Students in the 3.40–4.19 weighted GPA range. Those closer to 4.0+ with rigorous coursework tend to land at the $31k top of the range; the $29k floor is more typical for solid 3.4–3.6 profiles.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Alabama Birmingham

$28,500 / YRGPA 3.5+ AL
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ 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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🏛️ Rider University

$28,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ NJ
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Rider Merit Scholarships (First-Year)
GPA: 2.70 | Ends: Rolling; Jan 15 priority for full scholarship consideration; Nov 15 for Musical Theatre and Acting applicants
Strategic Note: Nearly every admitted first-year student receives a merit award. Higher GPAs and stronger course rigor land closer to the $28,000 ceiling, while solid-but-mid-range applicants typically receive awards in the lower part of the range.

🏛️ Saint Peter's University

$27,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ NJ
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Dean's Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Rolling — apply early for full consideration
Strategic Note: Strong students sitting in the A-/A range — roughly a 3.5 to 3.99 unweighted GPA — who hit submit on their application and don't fall into the 4.0 Academic Excellence bracket.

+ 6 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Siena College

$27,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ NY
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Presidential Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 25 | SAT: 1160 | Ends: Rolling
Strategic Note: Students bringing a strong academic story to the table — roughly a 90+ high school average (about a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale), honors and AP coursework on the transcript, and real community involvement. Testing is optional at Siena, but if your scores are sitting at 1160+ SAT or 25+ ACT (superscored), submit them — that profile lines up with typical Presidential recipients.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Missouri University of Science and Technology

$26,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ MO
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Out-of-State Groundbreaker Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Automatic with admission; earlier completed files favored.
Strategic Note: Higher-achieving non-Missouri residents — especially strong STEM-bound students with solid high school academics and, if submitted, competitive test scores. The scholarship scales upward with academic strength.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Presbyterian College

$26,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ SC
●Automatic
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→ 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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🏛️ Robert Morris University

$26,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ PA
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ RMU Freshman Merit Scholarship — Tier 2
GPA: 3.40 | Ends: Rolling — awarded at time of admission
Strategic Note: Strong academic freshmen with a weighted GPA between 3.40 and 3.79.

+ 5 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Tulsa

$26,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ OK
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ TCC Honors Transfer Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Rolling transfer admission — submit your application and official transcripts showing TCC Honors Scholar designation to be automatically considered at the time of admission review.
Strategic Note: Tulsa Community College graduates who earned their Associate's degree as a TCC Honors Scholar with a 3.50 GPA or higher. The Honors Scholar designation has to appear on the awarded Associate's degree — that credential is what triggers UTulsa's highest transfer award.

+ 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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→ 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 a 1000 SAT or 22 ACT who apply by the November 15 Early Action deadline and submit qualifying test scores. Test-optional applicants are not eligible.

🏛️ UC Merced

$25,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ CA
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Fiat Lux Scholars Program
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Nov 30 (UC application); March 2 (FAFSA or CADAA priority filing date); June 1 (financial aid document deadline)
Strategic Note: A small, hand-picked cohort of first-generation California students who qualify for both the Pell Grant and Cal Grant, carry at least a 3.0 high school GPA, and demonstrate real financial need. UC Merced reviews admissions and financial aid files to extend invitations — students cannot apply for Fiat Lux directly. If your family meets the income thresholds and your student is first-gen, this is one of the most generous funding floors in the UC system.

+ 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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→ Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Merit Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Rolling
Strategic Note: Community college transfer students who are active PTK members, walk in with at least a 3.00 GPA, and submit membership documentation. This is one of Niagara's most generous transfer awards and beats the top standard transfer tier.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of New Mexico

$23,149 / YRGPA 3.5+ NM
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Arizona Reciprocal Transfer Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: May 1 (Fall) / Dec 1 (Spring)
Strategic Note: Arizona-resident transfers with at least a 3.0 cumulative transfer GPA. Brings out-of-state tuition all the way down to NM resident rates.

+ 16 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Providence College

$23,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ RI
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ St. Rose of Lima Transfer Tuition Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Transfer priority: Apr 1; final: Jun 1 for fall entry
Strategic Note: Admitted transfer students entering in the fall with a college GPA of 3.5 or higher and a strong academic record from their prior institution.

🏛️ Saint Francis University

$22,500 / YRGPA 3.5+ PA
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Bell Tower Scholarship
GPA: 3.45 | Ends: Rolling with admission — no separate scholarship deadline.
Strategic Note: Incoming freshmen whose weighted GPA lands at or above 3.45 on SFU's 5.0 scale. SFU uses a straightforward grid — you don't compete for this, you earn it by meeting the cutoff, so calculate honestly and apply early.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Montana (Missoula)

$21,120 / YRGPA 3.5+ MT
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: January 15
Strategic Note: Strong nonresident applicants from the 14 WUE states (plus CNMI and Guam) with a weighted-or-unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher. The committee selects from qualified applicants, so a 3.0 is the floor, not a guarantee — competitive WUE recipients typically present a 3.5+ GPA with rigorous coursework. Late applicants are reviewed only if space remains.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Evansville

$21,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ IN
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Academic
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 23 | SAT: 1130 | Ends: Feb 1 (updated test scores/GPA accepted); May 1 (engagement awards deadlines)
Strategic Note: B+/A- students with a weighted GPA around 3.5, or ACT in the low-to-mid 20s / SAT around 1100–1130. This is a very accessible award for motivated students with a solid track record.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Maine

$20,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ ME
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ International Presidential Scholarship
GPA: 3.20 | Ends: March 31 (priority)
Strategic Note: Top non-US international applicants (except Canadians), strong academic records

+ 7 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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→ Transfer Academic Merit — Tier 2 (3.50+ GPA)
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Rolling
Strategic Note: Strong academic transfers with 3.50+ cumulative college GPAs — a very common landing spot for students who took their first two years seriously.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ New Mexico State University

$18,326 / YRGPA 3.5+ NM
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Out-of-State Competitive Tuition Discount
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 26 | Ends: Rolling — based on admission and credentials on file
Strategic Note: Out-of-state freshmen meeting one of two combinations — 3.5 GPA with a 23 ACT, OR 3.0 GPA with a 26 ACT (transfers — 3.5 cumulative college GPA). Limited slots, so getting credentials in early is the practical advantage.

🏛️ Seton Hall University

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

→ Transfer Scholarship
GPA: 2.75 | Ends: Rolling — Seton Hall reviews transfers on an ongoing basis for both fall and spring entry.
Strategic Note: Incoming transfers with a competitive academic record from their prior institution — the higher your transfer GPA and the stronger your coursework, the larger your award within the published $5,000–$18,000 band.

🏛️ Samford University

$17,500 / YRGPA 3.5+ AL
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ 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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🏛️ Texas Christian University

$17,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Founders’ Scholarship
GPA: 3.40 | ACT: 26 | SAT: 1180 | Ends: February 1 — final deadline for admission and automatic scholarship consideration.
Strategic Note: Admitted students with solid academics and consistent transcripts, often with a record of college-prep coursework and above-average grades.

+ 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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🏛️ University of Missouri

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

→ Tiger Border County Award — Level 2
GPA: 3.25 | Ends: Priority application deadline
Strategic Note: Nonresident students in a Missouri-bordering county with GPAs in the 3.25–3.79 range. No test score needed, so this is a meaningful award for test-optional students who live close to the Missouri state line.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Oklahoma

$17,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ OK
●Conditional Path
Requires specific designation (e.g., National Merit)
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→ National Merit Semifinalist (Non-Resident)
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Dec 15
Strategic Note: Out-of-state students named NMSF who hit a 3.5+ GPA. At $17,000 per year as a tuition waiver, this is one of the strongest NMSF stipends in the country before the Finalist upgrade.

+ 10 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ 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: Dec 1 priority; applications after this date are still reviewed as merit funds remain available.
Strategic Note: Students landing in the $8K–$17K tier tend to bring a 3.6+ GPA with a genuinely rigorous transcript (honors, AP, dual-enrollment), plus leadership or service that shows up in recommendations. The floor of $2K goes to solid 3.2 GPA admits without the same rigor stack. Test scores don't factor in — URI reviews merit test-optional.

🏛️ 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: First-year students with a recalculated 3.3+ GPA. The actual dollar amount is tiered by where you live: Massachusetts residents land in one range, Northeast Regional (NEBHE) students another, and out-of-state students the highest tier — final amount is set by holistic review of rigor, GPA, scores, and service.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Boise State University

$16,339 / YRGPA 3.5+ ID
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Dec 15
Strategic Note: Students from a WUE-eligible state or U.S. territory with at least a 3.50 unweighted GPA, declaring a WUE-eligible major. This is the heavy-lift award for out-of-state families — about $16,339 off the nonresident bill every year, renewable for four. Worth filing early.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Colorado State University

$16,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ CO
●Conditional Path
Requires specific designation (e.g., National Merit)
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→ Green & Gold Scholarship (Non-Resident)
GPA: 3.20 | Ends: January 15 (fall start); November 1 (spring start)
Strategic Note: Out-of-state first-year students with a 3.2+ GPA — most admitted nonresidents who hit the GPA floor receive an award sized to a published grid. A 4.0+ GPA earns $16,000/year; the award steps down by tenths from there. National Merit Finalists, College Board First-Generation Recognition Scholars, and National Achievement Scholars who name CSU their first choice are automatically placed in the top $16,000 tier.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship 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; follows general freshman admission deadlines.
Strategic Note: First-time freshmen entering CBU with a cumulative weighted high school GPA between 3.3 and 3.89 — by far the widest band on the freshman merit grid, which is why this is the tier most students actually land in.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Idaho

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

→ Invitation to Idaho (Non-WUE Nonresidents & International)
GPA: 3.00
Strategic Note: Non-WUE state residents and international students entering U of I as full-time first-time freshmen or transfers with an incoming GPA of 3.0 or higher. If you're applying from a state like Texas, Illinois, or anywhere not on the WUE list — this is the one that puts U of I on your shortlist financially.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Oregon State University

$16,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ OR
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Provost Scholarship (Nonresident Freshmen)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: February 2
Strategic Note: Non-resident freshmen with at least a 3.00 unweighted GPA and a competitive holistic profile — strong rigor, solid grades, and a clear personal statement. Most awarded students bring noticeably higher academics than the published minimum.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships 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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→ 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.

+ 2 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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→ MSU Non-Resident Scholarship
GPA: 3.40 | Ends: Nov 1 (early action for maximum consideration)
Strategic Note: Domestic out-of-state students with a 3.4+ GPA are guaranteed at least $7,000 per year at the 1855 level. Stronger academics and demonstrated involvement push students into the $10K (Dean's), $12K (Provost's), or $15K (President's) tiers. There's no published ACT/SAT cutoff — holistic profile matters.

🏛️ Virginia Commonwealth University

$15,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ VA
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Out-of-State Academic Scholarship
GPA: 3.00
Strategic Note: Out-of-state and international first-year students with a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher.

🏛️ Northern Arizona University (NAU)

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

→ President's Excellence (Non-Resident)
GPA: 3.50
Strategic Note: Out-of-state students from non-WUE states with a 3.5+ unweighted core GPA. This is NAU's strongest automatic award for non-WUE out-of-state students — $15,000 per year with zero application required.

+ 6 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Western Washington University

$14,910 / YRGPA 3.5+ WA
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ WUE — Western Undergraduate Exchange
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Fall quarter admission deadline (priority for January 31 applicants)
Strategic Note: Top-academic nonresident applicants from the WUE states (roughly 20 western and Pacific states/territories) with at least a 3.50 unweighted GPA. Western calls it their most prestigious nonresident award and the pool is genuinely competitive.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Memphis

$14,000 / 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: 3.25 | ACT: 31 | SAT: 1390 | Ends: Dec 1 (priority freshman admission for scholarship consideration)
Strategic Note: Out-of-state students with a 3.25+ GPA and 31+ ACT (1390+ SAT) who apply by Dec 1. At $14,000/yr ($56,000 total), this is UofM's top automatic merit award for non-residents and makes the total cost highly competitive with many in-state programs.

+ 4 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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→ 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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🏛️ 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.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship 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; apply and submit transcripts as early as possible prior to the academic year.
Strategic Note: First-time, full-time on-campus transfer students who graduated from a California or Florida high school and have at least a 2.5 cumulative college GPA. The online form plus transcript submission is the only extra step — after that, $12,200 per year in savings does the talking.

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

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Alaska Fairbanks

$12,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ AK
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Nanook Pledge Scholarship (Nonresident)
GPA: 3.20 | Ends: June 15 (fall), November 1 (spring)
Strategic Note: Any admitted nonresident first-year student with a HS GPA of 3.2 or higher gets in automatically — no essay, no separate app. The award scales with your GPA 3.8+ earns $12,000/year ($48k over four years), 3.5–3.79 earns $8,000/year, and 3.2–3.49 earns $5,000/year. Transfer students qualify too 3.8+ GPA earns $5,000/year, 3.5–3.79 earns $3,000/year, and 3.0–3.49 earns $1,000/year.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Wyoming

$12,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ WY
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Brown & Gold Commitment (Non-Residents)
GPA: 3.25 | Ends: May 1 (confirm enrollment for fall admission); January 5 (spring admission)
Strategic Note: Nonresident freshmen with at least a mid-3s high school GPA land the lower tiers automatically; the top tier ($12,000/year) goes to students with both strong GPAs and competitive ACT/SAT scores. Test-optional applicants are reviewed on GPA alone, so a strong transcript can carry the day even without test scores.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Rowan University

$12,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ NJ
●Automatic
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→ Rowan University Scholars Program
GPA: 3.30 | Ends: Apply for admission by January 31 for full scholarship consideration
Strategic Note: Strong in-state first-years with a rigorous course load and a solid GPA (3.3+ unweighted is a useful benchmark, though Rowan doesn't publish a hard cutoff). Test-optional applicants are reviewed the same way; awards stretch into low five figures for the top tier.

🏛️ University of North Alabama

$12,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ AL
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Academic & Presidential Awards
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 20 | Ends: March 2 freshman scholarship priority date
Strategic Note: Any first-time, full-time freshman who applies on time with an unweighted GPA of 3.00 and up plus an ACT superscore of 20 or higher lands somewhere in the grid. Academic Awards run from around $2,000 to $8,500 per year, Presidential Awards from about $9,000 to $12,000 plus a $4,000 housing scholarship, and the exact tier is driven by where the GPA and ACT combo falls. Students with a 3.0 GPA and a sub-20 ACT should still apply through the General & Endowed Scholarship Application, because merit money is available there too.

🏛️ Iowa State University

$12,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ IA
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Academic Achievement Award (Nonresident)
GPA: 3.10 | Ends: Mar 1
Strategic Note: Most nonresident admits who land in the qualifying GPA/test grid. Students at the 4.0 tier capture the top $12,000/year award; lower tiers start at $3,000/year.

🏛️ University of North Texas

$12,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ UNT Excellence Scholarship
GPA: 3.25 | Ends: March 1 (admission deadline)
Strategic Note: Any admitted freshman who hits at least a 3.25 unweighted GPA AND finishes in the top 25% of their class — the higher you climb on either axis, the bigger the dollar amount. Top 1% of class with a 3.75+ unweighted GPA hits the $12,000/year ceiling.

🏛️ Washington State University

$12,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ WA
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ WUE/Cougar Award
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Mar 31
Strategic Note: Out-of-state Pullman families with a student in the 3.0–3.69 GPA band. It's the workhorse non-resident discount at WSU—nothing fancy, just real money taken straight off non-resident tuition for up to four years.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Arkansas Pine Bluff

$12,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ AR
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ University Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 23 | SAT: 1130 | Ends: March 1
Strategic Note: Solid, well-rounded freshmen carrying a 3.5+ GPA with an ACT in the 23–27 range (or SAT roughly 1130–1260). If your student is a strong-but-not-top-1% applicant, this is the tier they're realistically hitting.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Southern Utah University

$12,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ UT
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Centurium Non-Resident Eight-Semester Renewable Scholarship
GPA: 2.50 | ACT: 18 | SAT: 960 | Ends: March 1 (Fall start); November 1 (Spring start)
Strategic Note: Non-resident students from East/Non-WUE states with a 2.50–3.69 unweighted GPA, an 18–30 ACT, or a 960–1380 SAT — a wide band that catches the majority of out-of-state applicants.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ West Virginia University

$11,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ WV
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Climb Higher Scholarship — Level 3
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: August 1 for fall entry; January 2 for spring entry (admission and transcript submission deadline).
Strategic Note: Students with a solid high school GPA in the 3.5–3.79 range who enroll full-time at WVU by the deadline. WV residents at Morgantown receive $2,500/year; out-of-state students at Morgantown can receive up to $11,000/year — still a meaningful discount that makes WVU competitive for strong B+ students from across the country.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Jacksonville State University

$10,500 / YRGPA 3.5+ AL
●Automatic
Guaranteed for high-stat profiles
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→ Gamecock Excellence
GPA: 2.00 | ACT: 29 | SAT: 1330 | Ends: May 1
Strategic Note: Students with a 29–30 ACT or 1330–1380 SAT and GPAs of at least 2.0, with the largest awards going to GPAs 3.0 and higher.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Colorado Denver

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ CO
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ International Automatic Merit Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Tied to the undergraduate admission application deadline; scholarship awarded automatically with admission while funds are available
Strategic Note: International first-year and transfer undergraduates with at least a 3.0 GPA on the U.S. 4.0-equivalent scale, attending on-campus degree programs (not online or partnership programs) and not sponsored by a government or external entity.

🏛️ Florida Gulf Coast University

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ FL
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Blue & Green Director's Award
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 25 | SAT: 1200 | Ends: Mar 1 (final application deadline)
Strategic Note: Non-Florida-resident freshmen who land in the mid-band of the merit grid on GPA and scores and get their file complete by November. Applying early is a real advantage here.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ George Mason University

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ VA
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Transfer Merit Scholarship
GPA: 2.75 | Ends: By transfer admission deadlines (earlier application improves scholarship consideration).
Strategic Note: Incoming transfer students with stronger college GPAs and consistent academic progress.

🏛️ Santa Clara University

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ CA
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ SCU Transfer Scholarship
GPA: 3.30 | Ends: SCU transfer admission application deadline; TAA must be approved by March 15.
Strategic Note: Transfer students entering in fall from approved Bay Area community colleges who have an approved TAA, at least 30 transferable units, and a 3.3+ GPA. This is one of SCU's most under-talked-about funding streams for community college transfers — well worth the upfront TAA paperwork.

🏛️ Indiana University Indianapolis

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ IN
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Admissions-Based Scholarship (Beginning Freshmen)
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: June 1 for domestic students; February 15 for international students.
Strategic Note: Incoming domestic and international freshmen with a 3.5 or higher high school GPA who apply by the posted deadlines. Test scores are optional but submitting strong results may help qualify for a higher tier.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Queens University of Charlotte

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ NC
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Queens Commitment (RoyalUp)
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Rolling; students should activate RoyalUp early in their CPCC enrollment and follow the Queens transfer application timeline when ready to transfer.
Strategic Note: CPCC students who enroll in RoyalUp at the start of their associate degree, maintain a 2.5 GPA, complete their AA or AS, and apply to Queens through the transfer process. This is a straightforward pathway guarantee — if you follow the roadmap, the aid floor is locked in.

🏛️ Old Dominion University

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ VA
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Leo / Nonresident Merit Incentive
GPA: 3.30 | Ends: Rolling (with admission)
Strategic Note: Out-of-state freshmen with solid academic records — typically a 3.3+ GPA with a rigorous course load. ODU doesn't publish a formal award grid, so the range reflects institutional patterns; higher achievement generally yields higher awards.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of New Hampshire

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ NH
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Transfer Distinction Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Semester admission deadlines
Strategic Note: Transfer applicants entering a UNH bachelor's program with a cumulative college GPA between 3.50 and 3.79.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Texas Southern University

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Presidents Transformation Scholarship (First-Time Freshmen)
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 26 | SAT: 1240 | Ends: Funds-limited; apply by TSU's freshman admission priority dates — earlier applications get first crack at remaining dollars.
Strategic Note: Strong but not stratospheric — students in the 3.5-3.74 GPA range, top 10% of their class, with mid-1200s SAT or 26-29 ACT. The classic 'solid honors student' profile.

+ 4 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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→ USC System Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: FAFSA and admission priority deadlines
Strategic Note: South Carolina residents in the top 10% of their class with family income below $80,000 who complete the FAFSA and enroll full-time. The income ceiling makes this a smart find for academically strong families who might not otherwise expect much institutional grant money.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Kansas

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ KS
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ KU Performance Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Dec 1
Strategic Note: Out-of-state and international admits with a 3.50–3.69 GPA. No test scores required.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship 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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🏛️ The University of Tampa

$9,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ FL
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Transfer Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Aligned with UT transfer admission deadlines
Strategic Note: Full-time transfer applicants from regionally accredited colleges with a college GPA in roughly the 3.0+ range. Higher transfer GPAs land in the upper end of the $6K–$9K band; strong performance across a well-rounded transferable curriculum matters more than any single course.

🏛️ Alabama State University

$8,328 / YRGPA 3.5+ AL
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ M-9 Promise (Out-of-State Tuition Offset, Transfers)
GPA: 2.75 | Ends: July 30
Strategic Note: This is the clearest out-of-state transfer Marion 9 tier because ASU lists a 2.75 GPA minimum. It is not a full-tuition scholarship; it is a tuition-offset award for non-Alabama transfer students with 24+ transferable hours who meet the GPA requirement.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of North Florida

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

→ Non-Florida Resident Transfer Waiver — $8,000
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Apr 15 (transfer priority)
Strategic Note: Non-Florida resident transfer students with a 3.5 transfer GPA — the middle tier of the transfer waiver grid.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Mary Washington

$8,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ VA
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ 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 coming from Virginia community colleges — with 3.5+ college GPAs who apply by the preferred filing date.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships 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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→ 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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🏛️ 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
Strategic Note: First-year domestic students under 21 with at least a 2.75 cumulative high school GPA. Awards scale up significantly with GPA — students at 3.75 or above earn the top $8,000 tier, while those in the 2.75–2.99 range receive $4,000. No test score required to qualify for the base award.

🏛️ University of Toledo

$8,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ OH
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Rocket Nation Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Rolling; December 15 priority deadline
Strategic Note: Out-of-state first-time freshmen with a 3.0+ GPA who apply by December 15. It's automatic — no separate application needed. Michigan residents starting Fall 2026 are treated as in-state and don't need this offset because they're already getting in-state tuition.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship 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
Strategic Note: First-time freshmen at the very top of their high school class — a 4.0 weighted GPA, a 30 ACT/1370 SAT, or top 2% class rank will do it (any one of the three). Submit everything by May 1 and enroll full-time the fall after graduation.

🏛️ Radford University

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

→ Wayfinder Scholarship (Out-of-State)
GPA: 3.25 | Ends: February 1 (regular freshman admission deadline; apply by this date to be considered)
Strategic Note: Out-of-state freshmen with unweighted GPAs in the 3.25–3.99 range. At $8,000 per year this is a genuinely competitive automatic offer — out-of-state families should take notice. Pair this with ACM pricing if your state qualifies and Radford becomes a serious value.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

$7,914 / 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: Virtually every admitted out-of-state freshman (excluding Minnesota residents, international students, and online/specialty program students) who has at least a 2.5 unweighted high school GPA. There's no application to submit and no cap on the number of recipients — if you qualify academically, you're in.

🏛️ 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.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Delaware

$7,500 / YRGPA 3.5+ DE
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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How This Is Awarded

→ Blue Hen / Delaware Scholar Award
GPA: 3.30 | Ends: Jan 15 (priority)
Strategic Note: Mid 50% of strong admits (esp. Delaware residents)

🏛️ University of Akron

$7,500 / YRGPA 3.5+ OH
●Automatic
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→ UA Merit Scholarship
GPA: 3.20 | Ends: March 1 (priority admission for full merit consideration)
Strategic Note: Admitted freshmen with at least about a 3.2 high‑school GPA, with larger awards going to students around a 3.7+ GPA and strong optional ACT/SAT scores.

🏛️ 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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🏛️ Cleveland State University

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

→ AcademicEdge Ohio Guarantee
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: March 1
Strategic Note: Ohio residents entering as full-time first-time freshmen with at least a 3.0 high school GPA — the guarantee means any qualifying Ohio student gets some award. Higher GPAs generally land closer to the $7,000 ceiling.

🏛️ Texas Tech University

$6,500 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Presidential Merit Scholarship — $1,000–$6,500 Tiers
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 22 | SAT: 1100 | Ends: April 1
Strategic Note: This is where the broad middle of admitted freshmen actually land — anywhere from GPA 3.0 with a 1100 SAT all the way up to strong-but-not-top profiles. The grid is wide on purpose; the message is: if your student gets into TTU and shows up by April 1 with even modest stats, money is on the table.

🏛️ University of Northern Colorado

$6,500 / YRGPA 3.5+ CO
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Transfer Trustee Nonresident
GPA: 3.50
Strategic Note: Nonresident and international transfer students with 3.50+ transfer GPAs enrolling full-time at UNC.

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🏛️ University of Colorado Colorado Springs

$6,250 / YRGPA 3.5+ CO
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ UCCS Peak Award
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 22 | SAT: 1110 | Ends: Apply for admission by the published UCCS priority date to guarantee scholarship consideration.
Strategic Note: Out-of-state, non-WUE freshmen and transfers with roughly 3.5+ weighted HS GPAs (or transfer GPAs of 3.0+ with at least 24 credit hours) who enroll full-time and keep moving forward academically. Students in the 3.0–3.49 weighted GPA range without test scores get a second look through a supplemental form.

🏛️ University of North Carolina Greensboro

$6,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ NC
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ 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.

🏛️ Chicago State University

$6,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ IL
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ AIM High Merit Scholarship
GPA: 2.50 | ACT: 18 | SAT: 960 | Ends: Follows CSU admission and FAFSA filing timelines for the award year
Strategic Note: Illinois-resident first-time freshmen who graduated from an Illinois high school, have an unweighted cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher, scored at least an 18 on the ACT or 960 on the SAT, meet household income limits, and enroll full-time in a bachelor's program at CSU. This is an automatic review — no extra application needed beyond FAFSA and admission.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Portland State University

$6,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ OR
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Out-of-State Opportunity Scholarship
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: June 15 (apply to PSU); Aug 1 (final transcripts)
Strategic Note: Every nonresident freshman or transfer with at least a 2.5 GPA who enrolls full-time in fall — this one is genuinely automatic. Higher GPA bumps you into the higher tier, but there's no essay, no interview, no luck involved. Transfers with a 3.75+ unlock the top $6,000 band.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Middle Tennessee State University

$6,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TN
●Automatic
Guaranteed for high-stat profiles
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→ 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.

🏛️ University of Oregon

$6,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ OR
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ IB Diploma Scholarships
GPA: 3.40 | Ends: Jan 15
Strategic Note: Students who finish the full IB Diploma and report exam scores. The award tiers reward higher composites — a 33+ delivers the IB Exemplar level (the top bracket), 28-32 delivers IB Scholar, and 24-27 delivers IB Milestone. Nonresidents receive double the resident amount at every tier.

🏛️ Winthrop University

$6,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ SC
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Out-of-State Tuition Reduction Grant
GPA: 2.86 | Ends: February 1
Strategic Note: Every out-of-state freshman who meets the minimum GPA threshold for any Winthrop tier (roughly 2.86+ on a 4.0 scale) receives a scholarship plus the full OOS tuition waiver. Higher GPAs and/or test scores unlock larger cash scholarship amounts on top of the waiver. This is one of the strongest value propositions at Winthrop for OOS families — even the entry-level award brings total annual OOS value to roughly $15,040.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Austin Peay State University

$5,760 / YRGPA 3.5+ TN
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Governor's Out-of-State
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: February 1 priority deadline.
Strategic Note: Out-of-state freshmen with a 3.5+ high school GPA who apply by the priority deadline. This award brings nonresident costs meaningfully closer to in-state levels and is worth factoring into any cost comparison.

🏛️ University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

$5,450 / YRGPA 3.5+ TN
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Academic Service Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: December 1 (priority); February 1 (final)
Strategic Note: First-time undergraduates (freshmen or transfers) with a minimum 3.0 GPA, a genuine and documented history of community or school service, two strong recommendations, and the capacity to commit to 125 campus work hours every semester while staying enrolled full-time. This is an extremely competitive program with a limited number of awards — standout service narratives and reliable recommenders make the difference.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Longwood University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ VA
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Dean's Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: February 1
Strategic Note: Fall freshmen whose high school GPA falls in the 3.50–3.74 range. Early Action applicants are guaranteed up to $5,000/year; Regular Admission applicants are eligible for up to $4,000/year. Completing the application by December 1 is the single most important lever here.

🏛️ Eastern Kentucky University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ KY
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ 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.

🏛️ University of New Orleans

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ LA
●Automatic
Guaranteed for high-stat profiles
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→ Privateer Premier Award
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 30 | SAT: 1360 | Ends: Priority December 15; Final July 15 for admissions-based scholarship consideration
Strategic Note: Students with a 3.90–4.00 non-weighted cumulative GPA can qualify on grades alone — no test score required. Students with at least a 3.0 GPA who also score 30 ACT or 1360 SAT earn this award via the combined path. This is realistically achievable for your student if they've maintained a strong, consistent record — and it's automatic, meaning no extra hoops to jump through.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Indiana State University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ IN
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Incentive Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: May 1 (fall admission); Dec 15 (spring admission)
Strategic Note: Out-of-state freshmen with a 3.0+ GPA who live outside Indiana and aren't eligible for a regional rate — essentially any motivated non-Indiana student who earns a college-prep diploma.

🏛️ Stephen F. Austin State University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Academic Excellence Scholarship ($5,000 tier)
GPA: 3.30 | Ends: June 30
Strategic Note: Strong students who land in one of two sweet spots on the chart: a 3.75+ GPA in the top 5% of their class, or a GPA between 3.30–3.70 in the top 1%. If your student is academically excellent but not the class valedictorian, this is the most common landing zone.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Nevada Reno

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ NV
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Dean's Pack Award (Transfer)
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Feb 15
Strategic Note: Non-WICHE out-of-state transfer students who meet the 2.5 GPA + 24 transferable credit threshold for Tahoe and are nominated by their academic college.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of St. Thomas

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ MN
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Automatic with transfer admission; PTK membership must be verified.
Strategic Note: Community college transfer students who hold active PTK membership and have a 3.0+ college GPA. If you earned your PTK pin at a two-year school, this award kicks in automatically when you transfer.

🏛️ Illinois State University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ IL
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Redbird Academic Scholarship
GPA: 3.25 | Ends: Nov 1 (priority admission deadline)
Strategic Note: New domestic freshmen who apply by Nov 1 with a 3.25+ high school GPA. Award amounts are determined by the competitiveness of the applicant pool, so stronger GPAs generally land toward the higher end of the range.

🏛️ Nicholls State University

$4,500 / YRGPA 3.5+ LA
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Housing and Meals Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 21 | Ends: Jan 5
Strategic Note: First-time freshmen who qualify on the GPA/ACT grid and plan to live on campus are the students most likely to benefit. This is especially useful for families comparing billed cost, because it helps with housing and meal expenses rather than just tuition.

+ 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.

🏛️ 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: Incoming freshmen with a 3.3–3.59 GPA and low or no test score (ACT below 22 or SAT below 1100).

🏛️ Tennessee Tech University

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TN
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Presidential Scholars (Lower Mid)
GPA: 3.40 | ACT: 25 | SAT: 1200 | Ends: Dec 15 (admission for full award); Jan 15 (scores/transcript); Jun 1 (secondary deadline for reduced award)
Strategic Note: Students with a 3.40–3.74 unweighted GPA and a 25–28 ACT or 1200–1329 SAT on a single sitting. This is the first tier that opens to students below the 3.75 GPA threshold.

🏛️ Southern Illinois University Carbondale

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ IL
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Dean's Transfer Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Rolling — awarding begins in September for Fall admits and October for Spring admits; continues until funds are exhausted.
Strategic Note: High-achieving transfer students with a 3.5+ cumulative GPA and at least 12 transferable hours who enroll while funding lasts. This award also unlocks two competitive scholarship opportunities — the Provost's Scholarship (full tuition and fees for two years) for those with 30+ credits and an associate degree, and the PTK Scholarship for active Phi Theta Kappa members. Think of the Dean's Transfer Scholarship as the gateway to SIU's best transfer money.

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🏛️ Ball State University

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ IN
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ 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.

🏛️ Southeastern Louisiana University

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ LA
●Automatic
Guaranteed for high-stat profiles
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→ 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 Hawaii at Manoa

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ HI
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Mānoa Academic Merit Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Jan 5 (admission priority)
Strategic Note: First-time, degree-seeking freshmen with at least a 3.0 GPA who don't land a New Warrior award. Awarded automatically with admission — no extra application required.

🏛️ University of Tennessee–Martin

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TN
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ 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.

🏛️ Grand Canyon University

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ AZ
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Dean's Scholarship
GPA: 3.30 | ACT: 22 | SAT: 1130 | Ends: At admission (rolling)
Strategic Note: Traditional on-campus freshmen with a 3.3-3.69 GPA or a 22 ACT / 1130 SAT.

🏛️ Youngstown State University

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ OH
●Automatic
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→ President's
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 27 | SAT: 1290 | Ends: February 15 (priority consideration)
Strategic Note: Top-of-class students with a 3.5+ GPA, ACT 27+/SAT 1290+, and generally a top-10% class rank. Test scores are required here — no test-optional path. Students who've invested in their standardized testing and rank near the top of their class will find this $4,000/year award lands in their offer letter automatically.

🏛️ Troy University

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ AL
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ ONETROY Transfer Scholarship (Tier 1–4)
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: August 1
Strategic Note: Transfer students who show up with a solid GPA and enough transferable credits. Anyone at 2.50 or higher qualifies for something automatically, and the top-tier $4,000/year goes to the 3.50+ crowd. No hoop-jumping required — your transcript does the work.

🏛️ Metropolitan State University of Denver

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ CO
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ RaiseMe Micro-Scholarships
GPA: 2.00
Strategic Note: Not available for new students. Historically, incoming freshmen who built a robust RaiseMe portfolio through high school and enrolled at MSU Denver received the guaranteed minimum based on their documented achievements.

🏛️ University of Missouri Kansas City

$3,500 / YRGPA 3.5+ MO
●Automatic
Predictable tier-based criteria
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→ Chancellor's Award
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 25 | Ends: Rolling; priority consideration for fall if admitted by January 15
Strategic Note: Missouri or Kansas residents with around a 3.5+ high school core GPA or a 25+ ACT who enroll as first-time college students. Either threshold qualifies.

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.

🏛️ University of West Georgia

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ GA
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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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🏛️ Indiana State University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ IN
●Elite Selection
Top 1–2% / Interview / Highly Restrictive
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→ Creative and Performing Arts Award
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: April 1 (admission and application)
Strategic Note: Incoming freshmen with strong audition, portfolio, or interview performance in Art & Design, Music, Creative Writing, or Theater. Candidates must be planning to major or minor in the relevant field — with the exception of Music, where non-music majors committed to large ensembles for eight semesters may also be considered. Each department sets its own number of awards.

+ 7 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 (3.25+ GPA), demonstrated leadership, community service, and a standout essay who advance to the on-campus finalist event and perform well there. This is Michigan Tech's flagship full-ride for residents; for out-of-state students it covers full nonresident tuition — a massive award either way.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Norfolk State University

FULL RIDEGPA 3.5+ VA
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Presidential Scholarship (Honors)
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 24 | SAT: 1200 | Ends: Feb 1 priority for Honors/scholarship consideration
Strategic Note: Top academic applicants who meet or exceed Honors benchmarks with strong essays and overall applications; awards are strictly limited.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Nebraska at Omaha

FULL RIDEGPA 3.5+ NE
●Elite Selection
Top 1–2% / Interview / Highly Restrictive
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→ Scott Scholars (Walter Scott, Jr. Scholarship)
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 30 | Ends: Typically December–January for the Scott Scholars application — earlier than the general Feb 1 merit deadline.
Strategic Note: Exceptional Nebraska STEM students with an ACT around 30+ and a 3.5+ GPA who are genuinely passionate about engineering, computer science, or a related field — and who can articulate why in an interview. This is a cohort-based program, so leadership and fit matter as much as raw scores.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Bradley University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ IL
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Bradley Hometown Scholars Program
GPA: 3.25
Strategic Note: High-achieving graduates from six specific Peoria-area high schools — East Peoria, Limestone, Manual, Pekin, Peoria, or Richwoods — with at least a 3.25 GPA and demonstrated financial need. This is a hyper-local full-ride-adjacent award; if your student attended one of these schools and meets the criteria, this could be the most valuable scholarship at Bradley.

🏛️ 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: Nomination forms due March 20 (sent to eligible schools in January).
Strategic Note: The single student nominated by their principal from each eligible Jesuit, BVM, or Sisters of Christian Charity high school — typically the standout academic and service leader in the senior class with at least a 3.0 GPA.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Arkansas

FULL RIDEGPA 3.5+ AR
●Hidden Gem
3.8+ GPA / 30+ ACT typical profiles
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→ Governor's Distinguished Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 32 | SAT: 1410 | Ends: Feb 1
Strategic Note: A small cohort of top Arkansas academic achievers statewide who meet the state's published GPA, test-score, and application requirements.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ IL
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ CODES Scholarship (Community-Oriented Digital Engagement Scholars)
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: March 31
Strategic Note: First-year domestic students who are Pell-eligible, first-generation, or historically underrepresented in their major — and who are committed to community-based research and civic engagement through the CODES alternative general education pathway.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Illinois Chicago

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ IL
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Davee History and English First-Year Scholarships
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Rolling with admission
Strategic Note: First-year students admitted to UIC majoring in History or English with at least a 3.0 GPA, with preference given to students from the greater Chicago area who demonstrate high financial need.

+ 3 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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→ Presidential Scholarship (Resident)
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 31 | SAT: 1390 | Ends: December 1
Strategic Note: Top Kentucky residents who clear the minimum academic bar and then stand out in the competitive review. The minimums make a student eligible to be considered; they do not mean the scholarship is likely. Essays, rigor, leadership, activities, and interview performance can all matter.

+ 4 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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→ Transfer Trustee Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: March 1
Strategic Note: A select group of eight transfer students per year — sourced heavily from Tennessee community colleges — who bring 3.5+ college GPAs, at least 30 transferable hours, compelling résumés, strong video essays, and perform well in the in-person interview. The Board of Trustees awards exactly eight of these annually.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Western Illinois University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ IL
●Elite Selection
Top 1–2% / Interview / Highly Restrictive
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→ International Presidential Scholarship (IPS)
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: August 1 (for fall entry; exact date confirmed at time of invitation)
Strategic Note: A tiny cohort — up to 6 international undergraduates per year — with a 3.5+ GPA and extraordinary, verifiable achievements in academics, leadership, cultural, artistic, or other significant pursuits. Selection is by committee invitation only; students cannot apply without being invited.

🏛️ Eastern Illinois University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ IL
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ President Quincy Doudna Memorial Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: March 15
Strategic Note: Illinois high school graduates with at least a 3.0 GPA. At least one award of $1,000 or more goes out each year — a small pool and a low bar if your student is an Illinois resident. Worth a quick application.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Alaska Fairbanks

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ AK
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ URISE Scholars Program
GPA: 3.30 | Ends: Spring of freshman year
Strategic Note: Full-time sophomores who are underrepresented in biomedical research, majoring in anthropology, biology, biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, mathematics, physics, or psychology — and who are seriously committed to a PhD or MD/PhD research career. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, or permanent residents with a GPA of at least 3.3. Selection is highly competitive and managed by the URISE Program Steering Committee.

🏛️ Marquette University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ WI
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Les Aspin Scholars Program
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: March 1
Strategic Note: Students with a minimum 3.5 unweighted GPA, near-top-25% high school rank, and genuine passion for public policy — regardless of intended major. Open to any Marquette undergraduate.

+ 2 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
Strategic Note: Students who are officially ranked 1st or 2nd in their graduating class, hold at least a 3.50 unweighted GPA, score 1350+ SAT or 29+ ACT, and get their paperwork in before April 1. Awards are limited in number and highly competitive — Liberty begins awarding as early as February, so earlier submission genuinely improves your odds. Homeschool students are eligible if a parent, supervising principal, or co-op official can verify the rank.

🏛️ Old Dominion University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ VA
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship
GPA: 3.30 | Ends: Feb 1
Strategic Note: International first-year students with a 3.3+ GPA (or equivalent), a meaningful leadership or service story, and a compelling essay or video that stands out among a very competitive pool. Only about two awards are given per year, so this requires a truly standout application.

+ 6 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Hofstra University

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

🏛️ 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.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships 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.

🏛️ Eastern Michigan University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ MI
●Hidden Gem
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→ 4WARD Graduation Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Opt-in agreement due by a specified date; July 1 is recommended for incoming students.
Strategic Note: First-year students with at least a 3.0 high school GPA who commit to living on campus all four years, take about 30 credits per year, and remain in good academic standing.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Tennessee State University

FULL RIDEGPA 3.5+ TN
●Competitive
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→ Dr. Levi Watkins Merit Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 28 | SAT: 1310 | Ends: Applications for the Fall 2026 cohort are now closed; future cohort deadlines will be posted on the TSU Merit Scholarships site.
Strategic Note: A highly select group of first-time freshmen in biology, chemistry, or pre-health who carry a 3.5+ weighted GPA and ACT 28+ or SAT 1310+, and write a standout essay about their commitment to health careers in underserved communities. This is a full-ride honor named for one of TSU's most celebrated alumni — expect serious competition.

+ 3 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.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Belmont University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ TN
●Hidden Gem
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→ CMPA Performance Scholarships
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: February 22 (overall CMPA scholarship deadline for Fall enrollment)
Strategic Note: Approximately 25–30% of entering CMPA students receive a performance-based scholarship. Awards go to incoming music, theatre, and dance majors who demonstrate exceptional performance skills in their audition or portfolio. The CMPA Dean's Scholar Award is reserved for a select number of standout students and comes with additional enrichment opportunities like mentorship and exclusive events.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Morehead State University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ KY
●Competitive
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→ Governor’s Award+
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 25 | Ends: December 1
Strategic Note: Kentucky Governor's-program alumni with the stronger profile: at least a 3.5 GPA, 25+ ACT, and a separate application submitted by December 1. The big watch-out is that this is not automatic from admission alone.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

FULL RIDEGPA 3.5+ WI
●Competitive
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→ Community Enrichment Scholarship
GPA: 2.00 | Ends: Early February
Strategic Note: Incoming freshmen who genuinely care about their communities, have a documented track record of service and involvement, and can articulate a clear vision for how they'll use their education to give back. The GPA floor is a generous 2.0 — this is a character and impact scholarship, not a pure merit award. Financial need matters here too.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Murray State University

FULL RIDEGPA 3.5+ KY
●Competitive
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→ Marvin D. Mills Scholarship (Leadership)
GPA: 3.20 | ACT: 24 | SAT: 1160 | Ends: February 8, 2026 (General Scholarship Application for leadership and Mills consideration).
Strategic Note: Students with more than just good grades. The strongest Mills candidates usually bring solid academics, a real leadership and service record, and a strong General Scholarship Application. The top award can cover tuition, housing, and meals, but students should treat it as a competitive leadership cohort, not automatic merit.

+ 3 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.

🏛️ Arizona State University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ AZ
●Hidden Gem
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→ President Barack Obama Scholars Program
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: FAFSA and admission priority January 15; housing confirmation and verification typically due by early summer.
Strategic Note: Arizona resident students with significant financial need who are Pell-eligible, file the FAFSA and complete verification on time, and remain in good academic standing.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships 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 non-residential
Strategic Note: First-generation, Pell-eligible students who want both financial support and a built-in community. Freshmen and sophomores get housing and a meal plan; upper-class students get a cash stipend. The 1MPACT House community is one of UC's best-kept secrets for first-gen students.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of South Carolina Upstate

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ SC
●Competitive
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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.

+ 5 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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🏛️ 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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🏛️ Bellarmine University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ KY
●Hidden Gem
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→ Catholic High School Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Follows general admission and scholarship timelines; students should apply by the institutional priority deadline.
Strategic Note: First-year students from Catholic high schools who have at least a 3.0 GPA and enroll full time. This is an easy-to-miss institutional discount for a specific feeder-school audience.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Miami University (Ohio)

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ OH
●Hidden Gem
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→ CEC FIRST Robotics Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: December 1 (priority)
Strategic Note: Incoming CEC students who participated in FIRST Robotics in high school and have at least a 3.0 GPA. This is exactly the kind of scholarship that flies under the radar — FIRST alumni who apply to engineering programs are often surprised to learn this exists.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of North Carolina Charlotte

FULL RIDEGPA 3.5+ NC
●Hidden Gem
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→ Martin Scholars Program (Honors College)
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Nov 1 (UNC Charlotte EA); Dec 1 (priority Honors); Jan 1 (FAFSA)
Strategic Note: Pell-eligible Honors admits, highest-need and high-GPA, strong essays

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Akron

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ OH
●Hidden Gem
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→ Innovation Generation Scholarship (IGS)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: May 1
Strategic Note: Akron Public Schools graduates who've attended APS for four consecutive years and hit either a 3.5 GPA (test-optional) or a 3.0 GPA with college-ready ACT benchmarks (English 18, Math 22, Reading 22). This scholarship quietly covers what's left of tuition after every other award has been applied — for many APS grads, that's a full tuition ride with zero extra paperwork.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Louisiana Tech University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ LA
●Hidden Gem
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→ Potts-Robinson Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: April 1 continuing-student donor scholarship deadline.
Strategic Note: Continuing students with a 3.0 or higher Louisiana Tech GPA, leadership, service, and campus involvement. Donor criteria give priority to African American students, so families should treat this as a targeted diversity-and-leadership award, not a broad freshman merit scholarship.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Bowling Green State University

FULL RIDEGPA 3.5+ OH
●Elite Selection
Top 1–2% / Interview / Highly Restrictive
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→ Sidney A. Ribeau President's Leadership Academy (PLA)
GPA: 3.25 | Ends: December 10
Strategic Note: First-year students who are leaders in the truest sense — not just club presidents, but people who have moved communities, organized change, and served consistently. Academics matter (3.25 GPA minimum), but the interview and activity narrative are where this one is won. With full in-state tuition and fees covered, this is one of BGSU's most coveted undergraduate awards. Out-of-state students who pair this with the BG Success Scholarship can close a significant gap.

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🏛️ Kent State University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ OH
●Hidden Gem
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→ Choose Ohio First Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Priority deadline January 5; application closes March 2.
Strategic Note: Ohio resident STEMM students with a 3.0+ GPA who receive the invitation email and apply before the priority deadline. First-generation students and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. This is an invite-only pipeline — if you get that email, treat it like a golden ticket and apply immediately.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Southern University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ LA
●Hidden Gem
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→ Terry-Bacon Scholarship
GPA: 2.70 | Ends: Varies annually
Strategic Note: Sophomore and junior business majors with at least a 2.7 GPA who demonstrate strong academic performance and commitment to their field.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Missouri

FULL RIDEGPA 3.5+ MO
●Elite Selection
Top 1–2% / Interview / Highly Restrictive
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→ Stamps Scholars Award
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 32 | SAT: 1420 | Ends: December 1
Strategic Note: Mizzou's most exceptional incoming freshmen — academically elite students (32+ ACT, 1420+ SAT, 3.5+ core GPA) who are also admitted to the Honors College and make a compelling case through essays and interviews. The class is very small (typically 5–8 recipients per year), so this is highly competitive. International applicants are not currently eligible due to interview constraints.

🏛️ Morehouse College

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ GA
●Hidden Gem
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→ Morehouse College Athletic Awards
GPA: 2.00
Strategic Note: Recruited student-athletes who maintain NCAA and academic eligibility.

+ 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.

🏛️ 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.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Virginia State University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ VA
●Hidden Gem
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→ Low-Income Families with Talented Students (LIFTS) Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: May 31
Strategic Note: A limited number of returning Pell-eligible students with 3.0+ cumulative GPA and unmet need.

+ 5 more qualifying scholarships 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: January 3
Strategic Note: Prestige finalists whose academic profile and family financial circumstances make additional aid necessary to close the affordability gap. This scholarship rewards excellence AND recognizes financial reality.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Stetson University

FULL RIDEGPA 3.5+ FL
●Conditional Path
Requires specific designation (e.g., National Merit)
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→ J. Ollie Edmunds Distinguished Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 30 | SAT: 1350 | Ends: Dec 1 (Edmunds / Premier Programs application deadline)
Strategic Note: A tiny cohort each year — just two scholars — with unusually balanced records: rigorous academics, real leadership roles (in academics, athletics, service, faith, or civic life), strong written and oral communication, personal discipline through athletics or fitness, and evidence of creativity or scholarly curiosity. Interviews are part of the process and finalists come to campus.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Florida A&M University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ FL
●Competitive
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→ George W. Gore Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 28 | SAT: 1320 | Ends: October 15 (admission deadline for USP consideration)
Strategic Note: Admitted freshmen who clear the USP threshold and stand out for STEM or engineering trajectories — strong math scores, rigorous senior year coursework, and a clear degree plan travel well through the Presidential Scholar Program review.

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🏛️ Florida Gulf Coast University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ FL
●Competitive
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→ In-State Tuition Waiver (Outreach Programs)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Apr 1 (Fall — waiver opens Jan 6); Oct 1 (Spring — waiver opens Sep 1)
Strategic Note: Florida-resident students who came up through one of FGCU's recognized community outreach or pipeline programs, have strong academic records, and write compelling short-answer essays submitted before the deadline. Priority goes to designated program participants.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Long Island University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ NY
●Hidden Gem
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→ Performing / Fine Arts Awards
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Program-specific audition and portfolio timelines.
Strategic Note: Full-time students with strong demonstrated artistic talent through auditions or portfolios.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Arkansas–Fort Smith

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ AR
●Competitive
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→ First Bank Corp. Business Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 27 | Ends: January 12 (annual Prestigious Scholarship application deadline)
Strategic Note: Outstanding incoming business majors with a 27 ACT and 3.5 GPA who bring leadership presence and want to represent the College of Business and Industry.

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🏛️ Troy University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ AL
●Competitive
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→ Trojan Opportunity Expanded Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: August 1
Strategic Note: Out-of-state freshmen (and transfers) who meet Troy's unconditional admission bar, hit at least a 3.0 GPA, apply through the Scholarship Portal by August 1, and enroll on the Troy main campus.

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🏛️ University of North Alabama

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ AL
●Competitive
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→ Leadership Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 20 | Ends: March 2 priority deadline
Strategic Note: Students who can document real leadership on paper, not just club memberships. UNA reviewers reward officer roles, sustained volunteer service, school and community involvement, and a track record of stepping up, all captured on a tight one- to two-page résumé. A polished résumé matters more here than a slightly higher ACT score.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships 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: KSSP application opens November 1 and closes January 31 at 11:59pm EST. Apply Howard Early Action if you can — EA applicants who meet KSSP criteria are proactively invited, which is a real strategic edge.
Strategic Note: High-achieving STEM students with strong academic records (3.30+ unweighted GPA minimum, with B or better in STEM coursework), documented community service, and a genuine commitment to a research-oriented PhD or MD/PhD path. The program is highly selective — hundreds apply each year for a cohort of roughly 30. Not every strong STEM applicant gets in; fit with the research-and-graduate-pipeline mission matters as much as the numbers.

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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); separate Maguire Foundation college scholars application submitted in spring
Strategic Note: A small cohort of graduates from Philadelphia-area high schools (or from Maguire Foundation partner high schools) who show real financial need alongside solid academics, service, and leadership. Selection is joint — you need both a strong Georgetown application AND a competitive Maguire Foundation application, so treat these as two connected efforts.

🏛️ American University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ DC
●Hidden Gem
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→ Carl G. Anthon Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Varies by year; typically spring for the following academic year.
Strategic Note: Strong College of Arts and Sciences students with at least a 3.5 GPA and substantial credits completed in their major fields.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Lafayette College

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ PA
●Hidden Gem
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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.

🏛️ Trinity University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ TX
●Competitive
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→ Trinity Tower Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Nov 1
Strategic Note: A tiny group — up to 20 students total each year — pulled from the strongest Murchison-level pool. You need to apply Early Decision I or Early Action by Nov 1, get invited to Trinity Tower Scholars Day, and impress the faculty panel in person. It's not won on stats alone.

🏛️ Lehigh University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ PA
●Hidden Gem
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→ Snyder Family Marching Scholarships
GPA: 2.80 | Ends: Program-specific, typically aligned with music department and Marching 97 timelines.
Strategic Note: Incoming and continuing student instrumental musicians who commit to multiple years with The Marching 97 and maintain required GPA and participation.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ La Salle University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ PA
●Hidden Gem
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→ Annenberg-Henrich Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | SAT: 1220 | Ends: Annual La Salle scholarship application cycle — confirm the current deadline with the Office of Financial Aid
Strategic Note: La Salle students pursuing a middle school or secondary education degree with a math or science concentration who plan to teach after graduation. For incoming freshmen, that means a 1220+ SAT (verbal + math) OR a top 20 percent class rank. For current La Salle students and transfers, a 3.0 cumulative La Salle GPA is the bar.

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🏛️ Texas Southern University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ TX
●Hidden Gem
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→ Tiger Promise Tuition Guarantee Program
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Tied to TSU's annual priority deadlines for admission and FAFSA. Apply and file FAFSA as soon as the cycle opens — Tiger Promise is built from a stack of gift aid, so earlier means more options.
Strategic Note: Texas residents — first-time freshmen and new transfers — with documented financial need who file FAFSA on time and stay in good academic standing. Freshmen get up to 8 consecutive semesters (4 years) of coverage; new transfers get up to 4 consecutive semesters (2 years).

+ 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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🏛️ University of Texas–Tyler

FULL RIDEGPA 3.5+ TX
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Presidential Rose Scholar Program
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: February 20 application deadline (11:59 p.m.); in-person finalist interviews held on the Tyler campus on March 20 or April 2.
Strategic Note: Current UT Tyler undergraduates who have completed at least one full year on campus, hold a 3.0+ cumulative UT Tyler GPA, and have the kind of presence — strong communication, leadership track record, deep connection to the university — that makes them a natural face of UT Tyler at presidential, donor, and community events.

+ 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.

🏛️ Jacksonville University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ FL
●Hidden Gem
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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.

🏛️ 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.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ 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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🏛️ 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.

🏛️ Jackson State University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ MS
●Hidden Gem
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→ ROTC Scholarships (Army/Air Force)
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: March 4 (national ROTC board deadlines); January 10 (typical campus deadline for local consideration)
Strategic Note: Contracted ROTC cadets who meet military academic, fitness, and service standards and commit to commissioning as officers.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Brigham Young University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ UT
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→ Need-Based Scholarships (BYU)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: FAFSA due around January 20; BYU scholarship application due around February 1.
Strategic Note: Undergraduate students who demonstrate significant financial need on the FAFSA and scholarship application and meet BYU’s minimum GPA thresholds.

🏛️ 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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🏛️ 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.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Providence College

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ RI
●Hidden Gem
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→ Army ROTC — Campus-Based Scholarships
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Rolling after matriculation and enrollment in Army ROTC
Strategic Note: Enrolled Providence College cadets who excel academically, physically, and in leadership within the ROTC program.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ North Carolina A&T University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ NC
●Hidden Gem
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→ Army ROTC Scholarships
GPA: 2.50 | ACT: 19 | SAT: 1000 | Ends: National high school board deadline around March 4; campus-based deadlines vary.
Strategic Note: Students who meet academic, medical, and physical fitness requirements and demonstrate strong leadership and commitment to commissioning as Army officers.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships 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 Colorado Colorado Springs

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ CO
●Hidden Gem
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→ Army ROTC Scholarships
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: October 13, January 19, and March 16 national board dates; campus-based applications accepted on a rolling basis.
Strategic Note: Students pursuing the Army officer track who demonstrate solid academics and leadership, meet fitness and medical requirements, and complete national or campus ROTC applications by board dates.

+ 5 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Austin Peay State University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ TN
●Hidden Gem
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→ Army ROTC (Govs Guard Battalion)
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: October 13, January 19, and March 16 national board dates; campus-based awards on a rolling basis.
Strategic Note: Contracted Army ROTC cadets who meet academic, fitness, and service standards and complete applications by national or campus deadlines.

🏛️ Binghamton University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ NY
●Hidden Gem
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→ ROTC Scholarships (Army/Air Force)
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Oct–Mar (national ROTC deadlines)
Strategic Note: Students enrolled in Army or Air Force ROTC who pass national selection, maintain GPA and physical standards, and agree to post-graduation service

🏛️ University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ NC
●Hidden Gem
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→ Army ROTC — Tar Heel Battalion
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Varies (see Army ROTC UNC)
Strategic Note: 3.0+ GPA, fitness, strong leadership/service interest

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Washington State University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ WA
●Hidden Gem
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→ Army ROTC Scholarship (WSU)
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Oct 1 (national ROTC dates)
Strategic Note: Students who meet ROTC academic, leadership, fitness, and service criteria and commit to military service after graduation

+ 5 more qualifying scholarships 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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🏛️ University of Southern Indiana

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ IN
●Competitive
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→ Baccalaureate/Doctor of Medicine (B/MD) Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 27 | SAT: 1280 | Ends: November 7
Strategic Note: Six Indiana high school seniors per year who are laser-focused on becoming physicians. Academic bar is high — 3.5+ GPA and 27 ACT or 1280 SAT (no superscores) — and the path is demanding, but the payoff is full undergraduate tuition plus a provisional seat in IU School of Medicine-Evansville. If medicine is your student's calling, this program is worth every bit of the effort.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Manhattan College

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ NY
●Competitive
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→ Resident Assistant (RA) Grant
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Spring semester prior to the academic year of RA service — exact dates are set annually by Residence Life.
Strategic Note: Upper-division students selected as Resident Assistants — strong GPAs, prior residential experience, and clear evidence of leadership, reliability, and community-building on campus.

🏛️ Illinois State University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ IL
●Hidden Gem
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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
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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.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Towson University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ MD
●Hidden Gem
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→ Biology Department Scholarships
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Departmental (varies; usually late winter or early spring)
Strategic Note: Upper-level Biology majors with at least 12 Biology credits at Towson and GPAs of 3.0 or higher, often with strong faculty support.

🏛️ University of South Dakota

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ SD
●Hidden Gem
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→ 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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🏛️ South Dakota State University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ SD
●Hidden Gem
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→ Air Force ROTC Scholarships
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Dec 31 (national)
Strategic Note: STEM, fit, academic

+ 5 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Southern Utah University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ UT
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→ Scholarship Housing (Dixie & Anne Leavitt Foundation)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: February 1 (final deadline for Scholarship Housing application for the 2026–27 year).
Strategic Note: Full-time students with at least a 3.0 GPA who demonstrate financial need through the FAFSA and are willing to live in designated Leavitt housing; particularly helpful for students whose biggest expense is housing.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Central Michigan University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ MI
●Hidden Gem
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→ Army ROTC National Scholarships @ CMU
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: National boards (fall–winter)
Strategic Note: Leaders with 3.0+ GPAs who complete all steps early.

🏛️ Saint Louis University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ MO
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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.

+ 7 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Appalachian State University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ NC
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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
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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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🏛️ Weber State University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ UT
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→ Native American Transfer Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: February 1 (Scholarship Universe priority)
Strategic Note: Transfer students who are enrolled tribal members of the listed Utah-tied tribes, meet the 3.0 transfer GPA floor, and submit Scholarship Universe paperwork early in the cycle.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Coppin State University

FULL RIDEGPA 3.5+ MD
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→ Presidential Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 25 | SAT: 1200 | Ends: December 1
Strategic Note: Students at the very top of the admitted pool — typically weighted GPAs at or near 4.0, SATs in the 1200+ range or ACTs at 25+ (when submitted), and a serious track record of leadership and service. Awards are limited, by invitation only, and highly competitive.

🏛️ 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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🏛️ Drexel University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ PA
●Competitive
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→ The Drexel Promise
GPA: 2.00 | Ends: Follows Drexel's transfer admission cycle; applications for each entry term are reviewed on a rolling basis and deadlines vary by term.
Strategic Note: Transfer students nationwide who finish an associate degree at an accredited U.S. community college, land admission to a full-time on-campus bachelor's program at Drexel, and hold at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA. This isn't a competitive scholarship — meet the eligibility criteria and it's yours.

🏛️ Houston Christian University (formerly Houston Baptist)

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ TX
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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.

🏛️ 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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🏛️ University of San Diego

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ CA
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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.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Prairie View A & M University

FULL RIDEGPA 3.5+ TX
●Hidden Gem
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→ USDA 1890 National Scholars Program
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Typically January–March each year (set by USDA)
Strategic Note: U.S. citizens pursuing agriculture or related majors at 1890 land-grant universities like PVAMU, with strong academics, leadership, and clear USDA career interest.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Saint Francis University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ PA
●Elite Selection
Top 1–2% / Interview / Highly Restrictive
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→ SEED Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | SAT: 1100 | Ends: Rolling — SFU notifies qualifying students during admission review.
Strategic Note: Incoming freshmen who hit the 3.0 GPA + 1100 SAT (Math + Critical Reading) threshold and receive a direct invitation from SFU. It's most impactful for students whose SAT strength outpaces their GPA-driven merit tier — SEED can lift them above what the standard grid would deliver.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ 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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🏛️ Mississippi State University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ MS
●Hidden Gem
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→ Distinguished Young Women (Local/State)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Dec 1
Strategic Note: DYW local and state winners verified by chair

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Grand Valley State University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ MI
●Competitive
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→ Robert and Ellen Thompson Working Families Scholarship
GPA: 2.75 | Ends: March 1 application deadline in the myScholarships portal with FAFSA completed by the same date.
Strategic Note: Michigan freshmen from working- and middle-class families who demonstrate real financial need, show solid academics, and have meaningful community service and leadership experience. The Thompson Scholars program is a true cohort — you're not just getting money, you're joining a community. Selection is competitive, holistic, and focuses heavily on who you are and where you're going, not just your GPA.

🏛️ Winthrop University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ SC
●Hidden Gem
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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.

🏛️ 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 (cycle deadline announced annually by USDA)
Strategic Note: High-achieving U.S. citizens with at least a 3.0 GPA, a 21+ ACT or 1080+ SAT, and a clear plan to work for USDA in agriculture, food, natural resources, or related STEM fields. The competition is national and limited, and selected scholars commit to one year of USDA service for each year of funded support.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ 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.

🏛️ 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.

🏛️ Colorado State University Pueblo

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ CO
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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.

🏛️ University of Colorado Denver

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ CO
●Hidden Gem
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→ Honors Scholars Program (HSP)
GPA: 3.25 | Ends: Rolling admission via the online HSP portal
Strategic Note: Motivated students at any point in their CU Denver journey who want an honors transcript designation without adding extra time or tuition. Maintain a 3.25+ cumulative GPA, knock out 15 credits of honors-level coursework (sections, contracts, thesis credit, 5000-level work, or even study abroad), and you finish with the certificate.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Colorado State University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ CO
●Elite Selection
Top 1–2% / Interview / Highly Restrictive
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→ Fostering Success Scholarship
GPA: 2.00 | Ends: February 1 (CSUSA close for first-year students); March 1 (sophomore-and-beyond and transfers)
Strategic Note: Students with a history in foster care who are invited into — or are actively meeting the requirements of — CSU's Fostering Success Program. The pipeline membership is the gate; the scholarship is the layered support that follows.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Wyoming

FULL RIDEGPA 3.5+ WY
●Competitive
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→ Tomé Scholars to Fellows Program
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Deadlines posted annually via the Haub School and WyoScholarships (typically in spring for the next cohort).
Strategic Note: A small cohort each year of students enrolling in a STEAM major or related ENR-connected degree who show outstanding academic prep, demonstrated leadership, and a genuine commitment to environment and natural resources. This is built for students who want their college years to look like a launchpad into ENR work.

+ 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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🏛️ Saint Mary's College of California

FULL RIDEGPA 3.5+ CA
●Hidden Gem
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→ East Bay Performing Arts Scholarship for African American Students
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Applications closed; next cycle opens in 2028
Strategic Note: An African-American student from Alameda or Contra Costa County with Pell/Cal Grant–level financial need, a 3.0+ GPA, and a strong audition and interview in Dance, Music, or Theatre. This is a once-every-four-years award — the next application cycle won't open until 2028.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Texas Christian University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ TX
●Hidden Gem
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→ Clark Society Endowed Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Faculty and staff nominations typically due in late January each year.
Strategic Note: Rising seniors with at least 85 completed hours, a 3.0+ GPA, significant campus leadership, and a record of positively impacting TCU’s community.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Houston Clear Lake

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ TX
●Competitive
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→ College of Education Alumni Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: March 1
Strategic Note: Declared College of Education students (undergraduate or graduate) with a 3.0+ GPA who file the College of Education scholarship application on time and provide a strong recommendation letter.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships 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

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of North Carolina Greensboro

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ NC
●Hidden Gem
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→ STAMPS 3.0 Scholars Program
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: March 1
Strategic Note: Pell-eligible STEM admits, strong persistence.

🏛️ Canisius University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ NY
●Hidden Gem
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→ Hassett Creative Writing Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: January 19, 2026 (Hassett Family Creative Writing Scholarship application deadline).
Strategic Note: A very small number of incoming students who declare Creative Writing, submit outstanding creative work, and meet the academic and application requirements.

🏛️ Florida Atlantic University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ FL
●Hidden Gem
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→ Johnson Scholarship (Students with Disabilities)
GPA: 2.00 | Ends: May 15
Strategic Note: Florida-resident undergraduate students with documented disabilities who are registered with SAS, submit complete documentation early, and meet the fund requirements.

🏛️ Fairleigh Dickinson University

AWARD VARIESGPA 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 freshmen entering FDU's QUEST 5-year BS/MAT program who can show both real academic readiness (3.0+ college-prep GPA) and a clear, articulated commitment to teaching. Leadership and education-related experience help.

🏛️ Santa Clara University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ CA
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Horatio Alger Association Scholarship — Schott Family
GPA: 3.40 | Ends: Tied to the Horatio Alger Association national scholarship cycle; contact SCU for SCU-specific timing.
Strategic Note: High school seniors planning to attend SCU who are also Horatio Alger Association scholars and meet the 3.4 GPA minimum. Because the path runs through the national Horatio Alger pipeline first, this isn't a one-step apply — but for students already on that pipeline, it's a meaningful additional layer.

🏛️ Rider University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ NJ
●Elite Selection
Top 1–2% / Interview / Highly Restrictive
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→ Transfer Trustee Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Feb 1 (annual deadline for Fall start; the current cycle's deadline has passed and the next cycle opens for the following Fall)
Strategic Note: Three community college graduates each year who are active PTK members with at least a 3.5 GPA, real leadership and service track records, and strong essays, videos, and Interview Day performances.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Mississippi (ole miss)

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ MS
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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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🏛️ 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 Nevada Las Vegas

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

🏛️ 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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🏛️ University of Utah

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

+ 5 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Creighton University

FULL RIDEGPA 3.5+ NE
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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.

+ 5 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Loyola University Maryland

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ MD
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Maguire Scholars Program Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: April 15.
Strategic Note: Students graduating from one of the Maguire Foundation's approved Philadelphia-area high schools who carry at least a 3.0 GPA, can document financial need on the FAFSA, and are active in community service or extracurriculars. The Foundation values consistent service and leadership alongside academics.

🏛️ Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ CA
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ City & Regional Planning Scholarships
GPA: 3.25
Strategic Note: High-achieving CRP majors with strong studio work and service involvement

🏛️ Vanderbilt University

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

🏛️ University of Oklahoma

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ OK
●Competitive
3.8+ GPA / 30+ ACT typical profiles
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→ National Award Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 29 | SAT: 1330 | Ends: Dec 15
Strategic Note: Forty students are chosen each year — 15 residents and 25 non-residents. Selection looks at the full academic picture — College Board recognition or AP Scholar status, school/community involvement, class rank, course rigor, and ACT/SAT — so a strong service or leadership profile genuinely matters here, not just the test score.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Missouri State University–Springfield

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ MO
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Hutchens/SGA Centennial Leaders Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 20 | SAT: 1030 | Ends: Early spring (typically around Mar 1); confirm the exact date on the Centennial Leaders application page.
Strategic Note: Students who clear the academic bar (20 ACT or 1030 SAT, top 50% class rank or 3.0 GPA) and can genuinely document excellence in at least three of four areas — leadership, performing arts, volunteerism, and athletics. Financial need is also considered. This isn't just a resume list — the selection committee wants to see real depth.

🏛️ California State University Fullerton

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ CA
●Elite Selection
Top 1–2% / Interview / Highly Restrictive
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→ President's Scholars Program
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: March 1
Strategic Note: Top California seniors with near-perfect academics, demanding course loads, and a real, sustained track record of leadership and community service. The interview matters — selectors are looking for students who'll thrive in CSUF's longest-running scholars cohort, not just check boxes on a résumé.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ California State University Sacramento

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ CA
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Sacramento State Future Foundation Scholarship
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Late March (typically March 30)
Strategic Note: This one is genuinely gated — you have to already be a Future Foundation College success program participant, and that program scouts students back in tenth grade. If you're a Future Foundation alum who's been admitted to Sac State, you're competing within a small, defined cohort, which makes the odds meaningfully better than the typical institutional scholarship pool. If you're not already in the program, this isn't actionable for the current cycle.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ San Jose State University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ CA
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Global Spartan Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: May 1
Strategic Note: F-1 matriculated students who can show real evidence in four areas: strong GPA (3.5+ new students; 3.3+ continuing undergrads), genuine campus or community leadership, a track record of cross-cultural or global engagement, and a clear, honest case for how the money changes their ability to finish at SJSU. Generic 'I love learning' essays don't move the needle here.

🏛️ California State Long Beach

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ CA
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ President's Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: March 15
Strategic Note: Realistically, this is a top-of-class award. The published eligibility floor for the Honors Program (the pool President's Scholars are picked from) is a 3.5 GPA, but admitted Scholars typically present 3.8–4.0 unweighted GPAs, are valedictorians or near-top of their high school class, have a documented record of leadership and community service, and write a personal statement that shows genuine intellectual curiosity and a commitment to undergraduate research. With only 25 incoming Scholars selected from a statewide and national applicant pool, treat it as your reach merit play, not your safety.

🏛️ UC Merced

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ CA
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Gateway Scholarship Program
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: March 2 (FAFSA or CADAA)
Strategic Note: Roughly 36 first-generation, financially-need-eligible students per year who graduate from Merced-area high schools and were part of UC Merced's CEP Gateway Scholars pipeline during high school. The program leans toward students from under-resourced schools who participated in early-intervention advising — so this isn't a scholarship a student walks in cold and wins. It rewards the long-game students who plugged into UC Merced's outreach programs years before applying.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Georgia Southern University

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

🏛️ Grand Canyon University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ AZ
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Pell Grant Match Scholarship
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Aligned with GCU's FAFSA and institutional priority timing
Strategic Note: Pell-eligible first-time freshmen or transfers who meet the GPA minimum and whose GCU aid package would otherwise come in below their Pell amount.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of California - Santa Barbara

$125,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ CA
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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.

🏛️ University of Louisville

$28,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ KY
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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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🏛️ University of Hartford

$25,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ CT
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Hartford Promise + Greater Futures Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: March 1 (recommended FAFSA and program completion date)
Strategic Note: Hartford residents graduating from Hartford Public Schools who maintain at least a 3.0 GPA, 93%+ attendance, and full-time enrollment at UHart while meeting program and FAFSA requirements.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Washington

$22,500 / YRGPA 3.5+ WA
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS)
GPA: 2.75 | Ends: Feb
Strategic Note: Income-eligible Washington residents pursuing approved STEM or health-related majors who can sustain at least a 2.75 GPA, stay enrolled full-time, and reapply each year through the WSOS portal.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Maryland Baltimore County

$22,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ MD
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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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🏛️ 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.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ New York University

$20,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ NY
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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.

🏛️ 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 and DSU program cycle — watch DSU announcements for current dates.
Strategic Note: Upper-level women in STEM at DSU with strong GPAs and a genuine track record in eSports, gaming clubs, or related leadership — not weekend players, but students who have built or led something visible on campus.

+ 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.

🏛️ 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: Early-February application deadline; early-March offer acceptance
Strategic Note: A small cohort of top applicants — think 31+ ACT (or 1400+ SAT), 3.5+ GPA, strong Honors-caliber essays, leadership and service depth, and rigorous coursework. Applications that clearly demonstrate curiosity, impact, and college-ready writing rise to the top.

🏛️ 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: Continuing UC Davis students with a cumulative campus GPA at or above 3.25, a clear major or interest fit with a donor fund, and a recommender who can speak with real specificity. Strong applications consistently come from students who have engaged with their department or college community — research, clubs, service, leadership — and whose recommender can name what they actually did.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships 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 (Transfer)
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Application opens December 1; closes mid-February. Admitted by February 1 to receive an invite.
Strategic Note: Top community college transfers who are Dean's Transfer Scholars, have at least 30 transferable credit hours, are working toward or have completed an associate degree from a regionally accredited school, and enter SIU in a Fall term. This is a small, competitive cohort — the award is described as limited in availability.

🏛️ 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.

🏛️ Indiana University Indianapolis

$15,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ IN
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Through Their Eyes Memorial Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Varies by year; administered through the IU Scholarships system.
Strategic Note: Incoming or current IU Indianapolis students pursuing a first undergraduate degree who can document ancestral ties to families displaced from the Ransom Place or Indiana Avenue neighborhoods and who submit a strong essay.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship 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.

🏛️ 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.

🏛️ San Francisco State University

$11,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ CA
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ ARCS Scholarships (College of Science & Engineering)
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Early April (check AcademicWorks annually)
Strategic Note: Strong-record graduate students in active research labs across Biology, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Computer Science, Earth & Climate Sciences, Geography & Environment, Mathematics, or Physics & Astronomy. Recipients almost always have a clearly articulated research project, a faculty mentor willing to advocate hard for them at the department level, and demonstrated progress toward thesis or dissertation milestones.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Colorado Boulder

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ CO
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Ruyle Family Presidents Leadership Class Scholarship
GPA: 3.25 | Ends: Feb 15
Strategic Note: Colorado PLC students who are first-generation rural, members of federally recognized Indian Tribes from the Rocky Mountain region, or from geographic and socioeconomic backgrounds historically underrepresented at CU Boulder. Female students are especially encouraged to apply, though gender isn't a selection factor.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Northern Colorado

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

🏛️ University of St. Thomas

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

🏛️ Syracuse University

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

🏛️ 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 Notre Dame

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ IN
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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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🏛️ 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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🏛️ University of Michigan Ann Arbor

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ MI
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Leinweber STEM Scholars Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Applications accepted January 1 through early June each year; the 2026-27 window closed June 2.
Strategic Note: LSA students who grew up in rural Michigan counties (outside the major metro exclusion list), are enrolled in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics, and maintain a 3.0 GPA. This scholarship is tailor-made for students from smaller towns who want to study STEM at Michigan and give back to the state's workforce — it's genuinely underutilized because most families from those counties don't know it exists.

🏛️ Worcester Polytechnic Institute

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ MA
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Dearborn Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Stage 1 (online app + Mechanical Aptitude Test): February 1. Stage 2 (transcript, faculty letter, career assessment): March 15.
Strategic Note: Students with high mechanical aptitude (as proven on the MAT) and strong physics or engineering academic records who can be described as inventors, innovators, or designers with a vision for the future.

🏛️ University of Nevada Reno

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

+ 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: February 15 (scholarship materials); admission application by standard applicant deadline
Strategic Note: High school seniors who competed on a FIRST Robotics Competition or FIRST Tech Challenge team for at least one full season, are admitted to CWRU, and demonstrate strong academics and genuine alignment with the FIRST mission. Two awards per year — your odds are better than most competitions here if you're a genuine FIRST participant.

🏛️ Xavier University

$9,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ OH
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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 the Humanities who stand out in their department and receive a faculty nomination. This is an award you earn by being excellent in the classroom — your professor puts your name forward.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Western Michigan University

$8,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ MI
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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

🏛️ California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

$7,780 / YRGPA 3.5+ CA
●Conditional Path
Requires specific designation (e.g., National Merit)
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→ Frank A. Tennant Endowed Scholarship
GPA: 3.25 | Ends: Mar 2
Strategic Note: Communication majors on the Multimedia Journalism or Public Relations track who are at least incoming freshmen and no later than juniors, hold a 3.25+ GPA, and can write a compelling 500-word statement about why this career calls to them. Finalists tend to be active in SPJ, The Poly Post, or PRSSA, and bring strong faculty or professional references.

🏛️ 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.

🏛️ Stonehill College

$7,500 / YRGPA 3.5+ MA
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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.

🏛️ University of Oregon

$7,500 / YRGPA 3.5+ OR
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Duck Excellence Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Feb 2
Strategic Note: Domestic students with at least a 3.00 cumulative GPA, demonstrated financial need (FAFSA or ORSAA on file), and a record of campus or community engagement that contributes to UO's diversity mission. Preference goes to students with financial need, first-generation status, and Oregon residency — but the award is open to nonresidents who meet criteria.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Alaska Anchorage

$7,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ AK
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS)
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: June 30 (FAFSA deadline)
Strategic Note: AK residents with strong HS academics, curriculum, and test scores who complete the FAFSA.

🏛️ University of Miami

$6,300 / YRGPA 3.5+ FL
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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.

🏛️ Seattle University

$6,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ WA
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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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🏛️ West Virginia University

$6,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ WV
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ WVU University Merit Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Follows WVU's institutional scholarship admission deadline.
Strategic Note: Incoming freshmen with strong academic records who stand out in the applicant pool but don't reach Foundation/Bucklew criteria. Often used to enhance overall merit packages for high-achieving students who earned a Climb Higher award but who WVU also wants to recognize with additional competitive merit funding.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Arkansas at Little Rock

$6,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ AR
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ STEM Academic Scholarship
GPA: 2.50 | ACT: 19 | Ends: August 1 (admission plus transcript and test scores on file)
Strategic Note: Admitted STEM majors reviewed competitively across four bands: a $6,000 tier for 28–36 ACT with a 3.5 GPA, $4,000 for 24–27 ACT with a 3.25 GPA, $3,000 for 24–27 ACT with a 3.00 GPA, and a variable award for 19+ ACT with at least a 2.5 GPA. Leadership and STEM-related activities also factor in.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Georgia College & State University

$6,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ GA
●Elite Selection
Top 1–2% / Interview / Highly Restrictive
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→ Presidential Plus Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 25 | SAT: 1200 | Ends: October 15
Strategic Note: High-achieving students invited to the President's Scholarship Competition who stand out academically and perform well in the competition. Families should think strong grades and scores as the entry point, while leadership, service, essays, and interview performance decide the award level.

+ 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.

🏛️ Eastern Washington University

$6,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ WA
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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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.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Portland State University

$5,616 / YRGPA 3.5+ OR
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Resident Opportunity Scholarship
GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Feb 1 (FAFSA)
Strategic Note: Oregon resident first-time freshmen with 2.5+ GPA and qualifying FAFSA/need.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Memphis

$5,500 / YRGPA 3.5+ TN
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Emerging Leaders Program (ELP)
GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 21 | SAT: 1060 | Ends: Feb 1
Strategic Note: Students with at least a 3.0 GPA and 21 ACT (1060 SAT) who can demonstrate genuine leadership potential, campus engagement, and a commitment to service. This isn't just an academic award — selection is holistic, and students who bring a story of community involvement tend to stand out.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship 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.

🏛️ Christopher Newport University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ VA
●Elite Selection
Top 1–2% / Interview / Highly Restrictive
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→ President's Leadership Program (PLP) Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 26 | SAT: 1250 | Ends: Feb 15 (notification Apr 1)
Strategic Note: Students who have genuinely led — not just participated — in high school, with a service record that reflects real community investment. Competitive applicants typically show at least a 3.5 GPA and 1250 SAT or 26 ACT, but CNU is test-optional and the interview carries real weight here.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Gonzaga University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ WA
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Mary Stuart Rogers Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Feb 1 by 5:00 pm
Strategic Note: Current full-time Gonzaga juniors and seniors (or 5th-year education students) with a 3.0+ Gonzaga GPA, a FAFSA on file, and a real, demonstrable record of community service, leadership, and dedication to Gonzaga's mission. The essay and two recommendations carry significant weight—this is a values-driven award, not a pure GPA contest.

🏛️ University of Wisconsin Green Bay

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ WI
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Dr. Charles Ihrke Scholarship Fund (STEM)
GPA: 3.30 | Ends: February 15
Strategic Note: Incoming full-time undergraduate STEM majors who are U.S. citizens or nationals, carry a minimum 3.3 high school GPA, and demonstrate significant financial need. Need is assessed first by Financial Aid — then academic merit determines the final award order among qualifying students.

🏛️ 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.

🏛️ 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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🏛️ 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.

🏛️ 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.

🏛️ 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.

🏛️ Chapman University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ CA
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Shirley Lapier Endowed Undergraduate Scholarship in Education
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Typically in the spring term; specific dates set annually by Attallah College.
Strategic Note: Undergraduate education majors with solid academics and clear potential for excellence in teaching or school counseling.

🏛️ Stephen F. Austin State University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Community Impact Scholarship
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: March 1
Strategic Note: Students with at least a 3.0 weighted GPA and a track record of sustained service or community engagement, demonstrated through a strong impact-focused essay.

🏛️ University of North Texas

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ UNT Foundation & Donor Scholarships
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: March 1
Strategic Note: Students whose profile lines up with specific donor intentions — strong GPA in a particular major, demonstrated financial need, first-generation status, ties to specific Texas regions, or specific identity-based criteria. One general application can match you to a dozen or more individual awards.

🏛️ University of New Mexico

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ NM
●Competitive
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ UNM Scholars Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 27 | SAT: 1280
Strategic Note: Previously awarded to strong academic applicants who landed just below the Presidential tier. The funding stream has been consolidated into the current competitive flagship grid.

🏛️ University of Houston

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ College & Departmental Scholarships
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: March–April
Strategic Note: Students who apply early, meet GPA, and demonstrate leadership in their major/field.

🏛️ Campbell University

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

🏛️ Kansas State University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ KS
●Elite Selection
Top 1–2% / Interview / Highly Restrictive
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→ Edgerley-Franklin Leadership Scholarship
GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Dec 15
Strategic Note: Up to five students per year — typically high school seniors with a 3.5+ best GPA and a genuine track record of addressing challenges in their communities. Low-income and first-generation applicants are explicitly encouraged. Strong essays and interview performance carry significant weight.

🏛️ 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 by scholarship; most close in February or March
Strategic Note: Students who actually log in to Scholarship Universe, answer every matching question, and apply to multiple donor awards — not just one. Many are decided on the matching answers alone; the rest reward students who take the essay seriously and submit early.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ 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

🏛️ 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.

🏛️ 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

🏛️ 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.

🏛️ 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
Strategic Note: Idaho residents coming back to college after a 24-month-or-longer gap — often parents, working adults, or students whose first attempt got interrupted by life. Financial need plus a clear story about why now is what selectors are looking for.

🏛️ 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.

🏛️ Oakland University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ MI
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ Keeper of the Dream Award
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Around November 1 each year for awards presented at the annual Keeper of the Dream celebration.
Strategic Note: Returning undergraduates with at least a 3.0 GPA who demonstrate significant leadership and service in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus or in the community.

🏛️ University of North Carolina Asheville

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

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ 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

🏛️ 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.

🏛️ 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.

🏛️ 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.

🏛️ 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 Pittsburgh

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

🏛️ Incarnate Word University

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ UIW Theatre Arts Scholarship
GPA: 2.50
Strategic Note: High school graduates or current college students with at least a 2.5 GPA whose audition (two contrasting monologues) or design/technology portfolio impresses the Theatre Arts faculty.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of UMass Boston

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ MA
●Hidden Gem
Holistic review / Not guaranteed
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→ College & Department Scholarships
GPA: 3.00 | Ends: November 1 (most)
Strategic Note: Active, academically strong students in their program

🏛️ 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.

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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