Here’s a list of 100 scholarships offered by universities across the USA, covering a wide range of eligibility criteria and fields of study:
Merit-Based Scholarships
- Harvard College Financial Aid Initiative
- University: Harvard University
- Details: Provides need-based scholarships covering full tuition for students from families earning less than $65,000 annually.
- Regents’ and Chancellor’s Scholarship
- University: University of California, Berkeley
- Details: The most prestigious scholarship offered to incoming freshmen, covering tuition and fees.
- Trustee Scholarship
- University: Boston University
- Details: Full-tuition scholarship awarded to approximately 20 students who demonstrate exceptional academic and leadership abilities.
- Chancellor’s Scholarship
- University: Vanderbilt University
- Details: Full tuition for four years, plus a one-time summer stipend for an immersive experience.
- Morehead-Cain Scholarship
- University: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Details: Full four-year scholarship covering all expenses.
- Presidential Scholars Program
- University: Georgia Institute of Technology
- Details: Offers $12,000 annually, renewable for four years.
- Banneker/Key Scholarship
- University: University of Maryland
- Details: Full in-state tuition, room, board, and a book allowance.
- Stamps Scholarship
- University: University of Miami
- Details: Covers full tuition, plus a $12,000 enrichment fund.
- Jefferson Scholarship
- University: University of Virginia
- Details: Full ride, including tuition, fees, and living expenses.
- Rodman Scholars Program
- University: University of Virginia
- Details: Merit-based scholarships for engineering students.
Need-Based Scholarships
- Princeton University Financial Aid
- University: Princeton University
- Details: Provides full-ride scholarships for students from families earning under $65,000.
- Carolina Covenant
- University: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Details: Covers full tuition, fees, room, and board for low-income students.
- Yale University Financial Aid
- University: Yale University
- Details: Need-based aid covering up to the full cost of attendance.
- Cornell University Financial Aid
- University: Cornell University
- Details: Full-tuition scholarships for students from families earning less than $60,000.
- Brown University Scholarship
- University: Brown University
- Details: Provides need-based financial aid, often covering full tuition.
- Dartmouth College Financial Aid
- University: Dartmouth College
- Details: Full-tuition scholarships for students from low-income families.
- Stanford University Financial Aid
- University: Stanford University
- Details: Covers full tuition for students from families earning less than $125,000.
- MIT Scholarships
- University: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
- Details: Need-based aid that can cover full tuition for students from low-income families.
- Amherst College Financial Aid
- University: Amherst College
- Details: Full-tuition scholarships for students from families earning under $60,000.
- Rice University Financial Aid
- University: Rice University
- Details: Covers full tuition for students from families earning less than $130,000.
Athletic Scholarships
- NCAA Division I Scholarships
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Full and partial scholarships for student-athletes in Division I sports.
- Big Ten Conference Scholarships
- University: Various Big Ten Schools
- Details: Athletic scholarships awarded to student-athletes.
- Pac-12 Conference Scholarships
- University: Various Pac-12 Schools
- Details: Full and partial athletic scholarships for student-athletes.
- SEC Conference Scholarships
- University: Various SEC Schools
- Details: Scholarships for student-athletes in the Southeastern Conference.
- Big 12 Conference Scholarships
- University: Various Big 12 Schools
- Details: Full and partial athletic scholarships.
- Ivy League Athletic Scholarships
- University: Ivy League Schools
- Details: While Ivy League schools don’t offer athletic scholarships, they provide generous need-based aid to athletes.
- NAIA Athletic Scholarships
- University: Various NAIA Schools
- Details: Scholarships for student-athletes in NAIA institutions.
- NJCAA Athletic Scholarships
- University: Various NJCAA Schools
- Details: Scholarships for student-athletes at junior and community colleges.
- WAC Conference Scholarships
- University: Various WAC Schools
- Details: Scholarships for student-athletes in the Western Athletic Conference.
- ACC Conference Scholarships
- University: Various ACC Schools
- Details: Scholarships for student-athletes in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Academic Department Scholarships
- Beinecke Scholarship
- University: Yale University
- Details: Awarded to students in the humanities and social sciences.
- Hopkins-Nanjing Center Fellowships
- University: Johns Hopkins University
- Details: Full scholarships for students studying at the Hopkins-Nanjing Center.
- Haas Scholars Program
- University: UC Berkeley
- Details: Supports research projects for students in the humanities and social sciences.
- Dean’s Scholarships
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Scholarships awarded by academic deans for excellence in specific fields.
- STEM Scholars Program
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Scholarships for students majoring in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
- Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowships
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Scholarships for aspiring teachers in STEM fields.
- Gates Cambridge Scholarship
- University: Cambridge University (UK, but applicable to U.S. students)
- Details: Scholarships for graduate studies at Cambridge in various disciplines.
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Scholarships for graduate studies and research abroad.
- Marshall Scholarship
- University: Various Universities (for study in the UK)
- Details: Scholarships for graduate study at any UK institution.
- Rhodes Scholarship
- University: Various Universities (for study at Oxford University)
- Details: Scholarships for graduate study at Oxford University.
Diversity and Inclusion Scholarships
- Gates Millennium Scholars
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Scholarships for outstanding minority students.
- Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Need-based scholarships for high-achieving students.
- Posse Scholarship
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Full-tuition scholarships for diverse groups of students.
- Ron Brown Scholar Program
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Scholarships for African-American high school seniors.
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Scholarships for Hispanic students.
- UNCF Scholarships
- University: Various HBCUs
- Details: Scholarships for students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
- National Merit Scholarships
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Scholarships for students who perform exceptionally on the PSAT.
- APIASF Scholarships
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Scholarships for Asian and Pacific Islander American students.
- LGBTQ+ Scholarships
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Scholarships for LGBTQ+ students.
- Native American Scholarships
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Scholarships for Native American students.
Leadership and Community Service Scholarships
- Coca-Cola Scholars Program
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Scholarships for students with leadership and community service.
- AXA Achievement Scholarship
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Scholarships for students with leadership and community service.
- Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Scholarships for students with leadership and community service.
- Horatio Alger Association Scholarship
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Scholarships for students who have overcome adversity.
- GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Scholarships for students with leadership and community service.
- Burger King Scholars Program
- University: Various Universities
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Leadership and Community Service Scholarships (continued)
- Burger King Scholars Program
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Scholarships for students with strong academic records and participation in community service.
- Davidson Fellows Scholarship
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Scholarships for students who have completed significant projects that have the potential to benefit society.
- Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Scholarships for students who demonstrate exemplary community service.
- Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Scholarships for students who excel academically and demonstrate leadership in sports.
- Youth Volunteer Scholarship Award
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Scholarships for students who have completed significant volunteer work.
Field-Specific Scholarships
- American Chemical Society Scholarship
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Scholarships for underrepresented students pursuing chemistry degrees.
- Tylenol Future Care Scholarship
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Scholarships for students pursuing degrees in healthcare.
- Google Lime Scholarship
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Scholarships for students with disabilities pursuing computer science degrees.
- Society of Women Engineers Scholarships
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Scholarships for women pursuing degrees in engineering.
- Barry Goldwater Scholarship
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Scholarships for students pursuing research careers in the natural sciences, engineering, and mathematics.
- James Madison Memorial Fellowship
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Scholarships for students pursuing teaching careers in American history, government, or social studies.
- National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Scholarships for graduate students in STEM fields.
- Archibald Rutledge Scholarship
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Scholarships for students pursuing arts and humanities.
- AICPA Scholarships
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Scholarships for students pursuing accounting degrees.
- Udall Undergraduate Scholarship
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Scholarships for students committed to careers related to the environment, Native American healthcare, or tribal public policy.
Scholarships for Specific Groups
- The DREAM.US Scholarship
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Scholarships for undocumented students who have DACA or TPS status.
- Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Scholarships for children of U.S. Marines and Navy Corpsmen.
- Fisher House Foundation Scholarship
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Scholarships for military families.
- Women’s Independence Scholarship Program
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Scholarships for survivors of intimate partner abuse.
- P.E.O. International Scholarships
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Scholarships for women pursuing higher education.
- American Indian College Fund Scholarships
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Scholarships for Native American students.
- Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Scholarships for Hispanic high school seniors.
- Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Scholarships for Asian and Pacific Islander American students.
- Point Foundation Scholarship
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Scholarships for LGBTQ+ students.
- Association on American Indian Affairs Scholarships
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Scholarships for Native American students.
General Scholarships
- Gates Millennium Scholars Program
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Full scholarships for minority students with high academic achievements.
- Dell Scholars Program
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Scholarships for students who have overcome significant obstacles to pursue education.
- Horatio Alger Scholarship
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Scholarships for students who have overcome adversity.
- Elks National Foundation Scholarships
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Scholarships for students who demonstrate leadership, academic achievement, and financial need.
- Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Scholarships for students with leadership and service.
- Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Full scholarships for high-achieving high school seniors with financial need.
- GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Scholarships for students who demonstrate leadership and integrity.
- Burger King Scholars Program
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Scholarships for high school seniors based on academic achievement and involvement in extracurricular activities.
- AXA Achievement Scholarship
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Scholarships for students who demonstrate ambition and self-drive.
- VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship
- University: Various Universities
- Details: Scholarships for students based on a patriotic-themed essay competition.
Regional and State Scholarships
- Tennessee HOPE Scholarship
- University: Tennessee Universities
- Details: Scholarships for Tennessee residents attending in-state colleges.
- Bright Futures Scholarship Program
- University: Florida Universities
- Details: Scholarships for Florida residents attending in-state colleges.
- Cal Grant
- University: California Universities
- Details: Scholarships for California residents based on financial need and academic performance.
- Georgia HOPE Scholarship
- University: Georgia Universities
- Details: Scholarships for Georgia residents attending in-state colleges.
- North Carolina Education Lottery Scholarship
- University: North Carolina Universities
- Details: Scholarships for North Carolina residents with financial need.
- Washington College Grant
- University: Washington State Universities
- Details: Scholarships for Washington residents with financial need.
- New York State Excelsior Scholarship
- University: New York State Universities
- Details: Scholarships covering full tuition for New York residents.
- Texas Grant Program
- University: Texas Universities
- Details: Scholarships for Texas residents with financial need.
- Alaska Performance Scholarship
- University: Alaska Universities
- Details: Scholarships for Alaska residents based on academic achievement.
- Maine State Grant Program
- University: Maine Universities
- Details: Scholarships for Maine residents with financial need.
This list includes a diverse range of scholarships offered by universities and external organizations across the U.S. tailored to various academic disciplines, demographics, and financial needs.