Scholarships in College Freshman

General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant

Award: $4,000, Deadline: March 18

Applicants must be the dependent sons and daughters of Air Force members, spouses of active duty members or surviving spouses of Air Force members who died while on active duty or in retired status. They must also be high school seniors or college students enrolled or accepted as full-time undergraduates for the following school year and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.

 

Distinguished Scholar Award

Award: $3,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicants are nominated by their high schools during junior year (with achievement of unweighted 3.7 academic FIPA or higher). Talent in the arts (dance, drama, visual arts, vocal & instrumental music) or by being named a finalist by the National Merit Corporation.

 

Full Circle Scholarship Program

Award: $15,000, Deadline: May 31

Applicants must be an enrolled member of a federal or state recognized American Indian Tribe, or have a parent or grandparent who is an enrolled tribal member. Full-time enrollment at an accredited tribal, public or private (non-profit) college or university is also required.

 

Regents Scholarship

Award: $2,250, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must be a graduate of a Nebraska high school.

 

David Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: January 15

 

Merit Award Scholarship

Award: $15,000, Deadline: None

Applicant is automatically considered for this award upon applying to the university.

 

Cost of Education Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: None

Applicant must be a full-time student. Award is automatic upon admission to the college.

 

General Scholarship

Award: $2,700, Deadline: January 15

Selection is based upon academic performance, SAT I or ACT scores (freshmen only), extracurricular involvement, faculty recommendations (junior, senior, and graduate students), and writing ability and creativity, as demonstrated in statement of career aspirations and scholarship essay.

 

Distinguished Scholarship

Award: $18,000, Deadline: None

Freshman applicants should rank in top thirty to top 5% of class and have a minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 1575. Transfer applicants should have completed at least 30 credit hours and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Full-time enrollment is required. Selection is based upon academic criteria.

 

Military Award Program (MAP)

Award: $1,000, Deadline: June 30

Applicant must be an active duty, reservist, honorably discharged, or retired veteran of a United States military service branch for attendance at a participating college. Applicant must not be a previous recipient or any other Imagine America scholarship award, have financial need, and have a strong likelihood of successfully completing a post-secondary education.

 

Boy Scouts of America Hall/McElwain Merit Scholarships

Award: $1,000, Deadline: January 31

Applicant must be an Eagle Scout and a graduating high school senior or an undergraduate college student. The scholarships are not available to students attending any of the U.S. military academies.

 

University of British Columbia Bursary

Award: $13,500, Deadline: June 30 (affiliation bursary); October 1 (open bursary)

Selection is based upon financial need. Award is in Canadian dollars.

 

Post-Secondary Child Care Grant

Award: $2,600, Deadline: July 1

Applicant must be pursuing a non-sectarian program, meet state residency requirements, be in the first four years of a post-secondary education at a Minnesota private or public degree-granting institution or private non-profit vocational school (enrolled at least part-time), and must not be in a default on a student loan. MFIP cannot be received, eligible income guidelines must be met, and applicant must have a child 12 years or younger (or 14 or younger if disabled).

 

Dedman Distinguished Scholars Award

Award: $7,000, Deadline: December 1

Applicant must rank in the top 5% of class and be enrolled in the Coll of Liberal Arts.

 

Texas Excellence Award

Award: $7,000, Deadline: December 1

Applicant must rank in top 5% of their secondary class.

 

President's Endowed Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: December

Applicant must have scored a minimum 1300 on the SAT (critical reading and math, with at least 600 in each), a 30 on the ACT (English and math, with a minimum 27 in each).

 

Lechner and McFadden Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: December

Applicant must have scored a minimum 1300 on the SAT (critical reading and math, with a minimum score of 600 in each) or minimum ACT score of 30 (English and math, with a minimum 27 in each).

 

Chancellor's Scholarship

Award: $8,000, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must have high academic test scores and high school GPA. National Merit finalists or semifinalists, National Achievement finalists or semifinalists are also considered. Applicant must not have enrolled in any other postsecondary institution the fall or spring semester following high school graduation. All new freshman applicants will be considered for the award.

 

University Scholarship

Award: $4,000, Deadline: February 15

Applicants must be in top 5%-10% of entering freshman applicant pool.

 

Trine University Merit Scholarship/Grant

Award: $31,600, Deadline: Rolling

Applicant must have a minimum 3.2 GPA and minimum SAT Reasoning score of 990 (ACT score of 21).

 

University of Arkansas Leadership Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities, community work, talents, and unique experiences.

 

James W. Colgan Loan

Award: $3,000, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must have resided in Massachusetts for the past five years.

 

Georgetown University Undergraduate Grant

Award: $27,000, Deadline: February 1 (freshmen); April 15

Applicant must demonstrate financial need.

 

Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout Academic Scholarships

Award: $48,000, Deadline: January 31

Applicant must be an Eagle Scout and a graduating high school senior entering college in the year a scholarship is applied for. Scholarships are not available to students attending any of the U.S. military academies.

 

CDV - Remission of Fees

Award: -, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be the child of a disabled veteran who served on active duty during wartime. Award may be used at Indiana state schools only.

 

Emory Scholars Program

Award: -, Deadline: November 15

Applicant must demonstrate character, communication skills, intellectual and personal vigor, leadership and creativity in community or school, outstanding academic achievement, and potential for enriching lives. Nomination by a school official is required.

 

Eagle Scout Service Award

Award: $48,000, Deadline: February 28

Applicant must be an Eagle Scout. Selection is based upon academic achievement, community service, skills or hobbies, and financial need.

 

Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest

Award: $20,000, Deadline: April 28

Applicant must be a high school senior, a college/university undergraduate student or a graduate student. Essay must be between 800 and 1,600 words in length (double-spaced). Only one entry per applicant will be accepted. Contest is open worldwide. No application is required.

 

Spouse Education Assistance Program (SEAP)

Award: $3,500, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must be the dependent spouse of an active duty or retired soldier, or widow(ers) of a soldier who died either on active duty or in a retired status residing in the United States. Applicant must enroll and attend at least six credit hours per semester.

 

Arkansas Governor's Scholars Award

Award: $10,000, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be an Arkansas resident and have a minimum combined SAT I score of 1220 (composite ACT score of 27) or a minimum 3.5 GPA, and demonstrate leadership abilities. Recipients must attend an approved Arkansas institution.