- The new application is more dynamic and easier to use. (We encourage students to frequently check their email account they put on their admission application.)
- Application fee is $55
- Scholarship Application: Students must log into our student system, myZou. The username will be presented via email a few days after applying for admission. Scholarship deadline is December 1st.
- George C. Brooks Scholarship: designed to enhance recruitment and retention of underrepresented students at Mizzou. Scholarship provide $7,500 per year plus a non-resident fee waiver for non-resident students. Deadline: December 15th.
- Mizzou Scholars Award: a competitive $10,000 scholarship, Missouri residents who score minimum 33 ACT composite and have an admission application on file by December 1st.
- Mizzou Counselor Websites: admissions.missouri.edu/counselors
- Official Test Scores: We do NOT take test scores from high school transcripts. Students will need to list MU as one of the school recipients or arrange to have test scores sent to us.
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
University of Missouri
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
U.S Presidential Scholars Program
Requirements:
- are U.S. citizens
- graduate or receive a diploma between January and August of 2016
- score exceptionally well on either the SAT or the ACT, based on tests taken during the two-year window that begins in September, 2013 and runs through October, 2015
- nominated by their Chief State School Officer
- Application for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program is by invitation only. Students may not apply individually to the program or be nominated
- Visit http://www2.ed.gov/programs/psp/index.html for more information on the scholarship
Merit Scholarships- Coastal Carolina University
Presidential Scholarship
- Requirements: 1400 SAT or 32 ACT; GPA 3.75
- $11,000
- Deadline: January 1, 2016
- Requirements: 1250 SAT or 27 ACT; GPA 3.5
- $9,500
- Deadline: January 1, 2016
- Requirements: 1200 SAT or 26 ACT; GPA 3.5
- $8,5000
- Deadline: March 1, 2016
- Requirements: 1000 SAT or 21 ACT; GPA 3.0
- $6,5000
- Deadline: March 1, 2016
Visit https://www.coastal.edu/financialaid/scholarships/merit.html for more information on all scholarships
FIDM Scholarship Opportunities
- Scholarships offered based on a varying combination of qualities such as academic merit, financial need, extensive industry experience, or artistic achievement.
- Recipients are expected to be particularly strong and positive leaders.
- Students may be eligible to apply for federal financial aid.
- Students may qualify for more than one scholarship but not exceed the cost of tuition, books, and supplies
- For details about FIDM Scholarships including eligibility requirements, visit fidm.edu/go/fidmscholarships
Presidential Scholarship- The University of Alabama in Huntsville
- Based on academic merit and awarded each tear to select incoming freshman
- 4 year award is valued at full tuition for 4 years plus $500 toward course fees per year
- Requirements:
- GPA of 3.0, 25 ACT, or 1130 SAT
- Deadline: December 1, 2015
- Visit http://www.uah.edu for a complete list of all scholarships
Presidential Scholars Program- Clayton State University
- Presidential Scholars receive:
- an annual university grant of $3,000
- University housing for 4 years
- a textbook stipend
- Qualifications:
- GPA of 3.5
- 1100 SAT or 24 on ACT
- Deadline: February 1, 2016
- To apply for the Presidential Scholarship visit http://www.clayton.edu/admissions/presschol
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
The Rensselaer Medal- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- Recognizes the superlative academic achievement of young men and women, and motivates students toward careers in science, engineering, and technology
- This merit scholarship, with a minimum value of $15,000 per year, is guaranteed for four years for each medalist who is accepted and enrolls at Rensselaer
- Requirements:
- ranked within top 10% of the class
- member of the junior class
- demonstrate potential fro success in challenging academic setting
- excel in advanced math and science courses
- exhibit significant involvement in extracurricular activites
- Selection is due May 1, 2016
- Learning more about this award at http://admissions.rpi.edu
Cincinnati Scholarship Program- University of Cinicinnati
Award Levels
- 10 Presidential awards of $92,000 (covers full tuition fees, room, board, and book)
- Up to 60 Excellence awards of $72,000 (awarded to National Merit, National Hispanic, or National Achievements Finalists)
- Century and University awards ranging from $6,000 to $24,000
- To be considered for wards, incoming 1st year students must submit a completed application by December 1, 2015
- Visit http://admissions.uc.edu/scholarships.html for more information on each individual scholarship
Gates Millennium Scholars- Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund
The GMS Scholarship Award Provides:
- Support for the cost of education by covering unmet need and self-help
- Graduate school funding for continuing Gates Millennium Scholars in the areas of computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science;
- Leadership development programs with distinctive personal, academic and professional growth opportunities.
Students are eligible to be considered for a GMS scholarship if they:
- Are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American
- Are a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States
- Have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 on an unweighted 4.0 scale or have earned a GED
- Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities
- Meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria
- Deadline: January 13, 2016
- Apply at http://www.apiasf.org/scholarship_gms.html
General Scholarship- Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund
To be considered for the scholarship you must:
- Be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity
- Be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States. Citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau are also eligible to apply
- Be enrolling as an undergraduate student in a U.S. accredited college or university in the Fall of 2015.
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted) or have earned a GED
- Must apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Submit one letter of recommendation online.
- Deadline: January 8, 2016
- Award: $2,500-$15,000
- Visit http://www.apiasf.org/scholarship_apiasf.html to apply
School of Engineering Scholarship Challenge- Mercer University
- Your chance to compete for Mercer scholarships by demonstrating your math and verbal skills
- Location: Mercer's Macon Campus
- Include: Breakfast & registration, scholarship challenge, parent's program, lab tours, and lunch!
Prudential Spirit of Community Award- National Association of Secondary School Principals
- Recognizes students in middle and high school who have made meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer service
- Deadline: November 3, 2015
- Top applicants will be names State Honorees and receive an award of $1,000, an engraved silver medallion, and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C.
- Complete the application at http://spirit.prudential.com or www.nassp.org/spirit
Monday, September 14, 2015
Peace Essay Contest- Atlanta Grandmothers for Peace
- Topic: Since 1 moth after the bombing of the World Trade Center on Sep. 11, 2001, we have been constantly engaged in war with the Middle East. This war has been costly in terms of money and human lives. Please write about the impact the U.S. military intervention has had, is having and may continue to have on this region of the world as well as the United States.
- Winner receives $500, second place wins $300, and third place wins $100
- Entries must be mailed or delivered no later than Oct. 30, 2015 to: Peace Essay Contest, Atlanta Grandmothers for Peace, P.O. Box 922222, Norcross, GA 30010
- Entries can also be emailed to one of the following: minnieruffin3500@comcast.net or bmiklethun@gmail.com
Science Essay- Dartmouth Undergraduate Journal of Science
- Potential topics may be found in many fields, including environmental science, engineering, and neuroscience. Originality is a substantial component of scoring
- Author of winning essay will receive $500 award, as well as have the essay published in Winter 2016 print issue of DUJS
- Second place winner and two runner-ups will be selected
- Deadline: October 5, 2015
- For full details, visit dujs.dartmouth.edu
Bryan Scholarships- Davidson College
The Bryan Scholars Program honors scholar athletes who:
- present outstanding academic records
- are strong leaders both in the classroom and in their sport
- are impact players at the NCAA Division 1 Level
- Two Bryan Scholars, one male and one female, are chosen in each entering class
- To be considered for the program you must:
- participate in an eligible sport (check website)
- be nominated by your counselor, coach, or school head
- complete Common Application
- Submit ACT or SAT scores
- Students must be nominated by Monday, September 21, 2015
Lyceum Scholars Program- Clemson University
- 4 year academic program open to incoming freshman, the curriculum develops students' faculties of inquiry and ignites their passion for knowledge
- This is an 8 course sequence with one Lyceum course each semester. Scholars take all of their program courses together as an intellectual cohort
- $10,000 in scholarships, distributed over the 4 years at Clemson University
- Apply Now! clemson.edu/capitalism/lyceum.html
Friday, September 11, 2015
University of West Georgia Incoming Student Scholarships
- Trailblazer Scholarship: awarded to those who are the first in their family to attend college. Must be a first generation students and have financial aid through FAFSA.
- Fine Arts and Performing Arts Scholarships: Qualified for students who excel in art, music and theatre. Requirements for arts can be found at westga.edu/art , for music westga.edu/music ,and for theatre westga.edu/~theatre
- UWG Institutional Scholarships (Suntrust scholarship): Rewards students of different ethnicities, hometowns, majors, etc.
- The Goizueta Scholarship: committed to the recruitment, retention, and success of Hispanic students.
- UWG's Foundation Scholarship Program: Recognizes academic success in varying amonts up to $5,000. Must have a GPA of 3.5, SAT Critical Reading of 550 minimum or ACT English score of 24, SAT Math of 550 minimum or ACT of 23. Desire to become involved in student leadership opportunities within the Office of Housing & Residence Life or on campus organizations and community service activities while at UWG.
- Emerge West Leadership Award: Incoming freshmen students who exemplify leadership characteristics. Must have a high school GPA of 3.5 and class rank of top 10% and a combined SAT score of 1200.
Finding Scholarship Dollars for College- Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia
- Are you worried about paying for college? There are a variety of scholarship resources available for students with abilities ranging from average to super achiever and everyone in between! Come learn from the experts how to identify the scholarship opportunities just right for you:
- Better understand government- sponsored programs like HOPE
- Learn how to work through your local schools and foundations
- Gather great scholarship resources
- Gain tips on how to apply successfully
- When: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 @ 7:00pm
- Where: Primerica Theatre, 1 Primerica Parkway Duluth, GA 30099
- NO COST TO ATTEND! Register at CFNEG.org or call 770.813.3380
Virginia Military Institute Scholarship Program
- For students that are academically talented and intellectually curious with a bell balanced high school record
- All Institute Scholars are automatically enrolled in the Institute Honors Program
- Institute Scholars can receive awards from $5,000 per academic year up to and including the full cost of tuition and fees
- Scholarship will cover maximum of eight semesters at VMI and is subject to annual review based on terms specified above.
- Eligibility: Combined SAT is 1350 or ACT is 30 and high school GPA 3.7
- Outstanding candidates will be invited to make arrangements for an on-Post interview.
- Application deadline: February 1st
- Questions? Contact Col. Dennis M. Foster at 540-464-7088 or at fosterdm@vmi.edu
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Catawba College Scholarships
- Academic Merit
- 100% of students are offered a merit scholarship at the time of admission
- $9,000-$18,000
- McMorkle's Scholarship
- Requirements: 3.5 GPA: 1150 SAT; 25 ACT
- Deadline: February 1, 2016
- Spirit of Catawba
- Requirements: 3.5 GPA; 1070-1140 SAT; 23-24 ACT
- Deadline: February 15, 2016
John M. Belk Scholarships- Davidson College
- Recognizes and rewards students of demonstrated superior intellectual and personal achievement and significant leadership ability
- Up to eight Belk scholars will be chosen
- Deadline: November 6, 2015
Samford University Scholarships
- Presidential Scholarship ($18,500)
- students who show outstanding academic achievement, leadership roles in school, church and the community
- ACT: 30 or higher
- GPA: 4.0 or higher
- Deadline: December 1, 2015
- University Fellows Scholarship (average of $18,500)
- intellectually, curious, ambitious students who want to make connections across disciplines
- Deadline: December 1, 2015
- Academic Scholarships (up to $15,000)
- students who are distinguished by records of outstanding academic achievement
- students are selected from their admission application to receive the scholarship
- Deadline: December 15, 2015
University of Alabama at Birmingham Scholarships
For out-of-state students:
- Blazer Elite
- $15,000
- 30-36 ACT or 1330-1600 SAT
- 3.5 GPA or higher
- Blazer Gold
- $12,000
- 26-29 ACT or 1170-1320 SAT
- 3.5 GPA or higher
- Blazer Pride
- $10,000
- 24-25 ACT or 1090-1160 SAT
- 3.5 GPA or higher
- Blazer Distinction
- $7,500
- 20-23 ACT or 940-1080 SAT
- 3.5 GPA or higher
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