Full-Ride Scholarships

Outstanding domestic first-year applicants to the University of Oregon with a minimum 3.85 GPA and demonstrated leadership, service, and innovation may compete for the Stamps Scholarship. Approximately 20 students are selected annually, including 10 Oregon residents and 10 nonresidents. This merit award covers full tuition and fees, plus enrichment funds up to $12,000 over four years. Oregon residents also receive food and housing support. Apply for early-action admission by November 1 and complete the separate Stamps application in the UO Scholarship Dashboard by November 12. The Stamps Scholarship is the university's most prestigious undergraduate merit award, offered in partnership with the Stamps Scholars Program.

U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are incoming or continuing master's or doctoral students in engineering or science fields (including computer science) may apply for National GEM Consortium fellowships. Online programs are not eligible. Minimum GPA is 2.8 for master's fellowships and 3.0 for doctoral fellowships. Applicants commit to applying to at least three GEM Member Universities and to interning with a GEM employer for up to two summers. Awards include tuition support up to full tuition plus a stipend (minimum $8,000 per year). Funding continues with required internship participation and academic progress. Apply through eGEM with a statement of purpose, three letters of recommendation, unofficial transcripts, and a resume. After selection, enroll in your graduate program and accept GEM's terms to confirm funding. GEM pairs fellows with member universities and employers to build pathways into industry and research careers.

High school seniors, including homeschooled students, who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents applying for freshman enrollment at UNC Charlotte may apply for the Levine Scholars Program with a counselor nomination or self-nomination. Up to 22 scholars receive full tuition plus housing, meals, books, and mandatory fees for four years, along with summer experiences and a civic engagement grant. Nomination deadline is October 15; the Levine application deadline is November 15. UNC Charlotte admission applications are due November 1. Scholars must demonstrate ethical leadership, civic engagement, and academic excellence. The Levine Scholars Program is UNC Charlotte's most prestigious merit scholarship for extraordinary incoming freshmen.

Boston University selects approximately 20 first-year students each year for the Trustee Scholars Program. Candidates show exceptional academics plus intellectual and creative breadth beyond the classroom. The Trustee Scholarship covers full undergraduate tuition and mandatory undergraduate student fees and is renewable for four years when criteria are met, including a minimum 3.50 GPA and on-campus housing. Nomination by a high school principal or headmaster is required. Submit complete admission materials by December 1. No CSS Profile or FAFSA is required for this merit award.

Kentucky high school seniors with a minimum 3.5 GPA and 26 ACT or 1230 SAT who commit to minoring in political science at the University of Louisville may apply for the McConnell Scholars Program. Ten scholars are selected each year for this leadership program. Scholars receive a four-year renewable scholarship with guaranteed full in-state tuition; the exact financial package varies with other university aid. Applicants must demonstrate leadership, academic excellence, and a commitment to service. Selected scholars participate in four years of enhanced academic seminars and discussions.

First-year applicants to Vanderbilt University with outstanding leadership, character, academic achievement, and commitment to collaboration may apply for the Chancellor's Scholarship through MyAppVU by December 1. Recipients receive full tuition plus a one-time summer stipend for study abroad, research, or service after sophomore or junior year. Scholarships renew for up to eight semesters with a 3.0 GPA. Vanderbilt provides additional need-based aid when demonstrated need exceeds full tuition. Chancellor Joe B. Wyatt established the program in 1985 to recognize students who build inclusive communities and engage with issues of diversity, tolerance, and social justice.

First-year applicants to Vanderbilt University who combine strong academics with leadership and meaningful extracurricular involvement may apply for the Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholarship through MyAppVU. Recipients receive full tuition plus a one-time summer stipend for an immersive experience after sophomore or junior year. The award renews for up to eight semesters with a 3.0 GPA, and Vanderbilt may add need-based aid when demonstrated need exceeds full tuition. Apply via MyAppVU after submitting your admission application. The scholarship honors Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt, whose 1873 gift founded the university to strengthen ties across the country.

Prospective first-year students at Vanderbilt University who plan to pair a professional career with lifelong civic service may apply for the Ingram Scholars Program through MyAppVU. Ingram Scholars receive full tuition, required fees, on-campus housing each year, and a stipend for a summer service project. Awards renew through senior year with a 3.0 GPA and ongoing service commitments. Additional need-based aid may cover costs beyond the scholarship package. Submit the Ingram Scholars application via MyAppVU. Selection weighs commitment to community service, entrepreneurial spirit, character, and leadership alongside your admission materials.

Graduating high school seniors in the metropolitan Atlanta or Houston areas who plan to attend a partner Historically Black College or University may apply through the 5 Strong Scholarship Foundation. You need at least a 3.0 GPA, a minimum ACT score of 19 or combined SAT score of 990, and demonstrated leadership in school and on campus. Selected scholars receive full-tuition scholarships at participating HBCUs, are placed in cohorts of five, and receive mentorship from enrollment through graduation. Up to 20 scholarships are available. Submit the 5 Strong application and, if accepted, commit to mandatory bimonthly College Ready Prep Sessions through graduation. The program seeks engaged students committed to the community, not funding alone.

Children (including legally adopted children) of currently active, sworn municipal, county, or state firefighters or police officers in the United States and Puerto Rico who qualify for admission to the University of Chicago College may be considered for the National Police and Fire Scholarship. Students whose parent was killed or injured in the line of duty or is mandatorily retired are also eligible. Select recipients receive up to full tuition for twelve academic quarters (four years). Scholarship notifications are typically released in mid-April. UChicago also meets 100 percent of demonstrated financial need for students who apply for aid. Submit the Common App or Coalition application with the UChicago Supplement, and upload the completed Police and Fire Certification Form (student and verification sections) to the UChicago Account by November 1 for Early Action or Early Decision I, or by January 2 for Early Decision II or Regular Decision.