Scholarships for Four-Year College Students
These scholarships specifically require or target enrollment at a four-year college or university. Some accept students transferring from a two-year school, while others require you to be enrolled at the four-year institution when you apply. Check accreditation, degree, and transfer-status rules before starting the application.
- Open scholarships
- 15
- Median award
- $5,000
- Largest award
- $25,000
- No essay required
- 2
FSF Case Study Scholarship
$25,000Due Oct 12, 2026Full-time undergraduates at accredited four-year U.S. colleges entering sophomore, junior, or senior year with at least a 3.2 GPA may compete in the annual FSF Case Study Scholarship by developing a discipline-specific fashion industry case study. Up to 160 awards are granted, with standard awards of $10,000 and top finalists receiving up to $25,000. Funds may be applied to tuition, intern housing, study abroad, and other educational expenses. International students with F-1 visas may participate with required CPT documentation. Submit through the FSF application portal.
Essay written for youGordon A. Rich Memorial Scholarship
Up to $15,000Due Feb 12, 2027High school seniors with at least a 3.5 GPA who rank in the top 20% of their class and demonstrate financial need may apply for the Gordon A. Rich Memorial Scholarship if their parent or guardian has or had a career in the financial services industry. Dependent children of employees with five years of current experience, or ten years of prior experience ending no more than five years before the deadline, are eligible. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents planning full-time study at an accredited four-year U.S. college. Up to seven recipients receive up to $15,000 per year, renewable for up to three additional years. Awards are for undergraduate study only. Submit via Scholarship America with SAT or ACT scores, transcript, counselor appraisal, online recommendation, and a 500-word essay on how you embody the passion and ideals of Gordon A. Rich.
Essay written for youBMO Capital Markets Lime Connect Equity Through Education Scholarship
$10,000Annual: April 7Undergraduate or graduate students with a visible or non-visible disability who are enrolled full time at a four-year university in the U.S. or Canada and major in business, computer science, engineering, math, physics, statistics, or a related field may apply. Applicants should have interest in a financial services career, ideally in capital markets. U.S. recipients receive $10,000. Apply through Lime Connect after joining The Lime Network. Submit contact and education details, a resume, current transcripts, an essay on your career goals and scholarship fit, and one letter of reference from a professor, advisor, or supervisor.
Essay written for youJohnson & Johnson Access-Ability Lime Scholarship
$10,000Due Aug 15, 2026U.S. Lime Connect network members with disabilities enrolled at a four-year university pursuing a healthcare or STEM degree may apply for the Johnson and Johnson Access-Ability Lime Scholarship. Each recipient receives $10,000 toward education expenses. Submit a resume, transcripts, three essays on healthcare career goals and disability inclusion, and one reference through the Lime Connect application portal. Johnson and Johnson partners with Lime Connect to support students with disabilities pursuing healthcare and STEM careers.
Essay written for youClarkston Scholars Program
$5,000Annual: February 6Highly driven first-generation college sophomores at qualifying four-year colleges who demonstrate financial need, strong academics, and interest in consulting or industries Clarkston serves may apply. One recipient receives $5,000 per year for junior and senior years ($10,000 total), plus mentorship and networking. Apply by February 6.
Essay written for youDEB Foundation Scholarship
$5,000Due Mar 5, 2027Black male high school graduates who are Denver Metro Area residents with at least a 3.0 unweighted GPA and who are enrolling in a four-year college or university may apply for the Delta Eta Boulé Foundation DEB Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship. Ten recipients each receive $5,000 per year, renewable up to four years. Winners also gain access to mentorship, the Institute for Professional Development, and the Foundation's professional network. Complete the online application with resume, transcript, professional photograph, teacher and counselor recommendations, and two essays on leadership. Semi-finalists interview in April.
Essay written for youEdward Hosharian Scholarship for Music Students of Armenian Descent
$5,000Due Feb 26, 2027Armenian-descent students who are full-time sophomores or above at an accredited U.S. four-year college, major in music performance or composition, and demonstrate financial need may apply. One $5,000 scholarship is awarded. Submit the application with a personal statement, official transcripts mailed by your institution, and two recommendation letters from instructors or advisors sent directly by the writers. The fund honors composer and conductor Edward Hosharian.
Essay written for youEquitable Excellence Scholarship
$5,000Annual: December 18High school seniors residing in the 50 states, D.C., or Puerto Rico with at least a 2.5 GPA and demonstrated financial need who plan full-time enrollment at an accredited two- or four-year U.S. college may apply. One hundred recipients receive $5,000 per year, renewable for up to four years (up to $20,000 total per student). Apply through Scholarship America's online application, including personal and academic information, a written essay on ambition, resilience, and community impact, and documentation of GPA and planned enrollment. The program supports students who strive to be a force for good in their communities and inspire others to pursue higher education.
Essay written for youHSF/VAMOS Scholarship
Up to $5,000/yearDue Feb 22, 2027Pell Grant-eligible Hispanic high school seniors in Hidalgo, Cameron, or Starr County, Texas with at least a 2.75 GPA who plan full-time enrollment at an accredited four-year university may apply for the HSF/VAMOS Scholarship through the HSF portal. Selected students receive up to $5,000 per year for four years, up to $20,000 total. Students attending UTRGV may receive up to $3,000 per year. Complete the FAFSA and submit the VAMOS application with all required documents by February 22.
Essay written for youGail Karp Orgell Scholarship
Up to $5,000Annual: March 15Jewish female high school seniors or graduates beginning their first year at a four-year California college or university who are permanent Bay Area residents may apply through the Jewish Federation's unified college scholarship application. Awards are up to $5,000 based on merit and financial need. You need a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.5, involvement in athletics, demonstrated financial need, and evidence of practicing Jewish values of tzedakah and tikkun olam.
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How many four-year college students scholarships are there?
Award Scholar currently lists 15 verified scholarships for students in this category, with amounts and deadlines checked against each sponsor's official page. The median award is around $5,000, and the largest reaches $25,000.
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The next verified deadline in this group is August 15, 2026. Deadlines are spread across the whole year, so a miss is never fatal — new windows open every month.