Scholarships

Full ride (4 years)

Matches high-achieving, low-income students with full 4-year scholarships at 50+ partner colleges including all Ivies, Stanford, MIT, and Caltech.

Full cost of attendance

300 scholars per year. Covers full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, room, board, books, transportation — for the entire undergraduate degree.

Up to $55,000/year

One of the largest undergraduate scholarships in the US. 60 scholars selected annually. Covers what financial aid doesn't — up to $55K/year for 4 years.

Full tuition, room, and board

10-15 scholars annually. One of the most generous merit scholarships — covers tuition, room, board, and fees for 4 years at any accredited US university.

Full cost of attendance + enrichment fund

Full COA at partner schools like Georgia Tech, Michigan, UVA, Purdue, plus an enrichment fund for study abroad, research, and conferences.

Full tuition (4 years)

Sends cohorts of 10 diverse leaders to top colleges with full-tuition scholarships. Nomination-only from partner cities.

$20,000

150 scholars selected from 90,000+ applicants. One of the most prestigious merit scholarships in the country.

$20,000 + laptop + textbook credits

300 scholars annually. Designed for students who have overcome significant obstacles. Includes 6 years of support through college completion.

$4,000 - $50,000

500 scholarships awarded annually. Top 20 finalists compete for $50K awards. Total program distributes $2.4M per year.

$1,000 - $50,000

Over $7M awarded annually. Range from $1K community awards to $50K flagship King Scholars awards.

$40,000 ($10,000/year)

20 scholars per year. Community service, academic excellence, and leadership. One of the most prestigious scholarships for Black students.

$25,000

106 national scholars annually. Specifically for students who have faced and overcome significant adversity including abuse, homelessness, or family hardship.

$40,000 + paid internship

100 scholars per year. $10K/year for 4 years plus a guaranteed paid Amazon internship after freshman year.

$30,000+ (over 4 years)

150 scholars per year. Includes mentoring, career development, and conference opportunities. Strong alumni network.

Full financial need (up to full COA)

230+ scholars annually from four Western states. Covers full financial need for 4 years at any accredited nonprofit college.

$2,500 - $10,000+ (college-sponsored)

7,500 finalists win $2,500. Many colleges (e.g., Alabama, Oklahoma, USC) offer full-tuition scholarships to National Merit Finalists.

$25,000 - $250,000

The nation's oldest and most prestigious pre-college science competition. Top 40 finalists win $25K-$250K. Top 300 scholars get $2K.

$10,000 - $50,000

Recognizes extraordinary accomplishments by students under 18. About 20 fellows per year. Past winners have been admitted to MIT, Stanford, Harvard.

$500 - $5,000

Over 10,000 scholarships awarded annually to Hispanic/Latino students. Largest organization supporting Hispanic higher education.

$2,000 - $10,000

UNCF manages 400+ scholarship programs. Collective giving of over $100M per year to students at 37 UNCF member institutions and beyond.

Up to $25,000/year

Funded by the Cobell Land Buy-Back Program settlement. Covers tuition, books, living expenses for Native American students.

$5,000 - $10,000

40 scholars per year. For students passionate about healthcare and improving patient outcomes.

$50 - $10,000

Multiple contests by grade level (Anthem for 8-12, Fountainhead for 11-12, Atlas Shrugged for 12/college). Thousands of winners annually.

$500 - $20,000

First prize $20K, second $1K. Write about an elected US official who acted courageously. Published by JFK Library Foundation.