101 scholarships. Matched to you.

Full tuition or full cost of attendance

Emory's top merit award. Dean's Scholars get $16K/yr; Oxford Scholars get half tuition; Emory Scholars get full COA. Selected from admitted pool.

Eligibility: Top applicants to Emory. No separate application — selected from admitted pool.

Full tuition (4 years)

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

Eligibility: Urban public school students nominated by high school or CBO. Cannot self-apply.

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.

Eligibility: Low-income high-achieving seniors. Household income typically under $65K.

Full cost of attendance

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

Eligibility: Pell-eligible minority seniors with 3.3+ GPA. Must be African American, American Indian, Asian/Pacific Islander, or Hispanic American.

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.

Eligibility: Seniors with strong academics, leadership, and community impact. Must have 3.7+ GPA.

Full tuition and housing

Full tuition and housing at one of 20 universities. Must have strong caddie record, academics, financial need, and character. 300+ scholars per year.

Eligibility: High school seniors who have caddied at a participating golf club for at least 2 years. Must demonstrate financial need.

Full cost of attendance + summer enrichment

Full COA at UNC + 4 funded summer experiences (outdoor leadership, public service, research/internship, global). 70 scholars per class.

Eligibility: Must be nominated by high school. One of the first merit scholarships in the US. Attend UNC Chapel Hill.

Full cost of attendance

NC State's premier merit scholarship. 40 scholars per class. Full COA plus enrichment trips, research funding, and exclusive programming.

Eligibility: High-achieving students with leadership. Must attend NC State University.

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.

Eligibility: Seniors in CO, NM, UT, WY with financial need and strong character.

$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.

Eligibility: Seniors with original STEM research project.

Full cost of attendance + summer funding

Covers full COA at Duke or UNC + $5K/summer for 3 summers. Unique dual-campus access — take classes at either school.

Eligibility: Must apply to both Duke and UNC-Chapel Hill. Extraordinary leadership and intellectual curiosity.

Full tuition

Half-tuition to full-tuition scholarships at USC for outstanding incoming freshmen. No separate application — considered automatically.

Eligibility: Admitted first-year USC students demonstrating exceptional academic achievement and community engagement.

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.

Eligibility: Top applicants at 40+ partner universities. Selected from admitted applicant pool — no separate application at most schools.

Up to full financial need

4-year, community-service-based scholarship at 75 partner colleges. Students complete 10 hours/week of service. Schools include Berea, Spelman, Oberlin.

Eligibility: Students with strong community service and financial need. Apply through 75 partner colleges.

Full tuition at Georgia public universities

Covers full tuition at Georgia's public colleges and universities. Funded by the Georgia Lottery. Zell Miller variant requires 3.7+ GPA.

Eligibility: Georgia residents with 3.0+ GPA from a Georgia high school.

Full tuition at WA public colleges

Guarantees tuition coverage at WA public colleges for low-income students who sign the pledge in middle school.

Eligibility: Washington state students who signed the pledge by 8th grade. Family income at or below 65% of state median.

Up to full cost of attendance

D1 schools offer ~$3.7B in athletic scholarships annually. Revenue sports (football, basketball) offer full rides; Olympic sports often partial.

Eligibility: Student-athletes meeting NCAA Eligibility Center requirements. Must register with NCAA Clearinghouse.

Partial to full tuition

D2 schools often combine athletic + academic aid for a near-full-ride package. ~$1.8B total across all D2 programs.

Eligibility: Student-athletes. D2 offers partial scholarships (can stack with academic aid).

Up to full tuition

250 NAIA schools award $800M+ in athletic and academic scholarships. Easier eligibility process than NCAA.

Eligibility: Student-athletes at NAIA member schools. More flexible eligibility than NCAA.

Full tuition (guaranteed for all students)

Every student receives a full-tuition scholarship. No student pays tuition. One of the most unique financial aid models in US higher education.

Eligibility: All admitted students — Berea charges no tuition. Family income typically under $73K.

Full cost of attendance

UVA's premier merit scholarship. Full COA for 4 years. Regional and national finalist interview rounds.

Eligibility: Must be nominated by high school. Leadership, scholarship, and citizenship. Attend University of Virginia.

Up to $55,000/year

60 scholars per year. The premier transfer scholarship in the US. Covers gap between financial aid and cost of attendance.

Eligibility: Community college students transferring to a 4-year institution. Must have 3.5+ GPA and financial need.

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.

Eligibility: High-achieving seniors with financial need. Family income typically under $95K. Must have 3.5+ unweighted GPA.

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

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

Eligibility: Black/African American seniors with financial need, strong academics, and leadership.

$5,000 - $28,000/year

The largest scholarship-granting organization for LGBTQ+ students. Includes mentorship and leadership development. 100+ scholars per year.

Eligibility: LGBTQ+ students with strong academics and leadership. Financial need considered.

Up to $25,000/year

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

Eligibility: Enrolled members of US federally recognized tribes. Must demonstrate financial need.

$25,000/year (renewable)

Top 50 scholars get $25K/year renewable; 50 more get one-time $2K. Must major in STEM-adjacent field. Administered by Scholarship America.

Eligibility: Students planning to major in STEM fields. Focus on first-gen and financial need.

$100,000 (over 2 years)

Peter Thiel's program pays students $100K to drop out and build something. 20-30 fellows per year. Not a traditional scholarship — anti-college by design.

Eligibility: Students under 23 willing to drop out of or skip college to build a company or research project.

$500 - $75,000

World's largest pre-college STEM competition. Best of Category awards, Grand Awards, and special organization awards totaling $9M+.

Eligibility: Grades 9-12 STEM research projects competing through regional and state science fairs.

Up to $14,312/year (UC/CSU tuition)

California's largest state financial aid program. Cal Grant A covers tuition; Cal Grant B adds a living allowance. File FAFSA + GPA verification form.

Eligibility: California residents with financial need. Cal Grant A: 3.0+ GPA. Cal Grant B: 2.0+ GPA.

$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.

Eligibility: Under 18 with a significant piece of work in STEM, literature, music, philosophy, or outside the box.

$4,000 - $50,000

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

Eligibility: US seniors. Judged on academics, leadership, and financial need.

$1,000 - $50,000

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

Eligibility: Seniors with 2.5+ GPA. Community involvement and work experience considered.

$40,000 + paid internship

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

Eligibility: Seniors planning to study computer science with financial need.

$10,000/year (renewable)

20 scholars per year. $10K/year renewable for 4 years. Looks for students who embody Reagan's leadership qualities.

Eligibility: US seniors with 3.0+ GPA demonstrating leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship.

Up to $10,000/year

South Carolina's top merit scholarship. $6,800 freshman year, $7,500 sophomore year, $10,000 junior/senior years at SC public institutions.

Eligibility: SC residents with 3.5+ GPA and 1200+ SAT or 27+ ACT.

$1,000 - $35,000

Over $2M awarded annually. National first place wins $35K. State and local prizes also available. Theme changes yearly.

Eligibility: US students in grades 9-12. Record a 3-5 minute audio essay on a patriotic theme.

$7,500/year (up to 2 years)

Most prestigious undergrad STEM scholarship. ~400 scholars annually. Gateway to NSF, Rhodes, Marshall. Note: for current college students, not HS seniors.

Eligibility: College sophomores and juniors in STEM research. Nominated by institution (up to 4 per school).

$2,500 - $30,000

Daughters of the American Revolution offers 30+ scholarship programs across many fields. Not limited to DAR members or descendants.

Eligibility: US citizens. Multiple programs for different fields — nursing, history, political science, STEM, music.

$30,000+ (over 4 years)

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

Eligibility: Minority seniors with financial need and leadership. Must be a US citizen with SAT evidence.

$5,000 - $30,000 + $50K school tech grant

National winner receives $30K scholarship plus a $50K technology package for their school. Five age-group finalists each get $5K.

Eligibility: K-12 students. Create a Google Doodle around the annual theme.

$30,000+

Funded by The Rotary Foundation. For graduate-level study abroad. Apply through your local Rotary club or district.

Eligibility: Students pursuing graduate studies in one of Rotary's focus areas (peace, disease prevention, water, education, economic development, environment).

Up to $7,395/year (2024-25)

Federal grant — does not need to be repaid. Amount depends on EFC, cost of attendance, enrollment status. Most students with family income under $60K qualify.

Eligibility: Undergraduate students with exceptional financial need. File the FAFSA.

Up to $6,348/year

Illinois' largest need-based grant program. Funds run out fast — file FAFSA as early as possible. For Illinois colleges only.

Eligibility: Illinois residents with financial need. First-come, first-served.

$5,000 - $25,000

Unique application — submit a 2-minute video about your passion, not your grades. 300 recipients annually. Funded by Taco Bell Foundation.

Eligibility: Students ages 16-26 who are innovators, creators, and dreamers. No GPA minimum.

$25,000

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

Eligibility: Seniors who have overcome adversity. Family income under $55K. Must have 2.0+ GPA.

$500 - $20,000

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

Eligibility: US high school students in grades 9-12. Essay about political courage.

$1,000 - $20,000

The UT Austin alumni association awards 300+ scholarships annually. Multiple programs based on merit, need, and field of study.

Eligibility: Texas residents attending or planning to attend UT Austin.

$20,000

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

Eligibility: US seniors with strong academics and leadership. Must have 3.0+ GPA at the end of junior year.

$20,000 + laptop + textbook credits

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

Eligibility: Pell-eligible seniors with 2.4+ GPA who participated in an approved college-readiness program.

$20,000

20 scholar-athletes per year receive $20K each. Must be a senior, play a sport, and show strong academic and community leadership.

Eligibility: Student athletes with 3.0+ GPA who demonstrate community leadership. Must play a sport.

Varies ($500 - $20,000+ cumulative)

Earn small scholarships for each A, AP class, community service hour, etc. Accumulate over 4 years. Redeemed at partner colleges.

Eligibility: Students in grades 9-12. Earn micro-scholarships for grades, activities, and college visits at 300+ partner schools.

$1,000 - $17,000

200+ scholarships totaling $1M+ annually. For women in all engineering disciplines. Incoming freshmen and current students eligible.

Eligibility: Women studying or planning to study engineering or computer science.

Up to $4,000/year

State grant for VA students at private VA colleges. Does not require financial need. Applied automatically through FAFSA.

Eligibility: Virginia residents attending eligible private colleges in Virginia.

$100 - $4,000/year

Campus-based federal grant. Schools receive limited funds — first-come, first-served. File FAFSA early for best chance.

Eligibility: Students with exceptional financial need. Pell Grant recipients get priority.

$15,000

Funds a year of public service anywhere in the world. For graduating seniors with a defined service project proposal.

Eligibility: College seniors planning a year of public service before graduate school or career.

$15,000

For students managing autoimmune diseases while pursuing education. 44 scholars per year. No GPA or major requirements.

Eligibility: Students living with chronic inflammatory conditions (Crohn's, RA, psoriasis, etc.).

$5,000 - $15,000

Renewable for remaining undergrad years. For students already in college who have demonstrated academic success despite financial challenges.

Eligibility: College sophomores, juniors, and seniors with 3.0+ GPA and financial need.

$5,000 - $10,000

Multiple awards from the American Astronomical Society for students passionate about space science and astronomical research.

Eligibility: Students pursuing astronomy, astrophysics, or planetary science.

$1,000 - $10,000

Multiple scholarship programs for AAPI students. Some are field-specific (nursing, engineering); others are general merit/need.

Eligibility: Asian/Pacific Islander students in the San Francisco Bay Area.

$10,000

200 scholars per year. Awarded through UNCF. Includes mentorship and possible internship opportunities.

Eligibility: Students from underrepresented groups pursuing STEM. Must have 3.0+ GPA.

$10,000

Over 200 national winners. For students who have made a significant impact through volunteer service.

Eligibility: Students ages 6-18 who have volunteered in their communities.

$2,000 - $10,000

Multiple programs: Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship, Willems Scholarship, Sutton Education Scholarship. Various criteria and amounts.

Eligibility: African American students who are NAACP members. Multiple scholarship programs.

$5,000 - $10,000

For youth who experienced foster care. No GPA minimum. Recognizes resilience and determination to pursue higher education.

Eligibility: Students who were in foster care or adopted from foster care.

$10,000

Submit an original greeting card design. No GPA or essay required — purely artistic. Previous winners range from graphic designers to hobbyists.

Eligibility: Students 14 and older. Design an original greeting card.

$10,000

For women pursuing careers in capital markets. Includes mentorship and possible internship at RBC Capital Markets.

Eligibility: Female college juniors and seniors pursuing finance, economics, or related business degrees.

$10,000

10 scholars per year. For first-gen students who will be the first in their family to earn a bachelor's degree.

Eligibility: First-generation college students with financial need. Must be US citizen or permanent resident.

$1,000 - $10,000

Multiple STEM scholarship awards for members. Also offers humanities and community leadership awards.

Eligibility: NSHSS members pursuing STEM fields. Must have 3.0+ GPA.

$2,000 - $10,000

American Indian Science and Engineering Society. Multiple scholarship programs for Indigenous students pursuing STEM careers.

Eligibility: American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, or First Nations students in STEM.

$5,000 - $10,000

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

Eligibility: Students pursuing health-related fields (nursing, public health, pharmacy, medicine).

$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.

Eligibility: Top PSAT scorers (top ~1%). Must take PSAT/NMSQT in junior year.

$500 - $10,000

School nominates one senior. Chapter, state, and national competitions with escalating scholarship amounts.

Eligibility: High school seniors nominated by their school. One per school. Based on dependability, service, leadership, patriotism.

$1,000 - $10,000

The longest-running creative recognition program for teens. Gold Medal portfolio winners receive $10K scholarships. Alumni include Stephen King and Andy Warhol.

Eligibility: Students in grades 7-12. Submit original creative writing or visual art.

$10,000

For students who are Black, Hispanic, Native American, or female in computer science. Strong commitment to diversity in tech.

Eligibility: Students from underrepresented groups in CS. Must be pursuing a CS or related degree.

$10,000

Simple application — write a short essay about what you'd do with $10K. No GPA requirement. Recurring annual scholarship.

Eligibility: Students 14 and older. Answer: What would you do with $10K?

$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.

Eligibility: Black/African American students. Multiple programs with different criteria.

$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.

Eligibility: Students in grades 8-12 and undergraduates. Write an essay about an Ayn Rand novel.

$1,000 - $10,000

Multiple campaigns throughout the year. Complete a social action campaign for a chance to win. No GPA or essay required for many.

Eligibility: Young people ages 13-25 who take action on causes they care about.

$3,000 - $10,000

Named for the first Black Supreme Court Justice. Supports students at 47 publicly-supported HBCUs.

Eligibility: Students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Must have 3.0+ GPA.

Up to $5,000 (up to $8,000 for critical languages)

US Department of State program. 3,000+ awards per year for Pell Grant recipients to study abroad. Critical-language supplement available.

Eligibility: Pell Grant recipients studying or interning abroad. Must be US citizen.

Up to $1,500/year

State need-based scholarship. Must score 23+ on the ACT and demonstrate financial need via FAFSA.

Eligibility: Michigan residents with ACT of 23+ and financial need.

$500 - $5,000

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

Eligibility: Hispanic/Latino students with 3.0+ GPA. Must be US citizen, permanent resident, or DACA.

$1,000 - $5,000

National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions provides multiple scholarships for pre-health undergraduates.

Eligibility: Students in pre-med, pre-dental, pre-nursing, or other health professions tracks.

$5,000

400 scholars per year at community colleges. For first-gen students committed to completing their degree. Includes completion coaching.

Eligibility: First-generation college students attending 2-year institutions.

$1,000 - $5,000

MANA: A National Latina Organization supports Latina educational achievement through scholarships and mentoring.

Eligibility: Latina students pursuing higher education. Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a US college.

$5,000

For students with disabilities pursuing STEM or business degrees. Includes mentoring opportunities with Microsoft employees.

Eligibility: High school seniors with a disability planning to attend a 4-year university. Must study STEM, business, or law.

$5,000

For first-gen students in the Northeast. Includes financial literacy workshops and mentoring in addition to the scholarship award.

Eligibility: First-generation college students in CT, MA, NJ, NY.

$500 - $5,000

Chapters across the US. Write 500-1000 words about a core value. Multiple local and national prizes.

Eligibility: High school students. Write about the values that guide your life.

$2,500

Previously a standalone program for outstanding Black students. Now integrated into the broader National Merit Scholarship Program.

Eligibility: Black/African American students who score highly on the PSAT. Merged into National Merit Program.

$2,000

Quarterly drawing. Simple application — no essay required. For students attending or planning to attend a 2-year or 4-year institution.

Eligibility: US residents 17 and older currently enrolled or enrolling in college.

$2,000

Monthly drawing — no essay, no GPA requirement. Just sign up on Niche. One of the easiest recurring scholarships to apply for.

Eligibility: Students 16+ who are citizens/permanent residents or DACA recipients.

$1,000

For American students pursuing degrees at international universities. Simple 200-word essay application.

Eligibility: US citizens studying abroad. Must be enrolled in a degree program outside the US.

$1,000

Monthly scholarship drawing. Create a Cappex profile to enter. No essay or GPA requirement.

Eligibility: Students enrolled or enrolling in college. Simple application.

$500

Easy-to-apply scholarship. Answer one question about your educational and career goals. Good for building scholarship application practice.

Eligibility: Students 16-25 with 2.5+ GPA.

$500

Monthly scholarship. 250-word essay about educational goals. Quick application — good for building momentum with scholarship applications.

Eligibility: US students with 2.5+ GPA. Short essay application.

Advising + funding through high school

Starts in 8th grade. Provides academic advising, enrichment funding, and college prep through high school. Gateway to the JKCF College Scholarship.

Eligibility: 7th-graders with exceptional academic ability and financial need.

College prep resources + application fee waivers

Not a direct scholarship but a pipeline to the QuestBridge National College Match. Fee waivers, campus visits, and college advising.

Eligibility: High school juniors from low-income backgrounds with strong academics.

Full funding for one year abroad

US government's flagship international exchange program. 2,000+ grants per year to 140+ countries. Fully funded year abroad.

Eligibility: Recent graduates and graduate students. For study, research, or English teaching abroad.

75% - 100% of tuition

Florida's premier merit scholarship. Florida Academic Scholars covers 100% tuition + fees at state universities. Medallion covers 75%.

Eligibility: Florida residents with strong academics. Florida Academic Scholars: 3.5+ GPA, 1330+ SAT or 29+ ACT. Medallion: 3.0+ GPA, 1210+ SAT or 25+ ACT.

Up to full SUNY/CUNY tuition

Covers remaining tuition after other aid at any SUNY or CUNY school. Must complete 30 credits per year and live/work in NY after graduation.

Eligibility: New York residents with family income under $125K attending SUNY or CUNY.

Full college funding + mentoring

4-year high school mentoring program leading to full college scholarships. Chicago-area only. Begins freshman year of high school.

Eligibility: Chicago-area students selected in 9th grade.