College Scholarships
The Art Institutes- offers a scholarship competition for students interested in majoring in Design, Media Arts, Fashion, and the Culinary Arts. Amount: ranges from $2,000 to $30,000 Boston College Presidential Scholars Program- This merit-based scholarship is offered to the top ten students who have applied through BCS non-binding Early Action Program. These top ten students are chosen on the basis of their demonstrated excellence in the classroom, in leadership activities, and in service to others. Boston University- the College of Engineering is hosting its annual Scholarship Examination Competition Amount: full tuition scholarships will be awarded to at least 10 of the top scorers. www.bu.edu/eng/scholexam For additional scholarship information at Boston University please visit www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/scholarship.html Brooklyn College Presidential Scholarship- Brooklyn College must be 1 choice on CUNY application. Presidential Honors Program- based on academic achievement 90 average & 1200+ SAT, community service, and demonstrated leadership. Amount: Partial to full scholarship. Visit website for an application http://depthome.brooklyn.cuny.edu/scholar Canisius College- Music Scholarships available for students who have high school music performance experience; application tape and a letter of reference from a music teacher. Amount: $2,000 per year Visit www.canisius.edu/finearts for an application Cazenovia College- offers an array of scholarship opportunities for outstanding candidates. Academic Scholarships include Valedictorian Scholarship, Salutatorian Scholarship, 1824 Scholarship, Founders Scholarship, & Presidential Leadership Award. An 80 average is required to be eligible for a scholarship.
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College of Mount Saint Vincent- academic scholarships available based on average and SAT. Amount: $11,000 - $16,000 www.mountsaintvincent.edu College of New Jersey- Merit Scholarship Program for Out-of-State students. Must have above average GPA and excellent community service. Seeking students who will make a difference on campus and within the communities they study, work and live. For more info visit www.tcnj.edu College of Wooster- merit scholarships based on GPA and SAT. Awards given for 3.0 + GPA and 1300+SAT. Amount: $750-$18,000 For more info visit www.wooster.edu Colorado State University- Provost Scholarship Award available to applicants who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement in high school and is based on cumulative average and SAT scores. Amount: $5,000 per year CW POST (Long Island University) - University Scholars Award: Up to $15,000 a year for full-time freshmen who have a high school cumulative average of 92 percent or better and SAT score of 1300 or better. Academic Excellence Award: Up to $12,000 a year for full-time freshmen who have a high school cumulative average of 88 and an SAT score of 1200 or better. Academic Incentive Award: $7,000 to $9,000 a year for full-time freshmen who have a high school cumulative average of 85 or better SAT score of 1100 or better. For Information call (516) 299-2900 or visit www.liu.edu/cwpost . Outstanding Scholars Essay Competition at CW Post- $20,000 in four-year scholarships. Eligibility: High School seniors with a minimum SAT 1100 and an 88 GPA. Call right away the Admissions Office for Additional Information and to Reserve Your Space in the Competition. (516) 299-2900 Davidson College- John Montgomery Belk Scholarship program honors students with demonstrated intellectual and personal success and significant leadership in their high school. Amount: 10 will receive full tuition ($34,903) For an application please visit www.davidson.edu/admission Emory University Scholars Program- students with outstanding records of academic achievement, who possess extraordinary personal qualities and who have made significant contributions to their class, their school and their community. Visit www.emory.edu/ADMISSIONS
Hamilton College- scholarships available to students who are in the top 5% of their graduating class. SAT’s must be in the mid 1400’s. Leadership and community involvement will also be considered. Complete an application for admission to be considered. Amount: $2,000 to full tuition. Hamilton College- scholarships available to students who are in the top 5% of their graduating class. SAT’s must be in the mid 1400’s. Leadership and community involvement will also be considered. Complete an application for admission to be considered. Amount: $2,000 to full tuition. Hofstra University- Distinguished academic scholar program- 3.5 GPA, 1300 SAT, and must be in the top 10% of their class. Amount: full tuition for 4 yrs. Ithaca College- Martin Luther King Jr. Scholar Program. For minority students who rank in the top 10% of their class & 1200 SAT. Must submit a letter of recommendation and an essay responding to Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1963 letter from the Birmingham city jail. Amount: full tuition for 4 yrs. Johnson & Wales University- National Outstanding Student Leader of the Year Scholarship competition. Must submit a resume, an essay on the topic What My Community Leadership Means to Me, and high school transcript. Amount: $3,500 to full tuition. www.jwu.edu/admiss/scholarships Loyola College Scholarships- Presidential Scholarships open to students with outstanding records of achievement. Guidelines for consideration: 3.7 GPA and an SAT score of 1350. Amount: Award values range from $5,000 to full tuition. This award is not need-based and is renewable annually. Manhattan College- Scholarship Competition in French, Italian, and Spanish. Students with an 85 average and is in the top 25% of their class are eligible to take the test. Amount: $2,000 to full tuition. Molloy College- community service awards for students that have demonstrated a commitment to their community and school. Amount: $1,000 to $4,000. Academic scholarships based on academic achievement. Amount: partial $1,000 to $13,500. Full tuition 95 GPA and 1250 SAT/28 ACT.
NYU MLK Scholars Program- recognizes students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, shown significant involvement in school and community activities, and also exemplify the ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Amount: annual merit scholarship and additional assistance based on financial need. Visit www.nyu.edu/mlkscholars for more information.
Richmond University (London)- merit scholarship program. Amount: $14,000 to $36,000 Robert C. Cook Honors College- Summer Honors Program designed for high school students who desire a serious academic challenge in a college setting (best for students completing their Junior Year in high school). Classes in Forensics, Biochemistry, physics, journalism, film studies, mythology, economics, dance, music theater, photography, and visual arts. For more information please visit www.iup.edu/honors Rutgers University- Honors Program- students are eligible if they have an 85+ average and 1350+ SAT. Student must complete regular admissions application and will be automatically considered if eligible. Seton Hill University- Rising Star Scholarships. Graduates of Catholic High Schools automatically eligible for $1,000 a year. www.setonhill.edu Southern New Hampshire University- 3 Year Honors Program Open House. For more information visit www.snhu.edu for Open House dates and to register for the Open House of your choice. St. Francis College- scholarships available for freshmen based on academics and SAT’s. Amount: Range from $3,500 to full tuition scholarship For more info visit www.stfranciscollege.edu St. Francis University- applicants from Catholic High Schools will be eligible for the Franciscan Award. Amount: $1,500 per year www.francis.edu St. John’s University- Community Recognition Award for students who are residents of New York City and enroll as freshmen. Amount: $2,000 per year. Rolling admission, no deadline. St. Joseph’s College- full and partial scholarships based on GPA and SAT. Presidential scholarships – 90 average and 1100 SAT for full scholarship. Partial scholarships for students with 85 average and 1000 SAT. Rolling admission. St. Thomas Aquinas College- offers a full tuition scholarship through the honors program to students with a 90 GPA and 1200 or better on the SAT. Applicants are expected to have taken honors courses in high school. Include two letters of recommendation for the honors program
SUNY Albany- Presidential Scholars Program. Students have an opportunity advanced standing degrees, internships, study abroad, and “scholars only” housing. To find out more about this program please call (800) 293-7869 or write for information by email scholars@albany.edu . SUNY Brockport- offer scholarships to students with a minimum of 90 average and 1100+ SAT, as well as specific minority based scholarships. Amount: scholarships range from $2,500 to $11,500 per year. For more info please visit www.brockport.edu . University of Alberta (Canada)- Entrance Scholarship Competitions. For more info visit www.registrar.ualberta.ca/awards University of the Arts- scholarships and grants awarded to talented students. Careers in animation, art education, graphic design, illustration, film/digital video, music, photography, printmaking, etc. For more info visit www.uarts.edu or call (800) 616-ARTS University of Chicago- merit scholarships for outstanding academic and extracurricular achievement, demonstrated leadership, and commitment to their communities. Amount: partial - $30,123 For more info visit www.collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu University of Connecticut- a series of scholarships available for students with a record of high academic achievement and leadership. Minimum 1100 SAT and rank in the top 15% of their class. Amount: $3,000 to full tuition. For more info call (860) 486-3137 or log onto www.uconn.edu University of Tampa- annual national competition to honor outstanding high school talent and achievement in English and writing. Students must submit 5-10 poems or up to 15 pages of short fiction, essays, non-fiction or a combo of the various forms. In addition a 300-500 word autobiographical essay and a high school transcript must be submitted. Deadline: February 1. Amount: up to $8,000 per year. Washington University in St. Louis- Danforth Scholars Program-student must submit letters of recommendation, application and transcript. Amount: full and partial tuition. Visit www.admission.wustl.edu for an application.