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11. Wake Forest University

 

Nancy Susan Reynolds Scholarship: Up to five recipients are chosen to receive this generous award annually. Each scholarship covers the annual cost of tuition, room and board, plus $3,400 for personal expenses. These scholars can also apply for up to $5,000 in grants for experience-based learning projects.

 

Stamps Scholarship: This scholarship is given to 43 entering first-year students. The award annually covers the cost of tuition, room and board, and provides funding for other expenses, like computers and experience-based learning projects. Enrichment opportunities are also available to recipients of this prestigious award.  

 

12. The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

 

Stamps Scholarship: The Stamps Scholarship at The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, will cover the full cost of attendance and is renewable every year for up to four years of undergraduate study. Scholars also gain membership to the University of Michigan Stamps Scholar Society student organization, potential enrichment funding of up to $10,000 to support experiential learning initiatives, and the ability to network with Stamps Scholars at more than 40 colleges and universities. 

 

Note: There are current Stamps Scholars at Michigan, however, the university is not currently accepting Stamp Scholarship applications. 

 

13. UNC (University of North Carolina) Chapel Hill

 

Morehead-Cain Scholarship: The Morehead-Cain scholarship has the distinction of being the first merit scholarship program established in the U.S. The award covers full tuition, student fees, housing, meals, books, a laptop, and Discovery Funds to be used for educational opportunities. Morehead-Cain Scholars also have access to a four-year Summer Enrichment Program. 

 

Robertson Scholars Leadership Program: This four-year scholarship covers undergraduate tuition, mandatory fees, and room and board. It also gives unique access to the opportunities at both Duke and UNC-Chapel Hill, three summers of domestic and international experiences, two semesters of summer abroad, customized leadership and professional development opportunities, and an extensive community.

 

14. Michigan State University

 

Alumni Distinguished Scholarship: These scholarships are awarded to 15 of the most outstanding incoming freshmen based on academic factors like GPA, standardized test scores, and class rank along with participation in the MSU Alumni Distinguished Scholarship competition. Recipients of these scholarships receive funding for tuition, fees, room and board, and an annual $1,000 stipend. 

 

Distinguished Freshman Scholarship:  This scholarship is awarded to the 20 runners-up in the Alumni Distinguished Scholarship competition. It covers tuition and other fees for eight semesters. 

 

15. Purdue University

 

Stamps Scholarship: The Stamps Scholarship at Purdue University covers the full educational costs of a bachelor’s degree. The scholarship also provides up to $10,000 in enrichment funds to cover expenses for experiential learning endeavors. 

 

16. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

 

Stamps Scholarship: This award covers a student’s full cost of attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. In addition, this scholarship grants $12,000 to support activities that propel a student’s academic and professional future. Stamps scholars also gain access to a community of fellow scholars and professional development activities.

 

James Hunter Anthony & Gerald E. Blackshear Endowment: Available to incoming freshmen who’ve graduated from an Illinois high school, this award covers tuition and fees for an academic year and is renewable for four years provided the recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA. 

 

17. University of Houston

 

Tier One Scholarship: This award covers all tuition and mandatory fees for four years of undergraduate studies, on-campus housing, and meal plans for two years. Scholars also receive up to $3,000 in stipends, the opportunity to build community among other Tier One Scholars, and priority registration during all enrollment periods. Out-of-state students who win this scholarship will receive a waiver for non-resident tuition. 

 

18. The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

 

Forty Acres Scholarship: Recipients are given funding to cover tuition, textbook costs, and enrichment activities. These activities may include community service, international experiences, and professional development. 

 

19. Ohio State University

 

Eminence Fellows Scholarship: The Eminence Fellows Scholarship covers the full cost of attending Ohio State for four years of undergraduate studies. Eminence Fellows Scholars also receive a $3,000 enrichment grant accessible after the first year of successful study.

 

Morrill Scholarship Program: This program offers scholarships and educational enrichment opportunities for academically exceptional students who are committed to diversity, social justice, and have demonstrated leadership and service. This scholarship is awarded at different levels:

 

• Distinction: Covers the cost of attendance
• Prominence: Covers the value of tuition
• Excellence: Covers the value of in-state tuition 

 

20. Clemson University

 

National Scholars Program: The National Scholars Program is a four-year merit-based scholarship that covers tuition, fees, and other required expenses. National Scholars also benefit from dedicated academic, personal, and professional development opportunities along with being a member of a like-minded community of learners focused on making a difference.