Merit Scholarship 2 –

University of Pittsburgh
Honors Challenge Scholarships- Full tuition
Chancellor Scholarship- Above + room and board
www.pitt.edu
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Tulane University
Community Service Scholar
miscellenous amounts up to Full Tuition
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U of Michigan
The Sidney J. and Irene Shipman Scholarship
$16,800/ $20,000 for instate; $36,800/ $40,000 out-of-state
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small school in Michigan called Olivet that gives full tuition to any valedictorian matriculant.
Olivet
Oaks Scholarship
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Catholic University of America
Archdiocesan/Trustees Scholarships: These full-tuition, four year scholarships are CUA’s most prestigious awards. Roman Catholic applicants are eligible for the Archdiocesan Scholarship; non-Catholic applicants are eligible for the Trustees Scholarship.
Students must have a minimum 3.8 GPA (4.0 scale), a minimum SAT of 1400 (Math and Critical Reading — we do not consider Writing) or an ACT of 31 or higher, and rank in the top 10% of their high school class.
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Colorado State University
http://sfs.colostate.edu/J26020.cfm
Monfort Scholarship: Resident and non-resident entering freshmen admitted by March 1. Must rank in the upper 5% of graduating class or #1 or #2 in a class of fewer than 40 students, SAT score of at least 1300 or ACT of 30, evidence of leadership, service to community and school, and outstanding character.
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University of Kentucky
The Otis A. Singletary Scholarship: Four-year (eight semesters) award covering the approximate total cost each year of educational expenses, including tuition, allowances for room, board, and books, plus a yearly stipend of $500. Requires a minimum composite test score of 31 on the ACT or 1360 on the SAT (M+CR) and a minimum unweighted 3.75 GPA (4.00 scale). Singletary Scholars are selected on the basis of academic performance, leadership abilities, and the potential of being a leader in their academic field. Twenty freshmen are named Singletary Scholars each year.
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Drexel University
A.J. Drexel Scholarship: Named after the founding father of the University, the A.J. Drexel Scholarship is a prestigious award given to full-time incoming freshmen who show exceptional academic ability as demonstrated through strong coursework, grade point average, class rank, extracurricular activities, and SAT scores. A.J. Drexel Scholarships are awarded in amounts up to $20,000 per year.
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Northeastern University
Carl S. Ell scholarship: Applicants for fall admission to Northeastern who have had outstanding academic achievement in high school and are in the top 1% of the accepted applicant pool.
Ralph J. Bunche scholarship: Applicants for fall admission to Northeastern who have had outstanding academic achievement in high school and are in the top 1% of the accepted applicant pool.
Reggie Lewis Memorial scholarship: Applicants for fall admission to Northeastern who have had outstanding academic achievement in high school and are in the top 2% of the accepted applicant pool.
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Clemson University
http://www.clemson.edu/national_scholars/
Clemson National Scholars: Ten or more full scholarships are awarded to the nation’s best and brightest students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership and a commitment to service. These prestigious scholarships are awarded through a rigorously competitive evaluation process, and cover the cost of tuition, fees, room, board, books and personal expenses. Recipients are offered educational enhancements including membership in the honors program, Calhoun College; residence in honors housing; and assistance in applying for prestigious fellowships such as Rhodes Scholarships.
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Michigan State University
Alumni Distinguished Scholarship: ADS is one of the nation’s outstanding scholarship programs, based on intellectual performance. The stipend, which is renewable over eight semesters, covers tuition, fees, room and board, plus $1,000 per year toward expenses (approximately $15,200 per year for Michigan residents and $27,000 per year for out-of-state residents). Students from all over the nation compete by examination on the MSU campus in February. Participation is by invitation only. Invitations are sent to the most outstanding students who apply for admission to MSU by November 1. At least 15 awards are made each year.
Distinguished Freshman Scholarship: Awarded to at least 20 runners-up in the ADS competition, tuition and fees for nine semesters (approximately $8,400 per year for Michigan residents and $20,100 per year for out-of-state residents).
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Indiana University
Wells Scholarship: The Wells Scholars program offers a full-ride scholarship that includes tuition and fees, room and board, a stipend, books and supplies and an overseas study opportunity to 20-25 freshmen who display excellence in scholarship and academics, leadership and character, and extracurricular involvement. All Indiana high schools and select out of state high schools may nominate up to two students each year to apply for the scholarship. Students from non-nominating out-of-state high schools can be considered for nomination by the Office of Admissions. The Wells Scholarship is renewable for four years by maintaining a specified GPA. Note: This particular scholarship cannot be combined with other awards.
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University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
The Carolina Scholars, Davie, & Pogue scholarships are all full-ride ONLY if you are out-of-state. North Carolina resident recipients will only receive $7,500 or $5,000.
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Penn State University
Eberly School of Science
10 Braddock Scholarships -full ride (fill out 4 line form)
have to be accepted into Schreyers Honor Program (separate application)
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U of Chicago
Dolin Scholarship
Full Ride + Stipend
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Caltech
Axline
Full Ride
http://www.finaid.caltech.edu/resources/grants.html
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