College Tuition Scholarship Opportunities:
1. Meredith Impact Scholarships, Meredith College
Award:Tuition Scholarships for first year students, up to $20,000-$23,000 annually
What are the requirements?
-Apply to Meredith College
-Strong academic performance
2. Take The Lead Scholarship, Norwich University
Deadline: 12/15
Award: $2,000 scholarship for each year at Norwich University
What are the requirements?
-High School Senior
-Demonstrates leadership qualities
-Must complete online application to Norwich University, supplemental materials, and FAFSA by 12/15 deadline
3. GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship, Reagan Foundation
Deadline: 1/3
Award: Annual $10,000 scholarships to college-bound students
What are the requirements?
-High School Senior
-Demonstrated Leadership
-Strong academic Performance
-Planning to pursue 2 or 4 year undergraduate degree
4. Ron Brown Scholar Program
Please Email for a PDF of the application
Deadline: 1/9
Award: $10,000 annual scholarship for black/African American students to attend any four year accredited college/university within the united states and pursue any discipline
What are the requirements?
-Black/African American High School Senior
-High Academic Achievement
-Demonstrated impact in community
Who do I contact with questions? info@ronbrown.org
5. The Coolidge Scholarship
Deadline: 1/16
Award: Full tuition scholarship, awarded annually to any accredited college in the U.S.
What are the requirements?
-High School Junior (class of 2021)
-Demonstrated academic excellence
-Interest in Public Policy
6. Institute Scholarship Program, Virginia Military Institute
Deadline: 2/1
Award: Merit-based scholarship: $5,000 to full tuition at the Virginia Military Institute as a part of the Institute Honors Program.
What are the requirements?
- High School Senior
-Strong academic Merit
-Applying to VMI
Who do I contact with questions?: mcdonaldrl@vmi.edu
7. Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: 2/1
Award: A four year grant to attend undergraduate school of choice and a mentorship course that provides strategies for success during all four years. Scholarships are awarded based on academic merit and financial need
What are the requirements?
-High School Senior with strong academic record
-Part of a minority group
-Demonstrated financial need
Who do I contact with questions?: Contact Us
Nomination Scholarships and Events:
- Meyerhoff Scholars Program, University of Maryland Baltimore County
Nomination Required, please speak with your counselor
Final Nomination Deadline: 12/16
Award: $10,000 - $22,000 annually for out of state UMBC students
Requirements: Seniors planning to pursue STEM undergraduate studies at UMBC
Who do I contact with questions?: meyerhoff@umbc.edu
Academic Enrichment Programs:
2. Yale Young Global Scholars
Where? Yale University
What? Two week summer sessions for current juniors focused in politics, literature, global challenges, or biomedical science
Deadline: 11/12 (Early) 1/15 (Regular)
Event dates: (3 sessions) 6/21 - 7/3; 7/5 - 7/17; 7/19 - 7/31
3. Perry Outreach Program, The Perry Initiative
Where? Charlotte, NC
What? One day hands-on program in Charlotte, NC for women who are interested in pursuing careers in medicine and engineering. Event date: 1/11
For: Women grades 10 and up with expressed interest in science, medicine, and/or engineering
Deadline: 12/11 (Rolling Registration)
Event date: 1/11
4. Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America, LEDA
Where? Princeton University
What? 7 week Summer Institute Program at Princeton: Leadership Training, Writing classes, college guidance, ACT prep, room, board, and travel are fully funded
For: Juniors attending public high school in the U.S. who meet family income, unweighted GPA, and advanced course requirements and are involved in community and/or school
Deadline: 12/11
Who do I contact with questions?: recruitment@ledascholars.org
5. 2020 High School Diplomats Program
Where? Princeton University
What? A full scholarship for a current Junior to attend a 10 day summer cultural exchange program with high school students from the U.S. and Japan.
Deadline: 1/8
Event Date: 7/22 - 8/2
6. Design Camp (Day or Residential), NC State
Where? NC State
What? Week-long program for rising juniors and seniors to introduce the range of studio disciplines offered by the NC State college of design: architecture, landscape architecture, industrial design, art + design, and graphic design. Day camp and Residential camp programs available.
Deadline: Rolling registration, beginning 1/29 until unavailable
Event Dates: Day camp: July 6-10; July 13-17. Residential: June 21-27; July 26-August 1
Who do I contact with questions?: designlab_k12@ncsu.edu
7. Brandeis Pre-College Program, Brandeis University
Where? Brandeis University
What? Apply to participate in an educational residential program at Brandeis focused in one of the following topics: app design, computer science, genesis, global health, queer academics & activism, race, inequality & social justice, or service leadership
Deadline: 2/1
Event Date: Dates and fees vary by program
Who do I contact with questions?: precollege@brandeis.edu
Travel Programs:
- Global Navigator High School Summer Abroad, CIEE
Where? 30+ locations across the world
What? Dates and fees vary by program. Study abroad for 3-4 weeks over the summer. focused in language learning or a variety of different subjects including STEM, service, conservation, etc. college credit available for language programs. financial need based scholarships available for current juniors.
Deadline: 12/6 (early) 2/14 (regular)
Event date: dates and fees vary by program
Who do I contact with questions? hsabroad@ciee.org
2. Study Abroad: Rome Pre-College Program, University of Notre Dame
Where? Rome, Italy
What? Available for juniors only: Apply to participate in a 12 day seminar in Italy exploring Rome's history through fields of Art History, architecture, and anthropology. Participants can receive 1 college credit.
Deadline: 1/27
Event Dates: June 6 - June 20
Who do I contact with questions? precoll@nd.edu
