GPA;3.611 Unweighted Weighted is 3.9
SAT:1260
I cannot answer your question due to your low SAT score & low uwGPA. However, schools like the University of Alabama main campus, the Univ. of Alabama- Huntsville & the University of South Carolina should offer guidance on scholarship qualification on their websites.
To get a “full ride” you usually need top grades and test scores. You may get some merit scholarship money plus need-based aid if you qualify at several universities but “full ride” probably close to impossible.
Which area of the country are interested in applying?
East Coast Schools:
American University (Washington,DC)
Frederick Douglass Scholars Program
This scholarship gives full tuition, plus additional money for fees, room and board, and books. You will need at least a 3.3 unweighted GPA or a 3.5 weighted GPA and a minimum of 1190 on the SAT or 26 on the ACT to be a competitive scholarship applicant. Preference is given to first-generation college students and students who are committed to working with minority communities in the USA. The application opens on September 15th.
Barry University (Miami Shores, Florida)
Stamps Leadership Scholarship
This scholarship is for full tuition, room and board, books, transportation, and $6,000 to go towards study abroad or another learning experience. You will need to have a GPA of 3.5 or above, and show that you have been actively involved in community service and leadership. The application deadline is February 1st.
Catholic University of America (Washington, DC)
Archdiocesan Scholarship
This scholarship is for full tuition. You will need to have a GPA of 3.8 or above, scores of 1450 on the SAT or 32 on the ACT, and be in the top 10% of your class, in order to be eligible for the scholarship. All undergraduate applicants are considered for this award, and there are a maximum of five given every year.
Elizabethtown College (Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania)
Stamps Leadership Scholarship
This scholarship gives full tuition plus $6,000 in “enrichment funds” and a personal mentor. The awards are given to high academic achievers who have shown leadership, perseverance, scholarship, service, and innovation. The winners are chosen by the Stamps Family Charitable Foundation. There are a maximum of five awards each year, and the application deadline is February 1st.
Fordham University (New York, New York)
Presidential Scholarship
This scholarship gives full tuition plus room, and is renewable for all four years. These awards usually go to students who are ranked in the top 2% of their high school class. A maximum of 20 awards are given every year.
Semifinalist Scholarship
This scholarship gives full tuition. Students who are semi-finalists or finalists for National Merit, National Achievement, or National Hispanic Recognition Scholarship Programs, who have a A or A- average, and are in the top 2-3% of admitted students are eligible for the award.
The George Washington University (Washington, DC)
Stephen Joel Trachtenberg Scholarship
This scholarship covers full tuition, fees, room and board, and also gives a book allowance. It is only awarded to students who are residents of the District of Columbia and who have attended an accredited Washington D.C. high school and are applying for financial aid.
Howard University (Washington, DC)
Presidential Scholarship
This scholarship covers full tuition, fees, room and board. Winners are also given a laptop and $950 towards the cost of their textbooks. To be eligible, you will need to have a 3.75 GPA, SAT scores of at least 1500, and as ACT score between of at least 34. In order for the award to be renewed you will have to maintain a 3.5 GPA. The Presidential Scholarship is awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis until all funds have been used.
Founders Scholarship
This scholarship covers full tuition, room and board, fees, and also gives a voucher of $500 to be used to purchase textbooks. To be eligible, you will need to have SAT scores between 1400 and 1490, ACT scores between 32 and 33, and a GPA of at least 3.5. In order to renew the award, you will need to maintain a GPA of at least 3.3. This scholarship is awarded on a first-come, first-served bases until all funds have been used.
Northeastern University (Boston, Massachusetts)
Torch Scholars Program
Every year, 10 first-generation college students will receive full tuition and fees, room and board, and participation in a summer immersion program. Applicants must be nominated by a non-family member who knows the student well.
Providence College (Providence, Rhode Island)
Roddy Scholarship
This scholarship covers full tuition, fees, room and board. The scholarship is awarded based on academic achievement in high school; no separate application is required. It is only for students who are hoping to have a career in a medical field.
University of Delaware (Newark, Delaware)
Eugene DuPont Memorial Scholars
This scholarship covers full tuition, room and board, and a $2,500 enrichment stipend. Application is by invitation only.
Stevens Institute of Technology (Hoboken, New Jersey)
The Ann P. Neupauer Scholarship
This scholarship covers full tuition. Selection is based on GPA, class rank, SAT scores and recommendation letters. This scholarship can be renewed if a GPA of 3.2 or better is maintained.
Stevenson University (Stevenson, Maryland)
Presidential Fellowship
This scholarship covers full tuition. It is renewable for all four years of college. It is open to all freshman applicants. The scholarship application submission deadline is November 1st.
St. Lawrence University (Canton, New York)
Trustee Scholarship
This scholarship covers the cost of tuition for four years. It is offered to the top male and top female students entering into their first year. Selection is based on academic excellence, character and leadership.
SUNY Alfred College (Alfred, New York)
Distinguished Scholars Program: Excellence in Education Scholarship
This scholarship covers full tuition, room and board. Applicants should have at least a 3.7 GPA, a score of 1310 or higher on the SAT or 28 or higher on the ACT.
Syracuse University (Syracuse, New York)
Coronat Scholars
This scholarship gives full tuition, admission to the honors program, and the chance to receive additional funding for study abroad programs. It is awarded to freshman joining The College of Arts and Sciences who are pursuing a liberal arts major. Application is by invitation only and recipients are selected by The College of Arts and Sciences.
Haudenosaunee Scholarships
This scholarship is for citizens of one of the Haudenosaunee nations who have lived in a Haudenosaunee territory for four years prior to enrollment. It gives full tuition and fees and room and board.
University of Maryland, College Park (College Park, Maryland)
Stamps Banneker/Key Scholarship
This scholarship gives full tuition, room and board, and a book allowance. Application is by invitation only by a selection committee. A maximum of three are awarded each year.
Southern Schools:
Agnes Scott College (Decatur, Georgia)
Marvin B. Perry Presidential Scholarship
This scholarship covers full tuition, room, and board. Promising applicants will be invited to apply.
Goizueta Foundation Scholarships
This scholarship covers full tuition, room, and board. It is offered to one student every year and preference is given to Hispanic or Latina women.
Birmingham-Southern College (Birmingham, Alabama)
Distinguished Scholars Award
This scholarship covers full tuition. Eligible students will be invited to apply. Recipients will be selected on the basis of grades, standardized test scores, extracurricular activities, and a supplemental interview and essay.
Clemson University (Clemson, South Carolina)
National Scholars
This scholarship covers full tuition and fees; an allowance for room, board, and supplies; and summer group study abroad experiences. Selection is based on outstanding academic achievement (usually students are in the top 1% of their high school class), leadership, service, and extracurricular activities.
Davidson College (Davidson, North Carolina)
John Montgomery Belk Scholarship
This scholarship covers full tuition, fees, room and board, plus up to $6,000 for summer experiences. It is awarded to students who have demonstrated exceptional promise in academics, character, leadership, and service. Students must be nominated by a counselor or administrator. A maximum of 8 awards are given every year.
Charles Scholarship
This scholarship covers full tuition, fees, room and board, a book allowance, and travel and personal expenses. Eligible students are graduates of Chicago public high schools with strong records of academic and personal accomplishment who also show financial need. Preference is given to students of color, especially Hispanic and Latinx students. Students must be nominated by a counselor or administrator. A maximum of three awards are given per year.
Furman University (Greenville, South Carolina)
James B. Duke Scholarship
This scholarship pays full tuition and stipends for summer experiences up to $5,000. Selection is based on exceptional academic achievement and personal accomplishment.
Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
Stamps Leadership Scholarship
This scholarship pays full tuition plus up to $14,000 for enrichment activities. Eligible students will need to have a GPA of 3.5 or above, SAT scores of 1440 or above, and ACT scores of 33 or above. Students will be invited to apply.
Mercer University (Macon, Georgia)
Stamps Leadership Scholarship
This scholarship covers full tuition, fees, room and board, books, and up to $16,000 in enrichment funds. These scholarships are awarded to the highest achievers in the entering Freshman class. To be considered, students must apply to Mercer by October 15th. A maximum of five awards are given every year.
Morehouse College (Atlanta, Georgia)
Stamps Leadership Scholarship
This scholarship covers full tuition and fees and also gives $10,000 for enrichment activities. You must have a GPA of 3.7 to be eligible. A maximum of five scholarships are awarded every year. To be considered, students must apply to Morehouse by November 1st.
Rugari Scholarship
This scholarship covers full cost of attendance for five students. It is awarded to male students from the Democratic Republic of Condo, Rwanda, Burundi or Uganda.
North Carolina A&T State University (Greensboro, North Carolina)
National Alumni Association Scholarship
This scholarship covers full tuition, fees, room and board, and books. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and SAT scores of 1080 or above or ACT scores of 22 or above to be eligible. Students will need to submit a one-page autobiography and three letters of recommendation.
Lewis and Elizabeth Dowdy Scholarship
This scholarship covers full tuition plus room and board. You will need to have a GPA of 3.75 or above and SAT scores of 1270 or above or ACT scores of 26 or above to be eligible. Students will have to submit a one page essay and two letters of recommendation.
North Carolina State University (Raleigh, North Carolina)
Park Scholarship
This scholarship covers full tuition plus fees, room and board, books and supplies, travel, a laptop, and personal expenses. Winners will also get admission to University Scholar Program. Candidates will be selected based upon academic merit, exemplary character, exceptional potential for leadership, and the sense of promise that they may one day make contributions of enduring importance to the betterment of the human condition.
Oglethorpe University (Atlanta, Georgia)
Civic Engagement Scholarship
This scholarship offers full tuition to two students who are deeply engaged in community service. Students are chosen based on activities over Scholarship Weekend. Application is by invitation only.
James Edward Oglethorpe Scholarship
This scholarship gives full tuition for four recipients, determined by a scholarship competition held during Scholarship Weekend. Application is by invitation only.
OU Theatre Scholarship
This scholarship covers full tuition for two students interested in the study of theater. Recipients are selected based on Scholarship Weekend activities. Application is by invitation only.
Rhodes College (Memphis, Tennessee)
Bellingrath Scholarship
This scholarship covers the full cost of tuition and is awarded to one applicant each year.
Saint Louis University (Saint Louis, Missouri)
Presidential Scholarship
This scholarship gives full tuition. Applicants should have a GPA of at least 3.85 (weighted or unweighted) and scores of at least 1390 on the SAT or 30 on the ACT to be eligible. For consideration, you need to submit your application to the school and fill out the additional Presidential Scholarship application by December 1st.
Salem College (Winston-Salem, North Carolina)
Robert E. Elberson Scholarship
This scholarship covers full tuition, room and board, and a semester of study abroad in England. Only one is awarded each year. Scholarship application is by invitation only. For consideration, you must submit your application to the school by January 1st.
Chatham/Davis/Weyand/Womble/Whitaker Scholarships
This scholarship covers full tuition for 10-15 students. Selection is based on academic performance, evidence of leadership, responsibility, concern for others, initiative, motivation, creativity, resourcefulness, and vigor. Finalists will be invited to the Scholarship Weekend where they will compete for these scholarships.
John Preston Davis Art Full-Tuition Scholarship
Already-accepted students who want to study Studio Art, Art History, or Design can apply for this full-tuition scholarship. Students will need to answer an essay and provide a recommendation. Finalists will be interviewed at Scholarship Weekend.
Southern Methodist University (Dallas, Texas)
President’s Scholar Program
This scholarship covers full tuition and fees, plus one summer and one academic-year program abroad. Under certain conditions scholars may receive an additional award to cover room and board. Finalists will be invited to interview. Finalists typically have high SAT/ACT scores, a challenging high school curriculum, a top 10% high school class rank, and demonstrated involvement in the community. Students must apply to the school by January 15th to be considered (no additional application for the scholarship is required).
West Coast schools
Lewis and Clark College (Portland, Oregon)
Barbara Hirschi Neely Scholarship
This scholarship grants full tuition and fees plus a $2,000 enrichment stipend. Selection is based on academic achievement and distinctive personal accomplishment. Special preference is given to students who plan on studying the sciences or who have an interest in intercultural and international issues. Up to five Neely Scholarships are offered each year.
Loyola Marymount University (Los Angeles, California)
Arupe Scholarship
The Arupe Scholarship program is for international students and offers awards from $12,500 annually to full tuition.
Trustee Scholarship
This scholarship covers full tuition, room and board. Ten scholars are selected each year. All freshman applicants will be considered for this scholarship. Finalists will be invited to Scholars Weekend for on-campus interviews.
Soka University of America (Aliso Viejo, California)
Global Merit Scholarship
This scholarship covers the cost of full tuition and fees, room and board, transportation, books and supplies, and personal expenses.
University of Hawaii (Honolulu, Hawaii)
Regents Scholarship
This scholarship awards full tuition, a $4,000 annual stipend, and a $2,000 travel grant. Applicants should have a high school GPA of at least 3.5, scores of at least 29 on the ACT or 1380 on the SAT, and remarkable extracurricular involvement. 20 scholarships are awarded each year.
UC Berkeley for Mechanical Engineering:
https://www.me.berkeley.edu/undergraduate/admissions/drake-scholarship
Full ride scholarships that include room and board have become very rare and are reserved for students with perfect test scores and flawless GPA’s or recruited athletes. You might earn need-based aid depending on your financial situation, and some scholarships if you are a URM (under represented minority). Otherwise you’ll just get access to some loans. Things have become extremely competitive.
Those scholarships listed in posts 4 and 5 are likely for students with TOP stats. The OP wouldn’t qualify
@1Day2BDoc your stats are too low to get free rides at any school except maybe a rather unknown directional.
Please tell us more about your situation. Your intended major and career goal
@mom2collegekids: I listed them so the OP can research and find out for themselves that these are very competitive and require top stats.
@Gumbymom the OP stats are not competitive for the NSP scholarship at Clemson , maybe not even merit depending on class rank.
OP’s best hope is with need-based aid. Unfortunately most need-blind schools are above his stats. I would suggest the least expensive education would be community college and a transfer to a state school after two years.
@carlinamom2boys: I personally think OP is not competitive for any of the scholarships I listed. I just wanted to give OP an idea of what scholarships are available and research what kind of high stats are required for a full ride. I think many times posters need to find out for themselves and not to be told they are “not competitive”.
Run the net price calculator on the college websites.
Lycoming College, Geneva College, Susquehanna University, Youngstown State University are pretty generous with merit and need based aid.
Also try applying to instate public schools where your stats are in the top 75% of applicants.
I think formulating a long list of scholarships that are clearly not viable options is not helpful and somewhat cruel @Gumbymom . This student asked a legitimate question and was looking for guidance. There was no sense of arrogance that we sometimes see on CC.