<p>Thanks Bob. I pinned the thread so it is visible at the top. </p>
<p>I see McDermott listed for UTD which is highly competitive but I don’t see the AES awards listed under UT Dallas. I am not sure anyone actually gets turned down for these but I will go with competitive listing. Many have been going to UT Dallas over other top schools in Texas because of the free tuition.</p>
<p>Looks to me like Temple’s are automatic:</p>
<p>“Through the new program, all freshmen students — both in-state and out-of-state — with a minimum high school GPA of 3.0 and SAT score of 1150 will receive the awards. Students who meet the requirements for the top category, President’s Scholars, will also receive three $4,000 summer stipends for use on research or study abroad experiences. All scholarships are valid for four years when students maintain a 3.0 GPA with continuous enrollment.” - Oct 2012
[Temple</a> expands academic scholarship program | Temple University News](<a href=“http://news.temple.edu/news/2012-10-08/temple-expands-academic-scholarship-program]Temple”>Temple expands academic scholarship program | Temple Now)</p>
<p>And here’s a May 2013 press release touting the impact of the scholarships on the composition of the incoming freshman class: <a href=“http://news.temple.edu/news/2013-05-22/new-scholarships-temple-made-campaign-drive-strong-class-2017[/url]”>http://news.temple.edu/news/2013-05-22/new-scholarships-temple-made-campaign-drive-strong-class-2017</a></p>
<p>New scholarships more in line with UA and UAB and closer to the pre 2013 UAH scholarship.</p>
<p>[UAH</a> - Financial Aid - Entering Freshmen - Non-Residents Merit Awards](<a href=“http://www.uah.edu/financial-aid/aid/scholarships/new-freshmen/non-residents-merit-awards]UAH”>http://www.uah.edu/financial-aid/aid/scholarships/new-freshmen/non-residents-merit-awards)</p>
<p>I guess S can add UAH back on to his list.</p>
<p>That’s nice from Temple. Free tuition + stipend for 32 ACT and 3.75.</p>
<p>[Latest update. Added Temple, updated UAH, removed Jackson State and Columbia College. Added scholarship application deadlines for schools that publish them.]</p>
<p>This is a compilation of large scholarship awards that are automatically awarded. The awards included in this list meet the following criteria:</p>
<ol>
<li> Awarded automatically based on GPA, SAT, ACT, and/or class rank</li>
<li> At least Full Tuition/Full Ride in magnitude (or equivalent)</li>
<li> Open to all US students, regardless of state residency, ethnicity, race, etc.</li>
<li> No need-based requirement or component</li>
<li> College must be accredited, public or non-profit private, 4-year degree-granting institution</li>
</ol>
<p>Key:</p>
<p>Full Tuition: covers the cost of tuition for 4 years
Full Ride: covers Tuition, Room, and Board for 4 years (may include other benefits as well)
exp: stipend for experiential learning (internship, study abroad, etc., allowable uses vary by college)</p>
<p>I have also attempted to calculate the residual cost of attendance (COA) given the scholarship award. NOTE, however, that this was calculated based on each individual colleges published Cost of Attendance, and these estimates may vary in how they are calculated and what costs are included.</p>
<p>Where published, the application deadline for receiving the scholarships is included. Some deadlines are Priority deadlines, so awards after the deadline may still be possible. </p>
<p>Some schools give awards on a first-come, first-served basis as funds are available. A notation is included for all schools with this caveat. </p>
<p>==== ALABAMA ====</p>
<p>University of Alabama
Application Deadline: December 1st
Award: Full Tuition
Residual COA: $13,122/year
Out-of-State Requirements: 3.5 GPA, 32 ACT or 1400 SAT (CR+M)
In-State Requirements: 3.5 GPA, 30 ACT or 1330 SAT (CR+M)
[Out-of-State</a> Scholarships - Undergraduate Scholarships - The University of Alabama](<a href=“http://scholarships.ua.edu/types/out_of_state.html]Out-of-State”>http://scholarships.ua.edu/types/out_of_state.html)
[In-State</a> Scholarships - Undergraduate Scholarships - The University of Alabama](<a href=“http://scholarships.ua.edu/types/in_state.html]In-State”>http://scholarships.ua.edu/types/in_state.html)
Award: Full Tuition + $2,500/year
Residual COA: $10,622/year
Requirements (Eng/CS Only): 3.5 GPA, ACT 30 or 1330 SAT (CR+M)
[Scholarships</a> - Undergraduate Students - The College of Engineering - The University of Alabama](<a href=“http://eng.ua.edu/undergraduate/scholarships/]Scholarships”>Scholarships – College of Engineering | The University of Alabama)</p>
<p>University of Alabama-Huntsville
Application Deadline: June 1st
Award: Full Tuition + Housing
Residual COA: $5,592/year
Requirements: 4.0 GPA, 34 ACT or 1490 SAT (CR+M)
Award: Full Tuition
Residual COA: $9,592/year
Requirements: 3.5 GPA, 30 ACT or 1330 SAT (CR+M)
[UAH</a> - Financial Aid - Entering Freshmen - Non-Residents Merit Awards](<a href=“http://www.uah.edu/financial-aid/aid/scholarships/new-freshmen/non-residents-merit-awards]UAH”>http://www.uah.edu/financial-aid/aid/scholarships/new-freshmen/non-residents-merit-awards)</p>
<p>University of Alabama-Birmingham
Application Deadline: May 1st (December ACT/SAT)
Award: $15,000/year (Full tuition for up to 25 credits per year)
Residual COA: Depends on number of hours taken
Requirements: 3.0 GPA, 28 ACT
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<p>Troy University
Application Deadline: March 1st
Award: Full Ride (Tuition+Room+Board)
Residual COA: $4,470/year
Requirements: 3.7 GPA, 31 ACT or 1380 SAT (CR+M)
Award: Full Tuition
Residual COA: $10,821/year
Requirements: 3.5 GPA, 27 ACT or 1220 SAT (CR+M)
[Undergraduate</a> :: Troy Scholarships](<a href=“http://admissions.troy.edu/undergrad/financingYourCollegeEducation/undergraduate/ugTroyScholarships.aspx]Undergraduate”>http://admissions.troy.edu/undergrad/financingYourCollegeEducation/undergraduate/ugTroyScholarships.aspx)</p>
<p>Alabama State University
Application Deadline: Not published
Award: Full Ride+ (Tuition/Room/Board/Books+1,200/year)
Residual COA: $2,544/year
Requirements: 3.76 GPA, 28 ACT or 1230 SAT (CR+M)
Award: Full Ride (Tuition/Room/Board/Books)
Residual COA: $3,744/year
Requirements: 3.51 GPA, 25 ACT or 1120 SAT (CR+M)
Award: Full Tuition+Fees+Books
Residual COA: $9,010/year
Requirements: 3.26 GPA, 22 ACT or 1010 SAT (CR+M)
[ASU</a> Scholarships : Alabama State University](<a href=“http://www.alasu.edu/cost-aid/types-of-aid/asu-scholarships/index.aspx]ASU”>http://www.alasu.edu/cost-aid/types-of-aid/asu-scholarships/index.aspx)</p>
<p>==== ARKANSAS ====</p>
<p>University of Arkansas-Little Rock
Application Deadline: Not published
Award: Full Tuition+ ($10,000/year + OOS Tuition Waiver)
Residual COA: $11,997/year
Requirements: 3.0 GPA, 30 ACT or 1330 SAT (CR+M)
[Apply</a> Now | Admissions](<a href=“404 - WordPress - UA Little Rock”>404 - WordPress - UA Little Rock)</p>
<p>University of Arkansas at Monticello
Application Deadline: March 1st
Award: Full Ride (Tuition+Room+Board)
Residual COA: $4,400/year
Requirements: 3.0 GPA and Top 10% Rank, 30 ACT
Award: Full Tuition+Room
Residual COA: $7,120/year
Requirements: 3.0 GPA, 27 ACT
Award: Full Tuition
Residual COA: $9,040/year
Requirements: 3.0 GPA, 24 ACT
[University</a> of Arkansas at Monticello](<a href=“404 Page Not Found”>404 Page Not Found)</p>
<p>University of Central Arkansas **
Application Deadline: March 15th (December ACT/SAT)
** Award: Full Tuition ($13,000/year)
Residual COA: $8,280/year
Requirement: 3.25 GPA, 31 ACT or 2020 SAT (CR+M+W)
[Future</a> Students ? Academic Scholarships](<a href=“http://uca.edu/scholarships/prospective-students/]Future”>Future Students — Scholarships)</p>
<p>Southern Arkansas University
Application Deadline: March 1st
** Award:** Full Tuition+ ($11K/year)
Residual COA: $8,266/year
Requirement: 30 ACT
[Presidential</a> Scholarship ? 8 Semesters ? Financial Aid](<a href=“http://web.saumag.edu/finaid/scholarships/scholarpres/]Presidential”>http://web.saumag.edu/finaid/scholarships/scholarpres/)
NOTE: First-come, first-served award</p>
<p>==== DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ====</p>
<p>Howard University
Application Deadline: Not published
Award: Full Ride
Residual COA: $3,462/year
Requirements: 3.5 GPA, 32 ACT or 1400 SAT (CR+M)
Award: Full Tuition
Residual COA: $15,754/year
Requirements: 3.0 GPA, 26 ACT or 1170 SAT (CR+M)
[Grants</a>, Scholarships & Fellowships - Howard University](<a href=“http://www.howard.edu/financialaid/grants_scholarships.htm#Freshman]Grants”>http://www.howard.edu/financialaid/grants_scholarships.htm#Freshman)
NOTE: First-come, first-served award</p>
<p>==== FLORIDA ====</p>
<p>Florida A&M
Application Deadline: Not published
Award (In-State): Full Ride
Residual COA: $4,342/year
Award (OOS): Full Tuition and Fees
Residual COA: $13,096/year
Requirement: 3.5 GPA, 1800 SAT (CR+M+W) or 27 ACT
[Scholarships</a> - Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 2013](<a href=“Page Not Found”>Page Not Found)</p>
<p>==== INDIANA ====</p>
<p>Indiana-Purdue Fort Wayne
Application Deadline: Feb 1st
Award: Full Tuition
Residual COA: $13,622/year
Requirement: 32 ACT (including writing) or 2100 SAT (CR+M+W)
[Chancellor’s</a> Scholarships - IPFW](<a href=“http://new.ipfw.edu/financial/aid-sources/chancellor-scholarships.html]Chancellor’s”>http://new.ipfw.edu/financial/aid-sources/chancellor-scholarships.html)</p>
<p>==== ILLINOIS ====</p>
<p>Northern Illinois University
Application Deadline: December 1st
Award: $23,500/year
Residual COA: $12,021/year (OOS), $3,128/year (In State)
Requirements: 3.75 GPA or Top 5% Class Rank, 33 ACT
[New</a> Students Fall 2013 - NIU - Scholarships](<a href=“NIU Financial Aid and Scholarship Office -| Division of Enrollment Management, Marketing and Communications | Northern Illinois University”>NIU Financial Aid and Scholarship Office -| Division of Enrollment Management, Marketing and Communications | Northern Illinois University)
NOTE: First-come, first-served award</p>
<p>Western Illinois University
Application Deadline: May 15th
Award: $10,000 + room
Residual COA: $9,420/year (OOS), $5,144/year (In State)
Requirements: 3.5 GPA, 32 ACT or 1420 SAT (CR+M)
[Western</a> Commitment - Undergraduate Admissions - Western Illinois University](<a href=“http://www.wiu.edu/student_services/undergraduate_admissions/western_commitment/index.php]Western”>Western Commitment - Western Illinois University)</p>
<p>==== IOWA ====</p>
<p>Morningside College
Application Deadline: Not published
Award: Full Tuition
Residual COA: $9,820/year
Requirements: 3.9 GPA, 31 ACT
<a href=“http://www.morningside.edu/admissions/documents/FinAid_infoFlyer2012.pdf[/url]”>http://www.morningside.edu/admissions/documents/FinAid_infoFlyer2012.pdf</a></p>
<p>==== LOUISIANA ====</p>
<p>Louisiana Tech University
Application Deadline: Jan 5th
Award: Full Ride (tuition, fees, and on-campus regular dorm and meals for four years)
Residual COA: $5,229/year
Requirements: 3.0 GPA, 32 ACT or 1400 SAT (CR+M)
<a href=“http://www.latech.edu/admissions/Scholarship%20updates%20for%20website.pdf[/url]”>http://www.latech.edu/admissions/Scholarship%20updates%20for%20website.pdf</a></p>
<p>University of Louisiana-Monroe
Application Deadline: Dec 3rd
Award: Full Ride
Residual COA: $2,889/year
Requirements: 3.0 GPA, 31 ACT or 1360 SAT (CR+M)
[ULM</a> Scholarship Office, Scholarships for Freshmen Students](<a href=“http://www.ulm.edu/scholarships/institutional/fresh_scholars/presidents.html]ULM”>http://www.ulm.edu/scholarships/institutional/fresh_scholars/presidents.html)</p>
<p>**Southeastern Louisiana University **
Application Deadline: Not published
Award: ~Full Tuition ($6,500-$7,000 + OOS tuition waiver)
Residual COA: $9,628/year
Requirements: 3.0 GPA, 30 ACT
[Scholarships[/url</a>]</p>
<p>==== MARYLAND ====</p>
<p>Coppin State University
Application Deadline: Not published
Award: Full Ride
Residual COA: $4,085/year
Requirements: 3.2 GPA, 1820 SAT (CR+M+W)
Award: Full Tuition
Residual COA: $12,103/year
Requirements: 3.0 GPA, 1590 SAT (CR+M+W)
[url=<a href=“http://www.coppin.edu/info/200489/honors_scholarships]Honors”>http://www.coppin.edu/info/200489/honors_scholarships]Honors</a> Scholarships - Coppin State University](<a href=“http://www.selu.edu/admin/fin_aid/info/scholarships/index.html#beginning]Scholarships[/url”>http://www.selu.edu/admin/fin_aid/info/scholarships/index.html#beginning)</p>
<p>==== MISSISSIPPI ====</p>
<p>**University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) **
Application Deadline: March 1st
Award (OOS): Approximately 90% Tuition (Currently $15K/year, may not increase to match future tuition increases)
Residual COA: $17,010/year
Requirements: 3.0 GPA, 32 ACT/1400 SAT (CR+M)
Award (In State): Approximately 80% Tuition (Currently $5K/year, may not increase to match future tuition increases)
Residual COA: $16,526/year
Requirements: 3.0 GPA, 32 ACT/1400 SAT (CR+M)
[The</a> University of Mississippi ? Office of Financial Aid](<a href=“http://www.olemiss.edu/finaid/scholarshiptypes.html#8]The”>http://www.olemiss.edu/finaid/scholarshiptypes.html#8)</p>
<p>==== MISSOURI ====</p>
<p>Southeast Missouri State University
Application Deadline: Dec 1st
Award: Full Ride (Tuition+Room+Board)
Residual COA: $3,895/year
Requirements: 3.9 GPA, 33 ACT or 1440 SAT (CR+M)
Award: Full Tuition
Residual COA: $11,610/year
Requirements: 3.6 GPA, 28 ACT or 1250 SAT (CR+M)
[Freshmen</a> Academic Scholarships, Southeast Missouri State University](<a href=“http://www.semo.edu/sfs/financialaid/scholarships/freshmen.htm]Freshmen”>Student Financial Services | SEMO)</p>
<p>Missouri State University
Application Deadline: Jan 15th
Award: $5,000 + OOS tuition waiver (=~85% of OOS tuition)
Residual COA: $12,580/year
Requirements: 3.9 GPA or top 10% class rank, 28 ACT or 1250 SAT (CR+M) or IB diploma
[Scholarships</a> for Freshmen - Scholarships - Financial Aid - Missouri State University](<a href=“Scholarships for Freshmen - Scholarships - Office of Student Financial Aid - Missouri State”>Scholarships for Freshmen - Scholarships - Office of Student Financial Aid - Missouri State)</p>
<p>==== OHIO ====</p>
<p>Ohio University
Application Deadline: May 1st
Award (In State): Full Tuition
Residual COA: $13,407/year
Requirements: 3.0 GPA, 32 ACT or 1400 SAT (CR+M)
Award (OOS): $6,000 + In-State Tuition (=~85% of OOS Tuition)
Residual COA: $16,371/year
Requirements: 3.0 GPA, 32 ACT or 1400 SAT (CR+M)
[The</a> Gateway Award Program: Ohio University Admissions](<a href=“http://www.ohio.edu/admissions/gateway/]The”>http://www.ohio.edu/admissions/gateway/)</p>
<p>==== NEBRASKA ====</p>
<p>Wayne State College
Application Deadline: Dec 1st
Award: Full Tuition
Residual COA: $9,580/year
Requirement: 30 ACT
<a href=“http://www.wsc.edu/admission/forms/freshmen_scholarships.pdf[/url]”>http://www.wsc.edu/admission/forms/freshmen_scholarships.pdf</a></p>
<p>==== NORTH CAROLINA ====</p>
<p>North Carolina Central University
Application Deadline: Not published
Award: Full Ride+ (Tuition and fees, room, board, books, $1000/year, internships and a laptop)
Residual COA: $1,175/year
Requirement: 3.5 GPA, 29 ACT or 1900 SAT (CR+M+W)
[Chancellor’s</a> Cycle of Success Scholarships](<a href=“http://www.nccu.edu/admissionsandaid/scholarshipandaid/scholarships/cycleofsuccess.cfm]Chancellor’s”>http://www.nccu.edu/admissionsandaid/scholarshipandaid/scholarships/cycleofsuccess.cfm)
NOTE: First-come, first-served award</p>
<p>==== PENNSYLVANIA ====</p>
<p>**Temple University **
Application Deadline: March 1st
Award: Full Tuition + $12,000 exp
Residual COA: $15,613/year
Requirement: 3.75 GPA, 32 ACT or 1400 SAT (CR+M)
<a href=“http://admissions.temple.edu/sites/admissions/files/uploads/Fall2014FreshmanScholarships.pdf[/url]”>http://admissions.temple.edu/sites/admissions/files/uploads/Fall2014FreshmanScholarships.pdf</a></p>
<p>==== SOUTH CAROLINA ====</p>
<p>**Newberry College **
Application Deadline: Not published
Award: Full Ride (Tuition, Fees, Room, and Board)
Residual COA: $3,500/year
Requirement: 3.5 GPA, 32 ACT or 1400 SAT (CR+M)
[Scholarships</a> | Newberry College](<a href=“http://www.newberry.edu/admissions/financialaid/availableaid/scholarships.aspx]Scholarships”>http://www.newberry.edu/admissions/financialaid/availableaid/scholarships.aspx)</p>
<p>Winthrop University
Application Deadline: May 1st
Award: ~Full Tuition ($14,000/year in-state, $24,000/year OOS)
Residual COA: $11,564/year
Requirement: 4.0 GPA, 35 ACT or 1500 SAT (CR+M)
[Winthrop</a> University: Financial Aid - Academic Scholarships](<a href=“Winthrop University: Financial Aid - Academic Scholarships”>Winthrop University: Financial Aid - Academic Scholarships)</p>
<p>==== TENNESSEE ====</p>
<p>Lee University
Application Deadline: Not published
Award: Full Tuition
Residual COA: $10,944/year
Requirements: 32 ACT or 1410 SAT (CR+M)
[Undergraduate</a> Financial Aid - Lee University - Acalog ACMS?](<a href=“http://catalog.leeuniversity.edu/content.php?catoid=5&navoid=502#Academic_Scholarships]Undergraduate”>http://catalog.leeuniversity.edu/content.php?catoid=5&navoid=502#Academic_Scholarships)</p>
<p>==== TEXAS ====</p>
<p>Texas State University
Application Deadline: Not published
Award: Full Tuition ($8,000/year + OOS tuition waiver)
Residual COA: $11,814/year
Requirements: Top 15% Rank or IB Diploma, 32 ACT or 1400 SAT (CR+M)
[Assured</a> Scholarships : Financial Aid and Scholarships : Texas State University](<a href=“http://www.finaid.txstate.edu/scholarships/freshman/assured.html]Assured”>Freshman Assured Scholarships : Financial Aid and Scholarships : Texas State University)</p>
<p>Prairie View A&M University
Application Deadline: Not published
Award: Full Ride (Tuition, Fees, Room, Books)
Residual COA: $5,324/year
Requirements: 3.5 GPA, 1760 SAT (CR+M+W) or 26 ACT (including W)
Award: Full Tuition+ ($9,200/year + OOS Tuition Waiver)
Residual COA: $9,526/year
Requirements: 3.25 GPA, 1650 SAT (CR+M+W) or 24 ACT (including W)
[University</a> Scholarships](<a href=“http://www.pvamu.edu/pages/2154.asp]University”>http://www.pvamu.edu/pages/2154.asp)</p>
<p>==== UTAH ====</p>
<p>Utah State University
Application Deadline: Dec 1st
**Award:**Full Tuition (see NOTE below)
Residual COA: $9,080/year
Requirements: Sliding scale of GPA+ACT/SAT, ranging from 4.0+31/1360 to 3.5+36/1600 (see chart)
[Utah</a> State University](<a href=“Tuition Costs & Financial Aid | Admissions | USU”>Tuition Costs & Financial Aid | Admissions | USU)
[Utah</a> State University](<a href=“Page Not Found | Utah State University”>Utah Residency | Admissions | USU)
NOTE: Must establish Utah Residency during first year to continue to receive full tuition, otherwise scholarship reverts to in-state tuition only. Students are encouraged by the university to attain residency.</p>
<p>Utah Valley University
Application Deadline: Feb 1st
Award: Full Tuition
Residual COA: $12,700/year
Requirements: 3.9 GPA, 1980 SAT (CR+M+W) or 30 ACT
[Academic</a> Merit Scholarships](<a href=“http://www.uvu.edu/financialaid/scholarships/acadmerit.html]Academic”>http://www.uvu.edu/financialaid/scholarships/acadmerit.html)
NOTE: First-come, first-served award</p>
<p>Arizona, Idaho, and New Mexico publics have automatic merit scholarships of this magnitude, but they are awarded on the basis of National Merit standing.</p>
<p>The requirements listed for Utah Valley aren’t accurate. The criteria is on a scale like that at Utah State. Full tuition, fees, and a stipend is a 1340+ SAT (CR+M) with a 3.9 GPA. Full tuition only is a wider range of scores and GPAs.</p>
<p>Columbia College now states on their website that their awards are not guaranteed.</p>
<p><a href=“Scholarships & Grants | Columbia College”>http://www.columbiasc.edu/admissions/financial-aid/first-year-scholarships</a></p>
<p>From some of my reading on these sites, I have found the following “automatic” scholarships are not guaranteed:</p>
<p>University of Arkansas (Little Rock): “Eligibility does not guarantee a scholarship, and awards are determined annually based on eligible applications and available funding.”</p>
<p>University of Central Arkansas: “UCA Academic Scholarships are awarded on a COMPETITIVE basis”</p>
<p>Please correct if wrong…</p>
<p>UPDATED UAB oos automatic scholarships for this year:</p>
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<p>no change so far for national merit/achievement or hispanic scholars:
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<p>The UTD AES are given on a rolling basis. The competitiveness rises each year, but early applications stand a better chance for financial aid.</p>
<p>links didnt work so updated UAB oos automatic merit aid</p>
<p>To be eligible for an academic scholarship at UAB, you must be admitted by May 1 of your senior year in high school. Entering freshmen who are admitted by that date are automatically considered for ACT & GPA-based scholarships. Your December test scores from your senior year will be the last scores considered for scholarship purposes. All scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to qualified students. Scholarships from specific schools and departments may require additional applications, and their deadlines may be earlier than May 1. Visit uab.edu/scholarships for more information. </p>
<p>4-year awards based on ACT composite or SAT (critical reading + math only) score and GPA:</p>
<p>Annual Amount Required Test Score Required GPA
Blazer Elite $15,000 30-36 ACT or 1330-1600 SAT 3.5 GPA or higher</p>
<p>Blazer Gold $12,000 26-29 ACT or 1170-1320 SAT 3.5 GPA or higher</p>
<p>Blazer Pride $10,000 24-25 ACT or 1090-1160 SAT 3.5 GPA or higher</p>
<p>Blazer Distinction $7,500 20-23 ACT or 940-1080 SAT 3.5 GPA or higher</p>
<p>Blazer Pride $10,000 26-36 ACT or 1170-1600 SAT 3.0-3.49 GPA</p>
<p>Blazer Distinction $7,500 24-25 ACT or 1090-1160 SAT 3.0-3.49 GPA</p>
<p>Students receiving UAB merit-based scholarships are required to live on campus for their first year of enrollment. </p>
<p>National merit/achievement/hispanic scholarships:</p>
<p>UAB is a destination for academically talented students, and we love to reward your hard work. We recognize National Merit Finalists, National Achievement Finalists, and National Hispanic Scholars with the following scholarship, which is renewable for four years. The details: </p>
<p>Full tuition, required fees, and housing (up to 15 credit hours per semester) for a total of eight semesters (fall and spring)
A one-time $2,500 stipend to be used for experiential learning (Study Away, internships, co-ops, etc.)</p>
<p>Students receiving UAB merit-based scholarships are required to live on campus for their first year of enrollment.</p>
<p>^^ here’s the latest list (full tuition OR full ride): <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/16145676-post285.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/16145676-post285.html</a></p>
<p>Just heard back from Southern Arkansas University. The Presidential Scholarship is NOT automatic. Finalists are selected from those who are eligible.</p>
<p>University of Alabama
Application Deadline: December 1st
Award: Full Tuition
Residual COA: $13,122/year
Out-of-State Requirements: 3.5 GPA, 32 ACT or 1400 SAT (CR+M)
In-State Requirements: 3.5 GPA, 30 ACT or 1330 SAT (CR+M)
Out-of-State Scholarships - Undergraduate Scholarships - The University of Alabama
In-State Scholarships - Undergraduate Scholarships - The University of Alabama</p>
<p>college of eng’g scholarships: (stacks on top of above)
Award: Full Tuition + $2,500/year
Residual COA: $10,622/year
Requirements (Eng/CS Only): 3.5 GPA, ACT 30 or 1330 SAT (CR+M)
Scholarships - Undergraduate Students - The College of Engineering - The University of Alabama</p>
<p>Alabama has changed its deadline to Dec 15. And, now accepts ACT and SAT exams scores thru Dec of senior year. This is a nice change.</p>
<p>Just wondering, did Newberry college decide not to give out a full ride scholarship this year? I followed the link and browsed through the various scholarships/grants, but I can’t seem to find one that gives a full ride.</p>
<p>Yes, it appears Newberry reduced their scholarship offerings across the board.</p>
<p>Thank you for providing us with all of these scholarship opportunities. It is greatly appreciated!</p>
<p>Does anyone one if the Millennium Scholar Award from Troy Univ, the Charger Excellence Award form Univ of Alabama Huntsville and the Distinguished Presidential from Tuskegee Univ available for intl students? Can’t find the info on their website. Thanks before!</p>
<p>[Latest update. Removed Newberry, Central Arkansas, Southern Arkansas, Arkansas-Little Rock. Added Tuskegee.]</p>
<p>This is a compilation of large scholarship awards that are automatically awarded. The awards included in this list meet the following criteria:</p>
<ol>
<li> Awarded automatically based on GPA, SAT, ACT, and/or class rank</li>
<li> At least Full Tuition/Full Ride in magnitude (or equivalent)</li>
<li> Open to all US students, regardless of state residency, ethnicity, race, etc.</li>
<li> No need-based requirement or component</li>
<li> College must be accredited, public or non-profit private, 4-year degree-granting institution</li>
</ol>
<p>Key:</p>
<p>Full Tuition: covers the cost of tuition for 4 years
Full Ride: covers Tuition, Room, and Board for 4 years (may include other benefits as well)
exp: stipend for experiential learning (internship, study abroad, etc., allowable uses vary by college)</p>
<p>I have also attempted to calculate the residual cost of attendance (COA) given the scholarship award. NOTE, however, that this was calculated based on each individual college’s published Cost of Attendance, and these estimates may vary in how they are calculated and what costs are included.</p>
<p>Where published, the application deadline for receiving the scholarships is included. Some deadlines are “Priority” deadlines, so awards after the deadline may still be possible. </p>
<p>Some schools give awards on a first-come, first-served basis as funds are available. A notation is included for all schools with this caveat. </p>
<p>==== ALABAMA ====</p>
<p>University of Alabama
Application Deadline: December 1st
Award: Full Tuition
Residual COA: $13,122/year
Out-of-State Requirements: 3.5 GPA, 32 ACT or 1400 SAT (CR+M)
In-State Requirements: 3.5 GPA, 30 ACT or 1330 SAT (CR+M)
[Out-of-State</a> Scholarships - Undergraduate Scholarships - The University of Alabama](<a href=“http://scholarships.ua.edu/types/out_of_state.html]Out-of-State”>http://scholarships.ua.edu/types/out_of_state.html)
[In-State</a> Scholarships - Undergraduate Scholarships - The University of Alabama](<a href=“http://scholarships.ua.edu/types/in_state.html]In-State”>http://scholarships.ua.edu/types/in_state.html)
Award: Full Tuition + $2,500/year
Residual COA: $10,622/year
Requirements (Eng/CS Only): 3.5 GPA, ACT 30 or 1330 SAT (CR+M)
[Scholarships</a> - Undergraduate Students - The College of Engineering - The University of Alabama](<a href=“http://eng.ua.edu/undergraduate/scholarships/]Scholarships”>Scholarships – College of Engineering | The University of Alabama)</p>
<p>University of Alabama-Huntsville
Application Deadline: June 1st
Award: Full Tuition + Housing
Residual COA: $5,592/year
Requirements: 4.0 GPA, 34 ACT or 1490 SAT (CR+M)
Award: Full Tuition
Residual COA: $9,592/year
Requirements: 3.5 GPA, 30 ACT or 1330 SAT (CR+M)
[UAH</a> - Financial Aid - Entering Freshmen - Non-Residents Merit Awards](<a href=“http://www.uah.edu/financial-aid/aid/scholarships/new-freshmen/non-residents-merit-awards]UAH”>http://www.uah.edu/financial-aid/aid/scholarships/new-freshmen/non-residents-merit-awards)</p>
<p>University of Alabama-Birmingham
Application Deadline: May 1st (December ACT/SAT)
Award: $15,000/year (Full tuition for up to 25 credits per year)
Residual COA: Depends on number of hours taken
Requirements: 3.5 GPA, 30 ACT or 1330 SAT (CR+M)
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<p>Troy University
Application Deadline: March 1st
Award: Full Ride (Tuition+Room+Board)
Residual COA: $4,470/year
Requirements: 3.7 GPA, 31 ACT or 1380 SAT (CR+M)
Award: Full Tuition
Residual COA: $10,821/year
Requirements: 3.5 GPA, 27 ACT or 1220 SAT (CR+M)
<a href=“http://admissions.troy.edu/undergrad/financingYourCollegeEducation/undergraduate/ugTroyScholarships.aspx[/url]”>http://admissions.troy.edu/undergrad/financingYourCollegeEducation/undergraduate/ugTroyScholarships.aspx</a></p>
<p>Tuskegee University
Application Deadline: Not published
Award: Full Ride (Tuition+Room+Board+Books)
Residual COA: $2,664/year
Requirements: 3.7 GPA, 29 ACT or 1300 SAT (CR+M)
Award: Full Tuition + Books
Residual COA: $11,064 /year
Requirements: 3.5 GPA, 26 ACT or 1180 SAT (CR+M)
[Freshman</a> Scholarships | Tuskegee University](<a href=“http://www.tuskegee.edu/scholarships/freshman_scholarships.aspx]Freshman”>http://www.tuskegee.edu/scholarships/freshman_scholarships.aspx)</p>
<p>Alabama State University
Application Deadline: Not published
Award: Full Ride+ (Tuition/Room/Board/Books+1,200/year)
Residual COA: $2,544/year
Requirements: 3.76 GPA, 28 ACT or 1230 SAT (CR+M)
Award: Full Ride (Tuition/Room/Board/Books)
Residual COA: $3,744/year
Requirements: 3.51 GPA, 25 ACT or 1120 SAT (CR+M)
Award: Full Tuition+Fees+Books
Residual COA: $9,010/year
Requirements: 3.26 GPA, 22 ACT or 1010 SAT (CR+M)
[ASU</a> Scholarships : Alabama State University](<a href=“http://www.alasu.edu/cost-aid/types-of-aid/asu-scholarships/index.aspx]ASU”>http://www.alasu.edu/cost-aid/types-of-aid/asu-scholarships/index.aspx)</p>
<p>==== ARKANSAS ====</p>
<p>University of Arkansas at Monticello
Application Deadline: March 1st
Award: Full Ride (Tuition+Room+Board)
Residual COA: $4,400/year
Requirements: 3.0 GPA and Top 10% Rank, 30 ACT
Award: Full Tuition+Room
Residual COA: $7,120/year
Requirements: 3.0 GPA, 27 ACT
Award: Full Tuition
Residual COA: $9,040/year
Requirements: 3.0 GPA, 24 ACT
[University</a> of Arkansas at Monticello](<a href=“404 Page Not Found”>404 Page Not Found)</p>
<p>==== DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ====</p>
<p>Howard University
Application Deadline: Not published
Award: Full Ride
Residual COA: $3,462/year
Requirements: 3.5 GPA, 32 ACT or 1400 SAT (CR+M)
Award: Full Tuition
Residual COA: $15,754/year
Requirements: 3.0 GPA, 26 ACT or 1170 SAT (CR+M)
[Grants</a>, Scholarships & Fellowships - Howard University](<a href=“http://www.howard.edu/financialaid/grants_scholarships.htm#Freshman]Grants”>http://www.howard.edu/financialaid/grants_scholarships.htm#Freshman)
NOTE: First-come, first-served award</p>
<p>==== FLORIDA ====</p>
<p>Florida A&M
Application Deadline: Not published
Award (In-State): Full Ride
Residual COA: $4,342/year
Award (OOS): Full Tuition and Fees
Residual COA: $13,096/year
Requirement: 3.5 GPA, 1800 SAT (CR+M+W) or 27 ACT
[Scholarships</a> - Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 2013](<a href=“Page Not Found”>Page Not Found)</p>
<p>==== INDIANA ====</p>
<p>Indiana-Purdue Fort Wayne
Application Deadline: Feb 1st
Award: Full Tuition
Residual COA: $13,622/year
Requirement: 32 ACT (including writing) or 2100 SAT (CR+M+W)
[Chancellor’s</a> Scholarships - IPFW](<a href=“http://new.ipfw.edu/financial/aid-sources/chancellor-scholarships.html]Chancellor’s”>http://new.ipfw.edu/financial/aid-sources/chancellor-scholarships.html)</p>
<p>==== ILLINOIS ====</p>
<p>Northern Illinois University
Application Deadline: December 1st
Award: $23,500/year
Residual COA: $12,021/year (OOS), $3,128/year (In State)
Requirements: 3.75 GPA or Top 5% Class Rank, 33 ACT
[New</a> Students Fall 2014 - NIU - Scholarships](<a href=“NIU Financial Aid and Scholarship Office -| Division of Enrollment Management, Marketing and Communications | Northern Illinois University”>NIU Financial Aid and Scholarship Office -| Division of Enrollment Management, Marketing and Communications | Northern Illinois University)
NOTE: First-come, first-served award</p>
<p>Western Illinois University
Application Deadline: May 15th
Award: $10,000 + room
Residual COA: $9,420/year (OOS), $5,144/year (In State)
Requirements: 3.5 GPA, 32 ACT or 1420 SAT (CR+M)
[Western</a> Commitment - Undergraduate Admissions - Western Illinois University](<a href=“http://www.wiu.edu/student_services/undergraduate_admissions/western_commitment/index.php]Western”>Western Commitment - Western Illinois University)</p>
<p>==== IOWA ====</p>
<p>Morningside College
Application Deadline: Not published
Award: Full Tuition
Residual COA: $9,820/year
Requirements: 3.9 GPA, 31 ACT
<a href=“http://www.morningside.edu/admissions/documents/FinAid_infoFlyer2012.pdf[/url]”>http://www.morningside.edu/admissions/documents/FinAid_infoFlyer2012.pdf</a></p>
<p>==== LOUISIANA ====</p>
<p>Louisiana Tech University
Application Deadline: Jan 5th
Award: Full Ride (tuition, fees, and on-campus regular dorm and meals for four years)
Residual COA: $5,229/year
Requirements: 3.0 GPA, 32 ACT or 1400 SAT (CR+M)
<a href=“http://www.latech.edu/admissions/Scholarship%20updates%20for%20website.pdf[/url]”>http://www.latech.edu/admissions/Scholarship%20updates%20for%20website.pdf</a></p>
<p>University of Louisiana-Monroe
Application Deadline: Dec 3rd
Award: Full Ride
Residual COA: $2,889/year
Requirements: 3.0 GPA, 31 ACT or 1360 SAT (CR+M)
<a href=“http://www.ulm.edu/scholarships/institutional/fresh_scholars/presidents.html[/url]”>http://www.ulm.edu/scholarships/institutional/fresh_scholars/presidents.html</a></p>
<p>**Southeastern Louisiana University **
Application Deadline: Not published
Award: ~Full Tuition ($6,500-$7,000 + OOS tuition waiver)
Residual COA: $9,628/year
Requirements: 3.0 GPA, 30 ACT
[Scholarships[/url</a>]</p>
<p>==== MARYLAND ====</p>
<p>Coppin State University
Application Deadline: Not published
Award: Full Ride
Residual COA: $4,085/year
Requirements: 3.2 GPA, 1820 SAT (CR+M+W)
Award: Full Tuition
Residual COA: $12,103/year
Requirements: 3.0 GPA, 1590 SAT (CR+M+W)
[url=<a href=“http://www.coppin.edu/info/200489/honors_scholarships]Honors”>http://www.coppin.edu/info/200489/honors_scholarships]Honors</a> Scholarships - Coppin State University](<a href=“http://www.selu.edu/admin/fin_aid/info/scholarships/index.html#beginning]Scholarships[/url”>http://www.selu.edu/admin/fin_aid/info/scholarships/index.html#beginning)</p>
<p>==== MISSISSIPPI ====</p>
<p>**University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) **
Application Deadline: March 1st
Award (OOS): Approximately 90% Tuition (Currently $15K/year, may not increase to match future tuition increases)
Residual COA: $17,010/year
Requirements: 3.0 GPA, 32 ACT/1400 SAT (CR+M)
Award (In State): Approximately 80% Tuition (Currently $5K/year, may not increase to match future tuition increases)
Residual COA: $16,526/year
Requirements: 3.0 GPA, 32 ACT/1400 SAT (CR+M)
[The</a> University of Mississippi ? Office of Financial Aid](<a href=“http://www.olemiss.edu/finaid/scholarshiptypes.html#8]The”>http://www.olemiss.edu/finaid/scholarshiptypes.html#8)</p>
<p>==== MISSOURI ====</p>
<p>Southeast Missouri State University
Application Deadline: Dec 1st
Award: Full Ride (Tuition+Room+Board)
Residual COA: $3,895/year
Requirements: 3.9 GPA, 33 ACT or 1440 SAT (CR+M)
Award: Full Tuition
Residual COA: $11,610/year
Requirements: 3.6 GPA, 28 ACT or 1250 SAT (CR+M)
[Freshmen</a> Academic Scholarships, Southeast Missouri State University](<a href=“http://www.semo.edu/sfs/financialaid/scholarships/freshmen.htm]Freshmen”>Student Financial Services | SEMO)</p>
<p>Missouri State University
Application Deadline: Jan 15th
Award: $5,000 + OOS tuition waiver (=~85% of OOS tuition)
Residual COA: $12,580/year
Requirements: 3.9 GPA or top 10% class rank, 28 ACT or 1250 SAT (CR+M) or IB diploma
[Scholarships</a> for Freshmen - Scholarships - Financial Aid - Missouri State University](<a href=“Scholarships for Freshmen - Scholarships - Office of Student Financial Aid - Missouri State”>Scholarships for Freshmen - Scholarships - Office of Student Financial Aid - Missouri State)</p>
<p>==== OHIO ====</p>
<p>Ohio University
Application Deadline: May 1st
Award (In State): Full Tuition
Residual COA: $13,407/year
Requirements: 3.0 GPA, 32 ACT or 1400 SAT (CR+M)
Award (OOS): $6,000 + In-State Tuition (=~85% of OOS Tuition)
Residual COA: $16,371/year
Requirements: 3.0 GPA, 32 ACT or 1400 SAT (CR+M)
[The</a> Gateway Award Program: Ohio University Admissions](<a href=“http://www.ohio.edu/admissions/gateway/]The”>http://www.ohio.edu/admissions/gateway/)</p>
<p>==== NEBRASKA ====</p>
<p>Wayne State College
Application Deadline: Dec 1st
Award: Full Tuition
Residual COA: $9,580/year
Requirement: 30 ACT
<a href=“http://www.wsc.edu/admission/forms/freshmen_scholarships.pdf[/url]”>http://www.wsc.edu/admission/forms/freshmen_scholarships.pdf</a></p>
<p>==== NORTH CAROLINA ====</p>
<p>North Carolina Central University
Application Deadline: Not published
Award: Full Ride+ (Tuition and fees, room, board, books, $1000/year, internships and a laptop)
Residual COA: $1,175/year
Requirement: 3.5 GPA, 29 ACT or 1900 SAT (CR+M+W)
[Page</a> Not Found](<a href=“http://www.nccu.edu/admissionsandaid/scholarshipandaid/scholarships/cycleofsuccess.cfm]Page”>http://www.nccu.edu/admissionsandaid/scholarshipandaid/scholarships/cycleofsuccess.cfm)
NOTE: First-come, first-served award</p>
<p>==== PENNSYLVANIA ====</p>
<p>**Temple University **
Application Deadline: March 1st
Award: Full Tuition + $12,000 exp
Residual COA: $15,613/year
Requirement: 3.75 GPA, 32 ACT or 1400 SAT (CR+M)
<a href=“http://admissions.temple.edu/sites/admissions/files/uploads/Fall2014FreshmanScholarships.pdf[/url]”>http://admissions.temple.edu/sites/admissions/files/uploads/Fall2014FreshmanScholarships.pdf</a></p>
<p>==== SOUTH CAROLINA ====</p>
<p>Winthrop University
Application Deadline: May 1st
Award: ~Full Tuition ($14,000/year in-state, $24,000/year OOS)
Residual COA: $11,564/year
Requirement: 4.0 GPA, 35 ACT or 1500 SAT (CR+M)
[Winthrop</a> University: Financial Aid - Academic Scholarships](<a href=“Winthrop University: Financial Aid - Academic Scholarships”>Winthrop University: Financial Aid - Academic Scholarships)</p>
<p>==== TENNESSEE ====</p>
<p>Lee University
Application Deadline: Not published
Award: Full Tuition
Residual COA: $10,944/year
Requirements: 32 ACT or 1410 SAT (CR+M)
[Undergraduate</a> Financial Aid - Lee University - Acalog ACMS?](<a href=“http://catalog.leeuniversity.edu/content.php?catoid=5&navoid=502#Academic_Scholarships]Undergraduate”>http://catalog.leeuniversity.edu/content.php?catoid=5&navoid=502#Academic_Scholarships)</p>
<p>==== TEXAS ====</p>
<p>Texas State University
Application Deadline: Not published
Award: Full Tuition ($8,000/year + OOS tuition waiver)
Residual COA: $11,814/year
Requirements: Top 15% Rank or IB Diploma, 32 ACT or 1400 SAT (CR+M)
[Assured</a> Scholarships : Financial Aid and Scholarships : Texas State University](<a href=“http://www.finaid.txstate.edu/scholarships/freshman/assured.html]Assured”>Freshman Assured Scholarships : Financial Aid and Scholarships : Texas State University)</p>
<p>Prairie View A&M University
Application Deadline: Not published
Award: Full Ride (Tuition, Fees, Room, Books)
Residual COA: $5,324/year
Requirements: 3.5 GPA, 1760 SAT (CR+M+W) or 26 ACT (including W)
Award: Full Tuition+ ($9,200/year + OOS Tuition Waiver)
Residual COA: $9,526/year
Requirements: 3.25 GPA, 1650 SAT (CR+M+W) or 24 ACT (including W)
[University</a> Scholarships](<a href=“http://www.pvamu.edu/pages/2154.asp]University”>http://www.pvamu.edu/pages/2154.asp)</p>
<p>==== UTAH ====</p>
<p>Utah State University
Application Deadline: Dec 1st
**Award:**Full Tuition (see NOTE below)
Residual COA: $9,080/year
Requirements: Sliding scale of GPA+ACT/SAT, ranging from 4.0+31/1360 to 3.5+36/1600 (see chart)
[Utah</a> State University](<a href=“Tuition Costs & Financial Aid | Admissions | USU”>Tuition Costs & Financial Aid | Admissions | USU)
[Utah</a> State University](<a href=“Page Not Found | Utah State University”>Utah Residency | Admissions | USU)
NOTE: Must establish Utah Residency during first year to continue to receive full tuition, otherwise scholarship reverts to in-state tuition only. Students are encouraged by the university to attain residency.</p>
<p>Utah Valley University
Application Deadline: Feb 1st
Award: Full Tuition
Residual COA: $12,700/year
Requirements: 3.9 GPA, 1340 SAT (CR+M) or 30 ACT
<a href=“http://www.uvu.edu/financialaid/scholarships/acadmerit.html[/url]”>http://www.uvu.edu/financialaid/scholarships/acadmerit.html</a>
NOTE: Must establish Utah Residency during first year to continue to receive full tuition, otherwise scholarship reverts to in-state tuition only.</p>