<p>I know that most public universities have few scholarships for out-of-state students. However, I have seen some that have amazingly good ones, like University of Alabama, University of Oklahoma and University of Arizona. So I'm just curious-- what other schools have good out-of-state scholarships?</p>
<p>Michigan State is pretty good if you qualify for the Honors College and/or Professorial Assistantship.</p>
<p>Look at University of South Carolina - nice merit scholarships for OOS students with good grades and at least a 28 ACT.</p>
<p>The University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) is also very generous with high-stat OOS students (many full-tuition scholarships from the Honors College for OOS students). Also, Pitt has many engineering scholarships which stack on top of the full-tuition scholarships for high-stat students (1450 SAT Math/CR and above).</p>
<p>The University of Delaware is pretty generous to high-stats applicants.</p>
<p>University of New Mexico has the Amigo Scholarship for OOS students—gives you in-state tuition (in state tuition cost is $2,904.60/semester) plus $200/yr for transportation.</p>
<p>Requires : 23 ACT (1060 SAT) and 3.5 GPA or 26 ACT (1170 SAT) and 3.0 GPA.</p>
<p>Other higher value scholarships are available for better stats.</p>
<p>You can rule out Texas, unfortunately. 
UT has really cut down on merit aid to ANY students. It seems very short-sighted to me.</p>
<p>What are your stats? </p>
<p>What is your major?</p>
<p>How much merit do you need?</p>
<p>Arizona State University has the new american univ. scholarship, and I think they give up to full tuition if you are nation merit.</p>
<p>^^
My unweighted GPA is 4.0 (4.45 weighted). I am ranked 1 in my class of around 500. My ACT is 33. I’ve done band and swim team (with some leadership) throughout high school and have about 100 volunteer hours. I am from New Mexico and there is a chance I’ll get national merit, so scholarships for that are good.</p>
<p>I want to major in computer or electrical engineering.</p>
<p>Since there are some good schools in my state that I can go to for free, I will probably only go out-of-state at a place with very good merit scholarships, just because that makes the most sense to me. Right now, I’m just trying to make sure I’m not missing any great opportunities. Thanks for the help!</p>
<p>*Look at University of South Carolina - nice merit scholarships for OOS students with good grades and at least a 28 ACT. *</p>
<p>U South Carolina seems to have reduced its scholarships… :(</p>
<p>Dean’s Leadership Scholarship
Annual Value: $3,000</p>
<p>This award is offered to incoming freshmen who present an average SAT score of 1337 on critical reading and math sections combined (or ACT composite of 30) and an average weighted high school GPA of 4.61. Candidates are selected based on a strong academic curriculum, leadership, and community service. This award is worth $ 3,000 per year and is renewable for up to three years as long as you maintain at least a “B” average. No scholarship application is required.</p>
<p>University Scholars Award</p>
<p>Annual Value: $2,000</p>
<p>Freshman recipients of the University Scholars Award generally present scores an average SAT score of 1305 on critical reading and math sections combined (or ACT composite score of 29) and an average weighted high school GPA of 4.01. The award is worth $2,000 per year and is renewable for up to three years as long as you maintain at least a “B” average. No scholarship application is required.</p>
<p>If you have very high test scores, you might get one of their 20 competitive scholarships…$10k per year…OOS COA is about $37k per year.</p>
<p>Carolina Scholars Award</p>
<p>Annual Value: $10,000 ($7,000 for finalists)</p>
<p>If you have a strong academic record and are a leader in your high school and community, we encourage you to apply for the Carolina Scholars competition. Fifty Carolina Scholars Finalists are chosen. Of these finalists, **20 students will be selected for the Carolina Scholars Award. ** Last year’s candidates presented an average SAT scores of **1500 on critical reading and math sections combined (or ACT composite score of 34) and an average weighted high school GPA of 4.91. **</p>
<p>^^ Those are for in-state students. The OOS ones are below. </p>
<p>McNair Scholars Award*
Annual value for McNair Scholars: $15,000 award + tuition reduction to in-state rate=total estimated value of $30,576
Total estimated four-year value for McNair Scholars=$122,304</p>
<p>Annual value for McNair Finalists: $11,000 award + tuition reduction to in-state rate=total estimated value of $26,576
Total estimated four-year value for McNair Finalists=$106,304</p>
<p>Forty out-of-state students with strong academic records who are leaders in their high schools and communities will be selected as the University’s McNair Scholar Finalists. Of these finalists, 20 students will be chosen through an interview
process to receive the McNair Scholars Award. Last year,McNair Scholars and Finalists had an average SAT score of 1495 (ACT score of 33) and had an average weighted high school GPA of 4.63. McNair Scholar Finalists receive awards of $44,000 ($11,000 per year), and McNair Scholars receive awards of $60,000 ($15,000 per year). Recipients of these awards qualify for the in-state tuition rate, an estimated annual value of $15,576.</p>
<p>Please note: To apply for this scholarship, both an application for general University admission and a scholarship application must be submitted to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. The deadline for McNair Scholars Award applications is Nov. 15.</p>
<p>Lieber Scholars Award*
Annual value: up to $6,000 + tuition reduction to in-state rate=total estimated value of up to $21,576
Total estimated four-year value of up to: $86,304</p>
<p>The University annually awards scholarships to National Merit Finalists, National Achievement Finalists, and National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholars. The competition for these awards begins when you take the PSAT/NMSQT in your junior year of high school. To be eligible, National Merit Finalists must list the University of South Carolina as their first choice through the National Merit Corporation. National Achievement Finalists must send a copy of the National Achievement Finalist certificate to the admissions office. The National Hispanic Recognition Program will send us the names of the scholars selected for that program. No scholarship application is required. The Lieber Scholars Award can be combined with other University scholarships awarded. Recipients of this award qualify for the in-state tuition rate, an estimated annual value of $15,576.</p>
<p>Cooper Scholars Award*
Annual value: $4,000 + tuition reduction to in-state rate=total estimated value of $19,576
Total estimated four-year value=$78,304</p>
<p>In 2010, recipients of the Cooper Scholars Award had an average SAT score of 1444 (ACT score of 32) and an average weighted high school GPA of 4.32. Consideration is automatic upon admission to the University. No scholarship application is required. Recipients of this award qualify for the in-state tuition rate, an estimated annual value of $15,576.</p>
<p>McKissick Scholars Award*
Annual value: $2,000 + tuition reduction to in-state rate=total estimated value of $17,576
Total estimated four-year value=$70,304</p>
<p>In 2010, recipients of the McKissick Scholars Award had an average SAT score of 1346 (ACT score of 30) and an average weighted high school GPA of 4.06. Consideration is automatic upon admission to the University. No scholarship application is required. Recipients of this award qualify for the in-state tuition rate, an estimated annual value of $15,576.</p>
<p>Woodrow Scholars Award*
Annual value: $500 + reduced tuition rate=total estimated value of $11,734
Total estimated four-year value=$46,936</p>
<p>In 2010, recipients of the Woodrow Scholars Award had an average SAT score of 1267 (ACT score of 28) and an average weighted high school GPA of 3.84. Consideration is automatic upon admission to the University. No scholarship application is required. Recipients of this award also receive a significant tuition reduction of nearly half of the out-of-state rate, an estimated annual value of $11,234.</p>
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