Find scholarships built for you

For high-achieving high school seniors with financial need — one of the largest scholarships available for undergraduate study, with ongoing mentorship and advising support.

Awarded to Black high school seniors who show academic excellence, leadership, and community service commitment — includes mentoring and a scholar alumni network.

For students who have faced and overcome significant adversity, demonstrating integrity and a commitment to pursuing a college education despite critical financial need.

Awarded to incoming freshmen who demonstrate strong academic achievement. Renewable for 4 years with a 3.4+ GPA. Application included with admission — no separate process required.

One of the most prestigious national scholarships for high school seniors — recognizes leadership, service, and academic achievement. 150 scholars selected annually from a national applicant pool.

Supports students who have overcome significant obstacles with a scholarship plus ongoing mentorship, a laptop, and textbook credits through college.

California's largest state financial aid program — covers tuition at UC, CSU, and many private California colleges based on financial need and GPA verification.

Supports women pursuing ABET-accredited engineering, technology, and computer science degrees — one of the largest scholarship programs of its kind.

One of the country's oldest merit scholarship programs, judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. 500 scholarships awarded nationally each year.

Georgia Tech's premier merit scholarship for incoming freshmen with exceptional academic records — automatically considered upon admission application.

One of the largest privately funded scholarship programs in Texas, supporting students at UT Austin and other Texas public universities based on merit and need.

Funded by the Georgia Lottery, HOPE covers a substantial share of tuition at Georgia public colleges for residents who maintain a 3.0 GPA in high school.

Recognizes incoming students who show a commitment to diversity, community engagement, and academic excellence — includes a living-learning community.

Merit-based award for Florida high school graduates with strong GPA, test scores, and community service hours, usable at any eligible Florida institution.

Covers tuition at SUNY and CUNY schools for New York residents within income eligibility limits, on top of other aid received.

UC Berkeley's top honor for incoming students, combining a merit award with an honors community, faculty mentor, and dedicated advising.

Supports first-generation college students nationally with need-based awards and access to a peer mentorship community throughout college.

Awarded based on PSAT/NMSQT performance to the top-scoring students nationally. Many universities also offer their own matching or enhanced awards to National Merit Finalists.

State-funded award for Michigan residents attending an in-state college, based on a combination of financial need and SAT performance.

A highly selective, last-dollar scholarship covering the full cost of attendance for outstanding minority, high-achieving students from low-income households.

Matches high-achieving, low-income students with full four-year scholarships at 45+ partner colleges, including several highly selective institutions.

Supports first-generation and historically underrepresented students with a summer bridge program, four years of mentoring, and full need-based aid packaging.

Emory's most prestigious merit scholarship, ranging from partial to full-tuition awards, with access to specialized seminars, research funding, and study abroad grants.