Hey everyone! I'm a rising high school senior trying to find full tuition scholarships that I can apply for. Do you guys know of any good ones, or have any advice on where to look for them?
Hey there! There are quite a few full-tuition scholarships available for high school seniors. Some of these are school-specific, while others are external and can be applied to multiple schools. Here are a few notable examples:
1. National Merit Scholarship Program: If you've taken the PSAT, you might be eligible for this scholarship. National Merit Scholarships can vary from a one-time cash award to full-tuition, depending on the school and eligibility criteria.
2. QuestBridge National College Match: QuestBridge partners with top colleges and universities to offer high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds full-tuition scholarships. By going through their College Match process, you could be matched with a partner school and receive a full four-year scholarship.
3. Corporate-sponsored scholarships: Look into scholarships offered by organizations such as Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, Microsoft Tuition Scholarship, and the Burger King Scholars Award. These scholarships usually require a combination of academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and community service.
4. School-specific scholarships: Many colleges offer their own full-tuition scholarships based on merit and/or financial need. For example, Vanderbilt University offers the Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholarship. Start by checking the financial aid webpage of the schools you're interested in to see if they offer full-tuition scholarships. CollegeVine's blog also has a list of schools with full-ride scholarships that you may find helpful: https://blog.collegevine.com/50-colleges-with-full-ride-scholarships
As for finding more scholarship opportunities, there are a few helpful resources to check out:
- College and career center at your school: Counselors can often provide information on local and regional scholarships available to high school seniors.
- Scholarship search engines: Websites like Fastweb, Scholarships.com, and Cappex can help you find scholarships that match your profile. You'll need to create an account and fill out a questionnaire detailing your background, activities, and interests.
Keep in mind that full-tuition scholarships can be highly competitive, so it's important to cast a wide net and apply for multiple scholarships to increase your chances. And you should also consider applying for need-based aid and smaller scholarship awards, as aid can add up!
Good luck in your search!
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