These 37 hand-curated scholarships are open to First-Year Students. We highlight the award amount, deadline, and eligibility for each, ranking fully funded opportunities first so you never miss a deadline that matters to you.
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United States
Undergraduate
Stony Brook University
- Amount
- Variable four-year merit scholarship based on academic qualifications
- Deadline
- Jan 15, 2026
International high school seniors applying to Stony Brook are automatically considered for a variable renewable Global Excellence Scholarsh…
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United States
Undergraduate
Stony Brook University
- Amount
- 50% of tuition
- Deadline
- Feb 1, 2026
First-year international applicants to Stony Brook may apply through the portal for a renewable 50% tuition scholarship tied to intercultur…
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United States
Undergraduate
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
- Amount
- $10,000-$15,500 per academic year
- Deadline
- Jul 15, 2026
International UMass Dartmouth first-year applicants with at least a 2.75 high school GPA are automatically considered for annual merit scho…
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United States
Undergraduate
District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education
- Amount
- Up to $15,000 per year at eligible public institutions or $3,750 per year at eligible private institutions
- Deadline
- Aug 21, 2026
DC residents pursuing their first undergraduate degree at least half time at an eligible institution who satisfy citizenship, domicile, inc…
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United States
Undergraduate
Auburn University
- Amount
- An estimated $7,000 to $17,000 per year, renewable for up to eight semesters; the maximum illustrated value is $68,000 o
- Deadline
- Dec 1, 2026
Non-Alabama first-year applicants who complete Auburn early-action admission with official scores by the scholarship deadlines and present …
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United States
Undergraduate
The College of Wooster
- Amount
- $1,000–$3,000 per year in addition to an eligible Dean’s Scholar award
- Deadline
- Dec 1, 2026
A fall 2027 first-year Wooster applicant who attends a Presbyterian Church (USA) and demonstrates academics and service.
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United States
Undergraduate
Boise State University
- Amount
- Approximately $16,339 per year in nonresident-tuition savings, renewable for four years for an estimated $65,356 total a
- Deadline
- Dec 15, 2026
High-achieving non-Idaho first-year students from WUE states or territories who choose an eligible Boise State major and submit complete ad…
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United States
Undergraduate
Tennessee Technological University
- Amount
- $3,000 to $10,000 per year from Tennessee Tech for up to four years, based on the qualifying GPA and ACT or SAT tier; Te
- Deadline
- Dec 15, 2026
Fall 2027 first-time freshmen with at least a 3.40 high school GPA and 23 ACT or 1130 SAT who meet Tennessee Tech’s admission and document …
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United States
Undergraduate
University of South Florida
- Amount
- Approximately $44,000 total, up to $11,000 per year
- Deadline
- Jan 15, 2027
Non-Florida first-year applicants receive automatic consideration after completing the USF admission application and materials by January 1…
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United States
Undergraduate
University at Buffalo, State University of New York
- Amount
- Varies; renewable with good academic standing
- Deadline
- Feb 1, 2027
Incoming international first-year UB applicants are automatically considered for the Flagship Scholarship during holistic admission review.
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United States
Undergraduate
CollegeCounts Board of Directors and Alabama State Treasurer
- Amount
- $4,000 for a four-year college or $2,000 for a two-year college
- Deadline
- Feb 28, 2027
An Alabama resident and U.S. citizen entering college for the first time with financial need and at least a 2.75 GPA.
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United States
Undergraduate
Binghamton University, State University of New York
- Amount
- $10,000 per year or up to in-state full cost of attendance, depending on award group
- Deadline
- No separate scholarship application; con
All incoming Binghamton undergraduate applicants, including international applicants, are considered for 25 competitive Achievement Scholar…
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United States
Bachelors
Northern Arizona University
- Amount
- $15,000 per academic year, renewable for up to four years ($60,000 maximum)
- Deadline
- Automatic consideration with the NAU fir
Non-Arizona, non-WUE first-year applicants with a 3.5–4.0 unweighted core GPA who will pursue their first bachelor’s degree full time at an…
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United States
Bachelors
Ball State University Esports
- Amount
- $12,500 per year, renewable for up to four years ($50,000 maximum)
- Deadline
- No fixed deadline is published; contact
Non-Indiana undergraduate applicants with competitive experience in a supported varsity esports title who complete Ball State team tryouts.
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United States
Bachelors
Alfred State College, SUNY
- Amount
- Up to $10,950 per year, renewable while eligibility is maintained
- Deadline
- Automatic consideration with admission;
Academically talented non-New York first-time or transfer students entering a full-time residential bachelor’s program at Alfred or Wellsvi…
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United States
Undergraduate
University of Massachusetts Boston
- Amount
- $4,000-$10,000 per year
- Deadline
- Considered with admission by the posted
International first-year applicants to UMass Boston with strong academic records are automatically considered for renewable partial scholar…
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United States
Undergraduate
SUNY Geneseo
- Amount
- Up to $10,000 per year
- Deadline
- Priority deadlines: January 1 for fall e
International first-year and transfer applicants to SUNY Geneseo are automatically considered for academic merit tuition scholarships up to…
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United States
Undergraduate
Oklahoma Christian University Center for Biblical Studies
- Amount
- Up to $10,000 for the 2026–27 academic year as part of the student’s total financial-aid package
- Deadline
- Rolling; no fixed public deadline is stated on the official application page
A new Oklahoma Christian University student who will pursue a degree through the College of Biblical Studies and completes the designated n…
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United States
Undergraduate
Colorado Christian University
- Amount
- $50–$8,000 per complete Bible book; multiple qualifying books may be combined
- Deadline
- Term-specific posted verification date
A current or incoming CCU traditional undergraduate who memorizes an entire Bible book and passes witness and committee verification.
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United States
Undergraduate
SUNY Oswego
- Amount
- $2,500 Dean's Scholarship or $6,000 Presidential Scholarship per year
- Deadline
- Priority scholarship consideration for f
Incoming first-year international applicants to SUNY Oswego are automatically considered for Dean's or Presidential merit scholarships thro…
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United States
Undergraduate
SUNY Plattsburgh
- Amount
- $5,000 per year
- Deadline
- No separate scholarship deadline; consid
Accepted international first-year students at SUNY Plattsburgh receive a renewable $5,000 Cardinal Award, subject to published exclusions.
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United States
Undergraduate
SUNY Fredonia
- Amount
- $5,000 per year
- Deadline
- Admission deposit deadline May 1 for fal
Full-time entering Fredonia first-year students with a 95+ weighted high school average may receive a renewable $5,000 annual award.
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United States
Undergraduate
SUNY Fredonia
- Amount
- $4,000 per year
- Deadline
- Admission deposit deadline May 1 for fal
Entering Fredonia first-year students with a 90-94 weighted high school average may receive a renewable $4,000 annual scholarship.
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United States
Undergraduate
SUNY Plattsburgh
- Amount
- $0-$3,500 per year for first-year students; $0-$500 per year for transfers
- Deadline
- No separate scholarship deadline; consid
Accepted SUNY Plattsburgh international first-year and transfer students are considered for annual academic merit scholarships through admi…
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United States
Undergraduate
SUNY Fredonia
- Amount
- $2,000 per year
- Deadline
- Admission deposit deadline May 1 for fal
Entering Fredonia first-year students with an 80-89 weighted high school average may receive a renewable $2,000 annual award.
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United States
Undergraduate
Colorado Christian University
- Amount
- Up to $1,500 per year; $6,000 maximum over up to eight semesters
- Deadline
- Rolling; April 1 fall aid priority
A new CCU freshman or transfer student currently attending a Christian high school in CCU’s PICE partner network.
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United States
Undergraduate
Colorado Christian University
- Amount
- $1,250 per year; $5,000 maximum over up to eight semesters
- Deadline
- Rolling; April 1 fall aid priority
A new CCU freshman or transfer student whose parent or sibling is a current student or graduate of CCU or a heritage institution.
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United States
Undergraduate
Colorado Christian University
- Amount
- $1,250 per year; $5,000 maximum over up to eight semesters
- Deadline
- Rolling; April 1 fall aid priority
A new CCU freshman or transfer student currently affiliated with Dare 2 Share, Summit Ministries, Discovery Days, or Young Life.
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United States
Undergraduate
Bridgewater College
- Amount
- $1,000 per year
- Deadline
- No separate deadline; apply for Bridgewater admission
Admitted Bridgewater College first-year or transfer undergraduates who are members of the Church of the Brethren.
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United States
Undergraduate
SUNY New Paltz
- Amount
- 50% of tuition
- Deadline
- Submit scholarship essay through the app
Two first-year international applicants to SUNY New Paltz may receive renewable 50% tuition scholarships for intercultural leadership.
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United States
Undergraduate
Binghamton University, State University of New York
- Amount
- Competitive four-year scholarships; amounts vary
- Deadline
- No separate scholarship application; sel
Exceptional incoming Binghamton students are selected at admission for competitive President's, Provost's, and Dean's scholarship commitmen…
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United States
Undergraduate
University of Southern California
- Amount
- Half tuition for eligible full-time undergraduate semesters
- Deadline
- Apply by the USC merit scholarship deadl
High-achieving USC first-year applicants who apply by the merit deadline may be selected for a renewable half-tuition Presidential Scholars…
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United States
Undergraduate
University of Southern California
- Amount
- One-quarter tuition for eligible full-time undergraduate semesters
- Deadline
- Apply by the USC merit scholarship deadl
USC applicants selected through Office of Admission merit review may receive a renewable one-quarter-tuition Deans Scholarship.
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United States
Undergraduate
University of Southern California
- Amount
- Full tuition for eligible full-time undergraduate semesters
- Deadline
- Apply by the USC merit scholarship deadl
Top USC applicants applying by the merit deadline may be selected for the full-tuition Mork Family Scholarship through admission review.
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United States
Undergraduate
University of Southern California
- Amount
- Full tuition for eligible full-time undergraduate semesters
- Deadline
- Apply by the USC merit scholarship deadl
Exceptional USC first-year applicants with strong leadership profiles may be selected through admission review for the full-tuition Stamps …
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United States
Undergraduate
Clark University
- Amount
- Variable merit scholarships; amount determined at admission
- Deadline
- Automatic consideration with Clark under
International first-year and transfer applicants to Clark are automatically considered for variable merit scholarships through the admissio…
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United States
Undergraduate
New York University
- Amount
- Meets full demonstrated need for eligible first-year New York campus undergraduates; tuition covered for families under
- Deadline
- Submit required financial aid applicatio
First-year NYU New York campus applicants, including international students, can be reviewed for need-based NYU Promise aid by filing requi…
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