Scholarships for First-Year Students

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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Stony Brook University Global Excellence Scholarship

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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Partial United States Undergraduate

DC Tuition Assistance Grant

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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Partial United States Undergraduate

Auburn University Nonresident Competitive Merit Scholarships

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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Partial United States Undergraduate

College of Wooster Covenant Scholarship

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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Partial United States Undergraduate

Boise State Western Undergraduate Exchange Scholarship

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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Partial United States Undergraduate

Tennessee Tech Presidential Scholars Scholarship

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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Partial United States Undergraduate

USF Green and Gold Presidential Waiver Award

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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Partial United States Undergraduate

CollegeCounts Scholarship Program

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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Partial United States Undergraduate

Binghamton University Achievement Scholarship

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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Partial United States Bachelors

Northern Arizona University President’s Excellence Scholarship

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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Partial United States Bachelors

Ball State University Out-of-State Esports Scholarship

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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Partial United States Bachelors

Alfred State Scholars Out-of-State Scholarship

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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Partial United States Undergraduate

UMass Boston International Student Scholarships

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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Partial United States Undergraduate

Oklahoma Christian University New Student Bible Scholarship

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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Partial United States Undergraduate

Colorado Christian University Scripture Memory Scholarship

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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Partial United States Undergraduate

SUNY Oswego First-Year Merit Scholarships

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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Partial United States Undergraduate

Fredonia President's Award of Excellence

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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Partial United States Undergraduate

Fredonia Scholar Award

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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Partial United States Undergraduate

Fredonia True Blue Scholar Award

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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Partial United States Undergraduate

Colorado Christian University Legacy Scholarship

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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Partial United States Undergraduate

SUNY New Paltz #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship

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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Binghamton University President's, Provost's and Dean's Scholarships

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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Partial United States Undergraduate

USC Presidential Scholarship

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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Partial United States Undergraduate

USC Deans Scholarship

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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Partial United States Undergraduate

USC Mork Family Scholarship

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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Partial United States Undergraduate

USC Stamps Leadership Scholarship

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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NYU Promise for First-Year New York Campus Undergraduates

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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