Scholarships for Out-of-State Students

These 23 hand-curated scholarships are open to Out-of-State 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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Michigan State University Merit Recognition Scholarship

Michigan State University

Amount
$4,000 per year plus double-occupancy campus housing and the Silver dining plan for eight semesters
Deadline
Nov 1, 2026

Non-Michigan-resident National Merit Finalists who name MSU first choice may receive $4,000 annually plus campus food and housing.

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Michigan State University Non-resident Scholarship

Michigan State University

Amount
$7,000 to $15,000 per year for up to eight consecutive semesters; maximum potential value $60,000
Deadline
Nov 1, 2026

Domestic out-of-state incoming first-year applicants to Michigan State University; automatic consideration through the admission applicatio…

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MSU Honors College Distinction Scholarship

Michigan State University

Amount
$5,000 per year for eight semesters; up to $20,000 total
Deadline
Nov 1, 2026

Selected nonresident MSU Honors College invitees who are U.S., Canadian, or Mexican citizens or eligible permanent residents.

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Partial United States Undergraduate

University of Washington Purple and Gold Scholarship

University of Washington

Amount
Varies by recipient and is renewable for four years
Deadline
Nov 15, 2026

A U.S. non-Washington-resident first-year applicant to the UW Seattle campus who submits the Common Application by November 15, 2026 and ma…

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Partial United States Undergraduate

UC Irvine Directors’ Scholarship

University of California, Irvine

Amount
Monetary honorarium; final amount is set under federal and state financial-aid rules
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026

A domestic out-of-state or F-1 international fall 2027 applicant to UC Irvine who submits the UC application by November 30, 2026 and is se…

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Partial United States Undergraduate

University of South Carolina Nonresident Academic Scholar Award

University of South Carolina

Amount
$6,500 to $30,000 per year in the current nonresident merit package, for a four-year range of $26,000 to $120,000
Deadline
Dec 1, 2026

High-achieving first-time nonresident freshmen who complete USC admission by December 1 and maintain full-time enrollment and a 3.0 GPA for…

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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

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

University of Illinois Achievement Scholarship

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Amount
$10,000 per year for four years ($40,000 total)
Deadline
Jan 5, 2027

An incoming fall 2027 nonresident first-year applicant to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign who demonstrates academic excellence …

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Partial United States Undergraduate

USF Green and Gold Directors Waiver Award

University of South Florida

Amount
Approximately $9,000 per year for four years (approximately $36,000 total)
Deadline
Jan 15, 2027

A competitive non-Florida or international first-year applicant to USF for summer or fall 2027 who completes all admission materials by Jan…

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Partial United States Undergraduate

USF Green and Gold Scholars Waiver Award

University of South Florida

Amount
Approximately $5,000 per year for four years (approximately $20,000 total)
Deadline
Jan 15, 2027

A strong non-Florida or international first-year applicant to USF for summer or fall 2027 who completes all admission materials by January …

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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

Rowan University Brown & Gold Scholarship

Rowan University

Amount
Up to $8,500 per year
Deadline
Jan 31, 2027

A full-time out-of-state first-year or transfer applicant entering Rowan University in the fall and applying for admission by January 31.

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Partial United States Undergraduate

UNM Western Undergraduate Exchange Plus Scholarship

The University of New Mexico

Amount
New Mexico resident tuition rate for eligible nonresident students, approximately $23,149 in annual savings for 2027–28
Deadline
Feb 1, 2027

High-achieving nonresident freshmen from participating Western states or Pacific jurisdictions who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents…

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Partial United States Undergraduate

UNM Western Undergraduate Exchange Scholarship

The University of New Mexico

Amount
Tuition reduced to 150% of the New Mexico resident rate, an estimated $18,854 in annual savings for 2027–28 and renewabl
Deadline
Feb 1, 2027

U.S. citizens or permanent residents from a participating WUE state or Pacific jurisdiction who meet UNM’s 2.8 GPA or 18 ACT / 960 SAT thre…

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Partial United States Undergraduate

Washington State University WUE Distinguished Cougar Award

Washington State University

Amount
$15,000 per year for up to four years; maximum potential value $60,000
Deadline
Mar 31, 2027

Incoming nonresident first-year or transfer students at WSU Pullman with a 3.7–4.0 qualifying GPA; automatic consideration through a comple…

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Partial United States Undergraduate

Washington State University WUE Cougar Award

Washington State University

Amount
$12,000 per year for up to four years; maximum potential value $48,000
Deadline
Mar 31, 2027

Incoming nonresident first-year or transfer students at WSU Pullman with a qualifying 3.0–3.69 GPA; automatic consideration through a compl…

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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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Varies United States Undergraduate

Heidelberg University Out-of-State Grant

Heidelberg University

Amount
Up to $3,000 per year for residents of California, Florida, Indiana, Michigan, or Texas; up to $1,500 per year for other non-Ohio residents
Deadline
No separate deadline; apply for undergraduate admission and complete Heidelberg’s financial-aid process

An admitted Heidelberg University undergraduate who is a resident of a U.S. state other than Ohio and meets the university’s continuing fin…

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Partial United States Any level

Colorado State University Native American Legacy Award

Colorado State University

Amount
Reduces nonresident tuition to Colorado resident base tuition; value varies annually
Deadline
15 business days before the term

A non-Colorado-resident Native American student seeking a degree on CSU’s main campus who documents qualifying tribal citizenship or ancest…

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