2025 Hood College Freshmen Merit Scholarships (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Hood College

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 

Applications for this scholarship will be reviewed on a rolling basis (but it is recommended to apply by Mar 1st)

Scholarship Summary: 

Hood College's merit scholarship program recognizes the achievement, talent and potential of students. Awards are based upon their achievement in the classroom, their ability to think analytically, their talent and creativity within their areas of interest and the potential for success they bring Hood College. All students (domestic and international) applying for admission to Hood College will be considered for these scholarships.

Fall 2025 Bay Path University Freshman Merit Awards (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Bay Path University

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 

Applications for this scholarship will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Scholarship Summary: 

Bay Path University (a women-only university) is awarding academic merit scholarship to first-time freshmen students (domestic and international) who have performed excellently in their schoolwork and will be entering an undergraduate program in fall.

2025-26 Elms College Freshmen Merit Scholarships (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Elms College

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 

Applications for this scholarship will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Scholarship Summary: 

All applicants (domestic and international) are considered for a merit-based scholarship upon acceptance to Elms College. Upon acceptance to the college, students will be notified about their eligibility for the award. Eligibility for any of the following merit-based awards is contingent on maintaining continuous full-time student status at Elms College and maintaining good academic standing.

2025 Lasell University Freshman University Awards (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Lasell University

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 

Applications for this scholarship will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Scholarship Summary: 

All incoming first-time, full-time students (domestic and international) will be considered for Lasell University Awards based on academic merit.

Fall 2025 Bethany College Freshman Competitive Scholarships (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Bethany College

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 

Applications for this scholarship will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Scholarship Summary: 

Bethany College established the Presidential Scholarship to give recognition to high school seniors (US citizens and residents only) who have excelled academically.

2025|26 Bethany College Freshman Merit Scholarship (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Bethany College

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 

Application for this scholarship will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Scholarship Summary: 

Bethany College awards merit scholarships to accepted applicants (domestic and international) who enroll at Bethany College as freshman students. These awards are based upon each student’s level of academic achievement and are offered through the Center for Enrollment. The Bethany Merit Scholarship is a renewable scholarship for all four years of full-time enrollment.

'25 Alabama Agricultural & Mechanical University Freshman Heritage Awards (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Alabama Agricultural & Mechanical University

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 

Applications for this scholarship will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Scholarship Summary: 

Alabama A&M University offers merit scholarship to incoming domestic and international freshman who can demonstrate high academic potential through their high school records.

2025|26 University of Providence Freshman Merit Scholarship (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

University of Providence

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 

Applications for this scholarship will be reviewed on an ongoing basis

Scholarship Summary: 

All undergraduate students (domestic and international) who are not being recruited by an athletic coach are considered for merit scholarships upon their acceptance into the University of Providence. Merit scholarship amounts for freshmen are determined by each student’s high school academic performance.

2025-26 York College of Pennsylvania Freshmen Merit Scholarship (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

York College of Pennsylvania

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 

Applications for this scholarship will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Scholarship Summary: 

YCP considers first-time students (US citizens and residents only) for merit scholarships and grants based upon their complete admission applications. Every accepted York College student will be eligible for a merit award, further decreasing the cost of a college that's already a tremendous value! 

'25 University of Jamestown Academic Merit Scholarship (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 
University of Jamestown

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Scholarship Summary: 
University of Jamestown gives out millions of dollars each year in institutional aid. Academic scholarships are awarded to high-performing freshmen (domestic and international) and are calculated by GPA and ACT/SAT scores and cannot be combined with athletic awards.

2025|26 Schulich Leader STEM Scholarships (Canada Based)

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN OCT/NOV

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Several universities

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 

Applications for this scholarship will end on the 19th of February, 2025

Scholarship Summary: 

Schulich Leader Scholarships are Canada’s most coveted undergraduate STEM scholarships. Up to one hundred scholarships are awarded to entrepreneurial-minded high school Canadian graduates enrolling in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math program at 20 partner universities across Canada.

'25 York University Undergraduate Awards of Achievement (Canada Based)

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN OCT/NOV

Scholarship Awarding University: 

York University

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 

Applications for this scholarship will end on the 15th of January, 2025. 

Scholarship Summary: 

The York Awards of Achievement is available to eight Canadian (Ontario residents) secondary school students applying to a direct-entry undergraduate program with an admission average of 85 per cent or higher, have contributed to the life of their school and/or community.

'25 University of Saskatchewan Best and Brightest Entrance Awards (Canada Based)

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN OCT/NOV

Scholarship Awarding University: 

University of Saskatchewan

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s 

Scholarship Deadline: 

Application deadlines for this scholarship will close on the 15th of December, 2024.

Scholarship Summary: 

The Best and Brightest Entrance Scholarships are USask’s highest valued, renewable entrance scholarships for Canadian undergraduates and are awarded based on academics, leadership and contributions to school and community life. Five of these awards, known as the Circle of Honour Awards, are designated for Indigenous students.

'25 University of Lethbridge Board of Governors Award (Canada Based)

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN OCT/NOV

Scholarship Awarding University: 

University of Lethbridge

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 

Applications for this scholarship will end on the 15th of December, 2024.

Scholarship Summary: 

The ULethbridge Board of Governors’ (BOG) Admission Scholarships reward students (Canadian and international) who apply early to uLethbridge and it may be combined with other uLethbridge awards, e.g., High School Entrance Awards.

'25 University of Alberta Canadian Undergraduate Application-Based Scholarships (Canada Based)

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP

Scholarship Awarding University: 

University of Alberta

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 

Applications for this scholarship will end on the 10th of January, 2025

Scholarship Summary: 

University of Alberta is awarding generous application-based scholarships to Canadian students who meet certain eligibility criteria. Candidate eligibility for specific scholarships will be assessed based on their admission information and their scholarship application. The University of Alberta scholarship and award competitions are competitive and there is no guarantee that meeting eligibility will result in a scholarship or award offer.

2025 Brock University Brock Scholars Award (Canada Based)

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN OCT/NOV

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Brock University

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s 

Scholarship Deadline: 

Applications for this scholarship will end on January 15, 2025 

Scholarship Summary: 

The Brock Scholars awards are the largest awards available to incoming undergraduate students at Brock University. These awards are automatic and open to every incoming student from anywhere in the world. 

2025 Laurentian University Undergraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship (Canada Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Laurentian University

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s 

Scholarship Deadline: 

Applications for this scholarship will end as follows

i. Ontario Students: 15th of January, 2025 (CLOSED)

ii. Non-Ontario High School Students: 1st of Aug, 2025 (except for Nursing, Architecture and Indigenous Social Work) 

Scholarship Summary: 

Each newly admitted Canadian student who just graduated from full-time studies at a secondary school and achieves an overall average of 80% (on 6 best grade 12 U/M courses) is guaranteed an Academic Excellence Scholarship. Applicants must be registered in a 100% course load in two semesters (fall/winter) in a first degree and pay fees to Laurentian University. 

'25 Queen's University Undergraduate Major Admission Scholarships (Canada Based)

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN OCT/NOV

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Queen's University

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s 

Scholarship Deadline: 

Applications for this scholarship will end on the 8th of December, 2024.

Scholarship Summary: 

Canadian students who demonstrate superior academic ability, creative and original thinking, involvement in school or community activities, and proven leadership can apply for a Queen’s major admission award. Financial need is also a consideration for some of the major admission awards.

'25 Ontario Tech University Canadian Undergraduate Entrance Scholarship (Canada Based)

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN SEP/OCT

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Ontario Tech University

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 

Applications for this scholarship will end as follows;

i. Ontario students: 15th of January, 2025 

ii. Non-Ontario students: 28th of March, 2025

Scholarship Summary: 

Ontario Tech University is awarding Entrance Scholarships to recent Canadian secondary-school graduates in recognition of past academic accomplishments. These scholarships are automatically awarded in your first year based on your best six 4U/4M courses (or equivalent).

2025-26 Soka University Graduate Merit Scholarship (US Based)

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Soka University

Type of degree: 
Master's

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 15th of February, 2025.

Scholarship Summary: 
Graduate students (domestic and international) who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievements are awarded the Soka Graduate Merit Scholarship upon entrance into Soka University.