2025 Application Guide for SAIC Undergraduate Merit Scholarships

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP

Scholarship Awarding University: 

School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s 

Scholarship Deadline: 

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

Scholarship Summary: 

SAIC annually awards a substantial number of undergraduate, merit-based scholarships to new students (domestic and international).  All students who have successfully completed the admission process by the priority deadline are automatically considered for merit scholarships. Recipients are selected through a holistic review of each student's academic history, portfolio, and statement of intent.

2025 Application Guide for Grinnell College Laurel Full-Tuition Scholarship

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Grinnell College

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 

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

Scholarship Summary: 

The Laurel Scholarship is a Chicago-based, small mentorship program that offers prearrival programming, a full-tuition scholarship, and additional need-based financial aid to assist with the cost of room and board for those who qualify. Through this program, 10 students (US citizens and residents only) will benefit from the opportunity to bond with a cohort and prepare for the college transition with mentorship from recent Black alumni. 

2025 Application Guide for Knox College International Undergraduate Financial Aid

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Knox College

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s 

Scholarship Deadline: 

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

Scholarship Summary: 

Knox College has a scholarship program for non-U.S. citizens who demonstrate financial need and exceptional academic promise.

2025 Application Guide for Grinnell College Founders' Scholarship

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Scholarship Awarding University: 

Grinnell College

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 

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

Scholarship Summary: 

Grinnell awards Founders' Scholarships of varying amounts to select admitted students based on academic merit, extracurricular involvement, demonstrated leadership, and/or special talents. All first-year applicants (domestic and international) to Grinnell College will be considered for this scholarship.

2025 Application Guide for Knox College Freshmen Merit Scholarships

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Scholarship Awarding University: 

Knox College

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s 

Scholarship Deadline: 

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

Scholarship Summary: 

Domestic and international freshmen will be considered for scholarships at Knox College based on the information provided in the application for admission and through an admission interview. Scholarships will be awarded based on academic achievements, plus an applicant’s KnoX-Factor, which includes talents, interests, and personal qualities.

2025 Application Guide for Grinnell College Choice Scholarship

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Grinnell College

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 

Applications for this scholarship will end on the 5th of January, 2025.

Scholarship Summary: 

A domestic freshman student who chooses to apply early decision demonstrates their commitment to Grinnell. In return, Grinnell shows its commitment to domestic students who are admitted early decision with the Grinnell Choice Scholarship. Beginning with students admitted for the 2024–25 academic year, this is a $20,000 annual scholarship, renewable for a total of eight semesters.  

2025 Application Guide for Georgetown College Freshman Distinguished Scholarship

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Georgetown College

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 

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

Scholarship Summary: 

Georgetown College is offering the prestigious Distinguished Scholarship to two exceptional freshman scholars (US citizens and residents only).

2025 Application Guide for Salisbury University Freshman Merit Awards

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Salisbury University

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 

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

Scholarship Summary: 

SU offers a range of general merit scholarships to in-state, out-of-state and international students that do not require a separate application. Prospective incoming freshmen and transfer students will automatically be reviewed for these awards provided timely applications for admission are filed.

2025 Application Guide for St. Mary's College of Maryland Freshman Awards

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP

Scholarship Awarding University: 

St. Mary's College of Maryland

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 

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

Scholarship Summary: 

St. Mary’s merit-based scholarships recognize academic achievement demonstrated through a rigorous academic curriculum including advanced placement courses, honors courses, and co-curricular accomplishments. Merit-based scholarships are awarded without regard to a student’s financial need and all applying candidates (domestic and international) are considered.

2025 Application Guide for University of Louisville Trustee Competitive Awards

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP

Scholarship Awarding University: 

University of Louisville

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 

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

Scholarship Summary: 

The University of Louisville is delighted to award approximately 140 Henry Vogt Scholarships and a number of Trustee Competitive Scholarships to Kentucky and Southern Indiana freshmen students who meet the minimum criteria.

 

2025 Application Guide for Brescia University Moore Presidential Scholarship

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP

Scholarship Awarding University:

Brescia University

Type of degree:

Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline:

Applications for this scholarship will end on the 1st of December, 2024.

Scholarship Summary:

The Joseph D. Moore Presidential Scholarship recognizes domestic students who have distinguished themselves by their high academic achievement, their leadership skills and their involvement in co-curricular activities. Those selected as Joseph D. Moore Scholars will play a significant role in assisting President Hostetter in representing the University at a variety of events during the course of the academic year. This award is limited to traditional full-time, first time freshmen attending courses on campus.

2025|26 Morningside University International Undergraduate Academic Scholarships (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Morningside University

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 

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

Scholarship Summary: 

All international freshman students admitted into Morningside University are eligible for scholarships, based on academic achievement.