Fall 2025 Nichols College Freshman Merit Scholarship (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Nichols College

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 

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

Scholarship Summary: 

Nichols academically-based merit scholarships are awarded to qualified, full-time, incoming freshmen (domestic and international) who displayed academic excellence in high school. Amounts awarded are determined by a combination of factors including but not limited to SAT scores, cumulative GPA, and extracurricular activities. Merit scholarships are fully renewable as long as students maintain satisfactory academic progress while studying at Nichols.

'25 University of Massachusetts Dartmouth First-Year Doctoral Scholarship (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Type of degree: 

PhD

Scholarship Deadline: 

Applications for this scholarship will depend on the deadline of each individual program.

Scholarship Summary: 

The UMassD First-Year Doctoral Fellowship is awarded to academically strong graduate applicants (domestic and international) with the potential to succeed at UMassD and beyond. The goal for this award is for the fellows to have one year to focus on course work while they seek out a research advisor who can support their remaining studies.

'25 University of Massachusetts Lowell Provost's Graduate Fellowship (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

University of Massachusetts Lowell

Type of degree: 

Master’s 

Scholarship Deadline: 

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

Scholarship Summary: 

The Provost's Graduate Fellowship is offered to high achieving newly admitted master's students with a residency status of international, out-of-state or regional. While UMass Lowell's tuition and fees are competitive with other top graduate schools, the purpose of this award is to make UML excellent master's programs even more affordable. Graduate applicants are encouraged to apply early to increase their chances of receiving a fellowship.

'25 University of Massachusetts Lowell Dean's Graduate Fellowship (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

University of Massachusetts Lowell

Type of degree: 

Master’s 

Scholarship Deadline: 

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

Scholarship Summary: 

The Dean's Graduate Fellowship is offered to high achieving newly admitted master's students who are residents of Massachusetts. While UMass Lowell's tuition and fees are competitive with other top graduate schools, the purpose of this award is to make excellent master's programs even more affordable.

2025 Western New England University Freshman Merit Awards (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Western New England University

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 

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

Scholarship Summary: 

Merit scholarships based on high school academic achievement are awarded to full-time freshmen (domestic and international). Awards are based on test scores (SAT or ACT) and a recalculated Grade Point Average (GPA). This GPA is calculated by the Admissions Office at the time of acceptance and is based on traditional, college-prep courses.  

Fall 2025 Springfield College Freshman Academic Scholarships (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Springfield College

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 

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

Scholarship Summary: 

New undergraduate students (domestic and international) are initially considered for an academic/merit scholarship when they are evaluated for admission into Springfield College. Academic scholarships are solely for tuition, for a maximum of eight full-time semesters, and only for undergraduate degrees in full-time student status.

2025 Application Guide for University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Founder's Scholarship

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED. RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP

Scholarship Awarding University: 

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 

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

Scholarship Summary: 

The UMassD Founders’ Scholarship is a full ride scholarship for high-achieving Massachusetts residents. Several scholarships will be awarded, with only one recipient per high school.

'25 Springfield College International Undergraduate Student Grant (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Springfield College

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 

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

Scholarship Summary: 

The Springfield International Student Grant aims to recognize and support outstanding international students who bring a wealth of different perspectives and backgrounds to the academic community. 

2025 Eastern Illinois University Competitive Honors Scholarships (US Based)

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Eastern Illinois University

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will end as follows;

i. For the Presidential Scholarship: 10th January, 2025 

ii. For the Honors Scholarship: 15th March, 2025

Scholarship Summary: 
The Sandra and Jack Pine Honors College offers several scholarship opportunities to academically talented domestic and international students. Each of these scholarships are automatically renewable as long as the recipient maintains full-time consecutive enrollment in both fall and spring semesters, maintain good standing with the university, and specific GPA requirements.

2025 Application Guide for Iowa State University Undergraduate Departmental Scholarships

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Iowa State University

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 

Applications for this scholarship will close on the 13th of February, 2025

Scholarship Summary: 

Domestic freshmen students entering Iowa State University are eligible for a host of merit scholarships. When you submit your application for Iowa State University undergraduate scholarships, you’ll be considered for the various departmental scholarships that best fit your situation. 

2025 University of Cincinnati Graduate Scholarships (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

University of Cincinnati

Type of degree: 

Master’s and PhD

Scholarship Deadline: 

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

Scholarship Summary: 

Graduate programs at the University of Cincinnati offer the Graduate Scholarship to potential graduate students based on academic achievemnets. Domestic and international students are eligible for the awards.

Fall 2025 Creighton University Matteo Ricci S.J. Awards (US Based)

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Creighton University

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 

Applications for this scholarship will end on the 1st of March 2025.

Scholarship Summary: 

All international freshmen students who apply to Creighton before March 1 are automatically considered for Matteo Ricci S.J. Awards.