Full Tuition Academic Scholarships

Full tuition academic scholarships are often awarded by colleges as a way to attract talented students. The scholarships listed on this page satisfy the following criteria: • They cover at least full tuition and fees.
• They are based on academic merit.
• They are college-controlled (i.e., not a private sector scholarship or state program). These awards are only available to students who enroll at the indicated colleges.

Jerome C. Byrne, John E. Veneklasen, R. Paul Nelson Scholarships – Aquinas College

Available to: Incoming Freshmen
Award Amount: 100% of Tuition
These full tuition scholarships at Aquinas College are awarded each year by the Admissions Office. The Byrne also includes room and board. Each is an invitation-only scholarship competition. The competition consists of three parts: Assessment Testing, Decision-Making Exercise, and Writing Component. Get more information on the Jerome C. Byrne, John E. Veneklasen and R. Paul Nelson Scholarships.

Presidential Scholarship – Bluffton University

Available to: Incoming Freshmen
Award Amount: 100% of Tuition
Two full-tuition scholarships at Bluffton University are awarded each year by admissions and financial aid. Students who meet the criteria for the Academic Distinction and Academic Honors scholarships automatically qualify. Get more information on the Presidential Scholarship.

Boston College Presidential Scholars Program

Available to: Incoming Freshman
Award Amount: 100% of Tuition
Approximately 15 full tuition scholarships are awarded per year to entering freshmen by the Presidential Scholars Program, in conjunction with the Financial Aid Office. These scholarships also include full funding for summer programs following the first three years of study (respectively, community service, immersion study trip to France, and professional internship). Incoming freshmen are paired with faculty mentors and library resource persons. There are also two series of biweekly evening meetings featuring invited speakers and topics relating to personal growth, leadership and profession. Get more information on the Boston College Presidential Scholars Program.

Marion Burk Knott Scholarship – Loyola College in Maryland

Available to: Incoming Freshmen
Award Amount: 100% of Tuition
Marion Burk Knott scholarships at Loyola College in Maryland are four-year, full-tuition awards available on a competitive basis to Catholic students residing in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Scholarships are limited to incoming freshmen who, in the judgment of the Scholarship Committee, are most deserving of assistance because of academic merit. Get more information on the Marion Burk Knott Scholarship.

Society of Yeager Scholars – Marshall University

Available to: Incoming Freshman
Award Amount: 100% of Tuition
The Yeager Scholarships at Marshall University cover full tuition and fees, room and board, a stipend for books and supplies, a stipend for study abroad and a personal computer. Get more information on the Society of Yeager Scholars.

Presidential Scholarship – Medical University of Ohio

Available to: Incoming Freshmen
Award Amount: 100% of Tuition
Presidential Scholarships at Medical University of Ohio offer full tuition and general fees scholarships. Consideration is automatic if an accepted student meets required criteria. Get more information on the Presidential Scholarship.

Honors Scholarship – Morehead State University

Available to: Incoming Freshmen
Award Amount: 100% of Tuition
The Honors Scholarship at Morehead University is the most prestigious scholarship offered by Morehead State University. Students are automatically considered for these scholarships upon acceptance to Morehead State University. There is no separate application process. Get more information on the Honors Scholarship.

The President's Associates Excellence Scholarship – New Mexico State University

Available to: Incoming Freshmen
Award Amount: 100% of Tuition
New Mexico State’s University most prestigious and competitive scholarships offers full tuition, plus a stipend. Get more information on The President's Associates Excellence Scholarship.

Conroy Merit Scholarship – New Mexico State University

Available to: Incoming Freshmen
Award Amount: 100% of Tuition
The Conroy Merit Scholarship at New Mexico State University provides full tuition as well as a small stipend. Get more information on the High Achiever Leadership Scholarship.

Conroy Achievement Scholarship – New Mexico State University

Available to: Incoming Freshmen
Award Amount: 100% of Tuition
Conroy Achievement Scholarship is awarded by New Mexico State University and offers full tuition and fees as well as a book allowance. Get more information on the New Mexico Scholars Scholarship.

The Dorothy Lemelson Scholarship

Available to: Incoming Freshmen
Award Amount: 100% of Tuition
At Pacific Northwest College of Art, one scholarship for full cost-of-attendance is awarded each year by the Admissions Office. There is no separate application form but admissions application materials, including portfolio and the FAFSA are required. Get more information on The Dorothy Lemelson Scholarship.

Presidential Scholarship – Ramapo University

Available to: Incoming Freshmen
Award Amount: 100% of Tuition
Presidential Scholarships at Ramapo University cover tuition and fees and are awarded each year by the Admissions Office. Admitted students are automatically considered for the scholarship. There is no separate application process. Get more information on the Presidential Scholarship – Ramapo University.

William T. Young Scholarship – Transylvania University

Available to: Incoming Freshman
Award Amount: 100% of Tuition
Full tuition and fees are awarded through the William T. Young Scholarship by the Admissions Office at Transylvania University. Applicants to the University will be asked to apply for the scholarship and will be required to visit campus for an interview. Get more information on the William T. Young Scholarship.

The Regents Scholarship – University of California Irvine

Available to: Incoming Freshmen
Award Amount: 100% of Tuition
The number of Regents’ Scholarships at University of California Irvine varies each year, based on the quality of the applications. Awards are up to full cost-of-attendance, but are at least full tuition. The scholarships are awarded by the financial aid office. Get more information on The Regents Scholarship – University of California Irvine.

Regents Scholarship – University of California Riverside

Available to: Incoming Freshmen
Award Amount: 100% of Tuition
Regents Scholarships at University of California Riverside are four-year full in-state tuition and fees scholarships. Get more information on the Regents Scholarship.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships – University of Detroit Mercy

Available to: Incoming Freshman
Award Amount: 100% of Tuition
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships at University of Detroit Mercy offer full tuition and are awarded each year by the Admissions Office. Application for admission is the only application that needs to be completed for any UDM scholarship. Each student, based on the admissions application, is evaluated automatically for all scholarships. Get more information on the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships.

Jesuit Founders’ Scholarship – University of Detroit Mercy

Available to: Incoming Freshmen
Award Amount: 100% of Tuition
At University of Detroit Mercy, the Jesuit Founders’ Scholarship provides full tuition. No additional application is necessary. Rather, each student is evaluated automatically for all scholarships based on the admissions application. Get more information on the Jesuit Founders’ Scholarship.

Kansas National Merit Scholarship

Available to: Incoming Freshmen
Award Amount: 100% of Tuition
The National Merit Scholarship at Kansas University covers tuition. Applicants must select Kansas University as their number one choice to attend. Get more information on the Kansas National Merit Scholarship.

Kansas National Hispanic Scholarship

Available to: Incoming Freshman
Award Amount: 100% of Tuition
The Kansas National Hispanic Scholarship at Kansas University covers tuition. Applicants must select Kansas University as their number one choice to attend. Get more information on the Kansas National Hispanic Scholarship.

Nancy Susan Reynolds Scholarship

Available to: Incoming Freshmen
Award Amount: 100% of Tuition
The Nancy Susan Reynolds Scholarship at Wake Forest University offers full tuition, room, board and a stipend. Applicants are invited to campus to interview. Get more information on the Nancy Susan Reynolds Scholarship.

Guy T. Carswell Scholarship

Available to: Incoming Freshmen
Award Amount: 100% of Tuition
The Guy T. Carswell Scholarship at Wake Forest University offers full tuition, room, board and a stipend. Applicants are invited to campus to interview. Get more information on the Guy T. Carswell Scholarship.

Joseph G. Gordon Scholarships

Available to: Incoming Freshmen
Award Amount: 100% of Tuition
The Joseph G. Gordon Scholarships at Wake Forest University offer full tuition, room, board and a stipend. Applicants are invited to campus to interview. Get more information on the Joseph G. Gordon Scholarships.

Graylyn Scholarship

Available to: Incoming Freshmen
Award Amount: 100% of Tuition
The Graylyn Scholarship at Wake Forest University offers full tuition, room, board and a stipend. Applicants are invited to campus to interview. Get more information on the Graylyn Scholarship.