A full-ride scholarship is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Fewer than 20,000 students a year are expected to receive one of these grants, accounting for less than 1% of all college students. The vast majority of these scholarships are offered by universities and colleges in an attempt to draw elite applicants to their campuses. Perhaps more uncommon are full-ride grants by charitable foundations that can be used at any school. These scholarships pay not only tuition but also extra costs including room and board, travel, and textbooks.
Students in high school who believe they are the best of the best should qualify for the scholarships mentioned below. Some of them have unique criteria, such as race or venue, while others are available to all. You should be in the top 10% of the class and have excellent test results if you want to be considered for these scholarships.
You should also be able to include clear, compelling evidence of your leadership abilities, group engagement, and impeccable character. Much of these scholarship submissions, predictably, would need you to write something, so make sure you’re a good writer. Finally, plan to require several high-quality letters of recommendation.
Here is a list of full-ride scholarships for high school seniors.
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Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship
For students who have consistently and faithfully caddied for at least the last two years, this grant pays full tuition and living expenses for four years. If you have at least a B average in high school, you will be nominated for this honour. Students must take the ACT or SAT, demonstrate financial necessity, and demonstrate exceptional character and leadership. To apply or for further information about the scholarship, please click the link below.
Provided By: Chick Evans Caddie Org
Award: Full-tuition
Education level: High school
Subject: All
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JPMorgan — Thomas G. Labrecque Smart Start Program
Every year, the Smart Start Scholarship provides 10 undergraduate students with full tuition and a paid internship at JPMorgan Chase. The scholarships can be renewed for up to four years of college. You must provide details about your financial situation as well as a resume outlining your community service, extracurricular interests, scholarships, and internship experience in order to be considered for the scholarship.
You’ll also be required to compose multiple essays, including one on your biggest personal accomplishment, one on a team effort you’ve completed, and one on why you choose your major. To apply or for further information about the scholarship, please click the link below.
Provided By: JPMorgan
Award: Full-tuition
Education level: Undergraduate
Subject: All
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Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship
This grant covers tuition, living costs, books, and payments for up to $40000 a year over four years. This opportunity is for high-achieving high school seniors who are financially disadvantaged but wish to attend prestigious universities. Students who earn the scholarship are free to choose whatever degree or area of research they choose, and they even get customised help selecting a college and navigating financial aid. To apply or for further information about the scholarship, please click the link below.
Provided By: Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Award: Full-tuition
Education level: High school seniors
Subject: All
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Microsoft Tuition Scholarship
This initiative provides annual college-tuition scholarships to currently enrolled undergraduate students who are majoring in computer science, computer engineering, or a similar STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) speciality and have a 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or 4.0 (on a 5.0 scale) GPA. To apply or for further information about the scholarship, please click the link below.
Provided By: Microsoft
Award: Full-tuition
Education level: Undergraduate
Subject: STEM
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USDA/1890 National Scholars Program
This grant covers the entire cost of tuition, taxes, books, and room and board for up to four years. Winners can also earn summer and post-graduation jobs with the USDA, as well as employee benefits. To apply or for further information about the scholarship, please click the link below.
Provided By: USDA
Award: Full-tuition
Education level: College and university students
Subject: Agriculture
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Regeneron Science Talent Search
This national competition encourages the country’s most talented young scientists and mathematicians to bid for money when doing long-term original research ventures. To be considered, you must have completed six months or more of independent research in a science or mathematical area. In order to be considered, students must also apply a study report with their submission. To apply or for further information about the scholarship, please click the link below.
Provided By: Regeneron
Award: Full-tuition
Education level: High school
Subject: Science or mathematics
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Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway
Dr Pepper gives five students $100,000 in scholarship money (along with a variety of smaller prizes ranging from $1,000 to $20,000) each year. This fund could be used to pay for college or to pay off student loans. To be qualified, you must be between the ages of 18 and 24. To apply or for further information about the scholarship, please click the link below.
Provided By: Dr Pepper Org
Award: Full-tuition
Education level: College students
Subject: All
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Flinn Foundation Scholarships
Flinn Scholarships are awarded each year to 20 of Arizona’s top high school seniors who wish to attend an Arizona public university (including Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and the University of Arizona). This scholarship pays for four years of tuition, fees, room and board, a summer seminar in China, an extended study-abroad experience, an internship programme, mentorship, and social events, as well as a summer seminar in China (for scholarship winners only). Any of this is worth more than $120,000! To apply or for further information about the scholarship, please click the link below.
Provided By: Flinn Foundation
Award: Full-tuition
Education level: High school seniors
Subject: All
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Army ROTC Scholarship
Many grants are available to high school seniors and college students via the Army ROTC, including those that pay the whole cost of tuition, room and board, books, and fees. They also include occasional stipends to help with extra expenses. All four years in education are covered by these scholarships. To be considered, you must be a US citizen between the ages of 17 and 26 and agree to serve in the Army for eight years (this may be active duty, or the Reserve or National Guard) apply or for further information about the scholarship, please click the link below.
Provided By: ROTC
Award: Full-tuition
Education level: High school seniors and college students
Subject: All
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Airforce ROTC Scholarship
The Air Force ROTC, like the Army, gives a variety of grants to high school seniors and college students, including those that pay the entire cost of four years of tuition, as well as lab and textbook costs. Stipends of up to $500 a month are also awarded to the winners. To apply or for further information about the scholarship, please click the link below.
Provided By: ROTC
Award: Full-tuition
Education level: High school seniors and college students
Subject: All
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