2025 Application Guide for University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Merit Scholarship

Scholarship Awarding University: 

University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s 

Scholarship Deadline: 

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

Scholarship Summary: 

Domestic freshmen students who apply to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are automatically considered for a host of merit scholarships based on academic excellence.

2025 Hesston College Freshman Merit Scholarships (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Hesston College

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 

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

Scholarship Summary: 

Hesston College is awarding academic merit scholarships to domestic and international students based on high school grade point average and standardized test scores.

2025 Newman University Freshman Academic Scholarships (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Newman University

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 

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

Scholarship Summary: 

Newman University is awarding academic scholarships to all eligible freshmen students (domestic and international) who meet certain criteria. Scholarship amount awarded depends on a holistic review of the academic achievements of each applicant.

'25 Morehead State University International Student Scholarship (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Morehead State University

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 

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

Scholarship Summary: 

The International Student Scholarship is available to new international undergraduate students starting an undergraduate degree at Morehead.

2025 Application Guide for University of Texas at San Antonio Terry Scholarship

Scholarship Awarding University: 

University of Texas at San Antonio

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 

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

Scholarship Summary: 

The Terry Scholarship is one of the most prestigious scholarships available at UTSA and it’s awarded to Texan freshmen who have distinguished themselves in their academics and have demonstrated leadership potential.

2025 McPherson College Freshman Merit Scholarship (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

McPherson College

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 

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

Scholarship Summary: 

McPherson College is awarding merit scholarships to all eligible first-time freshmen students (domestic and international) based on high school GPA and ACT score.

2025 Brescia University Freshman Centennial Scholarship (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Brescia University

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 

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

Scholarship Summary: 

Brescia University is offering several academic scholarships to incoming freshmen (domestic and international) based on a student’s grade point average and standardized test scores. These awards are limited to traditional full-time, first time freshmen attending courses on campus.

'25 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Nebraska Non-Resident Merit Awards (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University:

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Type of degree:

Bachelor’s 

Scholarship Deadline:

Applications for this scholarship will end as follows;

i. Priority deadline: 1st of November, 2024 (CLOSED)

ii. Final deadline: 1st of May, 2025

Scholarship Summary:

As a commitment to academic excellence, University of Nebraska-Lincoln is delighted to award several academic merit-based scholarships to high-achieving Nebraska non-resident students to offset the cost of out-of-state tuition and thus can only be applied to non-resident University of Nebraska–Lincoln tuition.

2025|26 NYU Wagner Named Fellowships Program (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University:

New York University

Type of degree:

Master’s

Scholarship Deadline: 

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

Scholarship Summary: 

NYU Wagner Named Fellowship programs are designed to identify and reward the most outstanding students (domestic and international). Fellowship recipients are expected to exemplify the values of the illustrious individuals for whom the fellowships are named, as well as the values of the NYU Wagner community.

Fall 2025 NYU Wagner Graduate Merit Awards (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University:

New York University

Type of degree:

Master’s and PhD

Scholarship Deadline: 

Applications for this scholarship will end as follows;

i. Round One: December 1, 2024

ii. Round Two: February 23, 2025

Scholarship Summary: 

The NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service is offering a number of competitive, merit-based scholarships to help graduate students finance their degree. Approximately 52% of enrolling students are awarded scholarships. All full-time and part-time applicants (domestic and international) are considered. 

Fall 2025 Davidson College John M. Belk Scholarship (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Davidson College

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 

Applications for this scholarship will close on the 1st of November, 2024.

Scholarship Summary: 

The John Montgomery Belk Scholarship is Davidson's most prestigious and generous undergraduate scholarship, given to the most outstanding students (domestic and international).

Fall 2025 Franklin College Ben Franklin Scholarship (US Based)

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Franklin College

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will close on the 1st of November, 2024. 

Scholarship Summary: 
Franklin College offers the prestigious Ben Franklin scholarships to exceptional incoming students (US citizens and residents only) and it is given based on the strength of each student’s academic records, test scores and leadership experience.