2025 Application Guide for Western Kentucky University Cherry Presidential Scholarship

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Western Kentucky University

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 

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

Scholarship Summary: 

Western Kentucky University is offering the prestigious Cherry Presidential Scholarship to exceptional first-time domestic freshmen students based on their high school GPA and ACT/SAT score.

2025 Saint Mary of the Woods Saint Theodore Guerin Scholarship (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s 

Scholarship Deadline: 

Applications for this scholarship will end on the 10th of January, 2025.

Scholarship Summary: 

The Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Scholarship is the College’s highest award for academic excellence, service and faith and it will be awarded to first-time freshman nationwide (US citizens and residents only) who have used their unique experiences, aptitudes and abilities to make a difference in their local communities and beyond.

Fall 2025-26 Southwestern College Pillar Academic Scholarship (US Based)

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Southwestern College

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 

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

Scholarship Summary: 

Southwestern College’s merit-based award recognizes two domestic freshmen students who demonstrate outstanding academic abilities. The Pillars Academic scholarship is a full-tuition scholarship (renewable for four years if criteria are met) awarded to students who we believe will make Southwestern College a stronger, more vibrant intellectual community.

Fall 2025 Park University McAfee Scholarship (US Based)

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Park University

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s

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

Scholarship Summary: 
The Park McAfee Scholarship is a full tuition scholarship for up to 15 incoming first-time domestic freshmen. 

2025-26 Park University Trustee Scholarship (US Based)

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Park University

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s

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

Scholarship Summary: 
The Park Trustee Scholarship is a competitive scholarship awarded to eligible undergraduate domestic students and is renewable for four calendar years.

2025|26 Park University Presidential Honors Scholarship (US Based)

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Park University

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s

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

Scholarship Summary: 
The Park Presidential Honors Scholarship is a full tuition and room and board scholarship for one to two incoming first-time domestic freshmen. It is considered the most prestigious academic award for incoming first-time freshmen.

'25 University of Illinois at Springfield Freshman Merit Scholarships (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

University of Illinois at Springfield

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 

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

Scholarship Summary: 

When applying to UIS, all undergraduate freshmen (domestic and international) are automatically eligible for Merit Scholarships. These scholarships are automatically applied upon admission and are based solely on GPA.

2025|26 Toccoa Falls College Merit Scholarships (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Toccoa Falls College

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 

Applications for this scholarship will be reviewed on an ongoing basis

Scholarship Summary: 

Most incoming, full-time, degree seeking students (domestic and international) attending Toccoa Falls College receive institutional aid in the form of scholarships or grants to assist with the cost of attendance.

Fall 2025 Warren Wilson College Freshman Merit Scholarship (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Warren Wilson College

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 

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

Scholarship Summary: 

All applicants (domestic and international) are reviewed for scholarships at the time of acceptance into Warren Wilson College. The size of the scholarship awarded depends exclusively on academic performance, including research projects and rigor of curriculum.

2025 University of Idaho Freshman Merit Scholarships (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

University of Idaho

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 

Applications for this scholarship will be awarded on an ongoing basis

Scholarship Summary: 

University of Idaho recognizes new, first-time undergraduate students (domestic and international) and ensures that admitted students who meet certain criteria are guaranteed to receive a minimum level of funding. This funding level is guaranteed for up to three additional years with a minimum 2.5 GPA.

Fall 2025 Loras College Academic Merit Scholarship (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Loras College

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 

Applications for this scholarship will be reviewed on an ongoing basis

Scholarship Summary: 

Loras College offers academic scholarships to admitted students (domestic and international) based on their high school GPA and ACT or SAT score. The GPA utilized for scholarship ranking is based on a 4.0 scale.

Fall 2025 Lindenwood University Freshmen Academic Scholarship (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Lindenwood University

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 

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

Scholarship Summary: 

Lindenwood’s academic merit scholarships are awarded at time of admission and are based on a holistic review of a student’s academic profile. All first-year applicants (domestic and international) admitted to the University will be reviewed for an academic merit award at time of admission.  Academic merit is renewable for students who remain in good academic standing.