How competitive are full-ride scholarships?
Full-ride scholarships are extremely competitive and only a very small fraction of college students will earn one. Competition is fierce for full-ride scholarships and even the most impressive college-bound students shouldn’t count on receiving one. According to a 2018 Washington Post article, just 1.5% of undergraduates receive enough funding through scholarships and grants to cover 100% of the cost of attendance.
1. Duke University
Robertson Scholars Leadership Program: This is a four-year scholarship that covers undergraduate tuition, mandatory fees, and room and board. In addition, you get unique access to the academic and extracurricular offerings at both Duke and UNC-Chapel Hill. You can also take advantage of three summers of domestic or international experiences, two semesters of study abroad, customized leadership and professional development opportunities, and an extensive community of other Robertson scholars, alumni, and staff.
2. Vanderbilt University
Ingram Scholarship Program: Ingram scholars have their tuition fully covered each year, plus a stipend for a summer service project. A student must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and fulfill specific service requirements.
Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholarship: This scholarship also pays for four years of tuition, provided that recipients maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. These students will also receive a stipend for an immersive summer experience to take place during their sophomore or junior year.
3. University of Chicago
Stamps Scholarship: The Stamps Family Charitable Foundation partners with multiple universities to provide scholarships and grants to exceptional undergraduate students. The UChicago Stamps Scholarship offers enrichment grants of $20,000 to support experience-based learning opportunities for students in their final two years of college.
4. California Institute of Technology
Stamps Scholarship: This scholarship covers the cost of four years’ worth of tuition, as well as room and board. It also includes an extra stipend for educational activities.
5. University of Notre Dame
Stamps Scholarship: The Stamps Family Charitable Foundation partners with the University of Notre Dame to cover ten students’ tuition and fees for up to four years of undergraduate study. They will also have access to a yearly enrichment fund of $3,000 and a faculty mentor in their chosen field of study.
6. Virginia Tech
Stamps Scholarship: Virginia Tech Stamps Scholars receive funding for four years for tuition, fees, room, and board. They will also receive access to an enrichment fund for experiential learning and be admitted to Virginia Tech’s Honors College.
7. Washington University in St. Louis
John B. Ervin Scholars Program: This is a program meant to foster a more diverse campus at WashU. Ervin Scholars gain access to a comprehensive program that includes orientation, meetings with university and community leaders, academic support and advising, and special events. Ervin Scholars are also expected to engage in the campus community and participate in community service projects.
Annika Rodriguez Scholars Program: This full-ride scholarship recognizes students of exceptional merit, with noteworthy academic and leadership achievements, and a penchant for community service. Through this scholarship, students gain access to a special orientation, meetings with university and community leaders, academic support and advising, the Rodriguez First Year Seminar, and other special events.
Danforth Scholars Program: Specifically for students passionate about community service, this scholarship may cover half or full tuition. These funds are renewable for each year of the student’s undergraduate study, provided that they maintain certain academic and character standards.
8. Emory University
Emory Scholars Program: This is a merit-based scholarship that offers partial and full awards. There are three different programs within this scholarship, namely the Emory Scholars Program, the Oxford Scholars Program, and the Goizueta Scholars Program, each with its own unique benefits.
9. University of Southern California
Stamps Scholarship: This is a multi-year, full-tuition undergraduate scholarship provided by the Stamps Family Charitable Foundation. Students also may use enrichment funds for experiential learning experiences.
Note: There are current Stamps Scholars at USC, however, the university is not currently accepting Stamp Scholarship applications.
Trustee Scholarships: This is a full-tuition scholarship with the number of awards varying by class. All undergraduate freshmen are automatically considered. Selection criteria include academic excellence, leadership, and community service.
10. University of Virginia
Jefferson and Walentas Scholarships: These awards cover the costs of attending the University of Virginia for four years, with extra money for a supplemental enrichment experience. The total value of the scholarship is approximately $333,000 for non-Virginia residents and $177,000 for Virginia students.
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