FULL RIDE SCHOLARSHIPS: SOUTHERN SCHOOLS!
COLLEGES THAT COVER FULL TUITION, ROOM, AND BOARD.
Agnes Scott College (Decatur, Georgia)
Marvin B. Perry Presidential Scholarships
This scholarship covers full tuition in addition to room and board. Promising applicants will be invited to apply.
Goizueta Foundation Scholarships
This scholarship covers full tuition and room and board. It is offered to one student every year, with preference given to Hispanic/Latina women who have demonstrated both academic excellence and financial need. Applicants must reside in the United States to be eligible, but they don't need to be US citizens.
Birmingham-Southern College (Birmingham, Alabama)
Distinguished Scholars Award
This scholarship covers full tuition. Eligible students will be invited to apply. Recipients will be selected on the basis of grades, standardized test scores, extracurricular activities, an interview, and an essay.
Clemson University (Clemson, South Carolina)
National Scholars Program
This scholarship covers full tuition and fees; an allowance for room, board, and supplies; and summer group study abroad experiences. Selection is based on outstanding academic achievement, leadership, service, and extracurricular activities.
Davidson College (Davidson, North Carolina)
John M. Belk Scholarship
This scholarship covers full tuition, fees, room and board, and up to $6,000 in special study stipends. It is awarded to students who have demonstrated exceptional promise in academics, character, leadership, and service. Students must be nominated by a counselor or administrator. A maximum of eight awards are given every year.
This scholarship covers full tuition and fees for one female and one male athlete in each freshman class. It is awarded to students who "will contribute in a superlative manner to their sports as well as to academic and co-curricular life at Davidson."
Charles Scholarship
This scholarship covers full tuition, fees, room and board, a book allowance, travel expenses, and personal expenses. Eligible students are graduates of Chicago public high schools with strong records of academic and personal accomplishment who also show financial need. Preference is given to students of color, especially Hispanic/Latinx students. Students must be nominated by a counselor or administrator. A maximum of three awards are given per year.
Furman University (Greenville, South Carolina)
James B. Duke Scholarship
This scholarship pays full tuition and stipends of up to $5,000 for summer study experiences. Selection is based on exceptional academic achievement and personal accomplishment.
Hendrix College (Conway, Arkansas)
Hays Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship covers full tuition, mandatory fees, a residence hall room, an an unlimited board plan. To be eligible, you must have a 3.6 GPA and a 32 ACT or a 1410 SAT score. Applicants must apply early action to the college and submit a separate application for the scholarship by February 1.
Hendrix College Scholarship
This scholarship gives you anywhere from $18,000 to full tuition. Winners are chosen based on factors such as GPA, test scores, recommendations, leadership experience, and extracurricular activities. All admitted students to the school are automatically considered for the scholarship.
Liberty University
Valedictorian/Salutatorian Scholarship
This scholarship covers full tuition per year for up to four consecutive academic years. In order to qualify, students must graduate ranked first or second in their class. Additionally, they must have an unweighted GPA of 3.5 and a 1350 SAT/29 ACT score at minimum.
This scholarship covers 100% tuition for four consecutive years for students who earn commended, semi-finalist, or finalist status as part of the National Merit program. Finalists also have their room and board covered as part of the award.
Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
Stamps Scholarship
This scholarship covers full tuition and up to $14,000 for enrichment activities. Eligible students must have a 3.5 GPA or higher as well as SAT scores of 1440+ or ACT scores of 33+. Students will be invited to apply.
Mercer University (Macon, Georgia)
Stamps Scholarship
This scholarship covers full tuition, fees, room and board, books, and up to $16,000 in enrichment funds. These scholarships are awarded to the highest achievers in the entering freshman class. To be considered, students must apply to Mercer by October 15. A maximum of five awards are given every year.
North Carolina A&T State University (Greensboro, North Carolina)
National Alumni Scholarship
This scholarship covers full tuition, fees, room and board, and books. To be eligible, you must have a minimum 3.5 GPA in addition to SAT scores of 1100 or above or ACT scores of 22 or above. Students will need to submit a one-page autobiography and three letters of recommendation.
Lewis and Elizabeth Dowdy Scholarship
This scholarship covers full tuition plus room and board. You will need to have at least a 3.75 GPA and SAT scores of 1270 or above or ACT scores of 27 or above. Students will have to submit a one-page essay and two letters of recommendation.
North Carolina State University (Raleigh, North Carolina)
Park Scholarship
This scholarship covers full tuition, fees, room and board, books, supplies, travel, a laptop, and personal expenses. Winners will also get admission to the University Scholars Program. Candidates will be selected based on academic merit, exemplary character, exceptional potential for leadership, and the sense of promise that they may one day make contributions of enduring importance to the betterment of the human condition.
Oglethorpe University (Atlanta, Georgia)
Civic & Service Engagement Scholarship
This scholarship offers full tuition to two students who are deeply engaged in community service. Students are chosen based on activities over Scholarship Weekend. Application is by invitation only.
James Edward Oglethorpe Scholarship
This scholarship gives full tuition for four recipients, determined by a scholarship competition held during Scholarship Weekend. Application is by invitation only, and up to four scholarships are awarded each year.
OU Theatre Scholarship
This scholarship covers full tuition for two students interested in the study of theater. Recipients are selected based on Scholarship Weekend activities. Application is by invitation only.
Rhodes College (Memphis, Tennessee)
Bellingrath Scholarship
This scholarship covers the full cost of tuition and is awarded to one applicant each year.
Saint Louis University (Saint Louis, Missouri)
Presidential Scholarship
This scholarship covers full tuition. Applicants should have a GPA of at least 3.85 (weighted or unweighted) and scores of at least 1390 on the SAT or 30 on the ACT to be eligible. For consideration, you need to submit your application to the school and fill out the additional Presidential Scholarship application by December 1.
Salem College (Winston-Salem, North Carolina)
Robert E. Elberson Scholarship
This scholarship covers full tuition, room and board, and a semester of study abroad in England. Only one is awarded each year. Scholarship application is by invitation only. For consideration, you must submit your application to the school by January 1.
Chatham/Davis/Weyand/Womble/Whitaker Scholarships
This scholarship covers full tuition for 10-15 students. Selection is based on academic performance, evidence of leadership, responsibility, concern for others, initiative, motivation, creativity, resourcefulness, and vigor. Finalists will be invited to Scholarship Weekend to compete for these scholarships.
John Preston Davis Art Full-Tuition Scholarship
Already accepted students who want to study studio art, art history, or design can apply for this full-tuition scholarship. Students will need to answer an essay and provide a recommendation. Finalists will be interviewed at Scholarship Weekend.
Southern Methodist University (Dallas, Texas)
President's Scholars Program
This scholarship covers full tuition and fees plus one summer and one academic-year program abroad. Under certain conditions, scholars might receive an additional award to cover room and board. Finalists will be invited to interview and typically have high SAT/ACT scores, a challenging high school curriculum, a top 10% high school class ranking, and demonstrated involvement in the community. Students must apply to the school by January 15 to be considered (no additional application for the scholarship is required).
Texas Christian University (Fort Worth, Texas)
Chancellor's Scholarship
This scholarship awards full tuition to the most academically accomplished applicants to TCU. The average test scores among current Chancellor's Scholars is a 2150 on the old SAT and a 33 on the ACT. Most recipients are in the top 3% of their graduating high school classes. In the 2016-17 school year, 54 scholars were selected from more than 500 finalists.
University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, Alabama)
Academic Elite Scholarship
This scholarship has two levels. At the first level, seven scholars receive full tuition, an $8,500 yearly stipend, a $2,000 book scholarship, and one year of on-campus housing. At the other level, one top scholar receives full tuition, an $8,500 stipend for the first year (followed by an $18,500 stipend for years two through four), a $5,000 study abroad stipend, a $2,000 book scholarship, and one year of on-campus housing. Applicants to UA with a 3.8 GPA and either a 32 ACT score or a 1450 SAT score may apply for the fellowship.
University of Georgia (Athens, Georgia)
Foundation Fellowship
This scholarship covers full cost of attendance, several study abroad experiences, mentoring, and research and conference grants. The scholarship application is due in early November. To be eligible, applicants must have an unweighted GPA of at least 3.9 and an SAT score of 1470 or an ACT score of 32.
Ramsey Honors Scholarship
This scholarship covers full tuition, a modest stipend, mentoring, and a $3,000 travel-study grant. Finalists for the Foundation Fellowship who do not receive the fellowship are guaranteed a Ramsey Honors Scholarship. The scholarship application is due in early November. To be eligible, applicants must have an unweighted GPA of at least 3.9 and an SAT score of 1470 or an ACT score of 32.
University of Houston (Houston, Texas)
Tier One Scholarship
This scholarship gives full tuition, fees, two years of room and board, a stipend for research, a stipend for study abroad, membership to the Honors College, and priority registration for classes. Applicants must complete the scholarship application and application to UH by mid-November.
University of Kentucky (Lexington, Kentucky)
Otis A. Singletary Scholarship
This scholarship covers full tuition as well as room and board. Interested applicants will need to complete and submit the competitive scholarship supplement by December 1. Applicants should have a score of 33 on the ACT or 1450 on the SAT, and an unweighted GPA of at least 3.8.
Presidential Scholarship
This scholarship covers full tuition. Interested applicants will need to complete the competitive scholarship supplement with their application and submit by December 1. Applicants should have a minimum test score of 31 on the ACT or 1390 on the SAT, and a minimum unweighted 3.5 GPA.
University of Louisville (Louisville, Kentucky)
Brown Fellows Program
This scholarship pays for full tuition and housing; it also gives an allowance for books and up to $6,000 in enrichment funds. Selection is based on academics, well-roundedness, and leadership potential. Applicants need to submit supplementary materials, including an additional essay, and should have at least a 31 on the ACT or a 1390 on the SAT, as well as a minimum 3.5 GPA. Each year 10 scholarships are awarded.
University of Mississippi (Oxford, Mississippi)
Stamps Scholarship and the University of Mississippi Chancellor's Scholar Program
This scholarship covers the full cost of attendance and a $12,000 enrichment stipend. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership, and service. Interested applicants need to submit a Special Programs and Scholarships Application in addition to their application to the school.
University of North Carolina, Charlotte (Charlotte, North Carolina)
Levine Scholars Program
This scholarship covers full tuition, fees, room and board, a grant to implement a community service project, and four summer experiences. Students must be nominated by their high school counselors to apply.
University of Richmond (Richmond, Virginia)
Richmond Scholars
This scholarship takes care of full tuition, room and board, and faculty mentoring. In addition, it offers $3,000 in enrichment funds, priority course registration, and tickets for cultural events at the Modlin Center for the Arts. Selection is based on several factors, including outstanding and engaged scholarship, commitment to the creation and discovery of new knowledge, leadership skills, service, excitement about learning from different types of people, and exceptional artistic talent. All applicants to the university who apply by December 1 are considered for the scholarship. A maximum of 25 awards are given out each year.
University of Texas at Austin (Austin, Texas)
Forty Acres Scholarship
This scholarship covers full tuition and offers stipends for living, books, and enrichment activities (which include a community component, a global experience, and professional growth opportunities). It is awarded to students who excel academically and engage in leadership roles, extracurricular activities, and community service. Interested students must fill out and submit a supplemental scholarship application by December 1.
University of Texas at Dallas (Dallas, Texas)
Eugene McDermott Scholars Program
This scholarship includes full tuition and fees, a $1,400 monthly stipend (given year-round) for housing and living expenses, a $1,000 annual book stipend, up to $12,000 for an international experience, up to $3,000 for a professional development experience, paid trips with other scholarship winners, and paid travel home ( twice a year for domestic students and once a year for international students ). Selection is based on exceptional academic performance; community volunteerism and leadership in school; broad and eclectic interests in science, literature, and the arts; and social skills. Applicants must have a 1490 or higher on the SAT or a 33 or higher on the ACT. Most students are also in the top 5% of their high school classes.
Washington and Lee University (Lexington, Virginia)
Johnson Scholarship
This scholarship covers full tuition and room and board, as well as $7,000 for summer experiences. Selection is based on academic and personal accomplishments, essays, and a performance at an in-person scholarship competition (travel expenses are paid by the university for all finalists). This scholarship is awarded to about 10% of each year's incoming class.
Wofford College (Spartanburg, South Carolina)
The Richardson Family Scholarship
This scholarship covers full tuition, fees, room and board, a monthly stipend for books and miscellaneous expenses, a laptop, summer internships (one overseas), and a January travel experience.