ACT scholarships by state.

The University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa)In-State Freshman Automatic Merit Scholarships (UA Recognition through Presidential)

With a 3.50+ GPA: 24 = $4,000 a year; 25 = $5,000; 26 = $6,000; 27 = $7,000; 28 = $8,000; 29 = $9,000; 30–36 = tuition (Presidential); 36 + 4.0 = tuition plus first-year housing at regular rate, $1,500/yr and a $2,000 one-time research/study-abroad allowance (Presidential Elite). With a 3.00–3.49 GPA each tier needs one more point: 25 = $4,000 … 29 = $8,000, 30–36 = $9,000. Up to four years / eight semesters.

For residentsAutomaticFall 2027 entering class

University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)In-State Automatic Merit Scholarships (Blazer, Green & Gold, Provost, Presidential)

With a 3.5+ GPA: 22–23 = $4,000 a year (Blazer); 24–26 = $5,000 (Green & Gold); 27–29 = $8,000 (Provost); 30–36 = $12,000 (Presidential). With a 3.0–3.49 GPA: 24–26 = $4,000; 27–29 = $5,000; 30–36 = $8,000.

For residentsAutomatic2027-28

University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)Freshman In-State Academic Scholarships (Juno 1, Titan III, Jupiter C, Atlas D, Saturn V)

$2,000 to full tuition a year depending on ACT + GPA. Examples: 21–23 with 4.0+ = $6,000; 24–26 with 3.75–3.99 = $5,000; 27–28 with 4.0+ = $7,000; 29–30 with 4.0+ = $8,500; 31–36 with 3.75–3.99 = $8,500; 31–36 with 4.0+ = tuition (Saturn V). Four-year awards.

For residentsAutomatic2027-28

University of South AlabamaUSA Freshman Admission Scholarship

GPA-only base of $2,500–$4,000 a year, rising with ACT: 23–24 = $3,000–$4,500; 25–26 = $3,500–$6,000; 27–29 = $4,000–$7,000; 30–31 = $4,500–$8,000, or full tuition with a 4.0+; 32+ = full tuition with a 3.5+ GPA ($5,000 with 3.0–3.49). Full tuition at the College of Arts & Sciences rate, up to 30 credit hours a year. Over four years.

For residentsAutomaticCurrent (deadline February 15 each year)

Troy UniversityScholars Award / Scholars PLUS Award / Chancellor's Scholarship

33–36 ACT + 3.7 GPA = tuition and fees, full housing and meal plan (Scholars PLUS); 30–32 + 3.7 = tuition and fees and basic housing (Scholars); 25–29 + 3.5 = $8,000–$12,000 a year (Chancellor's). Tuition awards cover up to 16 hours a semester.

For residentsApply for itCurrent

The University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa)Out-of-State Freshman Automatic Merit Scholarships

25–26 = $6,000 a year; 27 = $8,000; 28 = $10,000; 29 = $15,000; 30–31 = $24,000; 32–36 = $28,000; 36 + 4.0 GPA = tuition plus extras (Presidential Elite). Four years.

For out-of-state studentsAutomaticFall 2027 entering class

University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)Out-of-State Automatic Merit Scholarships

With 3.5+ GPA: 22–23 = $7,500 a year; 24–26 = $9,500; 27–31 = $17,500; 32–36 = $22,500 (3.5–3.99) or $28,500 (4.0+).

For out-of-state studentsAutomatic2027-28

University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)Freshman Out-of-State Academic Scholarships

$5,000–$22,000 a year; top tier 31–36 ACT + 4.0 GPA = $22,000 a year ($88,000 over four years).

For out-of-state studentsAutomatic2027-28

University of South AlabamaUSA Freshman Admission Scholarship – Talent and Ability (out-of-state)

Same dollar grid as the in-state award ($2,500 to full tuition), and any out-of-state student who receives it is also charged in-state tuition for the life of the award.

For out-of-state studentsAutomaticCurrent

Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS), Level 1

Up to $7,000 a year, for up to 8 full-time semesters within 8 years of high school graduation

State programAutomaticClass of 2024 and later

Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS), Level 2

Up to $5,250 a year (same 8-semester / 8-year limit)

State programAutomaticClass of 2024 and later

Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS), Level 3

Up to $3,500 a year (same 8-semester / 8-year limit)

State programAutomaticClass of 2024 and later

Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship (traditional students)

At a four-year school: $2,000 in year 1, $4,000 in years 2 and 3, $5,000 in year 4 (two-year school: $2,000, then $3,000). A need-based Challenge PLUS top-up is possible.

State programApply for itFall 2027 freshmen

Governor's Distinguished Scholarship

Tuition, mandatory fees, and room and board, up to $10,000 a year for 4 years ($40,000 total)

State programApply for it2027 applicants

Arkansas State University (Jonesboro)A-State Endeavor / Enrichment / Inspire (Academic Scholarships)

$2,000 a year (19–20 ACT with a 3.0 GPA); $4,000 a year (21–24 with 3.00); $6,000 a year (25+ with 3.50). Up to 8 semesters.

For residentsAutomatic2027 high school graduates (2027-28)

Arkansas State University (Jonesboro)A-State Trailblazer

$10,000 a year for on-campus students, up to 8 semesters

For residentsAutomatic2027 high school graduates (2027-28)

Arkansas Tech University (Russellville)First-time Student Academic Scholarship (Levels 2–6)

Level 2 $2,000; Level 3 $4,000; Level 4 $8,000 on campus ($6,000 off); Level 5 $10,000 ($6,500 off); Level 6 $12,000 ($7,000 off) a year. Honors versions of Levels 4–6 pay $12,000–$16,000.

For residentsAutomatic2027 entering freshmen

Arkansas State UniversityA-State Out-of-State Waiver

Covers the out-of-state tuition difference; the student pays in-state tuition and fees

For out-of-state studentsAutomatic2027 high school graduates

University of Arkansas (Fayetteville)New Arkansan Non-Resident Tuition Award

$15,600–$20,000 a year for students from GA, IL, KS, LA, MS, MO, OK, TN and TX; $11,100–$17,800 a year for other states (based on 30 hours)

For out-of-state studentsAutomatic2026-27

Roberta B. Willis Scholarship, Need-and-Merit-Based award

Up to $5,250 a year at a four-year college (up to $4,650 a year at a two-year program)

State programApply for itFebruary 15 deadline

Charles L. Herbner Memorial Scholarship

$1,250 per year, renewable for up to three more years with a 3.0 GPA; about 30 awards a year

State programApply for itEvery year

Delaware State UniversityHerman M. Holloway Sr. Memorial Scholarship

Full tuition, required fees, room, board and books at Delaware State; only one award a year

State programApply for itEvery year

Delaware State UniversityFull Tuition Scholarship

Covers the gap between tuition and federal/state grants, up to four years (not room, food or fees)

For out-of-state studentsApply for itFall 2026 entrants

Delaware State UniversityPartial Tuition Scholarship

Up to 50% of the gap between tuition and federal/state grants, up to four years

For out-of-state studentsApply for itFall 2026 entrants

Delaware State UniversityDSU GAP Scholarship

$3,000 per year toward tuition, up to four years

For out-of-state studentsApply for itFall 2026 entrants

Bright Futures: Florida Academic Scholars (FAS)

100% of tuition and applicable fees at a Florida public college or university (summer terms included)

State programAutomaticClasses of 2027 and 2028

Bright Futures: Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS)

75% of tuition and applicable fees at a Florida public university (100% in an associate degree program at a Florida College System school)

State programAutomaticClasses of 2027 and 2028

University of North FloridaUNF Freshman Merit Scholarships (President's Platinum / Gold / Silver, Provost's, Dean's)

$5,000 / $4,000 / $3,000 / $2,000 / $1,000 a year (based on 30 credit hours)

For residentsAutomaticFall 2027 entry (2027-28)

Florida Atlantic UniversityFAU 100 / Spirit of Atlantic Scholarship (Florida residents)

$5,000 / $2,000 / $1,000 / $500 a year for 4 years

For residentsApply for itCurrent cycle (Jan 15 deadline)

University of West FloridaUWF Admissions Academic Merit Scholarship (Academic Excellence / Nautilus / Argonaut)

Florida and Alabama residents: $4,000 / $3,000 / $2,000 a year ($16,000 / $12,000 / $8,000 total)

For residentsApply for itFall 2027 entry

Florida Gulf Coast UniversityFGCU President's Gold / Silver / Bronze

$5,000 / $3,000 / $2,000 a year, up to 4 years

For residentsApply for it2026-27

University of North FloridaUNF Non-Florida Resident Merit Waivers (First Coast / Atlantic / Sunshine)

$13,718 / $10,000 / $6,000 a year (First Coast waives 100% of the out-of-state portion of tuition)

For out-of-state studentsAutomaticSince summer 2024

Florida Atlantic UniversityFAU Spirit of Atlantic / HOOT Scholarship (non-residents)

$10,000 / $8,000 / $1,000 a year for 4 years

For out-of-state studentsApply for itCurrent cycle

Florida Gulf Coast UniversityFGCU Blue & Green Scholars / Director's Award (non-residents)

$15,000 / $10,000 a year, up to 4 years

For out-of-state studentsApply for it2026-27

University of West FloridaUWF Admissions Academic Merit Scholarship (out-of-state)

$8,000 / $6,000 / $2,000 a year

For out-of-state studentsApply for itFall 2027 entry

Zell Miller Scholarship

Full standard undergraduate tuition at a Georgia public college (up to 15 hours a term). 2026-27 examples: UGA $5,067 a semester; Georgia Tech $5,309; Georgia Southern $189 a credit hour ($2,835 at 15 hours); Kennesaw State $192 a credit hour.

State programAutomatic2026-27

Idaho State UniversityIdaho State University Scholarship Awarding Index - Presidential Tier

$7,500/yr for 4 years. Reached by a 4.0 GPA OR by a 3.0+ GPA plus ACT 32 / SAT 1420. GPA-only tiers below it: $7,000 (3.90-3.999), $5,000 (3.75-3.899), $3,000 (3.40-3.749), $1,000 (3.00-3.399).

For residentsAutomaticFall 2026 and spring 2027

Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship

Up to $10,000 a year for four years

State programApply for it2027-28

Iowa State UniversityLoyal Scholar (Recognition Award for Iowa Students)

$3,000 a year for 4 years ($12,000)

For residentsAutomaticFall 2027 entrants

Iowa State UniversityForever Scholar (Recognition Award for Iowa Students)

$2,000 a year for 4 years ($8,000)

For residentsAutomaticFall 2027 entrants

University of IowaIowa Scholars Award

$500-$9,500 a year for up to four years

For residentsAutomaticFall 2027 entrants

University of Northern IowaBright Scholars of Iowa

Iowa resident cost of attendance per year

For residentsApply for itCurrent cycle

University of IowaNational Scholars Award (nonresidents)

$2,000-$15,000 a year for up to four years

For out-of-state studentsAutomaticFall 2027 entrants

Kansas State UniversityIn-state freshman general university scholarships (University Scholar, Royal Purple, Wildcat Traditions, Limestone, 1863 Landmark)

$1,000-$5,000 a year for four years. Examples: 3.95+ GPA with 27+ ACT = $5,000/yr; 3.85-3.94 GPA with 29+ ACT = $5,000/yr; 3.95+ GPA with no test (or 20 or below) = $3,000/yr. With a 3.50+ GPA, a 21+ ACT adds at least $1,000/yr over the no-test award; at 3.25-3.49 GPA, only 27+ adds anything (+$1,000).

For residentsAutomaticSummer/Fall 2027 entry

Wichita State UniversityFreshmen Merit Scholarships

Kansas residents: $1,500-$4,000 a year for four years (30+ ACT and 3.9+ GPA = $4,000/yr; 28-29 ACT and 3.75+ GPA = $3,500/yr; 21-23 ACT and 3.9+ GPA = $3,000/yr). The GPA-only alternative pays $1,000-$2,000/yr (3.9+ GPA = $2,000).

For residentsAutomatic2027-28

Kansas State Scholarship (State Scholars)

Up to $1,000 a year ($500/semester), renewable four years

State programApply for it2025-26

Wichita State UniversityFreshmen Merit Scholarships (out-of-state)

$2,500-$6,000 a year (30+ ACT and 3.9+ GPA = $6,000/yr) versus $1,500-$3,000/yr GPA-only

For out-of-state studentsAutomatic2027-28

KEES (Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship) ACT/SAT bonus

ACT bonus of $36 (15) up to $500 (28+) for each year of college, about $36 per point (e.g. 21 = $250, 25 = $393, 27 = $464). Stacks on top of the GPA awards earned each high school year ($187 for a 2.75 up to $500 for a 4.0, per year of high school). The brochure puts the maximum at $2,500 a year of college.

State programAutomaticFrom 2026-27

University of KentuckyJames F. Hardymon Scholarship (Academic)

$3,500 a year with a 3.30 unweighted GPA and 26 ACT (1230 SAT); $6,500 a year with 3.30 and 28 ACT (1300 SAT). GPA-only tiers pay $1,500 (3.00) and $2,500 (3.25).

For residentsAutomaticFall 2027 entry

University of LouisvilleTrustees' Scholarship (Admissions Scholarship)

$3,500 (26–27), $4,500 (28–29), $6,000 (30), $7,000 (31–35), $8,000 (36) a year

For residentsAutomaticFall 2027 entry

Eastern Kentucky UniversityRegent's Award (Eastern Experience Scholarships)

$9,000 a year, compared with $7,000 for the same 3.8+ GPA without a qualifying score (ACT adds $2,000 a year). Lower tiers are GPA-only: $5,000 (3.4–3.79), $3,000 (3.0–3.39), $1,000 (2.0–2.99).

For residentsAutomatic2026-27 & 2027-28

Murray State UniversityTrustee / Regents Scholarships (Academic Achievement)

$7,500 a year (Regents, 28–32 ACT) or $10,000 a year (Trustee, 33+ ACT), compared with $5,000 (Provost) for the same GPA without a test

For residentsAutomaticFall 2027 entry

Western Kentucky UniversityAcademic Scholarship (top tier)

$7,500 a year ($30,000 over four years), compared with $3,500 for the same GPA without the test

For residentsAutomaticFall 2027 entry

University of KentuckyBluegrass Scholarship (non-residents)

$10,000 a year (3.00 GPA + 25 ACT), $13,000 (3.50 + 25), $16,000 (3.50 + 30); a 3.00 GPA alone gets $6,500

For out-of-state studentsAutomaticFall 2027 entry

University of LouisvilleBorder Benefit Award / Regional Scholars / National Scholars

Border states (IL, IN, MO, OH, TN, VA, WV): in-state tuition rate (about $16,000 off) automatically, plus $1,000 (26–27 ACT) up to $5,000 (36) with a 3.5 weighted GPA. Students from other states get $5,000–$16,000 a year depending on region and ACT 24+.

For out-of-state studentsAutomaticFall 2027 entry

TOPS (Opportunity / Performance / Honors / Excellence)

Opportunity: the TOPS Award Amount (tuition-based), $7,462 a year at LSU. Performance: the same plus a $400 stipend ($7,862 at LSU). Honors: plus $800 ($8,262 at LSU). Excellence: tuition and fees or $12,000, whichever is less ($12,000 at LSU).

State programApply for itCurrent

Louisiana Tech UniversityMerit-Based Scholarships (Academic Choice / Outstanding Student / Deans' / Presidential)

A year, for 4 years (GPA 3.0–3.749 | 3.75–4.0): 20–22 = $1,000 (3.75+ GPA only); 23–24 = $2,000 | $2,500; 25–26 = $3,000 | $3,500; 27–28 = $4,000 | $4,500; 29–30 = $5,000 | $5,500; 31 = $6,000 | $6,500; 32 = $8,000 | $8,500; 33+ = $9,000 | $9,500. These stack with TOPS.

For residentsAutomaticCurrent

University of Louisiana at LafayetteCypress / Magnolia / Live Oak Scholarships

Cypress: $2,500 a year ($1,250 a semester, 8 semesters). Magnolia: $6,000 a year plus $2,000 a year for housing. Live Oak: $10,000 a year plus $4,000 a year for housing (an optional assistantship is also offered).

For residentsAutomatic2027-28 freshmen

Louisiana Tech UniversityBulldog Out-of-State Scholarship

Covers all out-of-state fees

For out-of-state studentsAutomaticSince fall 2023

University of Louisiana at LafayetteOut-of-State Fee Waiver

$6,864 a semester for up to 10 semesters ($68,640 total)

For out-of-state studentsAutomatic2027-28 freshmen

Coppin State UniversityPresidential Scholarship

Full ride: tuition, room, board, fees, insurance fee and up to $2,000 a year for books; renewable for four years

For residentsApply for itFall 2026 to Spring 2027

Coppin State UniversityFanny Jackson Coppin Scholarship

Tuition, fees and up to $1,000 a year for books; renewable for four years

For residentsApply for itFall 2025 entrants and later

Worcester State UniversityTsongas Scholarship

Full in-state tuition and fees, renewable 3 more years with a 3.0 college GPA

For residentsApply for itCurrent

Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant (MESG)

Up to $2,500 a year (not more than tuition and required fees), up to 8 semesters

State programApply for itCurrent

Higher Education Legislative Plan (HELP)

Full tuition and required fees at a Mississippi public institution, up to 8 semesters

State programApply for itCurrent

Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG)

Up to $500 a year as a freshman/sophomore, up to $1,000 a year as a junior/senior

State programApply for itCurrent

University of Mississippi (Ole Miss)Academic Merit Scholarship + 1848 Award (Mississippi residents)

With a 3.0 GPA: 23 = $1,000 a year; 24–25 = $1,500; 26 = $1,900; 27 = $2,250; 28 = $3,000; 29 = $3,500; 30 = $4,500; 31 = $5,500; 32 = $7,500; 33+ = $10,278 (value of tuition). With a 3.5 GPA add the 1848 Award: +$2,000 at 23–28, +$4,000 at 29+ (e.g. 28 = $5,000, 29 = $7,500, 33+ = $14,278 a year). Renewable up to four years.

For residentsAutomatic2026-27

Mississippi State UniversityFreshman Mississippi Resident Academic Scholarship

With a 3.60+ GPA: 21–24 = $3,500 a year; 25–29 = $5,000; 30–32 = $8,000; 33–36 = $10,500. With 3.30–3.59: $1,500 / $2,500 / $5,000 / $6,000. With 3.00–3.29: $1,000 / $2,000 / $3,000 / $4,000. 34+ ACT also adds a one-year housing scholarship (double room). Renewable 4 years with a 3.0 college GPA.

For residentsAutomatic2027-28

University of Southern MississippiFreshman Academic Excellence Scholarship

With a 3.25+ GPA: 20 = $1,500 a year; 21 = $2,500; 22 = $3,000; 23–24 = $4,500; 25–26 = $5,250; 27–28 = $6,000; 29 = $7,000; 30 = $9,000; 31 = $10,000; 32–36 = full tuition. With 3.0–3.24: 23–25 = $1,500; 26–29 = $2,500; 30–31 = $3,000; 32–36 = $4,500. A 3.6 GPA plus 32+ ACT also adds a free first-year double room. Renewed 4 years with a 2.5 USM GPA and 15 credit hours each semester.

For residentsAutomatic2027 high school graduates (fall 2027 entry)

University of Mississippi (Ole Miss)Non-Resident Academic Merit Scholarship

$4,000–$20,790 a year toward the non-resident fee. With a 3.75–4.0 GPA: 24–25 = $9,000, 26–27 = $10,000, 28–29 = $12,000, 30–31 = $18,000, 32+ = $20,790. With 3.5–3.74: 32+ = $20,790. No test score: $3,000–$8,000 by GPA.

For out-of-state studentsAutomatic2026-27

Bright Flight (Missouri Higher Education Academic Scholarship)

ACT 32+: $3,000 a year (estimated; statutory max $3,000). ACT 30-31: $1,000 a year (estimated; statutory max $1,000). Renewable up to 10 semesters.

State programAutomatic2026 high school graduates (2026-27 awards)

Truman State UniversityTruMerit Scholarship

Missouri residents: $3,000-$6,000 a year. $6,000: 30+ ACT with 3.75+ GPA. $5,000: 25-29 ACT with 3.50+ GPA, or 30+ ACT with 3.50-3.74 GPA. $4,000: 23-24 ACT with 3.50+ GPA, or any 23+ ACT with 3.25-3.49 GPA. $3,000: 23+ ACT with 3.00-3.24 GPA.

For residentsAutomaticFall 2026 entrants

Southeast Missouri State UniversityPresident's Scholarship

$8,000 a year

For residentsAutomatic2027-28

University of Central MissouriACT Excellence Scholarship

$1,000 a year, renewable 8 semesters; stacks on the GPA-based Red & Black Scholarship ($1,500-$4,000/yr)

For residentsAutomaticFall 2026 and later

University of Missouri (Mizzou)Perfect Score Scholarship

100% tuition and fees + $3,500 stipend + $15,780 one-time first-year housing and dining + $2,000 one-time research/study abroad + $1,000 tech enrichment

For residentsAutomaticFall 2027 entrants

Truman State UniversityTruMerit Scholarship (non-Missouri residents)

$7,000-$10,000 a year (30+ ACT and 3.75+ GPA = $10,000)

For out-of-state studentsAutomaticFall 2026 entrants

Montana University System (MUS) Honor Scholarship

Tuition waiver for up to 8 semesters at eligible MUS campuses; average value about $5,000/yr ($20,000 over four years) at a 4-year campus; does not cover mandatory fees. Up to 200 awards a year.

State programApply for itClass of 2027

University of Nebraska system (UNL, UNO, UNK, UNMC, NCTA)NU Presidential Scholars Program

Full cost of attendance (tuition, fees, books, housing and food, personal and transportation costs) plus a $5,000 annual stipend

For residentsAutomaticFall 2027

University of Nebraska systemNebraska NexGen Scholars

Tuition and fees, books and supplies, on-campus housing and meals for up to 120 credit hours (includes the Regents Scholarship)

For residentsApply for itFall 2026 (fall 2027 depends on state funding)

University of Nebraska system (UNL, UNO, UNK)Regents Scholarship

Full resident tuition up to 120 credit hours (UNK adds a campus housing room waiver)

For residentsApply for itCurrent cycle

University of Nebraska at KearneyUNK Merit Scholarships (Chancellor's, Distinguished Scholar, Loper Achievement, Loper Recognition)

28+ ACT and 3.9+ GPA: $6,000 tuition + $2,000 housing a year. 26+ and 3.7+: $4,500 tuition + $1,000 housing a year. 24-25 and 3.7+: $3,500 a year. 22-23 and 3.7+: $1,500 a year. Renewable up to 4 years.

For residentsAutomaticFall 2027

University of Nebraska OmahaUNO ACT-tier scholarships (Habrock, Academic Achievement, Durango Excellence)

24-27: $1,000 a year (Habrock). 28-29: up to $3,500 a year (Academic Achievement). 30-31: resident tuition (Durango Excellence; 'awarded competitively and not guaranteed at the minimum criteria level'). Tuition only.

For residentsAutomaticFall 2024 and later

University of Nebraska-LincolnNew Nebraskan Tuition Scholarship

$15,000 or $20,000 a year toward tuition for up to four years

For out-of-state studentsApply for itCurrent cycle

Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship

$80 per credit hour at universities, up to 15 credits/semester; lifetime maximum $10,000

State programAutomaticClass of 2016 and later

University of Nevada, RenoUNR New Freshman 4-Year Scholarships for Nevada Residents (matrix)

Presidential $10,000/yr; Provost $5,000/yr; Nevada Scholars $3,000/yr; Pack Pride $2,000/yr; Alphie $1,500/yr; Luna $750/yr (up to 4 years). Examples: 4.0 GPA + ACT 32+ = $10,000; 4.0 + ACT 30-31 = $5,000; 4.0 + ACT 27-29 = $3,000; 4.0 + ACT 24-26 = $2,000; 3.5 GPA + ACT 29-31 = $2,000; 3.5 + ACT 32-34 = $3,000.

For residentsAutomaticFall 2027 entry

University of Nevada, Las VegasUNLV Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)

Pay 150% of in-state tuition instead of full non-resident tuition

For out-of-state studentsAutomaticCurrent

New Mexico State University (Las Cruces)NMSU Institutional Scholarships for NM residents (Hadley Honors, Crimson Success, 1888 Leadership)

1888 Leadership $2,000/yr (3.5-3.69 GPA or Index 133-144.99); Crimson Success $3,000/yr (3.7-3.89 GPA or Index 145-158.99); Hadley Honors $4,000/yr (3.9 GPA or Index 159+). Renewable 3 more years; paid on top of the NM Lottery Scholarship. Worked examples using NMSU's formula: 3.5 weighted GPA + ACT 21 = Index 145.8 ($3,000); 3.5 + ACT 26 = 159.7 ($4,000); 3.0 + ACT 21 = 133.3 ($2,000); 3.0 + ACT 26 = 147.2 ($3,000); 3.0 + ACT 31 = 161.1 ($4,000).

For residentsAutomaticFall entry

New Mexico State UniversityNMSU President's Associates Excellence Scholarship (Leader Scholar Program)

$6,000 annual stipend up to 4 years + $4,000 housing award for living on campus the first year; tuition is covered by the Legislative Lottery Scholarship from the second semester

For residentsApply for itCurrent

University of New MexicoUNM in-state tuition rate for qualified non-residents

In-state tuition and fees: $11,585 vs $34,734 non-resident for 2026-27 (about $23,000/yr less). 1.5x resident rate at ACT 18.

For out-of-state studentsAutomaticFall 2026

New Mexico State UniversityNMSU Out-of-State Competitive Tuition Discount

$18,326 per year toward non-resident tuition (plus possible out-of-state Index scholarships of $2,000-$6,000)

For out-of-state studentsAutomaticCurrent

North Dakota Scholarship (replaced the ND Academic and CTE Scholarships)

$750 per semester, up to $6,000 total; usable within six years of graduation at North Dakota institutions

State programApply for itClass of 2026

North Dakota State UniversityGuaranteed Scholarship (first-year)

$3,000 a year for up to four years (same as the 3.98-4.00 GPA tier). GPA-only tiers: 3.80-3.97 = $2,000, 3.65-3.79 = $1,500, 3.0-3.64 = $1,000 a year.

For residentsAutomatic2027-28

University of North DakotaAutomatic Academic Scholarship

$3,500 a year for up to 4 years ($14,000), the same as a 3.90+ GPA. 3.70-3.89 GPA = $2,750/yr; 3.50-3.69 = $1,500 one-time.

For residentsAutomaticUpcoming fall

North Dakota State UniversityHonors College Scholarship

Up to $25,000 over a maximum of 4 years

For residentsApply for it2027-28

Youngstown State UniversityFreshman Scholarships for Excellence

First Opportunity $1,000/yr (ACT 19); Red and White $2,000/yr (ACT 22); Deans' $3,000/yr (ACT 25); President's $4,000/yr (ACT 27). Renewable for 4 years ($4,000 to $16,000 total).

For residentsAutomaticCurrent

The Ohio State University (Columbus campus)President's Ohio Scholarship Program

Full cost of attendance, plus a $5,000 enrichment grant available after the first year (study abroad, research, etc.)

For residentsAutomaticCurrent

Bowling Green State UniversityBG Success Scholarship (out-of-state)

Half of BGSU's non-resident fee each year (the page gives no dollar figure). Residents of Monroe, Lenawee and Wayne counties in Michigan get the whole non-resident fee covered under the same criteria (Michigan Out-of-State Scholarship).

For out-of-state studentsAutomaticFall 2027 entrants (Feb. 18, 2027 deadline)

University of OklahomaOU Freshman Merit Scholarships (Award of Excellence, Distinguished Scholar, University Scholarship, Academic Achievement)

Residents: ACT 24-27 + 3.25 GPA = $2,000/yr ($8,000); ACT 28 + 3.5 GPA = $2,500/yr ($10,000); ACT 29-30 + 3.5 GPA = $3,000/yr ($12,000); ACT 31+ + 3.5 GPA = $4,000/yr ($16,000). Four years.

For residentsAutomaticFall 2026 freshmen

Oklahoma State UniversityOSU Academic Excellence Award (University Assured)

Four-year partial tuition waiver, $1,000-$3,000/yr depending on ACT band and GPA. Examples: ACT 24-25 = $2,000/yr at 3.75+ GPA, $1,500 at 3.5-3.74, $1,000 at 3.0-3.49; ACT 32-36 = $3,000/yr at 3.75+, $2,500 at 3.5-3.74, $2,000 at 3.0-3.49. GPA-only (no test): $1,000/yr at 3.5+, $750/yr at 3.25-3.49.

For residentsAutomatic2026-27

University of OklahomaOU Non-Resident Freshman Merit Scholarships

ACT 26-27 + 3.5 GPA = $12,000/yr; ACT 28 + 3.5 = $13,000/yr; ACT 29-30 + 3.5 = $15,000/yr; ACT 31+ + 3.5 = $17,000/yr (four years)

For out-of-state studentsAutomaticFall 2026 freshmen

University of Pittsburgh at Bradford (Pitt-Bradford)Panther Scholarship for Pennsylvania Students (top tier)

$6,500 per year, renewable up to four years

For residentsAutomatic2026-27

University of Pittsburgh at Bradford (Pitt-Bradford)Panther Scholarship for Pennsylvania Students (second tier)

$4,500 per year if living on campus; $1,000 per year for commuters

For residentsAutomatic2026-27

University of Pittsburgh at Bradford (Pitt-Bradford)Panther Scholarship for Out-of-State Students

$12,000 per year (ACT 25+) or $10,000 per year (ACT 20+)

For out-of-state studentsAutomatic2026-27

LIFE Scholarship

Up to $5,000 a year at a four-year college (up to $4,700 toward tuition plus a $300 book allowance), for up to 8 terms. LIFE Enhancement adds up to $2,500 a year (years 2-4) for approved STEM, education and accounting majors.

State programAutomatic2026-27

Palmetto Fellows Scholarship

Up to $6,700 freshman year and up to $7,500 a year in years 2-4. Palmetto Fellows Enhancement adds up to $2,500 a year (years 2-4) for approved STEM, education and accounting majors, so up to $10,000 a year combined.

State programAutomatic2026-27

Lander UniversityLander University freshman merit scholarships

SC residents: $1,000 / $3,000 / $4,500 / $6,000 a year (Dean's / Provost's / Trustee's / President's Award)

For residentsAutomatic2026-27

Francis Marion UniversityFrancis Marion University merit aid (automatic minimum)

At least $1,000 in merit aid (higher amounts are given in earlier award rounds)

For residentsAutomatic2026-27 cycle

University of South Carolina (Columbia)USC Presidential Scholars Award

$1,000 a year ($4,000 over four years), stackable with another USC merit award

For residentsAutomaticFall 2027 cycle

Lander UniversityLander University out-of-state merit + abatement

$500 + $4,000 abatement / $2,000 + $6,000 / $3,000 + $8,000 / $4,000 + $8,000 a year

For out-of-state studentsAutomatic2026-27

South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship (SDOS)

Up to $7,500 over four years: $1,500 a year for years 1-3 and $3,000 in year 4

State programApply for itCurrent

South Dakota State UniversityJackrabbit Guarantee

Guaranteed minimum scholarship of $1,000-$4,000. ACT 32+ gets $4,000 at a 3.50+ GPA (vs $1,000 with no score); 28 gets $3,000 at 3.50+; 4.00+ GPA with no score gets $3,000. The page does not say whether amounts are annual or renewable.

For residentsAutomaticFall 2026 through spring 2028

University of South DakotaMickelson Scholarship and Presidential Alumni Scholarship

Mickelson: tuition (up to 15 credits/semester, 120 hours), general fees, double room and standard board. Presidential Alumni: in-state tuition and fees over four years.

For residentsApply for itCurrent cycle

Tennessee HOPE Scholarship

Up to $4,500 a year in years 1–2 and $5,700 a year in years 3–4 at four-year schools ($2,250 / $2,850 a semester); $3,200 a year at two-year schools

State programAutomatic2026-27

General Assembly Merit Scholarship (GAMS, HOPE supplement)

Up to $500 a semester ($1,000 a year for fall plus spring) on top of HOPE

State programAutomatic2026-27

Ned McWherter Scholars Program

$6,000 a year ($3,000 from the state plus a $3,000 college match), renewable for four years

State programApply for it2026-27

University of Tennessee, KnoxvilleIn-State Volunteer Scholarship / Orange & White Scholarship

Volunteer (3.8+ GPA): $3,000 (28–29), $5,000 (30–33), $9,000 (34–36) a year. Orange & White: $1,500 a year (3.6+ GPA with 26–27 ACT, or 3.6–3.79 with 28+). Stacks with HOPE.

For residentsAutomaticFall 2027 entry

Middle Tennessee State UniversityFreshman Guaranteed Scholarships

$3,500 (22–24), $4,500 (25–29), $5,000 (30–33), $8,000 (34–36) a year; can be combined with HOPE

For residentsAutomaticFall 2027 entry

University of MemphisMerit-based freshman scholarships (Presidential, Provost, Deans, Academic Achievement)

$3,500 (22–23), $5,000 (24–27), $6,000 (28–30), $7,000 (31+) a year

For residentsAutomaticFall 2026 cohort

Tennessee Tech UniversityPresidential Scholars

$3,000 (23–24, 3.40 GPA), $4,000 (25+, 3.40 GPA, or 29 with 3.75), $5,000 (30–34, 3.75), $8,000 (35, 3.75), $10,000 (36, 3.75) a year, on top of HOPE

For residentsAutomaticFall 2027 entry

East Tennessee State UniversityAcademic Performance Scholarship (APS)

$2,000 (Faculty: 4.0 + 22, or 3.5 + 25), $3,000 (Deans: 3.5 + 26), $4,000 (Provost: 3.5 + 27), $5,000 (Presidential: 3.9 + 30) a year

For residentsAutomaticCurrent

University of Tennessee, KnoxvilleOut-of-State Volunteer Scholarship

$3,000 (3.8+ GPA, 28+), $9,000 (4.0+, 30–33), $18,000 (4.0+, 34–36) a year

For out-of-state studentsAutomaticFall 2027 entry

University of MemphisOut-of-state merit scholarships

$7,000 / $10,000 / $12,000 / $14,000 a year

For out-of-state studentsAutomaticFall 2026 cohort

Middle Tennessee State UniversityRegional Scholars Program

Tuition about 48% below the out-of-state rate, plus eligibility for the guaranteed freshman scholarships

For out-of-state studentsAutomaticCurrent

Texas State UniversityTexas State University Freshman Assured Scholarships

ACT 32+ & top 25% = $12,000/yr ($48,000). ACT 27-31 & top 25% = $8,000/yr ($32,000). ACT 24-26 & top 5% = $8,000/yr; top 6-15% = $7,000/yr; top 16-25% = $6,000/yr. ACT 24+ & top 26-30% = $5,000/yr; top 31-35% = $4,000/yr. ACT 21-23 & top 25% = $4,000/yr. Renewable up to 4 years.

For residentsAutomaticAdmitted summer 2026 and later

Texas Tech UniversityTexas Tech Presidential Merit Scholarships

$1,000-$9,000 per year depending on ACT band and unweighted GPA. Examples: ACT 22-24 = $5,000 at 3.96-4.0 GPA down to $1,000 at 3.0-3.65; ACT 28-30 = $6,500 at 3.96-4.0 down to $1,500 at 3.0-3.49; ACT 34-36 = $9,000 at 3.96-4.0 down to $4,000 at 3.0-3.49. Test-optional grid tops out at $4,000/yr (+$1,000 if top 10%).

For residentsAutomatic2026-27

Texas Tech UniversityTexas Tech Presidential Merit (non-residents)

Same grid as residents; recipients 'will also qualify to pay in-state tuition'

For out-of-state studentsAutomatic2026-27

Texas State UniversityTexas State Assured Scholarships (non-residents)

Same grid as residents ($4,000-$12,000/yr); nonresident recipients may also pay the in-state tuition rate (Texas State also lists a nonresident tuition waiver for students with at least $1,000 in competitive scholarships)

For out-of-state studentsAutomaticAdmitted summer 2026 and later

Utah State University (Logan & Statewide campuses)USU Premier Academic Scholarships - Resident Presidential and Deans

Presidential: 100% tuition + student body fees for 4 years (approx. $36,000). Deans: $7,500/yr for 4 years (approx. $30,000). Grid examples: Presidential at ACT 33 + 4.00, ACT 34 + 3.90, ACT 35 + 3.85, ACT 36 + 3.75; Deans from ACT 30 + 4.00, ACT 31 + 3.95, ACT 32 + 3.85, ACT 33 + 3.80, ACT 34 + 3.70, ACT 35 + 3.65, ACT 36 + 3.55. Compare GPA-only awards: $5,000/yr at 3.95-4.0 GPA, $3,500 at 3.8-3.94, $2,500 at 3.6-3.79, $1,500 at 3.5-3.59.

For residentsAutomaticFall 2027 entry (Dec 1, 2026 priority deadline)

Southern Utah UniversitySUU First-Year Resident Academic Scholarships (Centurium, Deans', Founders', Fellow's)

ACT 23-26 = $500/semester ($1,000/yr); ACT 27-29 = $1,000/semester ($2,000/yr); ACT 30-32 = $1,650/semester ($3,300/yr); ACT 33-36 = $2,250/semester ($4,500/yr). Eight semesters renewable.

For residentsAutomaticFall 2027 entry

Utah State UniversityUSU Nonresident Presidential and Deans

Presidential: 100% tuition + fees, 4 years (approx. $53,500 per USU's grid); Deans: $24,000 year 1 + $7,500 year 2

For out-of-state studentsAutomaticFall 2027 entry

Southern Utah UniversitySUU Non-Resident awards (GPA or ACT)

$6,000-$7,000 per semester

For out-of-state studentsAutomaticFall 2027 entry

University of Mary WashingtonUMW In-State Merit Scholarship (Collegiate / Presidential / Provost / Eagle / Blue & Gray Awards)

Per year, living on campus: ACT 30 + 4.00 GPA = $8,000; ACT 27 + 4.00 = $6,500; ACT 25 + 3.60 = $5,000; ACT 22 + 3.25 = $4,000; ACT 20 + 3.00 = $2,000. Commuters get $2,000 / $2,000 / $1,500 / $1,000 / $500.

For residentsAutomaticFall 2027 entrants

University of Mary WashingtonUMW Out-of-State Merit Scholarship

Per year: ACT 27 + 4.00 GPA = $9,000; ACT 25 + 3.60 = $7,000; ACT 22 + 3.25 = $7,000; ACT 20 + 3.00 = $5,000; below that (Aerie Award) $1,000.

For out-of-state studentsAutomaticFall 2027 entrants

PROMISE Scholarship

Up to $5,500 a year toward tuition and mandatory fees (or full tuition and fees if less), at any eligible West Virginia public or independent two- or four-year college; renewable

State programApply for itClass of 2027 (2027-28 awards)

West Virginia University (Morgantown)Climb Higher Scholarship, Level 1

$6,000 a year in-state for Level 1, versus $4,500 for Level 2 (3.8+ GPA, no score needed). The ACT 30 adds $1,500 a year. Renewable.

For residentsAutomaticFall 2027 entrants

Marshall UniversityJohn Marshall Scholarship, Level 1

$5,500 a year for a WV resident, versus $3,000 for Level 2 (3.8 GPA, no score needed). The ACT 30 adds $2,500 a year. Renewable for four years.

For residentsAutomaticCurrent

West Liberty UniversityElbin / Presidential / Foundation / Black & Gold Scholarships

In-state per year: Elbin $4,000 (on top of PROMISE), Presidential $3,000, Foundation $2,000, Black & Gold $1,000. Without a score: Hilltopper Access $500 (3.25 GPA, apply by March 1). Promise Plus adds $1,000 a year for PROMISE recipients who have no other institutional award of $1,000 or more.

For residentsAutomaticCurrent

Shepherd UniversityDean's and President's Scholarships

WV resident per year: President's $3,000, Dean's $2,000. Director's Scholarship (3.0 GPA, no test) is $1,000.

For residentsAutomaticCurrent

West Virginia University (Morgantown)Climb Higher Scholarship, Level 1 (out-of-state)

$18,000 a year, versus $16,000 for 3.8+ GPA without a score

For out-of-state studentsAutomaticFall 2027 entrants

Marshall UniversityJohn Marshall Scholarship, Level 1 (non-resident)

$14,000 a year, versus $9,000 at Level 2 (3.8 GPA). Metro-county residents get $8,000 at Level 1.

For out-of-state studentsAutomaticCurrent

West Liberty UniversityElbin / Presidential Scholarships (non-resident)

Out-of-state: Elbin $12,000 a year; Presidential $7,500 a year

For out-of-state studentsAutomatic2026-27

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at Wausau (two-year branch campus)UW-Stevens Point at Wausau Merit Award

$1,500 (page does not say whether it renews)

For residentsAutomatic2026-27

University of Wisconsin-Green BayPhoenix Scholar Award (nonresident tuition remission)

Gold: 100% remission of the nonresident portion of tuition (pay the in-state rate). Green: 75% remission of the nonresident portion.

For out-of-state studentsAutomaticCurrent

University of Wisconsin-Stevens PointDestination Wisconsin Scholarship

$4,000/yr for most out-of-state students; $1,000/yr for MSEP-state (IN, KS, MO, NE, ND, OH) and Return to Wisconsin students; renewable 4 years

For out-of-state studentsAutomaticFall 2027 entrants

Hathaway Scholarship (Merit)

Honors (3.5+ GPA, ACT 25+): $2,360/semester (about $4,720/yr), up to 8 semesters. Performance (3.0+, ACT 21+): $1,770/semester (about $3,540/yr). Opportunity (2.5+, ACT 19+): $1,180/semester. Provisional (2.5, ACT 17 or WorkKeys 12): $1,180/semester, max 4 semesters, used first at a Wyoming community college.

State programApply for it2026-27

University of WyomingUW Brown and Gold Commitment

$3,000, $5,000, $8,000 or $12,000 per year. $12,000 needs ACT 31 with a 4.00+ GPA, ACT 32 with 3.85+, ACT 33 with 3.75+, ACT 34 with 3.65+, ACT 35 with 3.55+, or ACT 36 with 3.40+. Test-optional grid: $8,000 at 3.90+ GPA, $5,000 at 3.50-3.85, $3,000 at 3.00-3.45.

For out-of-state studentsAutomaticFall 2026 / Spring 2027

University of WyomingUW Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)

Pay 150% of resident tuition; UW estimates savings over $14,000/yr ($56,000 over four years)

For out-of-state studentsAutomaticFall 2026 / Spring 2027