One scholarship and done? 100 percent of your college paid for?! Sounds like a great opportunity to us.
These awards are highly sought after, and for good reason. Winners of full tuition scholarships can breathe easier once they've secured an award that covers tuition—and sometimes even more.
Full-Tuition Scholarships
Coolidge Scholarship: Full-Ride Requirements and Deadline
Deadline: 12/16/25 The Coolidge Scholarship is available to high school juniors. You must have a distinguished academic record, demonstrate an interest in public policy, and demonstrate a sense of humility and service to be considered for this award.Aaron Sanchez Scholarship: Full-Tuition for Culinary Arts Students
Deadline: 12/31/25 The Aaron Sanchez Scholarship is available to Latino students ages 18 to 25. You must be pursuing a career in culinary arts to be eligible for this award. Recipients of this award will receive a full tuition award to attend the New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute (NOCHI) for their Culinary Arts Certificate Program. Transportation, room and board, and a monthly $250 grocery stipend are also covered by the program.Robertson Scholars Program: Full-Tuition Requirements and Deadlines
Deadline: 1/15/26 The Robertson Scholars Program is available to current freshmen students at Duke University and the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. You must also be a thoughtful and dynamic leader who exemplifies the highest levels of ethical behavior and moral character, and demonstrates integrity in your academic work, community service, and extracurricular activities.Wade Scholarship Program: Full-Ride STEM Scholarship
Deadline: 1/20/26 The Wade Scholarship is a STEM scholarship for African-American graduate students. You must have a bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited college or university in the United States or abroad. You must have been accepted to an engineering master’s degree program at one of the top 30 graduate schools of Engineering in the United States or an HBCU with a graduate engineering program to be considered for this award. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership qualities, and thoughtfulness.Call to Action Scholarship Program
Deadline: 2/20/26 The Call to Action Scholarship Program is available to high school seniors who reside in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Nevada, or Utah. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.Hoffman Agency HBCU Scholarship: Full-Tuition Scholarship Details
Deadline: 3/31/26 The Hoffman Agency HBCU Scholarship is available to students who are currently enrolled at a California community college. You must be planning to transfer to an HBCU for your junior and senior years and be majoring in communications to be eligible for this award.Michigan Reconnect Scholarship: Full-Ride Scholarship for Adult Learners
Deadline: Varies Available to: Minimum age, 25 The Michigan Reconnect Scholarship is available to students who are at least 25 years old and attending a community college in Michigan. You must have lived in Michigan for at least one year, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and have not yet completed a college degree to be considered for this award.Chicago Star Scholarship: Full-Tuition Scholarship Details
Deadline: Varies Available to: High School Seniors The Chicago Star Scholarship is available to Chicago Public Schools students who are interested in pursuing an associate degree at one of the seven City Colleges of Chicago. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be test completion-ready in math and English to be eligible for this award.Grow U Scholarship Program: Full-Tuition Scholarship
Deadline: Varies Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students The Grow U Scholarship Program is open to employees of Herschend's 25 U.S. attractions, including The Harlem Globetrotters, Dollywood Parks and Resorts, Silver Dollar City, Adventure Aquarium, Newport Aquarium, Kentucky Kingdom, Wild Adventures, and Pink Adventure Tours. Full- and part-time employees are eligible to enroll in one of 100 diploma, degree, and certificate programs across 30 learning partners in Guild Education's Learning Marketplace.Posse STEM Program: Full-Ride Scholarship for High School Seniors
Deadline: Varies Available to: High School Seniors The Posse STEM Program is open to high school seniors who demonstrate academic potential and leadership in their school, community, or family. You must be a public school student in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, New York, or Washington, D. C. to be eligible to participate. Posse Scholars will receive leadership scholarships to attend one of 44 Posse partner colleges and universities. Nomination by a high school or community-based organization is required.Starbucks College Achievement Plan
Deadline: Varies Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students The Starbucks College Achievement Plan is an employer-sponsored tuition program available to part-time and full-time benefits-eligible Starbucks partners. Recipients of this award will receive full-tuition coverage at Arizona State University's online program. After three consecutive months of working 20 hours per week or more, you become benefits eligible, and you can enroll in classes during the next session.Chipotle Guild Education Scholarship
Deadline: Varies Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students The Chipotle Guild Education Scholarship is available to Chipotle employees. Full-tuition scholarships are available to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing select degrees at partner institutions.J-100 AFJROTC Character-in-Leadership Scholarship
Deadline: Varies Available to: High School Seniors The J-100 AFJROTC Character-in-Leadership Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors with two or more years of AFJROTC experience. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and at least a 22 ACT / 1100 SAT score, have a physical fitness score of at least 50, and be nominated by a unit instructor to be eligible for this award. Selected recipients will receive four years of full-paid tuition at any university or crosstown partner, with an AFROTC detachment, as well as a stipend for housing and books. Accepting the scholarship will require a cadet to meet all AFROTC requirements and pursue an officer commission.Army ROTC Scholarship
Deadline: Varies Available to: Undergraduate Students The Army ROTC Scholarship is available to students at Cornell University, Ithaca College, Elmira College, Wells College, Cortland State University, and Binghamton University. To be eligible, you must have at least a 2.5 GPA and a minimum 920 SAT/ 19 ACT score, have four years of college remaining, be between 17 and 26 years of age, be a U.S. citizen, and agree to accept commission and serve in the Army on Active, Reserve, or National Guard Duty. Recipients of this award will also receive $1200 per year for books.Washington College Grant
Deadline: Varies Available to: High School Seniors The Washington College Grant is available to students residing in Washington State. You must demonstrate financial need, be a resident of Washington, and attend an approved in-state public college or university to be eligible for this award.LNVB Retroactive Scholarship
Deadline: Varies Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students The LNVB Retroactive Scholarship is available to veterans who have completed some form of higher education. To be eligible, you must have student loans that have been made because you were not covered under existing educational programs. Recipients of this award must commit to 100 to 400 hours of community service that leverages their military skills, civilian education, and lack of indebtedness to help solve the most pressing issues facing their communities.Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES)
Deadline: Varies Available to: High School Seniors The Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship is administered by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA). To be considered for the award, you must have a 2.5 GPA or above. The better you do in high school, the more you are eligible to earn in scholarships. Recipients of this award must attend a participating school in Kentucky or an out-of-state public university that participates in the Academic Common Market (ACM) program (a complete list of eligible schools is available on the sponsor's website).You Might Also Like
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