Applications are open for Summer 2025!
Combine two of our programs to explore South Africa and works with its wildlife. The first two weeks of the trip will be the South Africa Pre-Vet Big Cats program based at Cango Wildlife Ranch. This program gives you the opportunity to volunteer at a cheetah breeding and conservation facility as well as a big cat wildlife ranch, learn about African wildlife hands-on and go on safari in a nearby game reserve. The program project site is accredited by both PAAZA (Pan African Association of Zoos and Aquariums) and WAZA (World Association of Zoos and Aquariums), and home to many amazing animals beyond cheetahs as well. Though the volunteer facility isn’t a hospital, you will be gaining valuable experience learning and implementing the important work conservation and zoo vets do.
The third week of the program will be the Rhino Conservation and Management program based at the famous Care for Wild rhino sanctuary in South Africa. Care for Wild is the world’s largest orphaned rhino sanctuary: a rescue, rehab, and release project for rhinos orphaned by poaching.
You will spend the week at Care for Wild learning from your Loop Abroad teaching veterinarian and from the Care for Wild staff about the rescue, care for, and protection of rhinos. Your program includes educational lectures, daily feeding and upkeep of young rhinos, learning about wildlife monitoring and anti-poaching in the field, game drives, and the chance to observe essential procedures or new intakes that may happen while you are on-site.
“This was such an amazing experience and it really made me more interested in pursuing zoo medicine! The staff from both Loop Abroad and Lory Park Zoo were absolutely perfect.”
Hailey H., 2022
This program is designed for university-aged students who are interested in becoming veterinarians or working professionally with animals. Participants must be at least 18 years old. Most are 18 to 25, but we also accept full-time undergraduates over 25.
There are no pre-requisites for this program. You do not need to be in school currently to apply. Individuals of any nationality may apply.
Each group of up to 8-12 students will have its own veterinarian and the groups will share site staff.
Feed and help provide medical care to cheetahs throughout the program
check back for summer 2026 dates in August!
These dates include travel days on the group flight departing from New York. The program will start in-country on a Sunday and end on a Saturday. If you are flying from outside the US, please contact [email protected].
*Subject to 1 days +/- on the schedule, includes travel days
*Dates indicate departure from and return to New York. Final dates may be adjusted 1 day in either direction to accommodate flight availability. Some flights depart early in the morning and may require students to arrive in New York the night before.
Tuition is $7,200, not including airfare.
Tuition does not include medical insurance, a passport, snacks, and souvenirs.
Interest-free payment plans are available. Current college students may be able to use federal financial aid toward their tuition. Your space is not held until your $2,000 deposit (credited toward tuition) is paid.
Airfare on the group flight from New York, NY is estimated at $1900 round-trip including taxes and fees. Participants must fly on the group flight unless otherwise arranged with Loop Abroad (fees apply to flying off the group itinerary). In addition, participants must purchase domestic airfare within South Africa roundtrip between Johannesburg and the program site on the domestic group flight – the cost of this flight is approximately $200.
The Gilman Scholarship could fund $5000 of your tuition plus there is an additional STEM Supplemental Award of $1000 you an apply for. The next round of applications opens mid-January and the deadline is Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 11:59pm Pacific Time.
If you are a US citizen receiving a Pell Grant and currently enrolled in college or university, we encourage you to apply for this scholarship! See the official website for the latest details and read about Loop Abroad students who have received this scholarship.
You can receive 4 credits from the University of Findlay for this program. (Additional fee applies.) Loop Abroad can also assist you in working to get credit directly from your school. This is a study abroad program and all students will participate in the lectures, labs, and assignments in the schedule. Credit is optional and can be removed anytime before April 1.
The syllabi for this program, ASLA 457 Biology and Conservation of Big Cats: South Africa and ASLA 445- Wildlife Conservation and Care: South Africa Rhino, can be found here on our syllabi page.
You will receive a certificate for 100 service hours upon program completion. You will be supervised by a teaching veterinarian in your classroom lectures, clinic time, labs, and animal activities, While you will need to track and calculate your own breakdown of veterinary, research, and animal experience hours based on your specific program schedule, you can plan on approximately 10 research hours and about 140 hours in total of veterinary and animal experience hours.
Groups will have a maximum of 12 students each, with up to two groups on the project at a time. Your group will have its own veterinarian and you may learn from other Loop veterinarians, zoo staff, zoo veterinarians, and local experts as well.
Housing is at Zindagos, Cango’s onsite housing. Rooms are 2-4 dependent on the number of students with bunk and single beds with an attached bathroom. The lodge has a kitchen area, lounge area, and outside area to hang out with your cohort in your free time.
All meals are included in your tuition. Students are provided breakfast essentials like eggs, cereal, fruit, bread, cheese, milk, coffee, tea, butter, etc. and are expected to make their own breakfasts in the morning. Cango has a volunteer menu at the ranch that students can order from each morning for lunch. A different home-cooked meal is provided every night by the staff at Zindagos. At the beginning of each week they post a menu for the whole week and it usually includes traditional South African meals or other types of meals.
Housing and meals are included during your safari tour.
At the rhino portion of the program, we will live on the grounds of Care for Wild. Housing is in wooden cabins with bunk beds housing up to 4 participants each, and you will share rooms with other Loop students of the same gender. Cabins have a bathroom with hot water. Students are not permitted to leave the grounds of Care for Wild except if we travel off-site as a group. Free wi-fi is available in the lodge area but there is no wifi in sleeping cabins.
Meals are included in your tuition and will be eaten at Care for Wild, including a hot breakfast and set meals for lunch and dinner. Vegan and vegetarian diets, as well as food allergies, can be accommodated with advanced notice.
Cango Wildlife Ranch is situated in the town of Oudtshoorn, which is famous for its Cango Caves, Ostrich farms and the Cango Wildlife Ranch. It offers beautiful views of the Karoo area from high up in the Swartberg mountains, magnificent ostrich palaces and five star game reserves, as well as being the Ostrich Capital of the World.
A nature lovers dream, the area around Oudtshoorn is comprised of a vast wilderness area including the 121 000 hectare Swartberg nature reserve and adjoining 8 000 hectare Gamkaskloof reserve. The free-roaming game of the area ranges from large carnivores such as the Cape Leopard to the rarely seen aardvark, birds and reptiles.
Cango wildlife Ranch is an accredited facility with PAAZA (One of only handful in Africa), WAZA member, and a member of the Madagascar Fauna and Flora Group.
The ranch is home to big cat species including lions, leopards, tigers, and cheetahs at the cheetah preservation center. Other animals living on the property include two-toed sloths, pygmy hippo, ring-tailed and brown lemurs, and a number of reptile and bird species including the cape vulture.
Cango Wildlife Ranch supports breeding and educational programs for cheetahs, Pygmy hippos & Radiated Tortoises.
Care for Wild is a rhino sanctuary, where you will find rescued orphaned baby rhinos, juvenile rhinos, and adult rhinos who continue to need protective care, as well as mother and baby rhino pairs.
The sanctuary lands are also home to other African wildlife that you may get to see during game drives during your program, including
Care for Wild is a registered wildlife rehabilitation centre for all African species. The ongoing protection of the rhinos at Care for Wild has led to the conservation of an entire ecosystem that is home to giraffe, wildebeest, zebra, kudu, impala, nyala, sable and duikers. You will also assist with the care of other wildlife species under rehabilitation and will support the ongoing management of the protected area by capturing and recording essential information on game drives.
Students use tablets to input data on game counts, tracks, alien invasive plants, middens and territorial markings. This information is transferred to the operations centre in real-time to support the monitoring of animal movement patterns, habitat health and utilization, and population demographics. All of this data is processed by EarthRanger to provide one unified view that facilitates wildlife protection.
At Care for Wild, which is home to approximately 20 rhinos, you will support staff with the daily care of young rhino orphans and will assist with milk preparation, bottle feeding, husbandry, boma care and maintenance, dry feed preparation, behavioral observations and health checks. Please remember that this is a conservation project with a long term vision of releasing every rhino. Contact with the orphans will be limited to essential needs only. For your own safety volunteers are expected to adhere to strict rules and stringent health, hygiene, and safety policies.
George is located in the Western Cape of South Africa. It is a mountainous region known for its natural beauty.
South Africa seasons are opposite of what you typically experience in the states. Winter weather is experienced during the months of May to August.
Average temperatures range from a high of 71°F to a low of 54°F in May to 67°F to a low of 46°F in August. 
Sample itinerary:
You arrive in Johannesburg on the first Sunday of your program – exit baggage claim to find your staff waiting with a sign at the large statue in the center of the arrival hall. For morning group arrivals, your group travels together to have lunch (included) and then checks in for your afternoon domestic flight from Johannesburg to George. Cango staff meets us at George Airport and we are transported by bus for the one hour ride to Cango Wildlife Ranch. For afternoon group arrivals, after meeting your staff, you travel together to the hotel for the night. This is a 5 minute walk or a quick shuttle drive from the airport. Have a chance to shower, eat dinner at a scheduled group time, and then rest before your early morning domestic flight tomorrow from Johannesburg to George.
Monday is a full-day orientation and tour of Cango Wildlife Ranch. Tuesday to Friday all follow a similar schedule. Breakfast is self-service and you have until 8:00 am to grab breakfast on your own time (provided in tuition). Daily work begins shortly after, and the group splits into smaller groups for different tasks each day. Don’t worry -you are briefed every night on the tasks for the next day. Tasks may include: welfare checks, animal training, ambassador training and encounter, enclosure maintenance, cheetah run, food preparation and feeding, and enrichment.
Because big cats eat meat, this will mean cutting up meat, including antelope and other animals who have been hit by cars. You will not have to slaughter any live animals for food, but will have to be able to butcher dead animals for the cheetahs to eat.
There are short, hands-on interactions with the cheetahs in small groups, including feeding opportunities and meeting a cheetah ambassador. You may have a chance to help socialize with young cheetahs (involves close contact but not touching), but this is not guaranteed.
There is daily tea time from 10:00- 10:30 am, and lunch is at the restaurant at the ranch with a set menu to choose your meal from 1:00- 2:00 pm. Lectures and hands-on labs follow lunch each afternoon until around dinner time. Your support staff generally organizes a few night activities, like a game night or movie night.
Veterinary labs can include blow dart labs, drug calculations, enrichment design, assisting with ambassador programs, necropsies, and more. While we do NOT purchase dead animals for necropsy, we may use an already-dead animal that is being used to feed the cheetahs to practice necropsy, suture, and surgical skills.
For the mid-program weekend, pack an overnight bag for your safari weekend to Buffelsdrift. On Saturday we all make the short drive over, and then go on a night safari drive and have dinner on site. Sunday morning, we head out for a morning safari drive, followed by breakfast. After breakfast, we pack up and head back to Cango for lunch at the ranch. You’ll have time for a shopping trip while off-site.
The second week follows the same schedule as the first. Reviews and study time are given on Thursday for your exam on Friday. Friday night is a campfire evening for one last hoorah with the group! Saturday is departure day and students are transported back to the George airport to head to the Rhino project.
You have an opportunity to work with and observe cheetahs closely each day, but this is not a program designed for you to snuggle with wild animals. Hands-on contact is limited to safe, short interactions that do not cause the animals undue stress, participation in training exercises when available, and necessary medical treatment and observation on anesthetized animals.
Zoo medicine, conservation medicine, and care for wild and captive animals focuses observation over handling when possible, and this program adheres to those standards.
After this portion of the program, we will travel to Care for Wild as a group. Settle in and get oriented, get to know one another, and learn some of the basics of sanctuary life, because we will jump right into an orientation to our new zoo home, including a tour, introduction to projects, safety training, and an introduction to the animals we’ll be working with during the project.
As well as working with the younger orphans, you will have the opportunity to accompany staff on drives to monitor the released rhinos. You will assist with feeding, capturing body condition photos, and recording behavioral observations. You will also get to assist with monitoring the development of new calves born in the protected area. This is an amazing and extremely privileged opportunity!
The day starts early, with work caring for the rhinos from 6am to 9am. This includes preparing bottles, preparing food, feeing rhinos, cleaning their enclosures, and collecting data when needed.
Generally, breakfast is around 9am, lunch is around 12:30pm, and dinner is around 6pm. In between meals, you’ll be working on a variety of projects and learning about a broad range of topics.
Daily activities outside of morning food preparation, feeding, and upkeep may include:
In addition to fun group activities in the evenings, such as a trivia night or movie night.
There are lots of ways to help fund your online and travel programs with Loop Abroad, and we are here to help!
Scholarships are a terrific way to cover some or all of your tuition for a Loop Abroad program. When you look for scholarships for pre-vet programs, you need to look at all your options!
The first thing you should know is that St Matthews University School of Veterinary Medicine (SMUSVM) is now offering a $10,000 scholarship to SMUSVM to 2025 alumni of Loop Abroad travel programs!
There are also many, many scholarships that can be used to help cover your Loop Abroad tuition directly:
University Scholarships
The Gilman Scholarship could fund $5000 of your tuition plus there is an additional STEM Supplemental Award of $1000 you an apply for. The next round of applications opens mid-January and the deadline is Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 11:59pm Pacific Time.
If you are a US citizen receiving a Pell Grant and currently enrolled in college or university, we encourage you to apply for this scholarship! See the official website for the latest details and read about Loop Abroad students who have received this scholarship.
Nearly a third of applicants are awarded this scholarship! This is a great opportunity to help cover your tuition.
The scholarship can be applied to any of our online programs, to our semester programs, or one of our 2-week programs.
Along with their application, students must submit two essays, the Statement of Purpose Essay, and the Community Impact Essay. Students must also upload their transcripts (unofficial or official). For more information on the application guidelines, please click here.
Loop Abroad has committed $10,000 in annual funding to program participants joining us from a military background. If you are active duty military or are a veteran, and are considering a career in veterinary medicine, we hope you’ll consider applying to join a Loop Abroad program.
Scholarships of $500 – $1,000 are available for in-person programs. Scholarships of $1,000 – $3,000 are available for select self-paced virtual programs, which can cover the full cost of a virtual program.
Please find more details here.
Loop Abroad is offering one FULL TUITION scholarship to cover tuition for one one-week program in the US, one two-week program in Thailand, or a virtual course, excluding private groups and Faculty led groups. Applications for 2025 are open now. We’re proud to add this to the list of scholarships for pre-vet programs.
Who can apply: This scholarship is open to all students age 18 and over. You do not have to be a US Citizen. You do not have to be currently in school.
You do not have to complete an application to Loop Abroad in order to be selected for the scholarship. The scholarship winner must be able to complete the Loop Abroad enrollment paperwork, requiring a doctor’s signature, and must meet all safety requirements of program enrollment.
Note: if you have already applied to Loop Abroad and been accepted, you can still apply for this scholarship. If you have made any payments toward tuition and later receive the scholarship, your payments will be refunded.
Criteria for selecting the scholarship recipient:
We will consider financial need, commitment to conservation and/or animal science, academic performance, and ability to be a positive team member as factors in our decision. We are not looking for the applicant with the highest grades or the most animal hours. We are not looking for the applicant with the saddest story. We are looking for a student who embodies Loop Abroad’s values of teamwork, commitment to a cause, and hard work, and for a student who would not be able to otherwise afford Loop Abroad tuition (whether because of household income or recent change in circumstances).
Scholarship details:
This scholarship covers tuition to one one-week Loop Abroad program taking place in the USA, one two-week Loop Abroad program taking place in Thailand, or one virtual Loop Abroad program, excluding private groups or faculty-led groups. It is not transferable to other individuals or future semesters. It does not include airfare, travel or medical insurance, passport, college credit fees (optional), visa (if required), or any optional incidentals during your program. Some programs may be full and may not have space available. Please understand that a full tuition scholarship does not make travel completely free: passport, airfare, and other expenses depend on the program location.
Once a scholarship winner is chosen, the winner will need to complete full application paperwork for Loop Abroad. The winner must then also complete the enrollment paperwork, which includes waiver forms and a medical form signed by a doctor indicating that you are able to safely participate in a travel program.
The scholarship winner agrees that Loop Abroad may publicize the awarding of the scholarship, including the recipient’s information such as name and current university. The scholarship winner will be subject to all regular rules of participating in a Loop Abroad program.
How to apply:
To apply, you must complete the following three steps:
Why is it called the Erica Ward Scholarship? Dr. Erica Ward is our Academic Director. We believe that she embodies the values we are seeking in our scholarship applicants: she is passionate, dedicated, hard-working, and driven to make the world a better place. Dr. Ward consistently strives to find ways that Loop Abroad can support projects in need and help its students and alumni have fulfilling academic opportunities. We have decided to name this scholarship after her to honor her continued commitment to her values and purpose. (PS – She isn’t dead. Please don’t write your essay about honoring her legacy. She is very much alive and still working here. If you are a finalist for the scholarship, she will read your essay.)
Details:
The scholarship will be credited toward tuition for the winning student toward the Loop Abroad program of their choice.
The scholarship is non-transferable. If the student cannot attend, the scholarship will be void – it is not a cash prize and cannot be paid as such. Applicants must be over the age of 18. Citizens and residents of any country may apply.
Loop Abroad reserves the right not to grant a travel scholarship if there are no qualified applicants who have applied by the deadline.
The Gilman-McCain Scholarship is a congressionally funded initiative of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State and named after the late Senator John S. McCain from Arizona.
This scholarship is open to US citizen undergraduate students who are child dependents of active duty service members and receive any type of Title IV federal financial aid. Students can receive awards of up to $5,000 for 2+ weeks of international travel or online programs. The scholarship can be applied to any of our online programs, semester programs, or 2-week travel programs.
The deadline for this scholarship is January 4, 2024. More details here.
The Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA) provides scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia. This scholarship is open to both US citizens and permanent residents who are undergraduate students at a two-year or four-year college or university.
Recipients can receive up to $3,000 in awards for summer programs. This scholarship can be applied to our Thailand programs for 2+ weeks.
In order to apply, students must fill out an online application. Read the scholarship instructions here and the eligibility requirements here.
The Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) invests in promising students with financial needs who wish to study abroad. Potential applicants who meet our eligibility requirements may participate in any international education program that meets their academic objectives.
This scholarship is open to US citizens or permanent residents currently enrolled as an undergraduate at a college or university in the US. Scholarships range from $1,250 – $10,000.
Along with their application, students must submit a financial aid form (filled out by the financial aid office at their school), one recommendation letter, and a copy of their unofficial transcript.
Students may review the scholarship and application instructions here.
Scholarships of note that you can apply for through the Fund for Education Abroad include:
SeniorCare.com continues to bring more awareness to the key issues we face as an aging population. For the 8th consecutive year, we will be awarding an annual college scholarship to an individual that best demonstrates to us why “Aging Matters” to them. A $1500 scholarship will be given annually to a selected college student that currently cares for an aging loved one, works within the senior community, or intends to pursue a career that will have an impact on the elder population. Any existing student (or incoming freshman), in good academic standing, at a 2 or 4-year accredited college can apply for this scholarship. The recipient will demonstrate a unique and admirable understanding and desire to show us that “Aging Matters” to them.
All applicants can get more information and apply online here. Applications are due May 15, 2024.
FirstTrip.org offers scholarships for students who are studying abroad for the first time. At the time of writing, Thailand, Costa Rica, and Belize programs would be eligible for these $1,500 scholarships. The application process for these scholarships does not involve writing an essay or meeting a GPA requirement. Only applicable to travel to countries ranked lower than very high on the Human Development Index (this will apply to Loop aBroad programs in South Africa, Thailand, Costa Rica & Belize. Recipients are requested to provide concise testimonials about their initial international experiences. Previous awardees have often shared remarkable photos and videos!
Find out more and apply at FirstTrip.org. Applications are rolling and suggested to be submitted at least 3 months before the departure date. They also have funding available for passports ($130) as well as some other supplemental awards.
Open to all travelers! Can be used for anything related to your study abroad trip. $500-$1000 scholarships awarded to two travelers twice a year.
Please find more details here.
$4,500 scholarship. Entry into the sweepstakes is open to full-time students currently enrolled in a recognized U.S. college or university, as well as high school seniors set to become full-time students at an accredited U.S. college or university, provided they uphold a minimum GPA of 2. Sweepstakes run until 9 am ET on August 15, 2023.
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Open to those who are currently an enrolled undergrad or graduate student at an accredited college or university. Scholarship winners are paid the funds into their financial aid account.
Application Deadline: August 10, 2023
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$2,000 will be given to one winner at the end of every month of the year. Open to all enrolled students (parents of students can apply on their behalf!)
Application Deadlines:
August 31, 2023
September 30, 2023
October 31, 2023
November 30, 2023
December 31, 2023
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Open only to undergraduate students who identify as LGBTQ+ and are currently enrolled in university. Applicants must be receiving credit for the program.
Application Deadline: September 20, 2023, 11:00 PM
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Open to any citizen and/or resident of the US enrolled full-time at an accredited college/university. A $1500 scholarship is offered twice a year.
Application Deadline: Fall semester March 15, 2023 at 11:59pm PST to be eligible for the scholarship.
All Spring semester scholarship entries must be received no later than October 15, 2023 at 11:59pm PST to be eligible for the scholarship.
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Open to all high school seniors or current full-time college freshmen. $5,000 offered twice a year (during the Spring and Fall semesters)
Application Deadline: Applications accepted year-round
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Open to students in their final year of high school with a minimum of 3.0 GPA who are planning to pursue a degree at an accredited US institution
Application Deadline: October 2, 2023, by 5 pm Eastern.
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The opportunity is available to individuals all around the globe. To be eligible for entry, you need to be at least 18 years old and not fall under the purview of 18 U.S.C. § 1033. 7 individuals will be granted $1,000 each.
Application Deadline: August 31, 2023, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time
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This $1,000 scholarship is for First Generation College Students and is open to registered Cappex users who are 13 years old or older, living in the U.S., and either currently enrolled or planning to attend a college, university, or trade school in the U.S. within four years. If you’re under 18, you need your parent’s permission.
Application Deadline: None
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This scholarship is available to both undergraduate and graduate students, 18 years or older, who are enrolled in any accredited college or university in the United States, as well as high school seniors taking classes. The DOG iD scholarship offers a single payment of $1000 that can be used for tuition and other educational expenses. To enter the scholarship competition, submit a 500-word essay discussing one of the topics given about pets.
Application Deadline: December 31, 2023
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This scholarship is available to both undergraduate and graduate students, 18 years or older, who are enrolled in any accredited college or university in the United States, as well as high school seniors taking classes. The Road iD scholarship offers a single payment of $1000 that can be used for tuition and other educational expenses. To enter the scholarship competition, submit a 500-word essay discussing one of the topics given about sports.
Application Deadline: December 31, 2023
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This scholarship is available to both undergraduate and graduate students, 18 years or older, who are enrolled in any accredited college or university in the United States, as well as high school seniors taking classes. This scholarship offers a single payment of $1000 that can be used for tuition and other educational expenses. To enter the scholarship competition, submit a 1000-word essay on a meaningful event that changed your life.
Application Deadline: August 22, 2023
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Scholarships valued at $10,000 each, are eligible for high school students in the US who have encountered and successfully conquered significant challenges during their early years. Applicants must show a strong dedication to pursuing and successfully obtaining a bachelor’s degree at a recognized non-profit public or private educational institution within the US and demonstrate a significant financial need with an adjusted gross family income of $55,000 or less is a requirement. Active involvement in co-curricular and community service activities, along with the display of integrity and resilience when overcoming challenges, are also crucial attributes.
Application Opens: December 1, 2023
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This initiative aims to grant $500 scholarships to essay participants who are either entering college or are presently enrolled in higher education. The theme of the 750-word essay should revolve around the concept of promoting safer driving practices.
Application Opens: September 1st. Application Closes: November 30th. Announced January 1st, 2024
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Scholarships ranging from $250 to $1800 are available. The selection of recipients is determined by academic accomplishments, assessment of a personal essay, as well as a personal interview or phone conversation.
Application Deadline: February 1st, 2024
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(High school grade 11-12) To be eligible for this $20,000 opportunity, students should be engaged in a college readiness program and be on track to successfully complete their studies at an accredited high school within the current academic year. They should also demonstrate a financial need, be receiving a federal Pell Grant during their first year of college and achieve a minimum GPA of 2.4.
Application open: October 1st, 2023. Application Closes: December 1st, 2023
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Candidates must qualify as a lineal descendant of a Korean War veteran who actively served in Korea from June 25, 1950, to January 31, 1955, as officially recognized by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. They must attend an educational institution situated within the KASF Northeastern Region, which includes Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
Application Deadline: (CLOSED for 2023)
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£500 will be awarded to students of a study abroad program. This scholarship is open to undergraduate students in the UK enrolled at an institution affiliated with BUTEX (full list here)
Application Opens: (OPENING SOON).
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$8,000 for 8-11 weeks. Suitable for Semester students. This is only for students pursuing majors in fields categorized as STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) who are qualified for summer-specific programs lasting a minimum of eight weeks. (Not applicable for study in the US, Europe or Australia).
Application Deadline: January 31, 2024
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Diversity Abroad offers $500 stipends to successful applicants of their Overseas Ambassador program. This funding supports volunteering or studying abroad during Spring or Fall semesters. Ambassadors are required to share their experiences through blogging to inspire others within the Diversity Abroad community to travel. Eligible candidates are full-time students or recent graduates from U.S. universities with a minimum GPA of 2.75. Enthusiasm, creativity, and a strong interest in international engagement are essential traits for applicants.
Application Deadline: Rolling basis
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Receive $2,000 awards for international travel to engage in cross-cultural experiences. Eligible candidates must be aged 18-30, U.S. citizens or permanent residents, demonstrate financial need, and live or study in one of the 13 metropolitan areas where HI USA is active.
Application Opens: Currently on hold, sign up here for news and updates.
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This $2,000 Sallie Mae Scholarship Sweepstakes is open from January 01, 2023, to December 31, 2023, for legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, and US Territories aged 17 or older. Eligible participants include parents with college/university-enrolled children, college/university-enrolled students, parents with high school senior children, and high school juniors or seniors planning to enroll in a US-based accredited college/university within a year of high school graduation.
Application Deadline: At the end of every month.
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The $2,000 No Essay Scholarship is open to high school and college students, and those planning to attend college or graduate school within the next year. It’s a straightforward scholarship without an essay requirement. The prize money can be used for tuition, housing, books, or any educational costs. Applications are accepted monthly, and a new winner is chosen each month.
Application Deadline: At the end of every month.
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Niche offers a $25,000 scholarship once a year. High school seniors and college students are eligible, as well as those planning to attend college or graduate school within the next year. By completing a Niche Profile with details like GPA and high school, you’ll automatically be considered. The scholarship is available to individuals with US citizenship or a valid Visa/US passport.
Application Deadline: September 27, 2023
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The $25,000 “Be Bold” Scholarship is a no-essay award granted to the applicant with the most daring profile. Instead of focusing on being the “best” or “most accomplished,” the scholarship values qualities like earnestness, determination, and drive. The scholarship recipient will be the student whose profile best embodies these bold characteristics.
Application Deadline: Monthly
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The FEA supports eligible U.S. undergraduates with limited accessibility to study abroad. The reviewers evaluate criteria such as financial requirements, demographic aspects, and academic readiness to determine the beneficiaries of the scholarships. Applicants must be pursuing an undergraduate degree at a higher education establishment in the U.S. and earning academic credits at their home institution for the study abroad program.
Application Deadline: Spring closed, summer opening soon
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Two winners will be selected for tinduhe $1,000 scholarship, with each recipient receiving $500. The funds will be deposited into their University’s finance/bursar account to assist in covering tuition expenses.
Application Deadline: Awaiting update.
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This scholarship is open to high school seniors who are descendants of veterans serving in the U.S. Armed Forces within specified dates. Membership in The American Legion Family is not obligatory. Applicants must have completed 50 hours of verified community service during their high school years. The scholarship supports attendance at accredited higher education institutions.
Application Deadline: March 1, 2024, 11:59 PM Eastern.
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To be considered for this scholarship, the following criteria must be met: Applicants should be enrolled full-time at a UNCF Member College or University, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Demonstrated financial need, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale. The scholarship is open to individuals falling under various pursuit classifications, including College 5th Year Seniors, Doctoral/Professional Students, College Freshmen, College Seniors, College Sophomores, Master’s Students, College Juniors, and students affiliated with UNCF-associated College/Universities Groups.
Application Deadline: March 28, 2024
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The Vince’s Pre-Veterinary Student Scholarship extends two annual $500 awards to aid undergraduate students pursuing pre-veterinary or animal science programs in the U.S. with their educational expenses. You must be a current undergraduate college student with a minimum GPA of 3.3, focusing on academic interests encompassing healthcare, as well as animal/veterinary sciences. To enter, you will need to write a 500 work poem.
Application Deadline: October 15th, 2023
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Applicants for this scholarship must be a current full-time enrollment at a U.S. college/university and a minimum GPA of 3.5 supported by an unofficial college transcript. This scholarship is for those pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) fields. A total of twelve $2,500 scholarships are awarded each year.
Application Deadline: Rolling Basis
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Qualifying applicants are Black/African American, maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, completing the Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, demonstrating verified unmet financial need through their college or university, being enrolled full-time as a sophomore or junior in a U.S.-based accredited four-year or two-year college or university, and pursuing majors in fields such as agriculture, computer science, management information systems, data and analytics, engineering, business management, information technology management, business, economics, pre-law, finance, insurance, math, statistics, data science, or actuarial science.
Application Deadline: Closed, awaiting update.
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Sweepstakes of $2,500 are given monthly to high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students, as well as parents or sponsors of students at these levels. To be eligible, students should intend to attend college or must currently be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited undergraduate or graduate post-secondary institution.
Application Deadline: June 30, 2024
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This $1,500 scholarship opportunity is available to students who are currently enrolled in a United States veterinary school accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). Additionally, applicants must fulfill the following eligibility criteria: they should be graduate students and have an academic focus on Animal/Veterinary Sciences.
Application Deadline: August 31, 2023
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Open to high school seniors and undergraduate students. Scholarships of $1,500 – $2,500 plus prize packages will be awarded to the best social media video.
Application Deadline: Awaiting update.
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$2,000 is awarded to Black African-American high school seniors, current college students, or returning college students. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and submit an official sealed transcript, an essay and provide two professional references from professors attesting to the candidate’s experience in Veterinary Medicine or Technology, including one from a STEM professor.
Application Deadline: August 31st, 2023
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For low-income female college students in the US studying animal/veterinary sciences. $1,500 – $2,500 is awarded once a year.
Application Opening: January 2024
Application Deadline: April 2024
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$2,000 will be given to a student who is actively pursuing a degree within the realm of STEM. Female students who are currently enrolled (or have received acceptance) in an accredited college or university, and are intending to continue their studies in the following year, are eligible. Graduating high school seniors who fulfill the aforementioned criteria are also invited to apply.
Application Deadline: May 1st, 2024
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The scholarship offers amounts ranging from $500 to $2,500 and is open to either a female high school senior of color with an interest in pursuing a college STEM degree, or a female undergraduate college sophomore/junior of color currently enrolled in a STEM program, requiring a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Application Deadline: April 1st, 2024
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Individuals planning to enroll in college in the upcoming year are eligible to submit their applications. A sum of $3,000 is granted annually to female students who are in pursuit of an undergraduate or master’s degree and have chosen to major in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics for the 2023 academic year.
Application Opening: January 2024
Application Deadline: April 2024
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An annual award of $2,500 is presented to high school seniors or undergraduate students who identify as FGLI (first-generation, low-income). To complete the application process, compose an essay detailing the obstacles you’ve surmounted on your educational journey and elucidate how you aspire to contribute to the world through your STEM education.
Application Deadline: November 15th, 2023
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The Garage Insiders Scholarship provides a single $1,000 grant to support various educational expenses such as tuition, textbooks, computer expenses, room and board, and other educational-related costs. We are seeking applications from undergraduate students attending accredited colleges or universities in the United States and Canada, who plan to enroll in courses during the year 2023 and meet the eligibility criteria for this scholarship.
Application Deadline: December 20, 2023
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HW Part Store Scholarship gives a one-time grant of $1,000 to one deserving student to help pay for books, tuition, or other educational expenses so they can be a step closer to achieving their goals.
This program is designed to provide financial assistance to students enrolled in a vocational school program who are committed to building a successful career in their chosen field.
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Deadline: December 31st, 2023
Two scholarships are offered per year. This scholarship requires the students to write at least 500 words essay. Explain your reason(s) for applying for a scholarship and why you feel you should receive one. Tell us the type of career in the healthcare or biomedical related industry you plan to pursue and your future goals. For further details and to apply, see their website.
One scholarship offered. Write a 300-word essay on the following topic: “Your Future Goals: Where You See Yourself and How This Scholarship Will Help You Get There”
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The Barton Watch Bands scholarship provides a one-time award of $1000 to pay for tuition, books, computers, room and board, or any education-related expense. There’s no GPA requirement and no application forms. This scholarship will be open to both undergrad and graduate students attending any accredited college university within the United States, as well as high school seniors who will be attending classes.
Deadline date: April 15, 2024 11:59 PM EST
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The Mann Lake Scholarship offers a one-time award of $1,000 to undergraduate students at any accredited college or university in the United States who will be enrolled in classes in 2024 to cover educational-related costs, including tuition, books, computers, room and board, and other educational expenses. Students must be enrolled or about to be enrolled in an apiology program, major in agriculture & environmental sciences, or related studies.
Deadline date: December 31, 2024
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The scholarship is for full-time students pursuing an Associate’s, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate degree. A first and runner-up prize is available through an essay contest, highlighting a subject that is common amongst students, binge drinking on college campuses.
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High school seniors and college or university undergraduates have the chance for a $1,000-worth scholarship from Wrist-band.com. This financial assistance can help alleviate the burden of tuition costs, textbooks, and other educational expenses.
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The Select Saunas Scholarship is a one-time grant of $500. The fund aims to alleviate some financial burdens associated with pursuing further education, such as tuition, books, needed technology, and other academic-related expenses.
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Toxin Rid offers a $1000 scholarship to one outstanding university student based on a 300-word essay.
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Docking Drawer offers a $1000 scholarship based on an essay on one of the following topics:
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McKay Nursery is offering a $500 one-time scholarship to undergraduates in the field of horticulture currently enrolled in accredited universities within the United States or high school seniors who have been accepted into a university program for spring semester 2025.
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Dirwin Bike offers a $1000 scholarship to one outstanding university student based on a 300-word essay on one of the following topics.
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Manhattan Home Design offers a one-time scholarship reward of $500 to one outstanding university student based on a dorm room design using Manhattan Home Design products (excluding beds) in a 250-square-foot space. The design should showcase creativity, functionality, and style, and can be submitted as a drawing, digital layout, or created using a design platform like Canva.
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VidaBox is offering a $500 scholarship to motivated undergraduates currently studying at accredited universities within the United States, as well as high school seniors who have secured admission into a university program for the upcoming fall semester based on a 300-word essay on one of the following topics:
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LOOVFOOD is offering a one-time $500 scholarship to an outstanding university student. A 300-word essay is required. Find more details here.
Modern Blaze is offering a one-time $500 scholarship for the Fall 2025 semester based on a 300-word essay submission. Find more details here.
Sensa offers a $500 scholarship to one outstanding student who shares their passion for innovation, creativity, and making a positive impact. To apply, students simply need to submit a short essay (500–800 words) on how beauty, wellness, or self-care influences innovation and empowerment in today’s world.
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Undergraduate students enrolled at CSU can apply for more 27 internal scholarships through a single application.
Application Deadline 1: Deadline: October 1, 2023
Application Deadline 2: Deadline: March 1, 2024
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Scholarships are given annually to veterinary students at Texas A&M. They consider factors like merit, financial need, location, and clinical interests.
Application Deadline: Awaiting update. Sign up here for news and updates.
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Every year, continuing UC Davis undergraduates need to submit a fresh application for UC Davis Scholarships. The online application for Continuing Undergraduate Scholarships is accessible annually, starting from October and concluding in early January. To qualify, you are required to maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher at UC Davis and provide a letter of recommendation.
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Over $4 million in scholarships are accessible to support UC Davis students from diverse backgrounds and experiences, varying in amount, ranging from $100 to $14,000 per academic year. Eligibility criteria are engagement in extracurricular activities, specific college or major, career aspirations, merit, geographical origin, previous educational institutions, parentage, determination, and various personal traits.
Application Deadline: Awaiting update.
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Several scholarships are available to enrolled students of Tuskegee. Each scholarship has defined criteria that must be fulfilled for students to become eligible, considerations for Loop Abroad students may include: The Lillie Family Foundation.
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Offers a search engine which you can enter your search filters to find scholarships suited to you. One scholarship they offer is the Creative Biolabs Scholarship: A scholarship for those majoring in medical and science-related domains, such as Animals Science, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Biomedical And Clinical Sciences. This program aims to grant $1,000 to an exceptional college student. Must have a min of 3.0 GPA
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A number of scholarships are offered to NCAT students who are either incoming Freshmen Students, Current Students, Transfer Students, Graduate Students and International Students.
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A number of scholarships are offered to University of New Hampshire first year, continuing and transfer students.
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Applicants for this scholarships should be a current OSU student who is applying for an approved study abroad initiative with credit-bearing status.
Application Deadlines:
Autumn 2023 Deadline: Monday, October 9, 2023, at 4 p.m. Applies to funding for winter break 2023, spring semester 2024, and spring break 2024 global education programs. Spring 2024 Deadline: Monday, January 15, 2024, at 4 p.m.
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SUNY offers a variety of scholarships to recognise and reward student excellence. The Scholarships that you are eligible for depends on the campus you are based at and other demographics.
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Rutgers students can apply for several scholarships through the Rutgers Application Portal. Scholarships and their eligibility are individual to each campus.
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Alma scholarships come in different forms: merit-based, need-based, or a combination of both. Merit-based scholarships recognize exceptional academic performance, including high grades and impressive test scores. Need-based scholarships are granted to students facing financial hardship.
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Auburn offer a ‘Scholarship Opportunity Manager’ service where students can access scholarships that match their eligibility, submit scholarship applications, accept granted awards, and perform additional actions. Students need to fill out the AUSOM application just once per academic year.
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Bellarmine University offers merit awards to recognize academic, service, and leadership achievements of individual students. Award amounts are determined individually. Notably, The STEM Career Pathways Scholarship program will grant annual scholarships of $7,200 to two sets of 11 highly accomplished students for a duration of four years.
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The National Scholars Program provides Clemson University’s premier academic recruitment scholarship, which encompasses tuition, fees, housing, food, and additional costs. Additional educational expenditures may comprise study abroad opportunities, specialized coursework, and personalized mentorship. Candidates are selected through a comprehensive evaluation of top applications submitted to the Clemson University Honors College, followed by a rigorous interview assessment.
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Findlay students are eligible to apply for several scholarships, including Citizen Bank scholarships, all of which pay the full college tuition. To apply students must send their transcripts, fill in a FAFSA form, and complete Findlay’s Net Price Calculator.
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K-State provides a unified platform for both new and continuing students to explore and apply for scholarships: the K-State Scholarship Network (KSN). Through this system, you can submit applications for scholarships offered by your academic college or department, as well as scholarships that have specific eligibility criteria and additional university scholarships.
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Accepted and ongoing students must complete the general scholarship application to be considered for institutional scholarship support. The eligibility requirements and award sums for each scholarship depends on the specific scholarship itself.
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New and current OSU students can apply for scholarships offered by their respective colleges and departments through the OSU’s online scholarship search and application platform. Starting November, 2023, OSU ScholarDollars will begin accepting applications for scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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Miami University offers scholarships for current students, transfer students and international students. In order to qualify for a scholarship, students are required to finish their application, which includes transcripts and recommendations, by the priority deadline and fulfill the minimum academic requirements. There is no need for a separate scholarship application to be eligible for the awards detailed in the table below.
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MSU students should ensure they meet the minimum academic criteria and submit their application (inclusive of transcripts and recommendations) before the priority deadline. Separate scholarship applications are not required for consideration for the awards specified in the subsequent table.
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Students at all academic levels, including freshmen, transfer, undergraduate, graduate, and professional students can use the The NDSU Scholarship Application platform. Scholarships are awarded based on academic records and application responses. Need-based scholarships require the submission of the FAFSA by February 1, 2024, while merit-based scholarships do not require a FAFSA.
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Saginaw Valley State University offers a range of scholarships for currently enrolled students, out of state students and transfer students. There are also private scholarships available, for which, they must also complete a Scholarship Application.
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Eligibility for the URI scholarships is primarily determined by high school academic performance, including GPA and course selection. A minimum GPA of 3.2 is necessary for merit scholarships. Strong letters of recommendation and active involvement in school and the community are considered in the scholarship review process. First-year applicants for the fall term who complete their applications by December 1 receive priority consideration for URI scholarship awards.
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The University of Tennessee Knoxville scholarships are available to incoming first-year students and offer programs like the Volunteer Scholarship program. First-year students who apply for admission by December 15 of their senior year in high school will automatically be considered for these institutional scholarships.
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The University of Georgia offers various financial need, merit-based, needs-based and academic Scholarships. They have an advanced scholarship matching platform designed to optimize scholarship opportunities for UGA students where students can establish an academic profile that facilitates their connection to numerous external scholarship opportunities.
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Current and accepted students at any USU campus, including incoming, certificate-seeking, undergraduate, and graduate students, are eligible to apply for USU Institutional Scholarships, Scholarships from Private, Community, and Corporate sources
Scholarships offered by specific Colleges, Departments, Majors, and Campuses.
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UW-Whitewater scholarships are available to new freshman, current and non-resident students. By submitting your admissions application, you become eligible for various scholarships, including several that are automatically considered based on your GPA.
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