Highly Competitive 

This page is for students who are interested in highly competitive colleges and scholarships.

Slides from Applying to Elite Colleges Power Hour Presentation

Application Worksheet

Scholarships

Washington:

Seattle University Sullivan Leadership Award - covers the entirety of undergraduate tuition, housing, and meals for four years of study

WSU Regents Scholars - up to a full ride, must be nominated by THS


National:

AXA Achievement Scholarship - scholarships of up to $25,000

Cameron Impact Scholarship - four-year, full-tuition and "qualified educational expenses" scholarship

Coca-Cola Scholarship - scholarships of up to $20,000 awarded through 3 nationally recognized programs

Coolidge Scholarship for America - full ride to any college, apply during junior year

Davidson Fellows Scholarship - awards $50,000, $25,000 and $10,000 scholarships

Dell Scholars Program - awards 400 students each year with up to $20,000 in scholarship money. They also win a new laptop and funding for college textbooks

Foot Locker Scholar Athletes - a scholarship program that pays $20,000 to 20 student athletes. The award money is divided into $5,000 a year for four years

Gates Millennium Scholarship - value varies for each student based on academic need, the average payment is $12,785 for one academic year 

Jefferson Scholars Foundation - Jefferson Scholarships provide full tuition, fees, and a living stipend for four years of undergraduate study at University of Virginia, plus a number of generous enrichment benefits, including a study abroad experience. 

National Merit Scholarship - range from a few thousand dollars to full rides including room and board