GrubHub Ranks 2014 College Campuses' Eats

So much of American culture is based around eating. We get together to socialize over meals, we eat when we’re bored and, obviously, we eat when we’re hungry. A person’s eating habits can speak volumes about their lifestyle and, sometimes, even their ideals.

GrubHub Inc., the nation’s leading online and mobile food ordering company, encompassing brands like GrubHub, Seamless, Menupages, and Allmenus. teamed up with Spoon University to find out the truth about who eats what on college campuses across the nation.

Some of their findings weren’t what you’d expect, but we’ll let you be the judge and jury of which stereotypes fell short.

Here’s what they discovered about the 2014 eating habits of college students across the nation:

2014's Top 5 Midnight Snack Campuses

Students at these campuses are the top late-night diners, according to GrubHub and Spoon University’s findings.

1. Syracuse University

2. Michigan State University

3. University of Connecticut

4. Ithaca College

5. The Ohio State University

2014's Top 5 Healthiest Campuses

According to GrubHub and Spoon University, these top five campuses have the most “health-conscious” eaters.

1. Georgetown University

2. University of Notre Dame

3. University of Tennessee

4. Lafayette College

5. Central Connecticut State University

2014's Top 5 Most Adventurous Campuses

The following five campuses, according to GrubHub and Spoon University’s findings, have the most ethnically adventurous diners.

1. Columbia College

2. New York University

3. School of the Art Institute in Chicago

4. Loyola University of Chicago

5. Columbia University

2014's Top 5 Meat-Loving Campuses

Hold the veggies, please! These five campuses can’t get enough meat, according to GrubHub and Spoon University’s research.

1. Fordham University

2. Lafayette College

3. University of the Sciences

4. University of North Carolina – Greensboro

5. University of Northern Iowa

2014's Top 5 Vegetarian-Friendly Campuses

These campuses have the most vegetarian diners, according to GrubHub and Spoon University’s research.

1. Cornell University

2. Yale University

3. School of the Art Institute Chicago

4. University of Chicago – Booth School of Business

5. Columbia College

2014's Top 5 Sweetest Campuses

Students at these university campuses order the most desserts, according to GrubHub and Spoon University’s data – that’s a lot of sweet teeth!

1. Regis University

2. University of Texas

3. University of Tennessee

4. University of Illinois

5. Virginia Commonwealth University

2014's Top 5 Early Bird Campuses

GrubHub and Spoon University found that these campuses have the earliest takeout orders, with Columbia University students being 225% more likely to order early in the morning than other college students.

1. Columbia University

2. Cornell University

3. Rush University Medical Center

4. University of Chicago – Booth School of Business

5. University of South Carolina

2014's Top 5 Spiciest Campuses

Students on these five campuses like it hot – as in, spicy, according to GrubHub and Spoon University.

1. University of North Carolina

2. Occidental College

3. Emory University

4. Boise State University

5. University of Illinois

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Who Eats What? Top Eats on U.S. College Campuses

So much of American culture is based around eating. We get together to socialize over meals, we eat when we’re bored and, obviously, we eat when we’re hungry. A person’s eating habits can speak volumes about their lifestyle and, sometimes, even their ideals.

GrubHub Inc., the nation’s leading online and mobile food ordering company, encompassing brands like GrubHub, Seamless, Menupages, and Allmenus. teamed up with Spoon University to find out the truth about who eats what on college campuses across the nation.

Some of their findings weren’t what you’d expect, but we’ll let you be the judge and jury of which stereotypes fell short.

Here’s what they discovered about eating habits of college students across the nation:

Campuses with Most Late-Night Orders

Students at these campuses are the top late-night diners, according to GrubHub and Spoon University’s findings.

1. Syracuse University

2. Michigan State University

3. University of Connecticut

4. Ithaca College

5. The Ohio State University

Campuses with Most Healthy Orders

According to GrubHub and Spoon University, these top five campuses have the most “health-conscious” eaters.

1. Georgetown University

2. University of Notre Dame

3. University of Tennessee

4. Lafayette College

5. Central Connecticut State University

Campuses with Most Adventurous Eaters

The following five campuses, according to GrubHub and Spoon University’s findings, have the most ethnically adventurous diners.

1. Columbia College

2. New York University

3. School of the Art Institute in Chicago

4. Loyola University of Chicago

5. Columbia University

Campuses with Most Meat Lovers

Hold the veggies, please! These five campuses can’t get enough meat, according to GrubHub and Spoon University’s research.

1. Fordham University

2. Lafayette College

3. University of the Sciences

4. University of North Carolina – Greensboro

5. University of Northern Iowa

Vegetarian-Friendly Campuses

These campuses have the most vegetarian diners, according to GrubHub and Spoon University’s research.

1. Cornell University

2. Yale University

3. School of the Art Institute Chicago

4. University of Chicago – Booth School of Business

5. Columbia College

Sweet Campuses

Students at these university campuses order the most desserts, according to GrubHub and Spoon University’s data – that’s a lot of sweet teeth!

1. Regis University

2. University of Texas

3. University of Tennessee

4. University of Illinois

5. Virginia Commonwealth University

Campuses with Most Early Risers

GrubHub and Spoon University found that these campuses have the earliest takeout orders, with Columbia University students being 225% more likely to order early in the morning than other college students.

1. Columbia University

2. Cornell University

3. Rush University Medical Center

4. University of Chicago – Booth School of Business

5. University of South Carolina

Campuses with Most Spicy Orders

Students on these five campuses like it hot – as in, spicy, according to GrubHub and Spoon University.

1. University of North Carolina

2. Occidental College

3. Emory University

4. Boise State University

5. University of Illinois

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Top 10 U.S. College Spring Break Party Destinations of 2015

We get it – semesters are long and you’re more than ready for a break.

Let’s be more specific: you’re ready for an amazing spring break.

We’re guessing your qualifications include fun, sun and – yikes – somewhere you can afford on a student budget.

If you can’t afford go on an expensive getaway and, let’s get real, most college students can’t, why not consider visiting on of this year’s top spring break party schools, instead? No matter where you are in the U.S., the good news is that there’s a college nearby. You never know – maybe one of your friends goes to a school on the list!

Although “school” likely isn't the first word you’d typically associate with fun or your break, as long as it’s not your school, it doesn't really matter, does it? It’s not like you’ll be attending classes – you just intend on crashing on a couch for a few nights…

So, network with your friends and see where you can stay so you can have an economical (OK - let’s just put it out there - cheap) and fun spring break vacation that you can actually afford without breaking the bank.

If looking to coordinate your trip with friends attending different schools, you can check online to find the specific dates of colleges’ spring breaks.

At any of these listed locations, you’re guaranteed to be surrounded by your peers in an awesome city, whether it’s sun, sand or snow surrounding you. It’s up to you to have fun once you’re there, but with those elements, it doesn’t sound like it’ll be too difficult to start the party.

After pinpointing the hottest U.S. spring break destinations on the U.S. News & World Report - Travel “Best Cheap Spring Break Destinations” list and a list of “10 Great Places for Affordable Spring Breaks” via USA Today, we cross-referenced the lists with data from CheapTickets.com Spring Break List and College Crowdometer.

Those who ranked highest within the top ten are awesome spots to spend spring break, have affordable flight, dining and hotel (or package) options for students, and have colleges nearby. Thus, we came up with our top ten spring break party schools.

Have a safe and fun spring break, everyone!

Let's start the spring break countdown, from the number ten party college destination:

10. Colorado Mountain College - Breckenridge, CO

Maybe sun isn’t your thing, which is cool because plenty of your peers prefer snow and ski over sun and sand, too. Sick snow bunnies and shredders unite over a cup of cocoa, the best spots for freshies and a fireplace. After a long day on the slopes, of course.

For this type of college spring break, Colorado Mountain College (CMC) is the place to be.

The western Colorado college boasts eleven campuses, one of which is located in Breckenridge, where world-class skiers gather for the amazing slopes.

The Breckenridge campus focuses on associate degree programs; however, they do award bachelor’s degrees, as of 2012. CMC’s associate programs are designed to send graduates to one of the state’s four-year degree institutions so, when the party’s over on the slopes; you can warm up to the idea of a great education, too.

9. Hawaii Pacific University - Honolulu, HI

Life is but a dream – or at least feels like it when you’re on an island as beautiful as Hawaii. Taking a spring break vacation to Hawaii Pacific University sounds quite dreamy, if you ask us.

The university has two main campuses to choose from, Honolulu and Hawaii Loa, since it’s the largest private university in the central Pacific, with nearly 9,000 students in its diverse student body.

8. Arizona State University – Tempe, AZ

If surf isn’t your thing, why not try the desert heat? There’s no place like Arizona State University to get your desert pool party on, located in Tempe, Arizona.

ASU spreads across four campuses, though, so you have your pick of locations: Tempe, northwest Phoenix, eastern Mesa and Downtown Phoenix.

7. University of California - La Jolla, CA

San Diego is home to picturesque views, perfect weather and beautiful people. In addition to the sun’s rays, San Diego offers a variety of activities for sea-lovers, like surfing and scuba-diving.

University of California San Diego is located here, too. This university is well-known as a research institution, where the school focuses on sea and space studies, but also has plenty of other degree programs to choose from.

6. University of Miami – Miami, FL

Welcome to Miami, Bienvenido a Miami!

Will Smith’s “Miami” song is now a spring break classic hit and is often heard echoing on the white hot, sandy beaches of Miami and South Beach.

You may not hear it as often on University of Miami’s campus since students are much more focused on their academics than their tan lines (at least when school is in session).

5. Coastal Carolina University – Conway, SC

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is another great destination for spring breakers; especially since students traveling won’t have to fight the crowds flocking to Florida but still receive fun in the sun and sand between their toes. Add some friends to the mix and that’s really all you need to have a great break experience.

Located just eight miles from Myrtle Beach, Coastal Carolina University is home to nearly 10k undergrads.

4. Daytona State College - Daytona Beach, FL

Google “best U.S. spring break college locations” and Daytona Beach is sure to come up on the list and there are plenty of reasons why. Sure, they want to shed the party image, but it may be difficult with flocks of college students coming over spring break to enjoy the sun, sand and affordability of the area.

Plus, during the spring season, college students take advantage of spring break party package deals offered to students.

But, for more than 28,000 students attending Daytona State College, life isn’t always a party. The college offers over 100 certificate, associate and bachelor's degree programs for its students.

Notably, one of Daytona State’s programs includes an opportunity of qualified first-time-in-college students to earn a degree in one of seven Bachelor of Science in Education tracks for $10,000. Tuition at that price? Now that is something to throw a party about!

3. University of Texas-Pan American – Edinburg, TX

Did you know that South Padre Island isn't just an island dedicated to the art of “spring breaking?” Real people (meaning: non-spring breakers) actually get the luxury of living, working and some even get to go to school on the island, too. That sounds like the life!

The University of Texas-Pan American is actually a Hispanic-serving institution, which commits to helping first-generation, low-income Hispanic students complete college successfully.

2. University of Puerto Rico – San Juan, PR

If you’re lucky enough to get away to an island this spring break, Puerto Rico is definitely one of the hot spots to consider in the U.S. In addition to being one of the best on our top ten, it’s also home University of Puerto Rico’s eleven campus locations.

According to Wikipedia, UPR has the most diverse academic courses and degree tracks within the Caribbean, consisting of nearly 500 degree offerings and more than 30 doctoral programs.

1. University of Nevada - Las Vegas, NV

It’s going to be the hot spot of MTV’s Spring Break 2015 destination for those 21 and over and, if that’s not an indicator that this is the place to be, we’re not sure what is.

MTV’s has chosen Vegas as the hot spot for the past four years as their spring break headquarters for a reason: it’s Vegas, baby! If you’re lucky enough to attend MTV’s Spring Break festivities, the “official” base of MTV’s operations will be at The Palms Casino and Resort.

With entertainment at every turn, from casinos and shows to restaurants and clubs, this is one spot where any student could seriously unwind.

Students at the University of Nevada – Las Vegas (UNLV) obviously exercise will power on a daily basis by choosing the classrooms at University of Nevada Las Vegas over the Vegas Strip. Go figure.

The university is known for having the only dental and law schools within the state, as being “research-intensive,” and has a top hospitality programs within the nation – which is great for students, who can gain invaluable experience at infamous hotels, restaurants and clubs on the Las Vegas strip.

Additional References: Globe Newswire







Is there a school or spring break location that you think should have been in the top 10?

Tell us where and why!

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America's Most Expensive Colleges

It’s no secret that college is expensive, but would you go to a college that’s even more expensive than most? On top of the stress of getting into the school of your dreams is paying to go there – and these schools don’t make it easy.

Sure, it’s possible with scholarships and financial aid, but you’d probably want those with the cost of any college tuition these days.

Campus Grotto ranked the 100 most expensive colleges by total cost (tuition, room and board, and required fees) and it’s no surprise that they’re all private universities.

Tuition at the schools making the list starts at a whopping $56,000 and rises all the way to $65,000 per year. That’s compared to an average private university cost of around $42,419 per year or an average in-state public university cost of around $18,943 per year.

In calculating these numbers, Campus Grotto report that students attending one of these schools on the list can expect to pay more than a quarter of a million dollars for a four-year degree when tuition increases are taken into account – yikes! And that’s assuming students are able to complete their degree in four years (many students aren’t able to accomplish that feat).

Here’s the top ten portion of the list of America’s Top 100 Most Expensive Colleges for 2014-2015, as ranked by Campus Grotto.

Without further ado, let’s count down:

10. Scripps College

Total Tuition Cost: $61,940

9. Dartmouth College

Total Tuition Cost: $61,947

8. Bard College

Total Tuition Cost: $62,012

7. Fordham University – Lincoln Center

Total Tuition Cost: $62,192

6. Claremont McKenna College

Total Tuition Cost: $62,215

5. University of Chicago

Total Tuition Cost: $62,458

4. Columbia University

Total Tuition Cost: $63,440

3. New York University

Total Tuition Cost: $63,472

2. Harvey Mudd College

Total Tuition Cost: $64,427

1. Sarah Lawrence College

Total Tuition Cost: $65,480

Were you surprised to see any of the schools on the top ten list?

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Top 10 Diverse Colleges in the Country

On a college campus, lessons aren’t just learned within the classroom. They occur in the library, student meetings and cafeteria as students from various backgrounds engage with one another and challenge each other through their past experiences and current opinions.

When it comes to searching for the perfect college, diversity may not be a requirement at the top of your list, but it should be. The Center for American Progress reports that by 2050, there will be no clear racial or ethnic majority. Plus, a Forbes study states that 65% of respondents believe that diversity is crucial to their business and 75% claimed that they would be placing more importance on diversity to help achieve business goals.

With that, diversity isn’t just helpful to your education; it’s vital to your future. So choose a school that challenges you and enables you to grow – you can start by checking out the top 10 diverse colleges in the U.S, according to USA Today.

10. Dartmouth College



Hanover, NH



Undergraduate: 4,276



Total enrollment: 6,342

9. Yale University



New Haven, CT



Undergraduate: 5,379



Total enrollment: 11,880

8. Columbia University in the City of New York



New York City, NY



Undergraduate: 8,559



Total enrollment: 29,870

7. Harvard University



Cambridge, MA



Undergraduate: About 6,700



Total enrollment: About 21,000

6. Alaska Pacific University



Anchorage, AK



Total enrollment: 722

5. Pomona College



Claremont, CA



Total enrollment: 1,560

4. University of Hawaii at Manoa



Honolulu, HI



Undergraduate: 14,499



Total enrollment: 20,006

3. Stanford University



Stanford, CA



Undergraduate: 7,018



Total enrollment: 16,136

2. Chaminade University of Honolulu



Honolulu, HI



Undergraduate: 1,306



Total enrollment: 2,766

1. Hawaii Pacific University



Honolulu, HI



Undergraduate: 5,582



Total enrollment: 6,736

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Warm Winter College Choices

With most of the country covered in snow, your college search may have taken a turn. If you’re a fair-weather kind of student, you should consider some of the hottest college campuses in the country…literally.

These colleges aren’t just a draw for their warm weather either. Some are hot spots for brainiacs and others bring in a big crowd because of their national athletic reputation.

Stanford University

This school has everything: one of the nation’s best academic reputations, a stellar basketball team and California sunshine. Located in Palo Alto, the average temperatures in January and February hover in the upper 50s and lower 60s.

On campus, there are a plethora of outdoor activities to keep students occupied year-round. In addition to intramurals, there are a variety of outdoor attractions that not only draw students but tourists to the area as well.

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Off campus, students can visit the Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden or take weekend bike trips with Undiscovered Country, which visit Sonoma Wine Country, the Sierra Nevada foothills and many other areas in the state.

Florida Atlantic University

Florida Atlantic University doesn’t just have brains and best value going for it, it has beauty too. This campus in the sunshine state welcomes summer all year long. In January and February, temperatures average in the 60s and 70s.

The campus is located right on Sarasota Bay so students are able to take advantage of nearly every water sport either on-campus or off. Florida Atlantic even has its own port docks for sailing and canoeing.

Just a few miles away are public beaches as well as Myakka State Park. At the State Park, students can view wildlife, like birds and alligators, as well as canoe, hike, picnic, and camp.

Texas A&M University

While Texas A&M is a good 7 - 8 hour drive from some of Texas’s hottest spring break destinations, the campus still has a summertime feel during winter.

A&M outdoor attractions include the Century Oak, which was one of the first trees planted on campus and hosts special events like wedding ceremonies and proposals. Avid golfers are also drawn to the campus’ golf course.

Finally, Texas A&M provides students with opportunities to rent equipment for camping, rock climbing, water sports and outdoor sports like volleyball, softball, tug-o-war, and bocce ball.

University of Hawaii - Manoa

College isn’t often synonymous with paradise. But at University of Hawaii, it is. Average temperatures are in the 80s during the winter months.

Naturally, there are plenty of outdoor activities for students to dive into, including surfing. From the leisure center, students can rent body boards, surfboards, snorkel equipment, kayaks, and tents.

Off campus, students can find activities like volcanic crater hikes, waterfalls and several botanical gardens, according to TripAdvisor. U of H students also make an effort to diligently explore all of the other Hawaiian islands during their four-year stay in paradise.

Pepperdine University

Pepperdine University looks out at the Pacific Ocean from a towering hill in Malibu, California. During January and Febuary, students bask in 60 degree temps with plenty of sunshine.

Student services provide many organized activities that help students better delve into nature and sometimes includes trips out of state to ski and snowboard.

The university also provides local hike guides to enable students to get to know the area outside of the University. Students can hike to waterfalls, canyons and peaks in the surrounding Malibu area.

University of California - San Diego

It’s always sunny in San Diego – and that’s not the latest FX comedy; it’s a fact. That’s why University of California - San Diego is one of the best winter escape schools in the country.

UCSD is huge into outdoor athletics and recreation. On campus, they offer students access to the aquatics center, intramural and sports clubs, and over 300 noncredit instructional fitness classes.

Off campus, students get a discount at the Mission Bay Aquatic Center, which gives members the chance to sail, windsurf, row, wakeboard and water ski year-round.

University of Miami

Students at University of Miami get to experience spring break throughout the entire academic year. Miami temperatures average anywhere between the 60s and 80s in the wintry months of the year.

While the campus offers standard recreation and wellness opportunities, the real warm weather draw is off campus. The Miami beaches and waters are world-renowned, and students can easily access the sandy havens as well as downtown via Miami-Dade Transit, a Metrorail that runs from the campus in Coral Gables to Miami.

University of Arizona

Our last pick is University of Arizona, which is for those students that prefer cacti and canyons to sun and surf. Average Arizona temperatures at this time of year are in the 60s and 70s.

Like University of Miami, University of Arizona has typical outdoor recreation opportunities for students. It’s the surrounding area that really enables students to soak in the year-long warm weather.

Students at Arizona, have plenty of natural wonders at their disposal. TripAdvisor provides a great list of all the local attractions, which includes the Sabino Canyon and Golden Gate Mountain.

Winter Colleges...

We don’t want to discriminate so if you look ahead to the freezing temperatures all year long, we’ve found a few schools that make the most of winter with activities like snowboarding, cross country skiing, and dog sledding:

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• University of Colorado -- Boulder


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• Dartmouth College

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Show Me the Money: Donations to Colleges at All-Time High

At this point in the year, money is a pretty hot topic: how to get more financial aid, where to find scholarships and what the total sticker price of your dream college will be ultimately. While all that is important to you now, donations and endowments at colleges should figure into your equations and tabulations too.

Why, you might ask?

Because the strength of an institution is determined by how much money they have to deliver an education in the classroom, student opportunities on and off campus as well as networking and job search help after graduation. The truth of the matter is that it actually costs a lot more to educate, house and provide for a student than the amount you’re charged each year for tuition. And that’s where endowments come in.

They are responsible for the upscale fitness centers, refined eateries, in-demand professors and unique study abroad programs. So as you’re looking at schools, financial aid and scholarships in order to make a final decision, make sure to check out each school’s endowment too.

Fortunately, various sources are reporting an influx of donations to colleges across the country from alumni, foundations and organizations. Last year, charitable donations were at an all-time high of $38 billion, according to the Council for Aid to Education. Not surprisingly, universities like Harvard and Stanford top the list, with Harvard University pulling in $1.16 billion all by itself, as reported by Inside Higher Ed.

Fortunately for current and prospective students, most of the money donated to colleges and universities is specified for financial aid purposes. In most cases, alumni, foundations and organizations are allowed to designate a specific interest or area of the school in which to distribute their funds. In 2014, endowment gifts for the use of student aid were up from 38.5% in 2013 to 43.6%, according to Inside Higher Ed.

So while the abundance of wealth at some schools may be overwhelming to students that just need a few thousand dollars to attend their dream school, they can be rest assured that a great deal of those funds are going toward resources to help them. Check out the top 10 endowment totals this year:

1. Harvard University -- $1.16 billion



2. Stanford University -- $929 million



3. University of Southern California -- $732 million



4. Northwestern University -- $616 million



5. Johns Hopkins University -- $615 million



6. Cornell University -- $546 million



7. University of Texas at Austin -- $529 million



8. University of Pennsylvania -- $484 million



9. University of Washington -- $478 million



10. Columbia University -- $470 million

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The Semester’s 10 Most Famous College Students

A typical college student has a lot to balance between academics, extracurricular activities, a social life and, of course, their scholarship search. Throw in worldwide fame on top of it and you have a completely different set of items (like training, filming, recording and politics) to balance.

These college students also happen to be celebrities – some by birthright, others by trade – and we’re guessing it can’t be easy to get to class while dodging paparazzi.

Here are some of the most famous students attending college this semester:

1. Dakota Fanning

Senior, Gallatin School at New York University

Studying: Individualized Study within NYU’s Gallatin School

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Just in case you don’t know who Dakota Fanning is, she’s gone from child star to movie star in films like “I Am Sam,” “The Secret Life of Bees” and “The Twilight Saga.” FYI: the Gallatin School is a small interdisciplinary college within New York University, which allows “individualized study.”

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2. Raven Symone

Freshman, Academy of Art University

Studying: Art and Design

She grew up before our very eyes on shows like “The Cosby Show: and “Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper,” but you’re more likely to recognize this actress and singer from Disney Channel fan favorites like “That’s So Raven” and “The Cheetah Girls.”

Symone, now 28, is currently exploring on her artistic side at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco.

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3. Lourdes Leon

Freshman, University of Michigan

Studying: U of M’s School of Music, Theatre, and Dance Program

Madonna’s daughter Lourdes (who goes by Lola) is actually following in her mother’s footsteps by attending U of M. It’s actually the school Madonna attended before dropping out to pursue her pop career.

Lola is studying at U of M’s School of Music, Theatre, and Dance – which makes us wonder if she’s preparing for a career as well?

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4. Miranda Cosgrove

Junior, University of Southern California

Studying: Film

You’ll recognize this star from her early childhood roles in “School of Rock” all the way to later roles when she became a Nickelodeon darling on hits like “Drake and Josh” and “iCarly.”

Cosgrove is currently taking a break from acting (and has been since 2012) to pursue her studies at USC) and “get the real college experience” but ultimately wants to get back on set to act again.

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5. Alexander Ludwig

Senior, University of Southern California

Studying: Theater

The Canadian-born actor is best-known for his role as Cato, the District 2 tribute, in the first “Hunger Games” movie.

The college senior is a member of USC’s fraternity’s Phi Kappa Psi, which has an on campus reputation for throwing some of the wildest parties on campus.

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6. Angus T. Jones

Sophomore, University of Colorado Boulder

Studying: Unknown

You’ll recognize Jones from his role on the hit sitcom “Two and a Half Men,” which he starred in for 10 seasons. He left the show in order to pursue his education and to dedicate himself to Christianity.

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7. Jack Gleeson

Senior, Trinity College in Dublin

Studying: Philosophy and Theology

Best known for his role as the horrible brat King Joffrey Baratheon on HBO’s “Game of Thrones,” Gleeson played the role so well it’s difficult to look at him without loathing. The young actor, however, is obviously nothing like his character.

Gleeson has said he actually plans to retire as a professional actor and has talked about the possibility of pursuing a career in academia instead.

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8. Jack Quaid

Senior, Tisch School of the Arts at New York University

Studying at: NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts

Sure, he’s the son of Dennis Quaid and Meg Ryan, but his accomplishments are enough to stand on their own. You’ll likely recognize this Quaid from his “The Hunger Games” role, Marvel.

However, the young actor favors his humorous side – he’s also known for creating comedy sketches with friends which are popular on YouTube and Vine.

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9. Justin Combs

Junior, University of California – Los Angeles

Studying: Unknown

Justin Combs may be famous because of his father, Sean “P. Diddy” Combs’ musical career.

Music, however, had nothing to do with the fact that he earned a $54,000 athletic scholarship to play football for UCLA!

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10. Corinne Foxx

Junior, University of Southern California

Studying: Public Relations

Daughter of famous dad Jamie Foxx, Corinne doesn’t let her dad outshine her one bit. The college junior is a cheerleader at USC and, in her spare time appears on red carpet primers, hangs out with Beyoncé, and has awesome fashion features written about her in publications like, say, W Magazine.

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Scholarships for College Students

Between juggling your heavy course load, a part-time job and the distant remains of a social life, searching for scholarships is the last thing you feel like doing - especially because you may assume that, since you're a college student you won't win a scholarship anyway.

False. College students win scholarships all the time.

Seriously, those tuition bills aren’t going to pay themselves and, with the cost of college these days, you need scholarships more than ever.

The good news is, we’ve done the heavy lifting (searching) for you. Now, all you need to do is apply!

Here’s a list of scholarships for college students:

DeVry University College Completer Scholarship

Deadline: 3/15/15



Available to: College Freshman through College Juniors



Award Amount: Up to $18,000

There are many reasons to complete your degree. Whatever your reason, DeVry University can help. We work with returning students and students transferring colleges every day, helping them finish their degrees quickly and affordably.

Whether you are currently enrolled in school or have been out for a while, DeVry will work with you to apply qualifying credits – up to 80 credit hours — toward your degree program. By maximizing these transfer credits, you can complete your degree sooner, saving you time and money.

DeVry also offers the College Completer Scholarship*, a merit-based award designed specifically for those looking to finish a bachelor’s or associate degree. You could receive up to $18,000 to help you earn your bachelor’s or associate degree. A degree from DeVry University can prepare you for a lifetime of career success.

In fact, in 2013, 90% of DeVry University grads actively seeking employment had careers in their field within 6 months of graduation or were already employed when they graduated.

** Whatever your reasons for completing your degree, DeVry University can help make it faster and more affordable. Learn more at devry.edu.

Learn more about the DeVry University College Completer Scholarship.

$4,000 Real Princess Scholarship

Deadline: 3/31/15



Available to: Maximum Age 26



Award Amount: $4,000

From 2007 to 2012, only 30.8% of the speaking characters in the top 500 movies were women. Portraying Disney princesses as self-sufficient and complex can lead to other similar representations of women in media.

Wanna Do Something? Draw a new princess urging Disney to show strong women on screen. Submit a photo and you'll be entered to win a $4,000 scholarship.

Each time you complete the action, you'll get another ticket into the scholarship pot. Go to http://ift.tt/1B7RVvv to get started.

No essay or minimum GPA required.

Learn more about the $4,000 Real Princess Scholarship.

Noodle College Student Scholarship Sweepstakes

Deadline: 3/31/15



Available to: Minimum Age 18



Award Amount: $1,000

The Noodle College Student Scholarship Sweepstakes is open to students currently enrolled in an accredited college located in the United States.

You will receive an automatic entry into the sweepstakes by registering on Noodle, then answer five simple questions about your college and you'll get another entry.

You must be at least 18 years of age to enter.

Learn more about the Noodle College Student Scholarship Sweepstakes.

ScholarshipPoints $10,000 Scholarship

Deadline: 3/31/15



Available to: Minimum Age 18



Award Amount: $10,000

ScholarshipPoints will award a $10,000 scholarship to one lucky member.

All you have to do to become eligible is become a ScholarshipPoints member and log in.

It's simple, fun, and completely free!

Learn more about the ScholarshipPoints $10,000 Scholarship.

The 7th GotScholarship $20,000 Give Away

Deadline: 3/31/15



Available to: Minimum Age 18



Award Amount: $20,000

Yes you can! We believe in your dream and want to support your plans for education after high school. Are you going to college or university? Heading to a technical or trade school? We keep our scholarship simple; it is easy and free to enter. The winner is selected by a random drawing.

There are no GPA, financial need or essay requirements.

The 7th GotScholarship Give Away is open to all fields of study for US, international students and alumni.

The $20,000 must be used for educational expenses.

Learn more about the The 7th GotScholarship $20,000 Give Away.

Project Yellow Light Scholarship

Deadline: 4/1/15



Available to: College Freshman through College Seniors



Award Amount: $5,000

The Project Yellow Light Scholarship is available to high school juniors and seniors and full -time undergraduate students.

To be considered, you must create a 25- to 55-second video that discourages distracted driving.

Get more information on the Project Yellow Light Scholarship.

Evalee C. Schwarz Charitable Trust for Education

Deadline: 4/10/15



Available to: College Freshman through Graduate Students, Year 5



Award Amount: $15,000

The Evalee C. Schwarz Charitable Trust for Education provides interest-free loans to undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate exceptional academic performance and financial need.

You must be a U.S. citizen, have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $5,157 or less, and attend school in the state in which you reside (some exceptions apply).

You must also have an outstanding combination of standardized test scores and grades. Law students are not eligible to apply.

Get more information on the Evalee C. Schwarz Charitable Trust for Education.

College JumpStart Scholarship

Deadline: 4/15/15



Available to: High School Sophomores through College Seniors



Award Amount: Varies

The College JumpStart Scholarship is available to high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors; and current college students.

To be considered for this award, you must be committed to going to school and be able express your goals for getting a higher education.

Get more information on the College JumpStart Scholarship.

Negative Population Growth Essay Scholarship Contest

Deadline: 4/23/15



Available to: High School Seniors through College Juniors



Award Amount: $2,500

The Negative Population Growth Essay Scholarship Contest is open to high school seniors and college freshmen, sophomores and juniors.

You must submit an essay of between 500 and 750 words on the following topic: "Should the United States' government pursue population policies to protect our quality of life for future generations?"

You must also be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident to qualify for this award.

Get more information on the Negative Population Growth Essay Scholarship Contest.

E-waste Scholarship

Deadline: 4/30/15



Available to: High School Freshman through Graduate Student, Year 5



Award Amount: $1,500

Provided by Digital Responsiblity, the E-waste Scholarship is available to high school, undergraduate or graduate students.

You must be U.S. citizen or legal resident to qualify for this award.

Get more information on the E-waste Scholarship.

Annuity.org Scholarship

Deadline: 5/01/15



Available to: College Freshman through Graduate Student, Year 5



Award Amount: $2,000

The Annuity.org Scholarship is available to students enrolled in a U.S. college.

To be considered, you must submit a 700- to 1,400-word essay on the following topic: "You just won a $10 million lottery jackpot! Outline your plan to be a savvy investor."

Get more information on the Annuity.org Scholarship.

WyzAnt College Scholarship

Deadline: 5/01/15



Available to: High School Sophomores through College Juniors



Award Amount: $10,000

The WyzAnt College Scholarship is available to students who plan to be enrolled in a four-year college or university sometime between August 1, 2015 and November 1, 2017.

To be considered, you must submit a 300 - word essay about how your education has empowered you.

Finalist selection will be based on votes from your email and social media contacts.

Get more information on the WyzAnt College Scholarship.

"Design-A-Sign" Scholarship Contest

Deadline: 5/29/15



Available to: High School Freshman through College Seniors



Award Amount: $1,000

The "Design-A-Sign" Scholarship Contest is open to high school and college students.

To enter, you must submit a banner design that expresses your future dreams and goals you hope to achieve through higher education.

The winner is decided by online public voting.

Get more information on the "Design-A-Sign" Scholarship Contest.

$10,000 Comeback Clothes Scholarship

Deadline: 5/31/15



Available to: Maximum Age 26 Years



Award Amount: $10,000

The vast majority of fabric can be recycled, yet 85% of textiles made each year ends up in landfills. That’s 11.1 million tons, or the equivalent of over 70 Billion t-shirts.

Sign up for Comeback Clothes to collect old and worn-out clothes in your school and communities and recycle them at your local H&M store to help save precious resources.

Not only will you be making the world suck less, participants can earn a chance to win a $10,000 scholarship for school for every 50 pieces collected.

Submit a photo of the clothes you collected to be entered to win a $10,000 Scholarship. Start here: http://ift.tt/1NhLpIR.

The more clothes you collect, the more entries you can earn. No essay or minimum GPA required.

Learn more about the $10,000 Comeback Clothes Scholarship.

Copyright Awareness Scholarship

Deadline: 6/15/15



Available to: Ages 13-25



Award Amount: $1,000

The Copyright Awareness Scholarship is available to students between the ages of 13 and 25.

To be considered, you must submit a 30-second to three minute video that creatively presents your viewpoint on the importance of intellectual property and copyright law.

Get more information on the Copyright Awareness Scholarship.

Delete Cyberbullying Scholarship

Deadline: 6/30/15



Available to: High School Freshman through Graduate Students, Year 5



Award Amount: $1,000

The Delete Cyberbullying Scholarship is available to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students.

To be considered, you must submit a maximum 500-word essay on one of the following topics: "Why is it important to work to delete cyberbullying?" or "How has cyberbullying personally affected you?"

Selection is based on the written essay and focus on commitment to the cause of deleting cyberbullying.

Get more information on the Delete Cyberbullying Scholarship.

New Look Laser Tattoo Removal Scholarship

Deadline: 6/30/15



Available to: College Freshman through Graduate Students, Year 5



Award Amount: $1,000

The New Look Laser Tattoo Removal Scholarship is available to students enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college or university.

On a website, blog, or online forum; you must write a 200- to 400-word post that expresses your opinion of the societal impact of laser tattoo removal.

You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.

Get more information on the New Look Laser Tattoo Removal Scholarship.

The $1000 Scholarship

Deadline: 7/14/15



Available to: High School Senior through College Senior



Award Amount: $1,000

The $1,000 Scholarship is available to students enrolled, or due to be enrolled, in full time university education for the semester they are applying to receive the scholarship fund.

Get more information on the The $1000 Scholarship.

Imagine Cup Games Competition

Deadline: 7/31/15



Available to: College Freshman through Graduate Students, Year 5



Award Amount: $50,000

The Imagine Cup Games Competition is available to students with an interest in video game design.

To enter the contest you, or your team, must submit a desktop or tablet game using Windows, or a mobile game using Windows Phone, or a browser game using Windows Azure.

Games can support multiple languages as long as English is represented and be no bigger than 500MB to be eligible entries.

Get more information on the Imagine Cup Games Competition.

”From Failure to Promise” Essay Contest

Deadline: 7/31/15



Available to: High School Senior through Graduate Students, Year 5



Award Amount: $10,000

The "From Failure to Promise" Essay Contest is open to high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students who hold at least a 2.5 GPA.

To be considered, you must submit an essay of at least 1500 words that addresses the following three topics: Which tracks of the book "From Failure to Promise - 360 degrees" presented or reiterated the most important life lessons for you and why, which factor was the most vital to the author's evolution in going from "flunk-out" to "professor and how does the "Seven Spheres of Influence and Integration Model" affect your worldview as related to civic responsibility.

Get more information on the ”From Failure to Promise” Essay Contest.

CollegeSTEPS Sweepstakes

Deadline: 8/13/15



Available to: High School Freshman through Graduate Students, Year 5



Award Amount: $1,000

The CollegeSTEPS Sweepstakes is open to high school and college students.

To enter, you must enroll in the Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS educational resource program.

Get more information on the CollegeSTEPS Sweepstakes.

Don’t Text and Drive Scholarship

Deadline: 9/30/15



Available to: High School Freshman through Graduate Student, Year 5



Award Amount: $1,500

Sponsored by Digital Responsibility, the Don't Text and Drive Scholarship is available to high school, undergraduate or graduate students.

You must be U.S. citizen or legal resident and complete a short statement on why you pledge not to text and drive in order to qualify for this award.

Get more information on the Don’t Text and Drive Scholarship.

CKSF Scholarship Competition

Deadline: Varies



Available to: High School Freshman through Graduate Student, Year 5



Award Amount: $2,500

The CKSF Scholarships are available to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students in the U.S.

You must register to participate in scholarship quizzes that test your knowledge of topics ranging from general "common knowledge" to specific academic subjects, books, websites, and even movies.

You will be scored based on a combination of time and accuracy.

Students with the highest scores at the end of each competition win.

Learn more information about the CKSF Scholarship Competition.

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Top 10 Scholarships of Winter

Don't let winter's chilly weather get you down. Warm up with these winter-themed scholarships.

Note: Many of these scholarships are school-specific. Also, you may not be eligible for all scholarships. FastWeb recommends that you check the scholarship sponsor Web sites for availability and eligibility.

Snowboard Scholarship



Hit the half-pipe with your pockets full of cash by applying to this snowboarding scholarship, which is open to students at Sierra Nevada College. You'll have to join the ski/snowboard team in order to qualify.

Thomas A. Macari Ice Hockey Scholarship



Forget crosschecking and slashing. Pass up this scholarship and you'll get hit with a five-minute major. This scholarship is a one-timer any hockey player can appreciate. Open to hockey players at the University of Rhode Island.

Jocelyn Botterell Staton Scholarship



Winning a scholarship is sort of like landing a triple axel: It requires a lot of hard work and patience. Open to female students at Georgia Tech. First preference is given to students who have demonstrated achievement in figure skating and is renewable with a minimum 2.5 GPA.

AccuWeather Undergraduate Scholarship



When the latest winter storm hits your area, do you race to your computer or television to monitor the Doppler readings? If so, you're a perfect candidate for this meteorology scholarship, open to undergraduate sophomores (or higher) who are majoring in operational meteorology.

Marion Richter Nordic Ski Scholarship



If the words "cross country" make you rummage through your closet for your skis, this is the award for you. To qualify, you must be a female student at Alaska Pacific University, have an interest in Nordic skiing and be a member of the APU ski team.

Bernard Steur Scholarship



If you secretly smile at people who buy scarves to keep warm while you're purling through a back loop, you might be interested in this scholarship, which is available for textile engineering students at Philadelphia University who have a strong interest in knitting.

Winter Wonderland Scholarship



No, it won't be necessary to build a towering snow castle or defeat the Abominable Snowman to win this award. All it takes is a minimum 2.0 GPA and enrollment in at least six credit hours at Tomball College.

Ruby Ashby Snowman Memorial Scholarship



Have your carrot nose, charcoal eyes and sticks for the arms all set to go? Sorry to disappoint you, but they won't be necessary. However, you can win this award by being a full-time student and Maine resident who is majoring in education and attending the University of Maine at Presque Isle.

The Merlyn D. Freeze Memorial Endowment Scholarship



We're pretty sure that Merlyn isn't related to the villain of Batman fame, so we are proud to endorse this scholarship which provides assistance to students taking classes in the field of tool and die making. You must have a GPA of 3.0 or above and attend Carl Sandburg College.

Frosty and Cynthia R. Frease English Scholarship



There's no way we're leaving out a scholarship named after Frosty Frease, maybe the greatest winter-themed name ever! To apply, you must be an outstanding full-time junior majoring in English at the University of Northern Colorado who shows demonstrated ability and academic promise.

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7 Colleges with Seriously Good Eats

Most students don’t go to college for the campus food, but when your school is serving bad food day in and day out, it can start to have an effect on the entire experience. Think about it: for most students, the meal plan at their college is the only outlet they have for eating breakfast, lunch and dinner. When that fails to satisfy, it can be difficult – and extremely expensive – to find food elsewhere.

Fortunately, schools are starting to catch on and offer more tantalizing and healthy food options for students. Let’s hope they continue to follow the lead of these top seven foodie campuses, as chosen by HerCampus.

7. The University of Alabama at Birmingham (Birmingham, AL)

• Sources food from local places.



• Posts calorie information in the dining hall.



• Caters to students with food allergies by giving them their own special station in the cafeteria.



• Keeps a dietician on staff to help students make healthy eating choices.



• Provides information on local food trucks with sustainable ingredients and cooking practices.

6. The Savannah College of Art and Design (Savannah, GA)

• Features a creative menu with items like Mandalay Rainbow Salad and Multicolored Vegetarian Bahn Mi.



• Options for vegetarians, vegan and gluten-free.



• Recipes available online so students can create their own healthy options.



• Sources from local farms.

5. Bowdoin College (Brunswick, ME)

• Grows over 50 organic vegetables in the campus garden.



• Provides opportunities for students to farm the campus garden.



• Options for vegetarians.



• Hosts an out-of-this-world brunch with a make-your-own-omelet station.

4. Washington University in St. Louis (St. Louis, MO)

• Features labeling system that notifies you if your food contains dairy, eggs, nuts, shellfish, soy and wheat.



• Provides entire meals with less than 10% saturated fats, low sodium and lean-meat or plant-based protein.



• Hosts small cooking classes centered around dieticians’ advice and cultural themes.

3. The University of Georgia (Athens, GA)

• Boasts some of the highest quality food on a college campus according to its students.



• Provides labels that indicate meals that have less than 30% calories from fat.



• Includes vegetarian and vegan meal options.

2. The University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA)

• Hosts a weekly farmers market that is exclusive to students on the college campus.



• Features plenty of green options like kale, chard and steamed vegetables with a variety of sauces on the side.



• Includes an extensive salad bar in the residential dining hall.



• Keeps a dietician on staff who acts as a resource for students to eat well

1. Clemson University (Clemson, SC)

• Provides a full listing of meals and nutritional information for each dining hall online.



• Cooks with sustainable products.



• Prepares meals as close to mealtime as possible.



• Educates its students on nutrition and best cooking practices.



• Maintains a culturally diverse menu.



• Features everything from Southern comfort food to fresh, organic meals.

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Could You Be Giving Away Too Much on the FAFSA?

The FAFSA is perhaps one of the most invasive questionnaires you and your family will ever complete. It asks about your private financial situation, special family circumstances and everything else in between. When it’s all said and done, many families feel as if they didn’t get enough financial aid to cover the cost of college. So imagine that colleges may be taking further advantage of you on the FAFSA by reading into the information you provide, according to U.S. News and World Report.

Really?! How?!

There is a lot to be inferred by the order in which you list schools you have applied to on the FAFSA, states U.S. News and World Report. Many students indicate their preferences in order, placing their top choice first on the list. The article cites a study by Noel-Levitz which found that students enrolled at the first school listed on their FAFSA at a 64% rate.

Colleges around the country are reading into this, but the news is good for students. They’re actually awarding more merit and financial aid to those students who have selected that college as their first choice. So remember: as you’re filling out your FAFSA in January, indicate your preferred schools in order; it may benefit you financially.

But wait a second…

If you don’t have the grades or the test scores to get into your top choice, you can forget about this strategy. Listing Harvard on the top line when you’re a C-average student won’t get you admitted, implies U.S. News and World Report. At the same time, not all schools use this portion of the FAFSA as another tool in which to woo potential students.

Admissions Officer, Jon Boeckenstedt, at DePaul University told U.S. News and World Report that, “We [at DePaul] have never, ever, ever used FAFSA position for any reason other than to project enrollment patterns of the group. We have never used it to award more or less aid; we have never used it to decide whether or not to admit anyone."

The Final Word

While this all seems like good news for students, you shouldn’t depend on this methodology for getting into your top choice college. Rather, you’re going to have to get in the good, old fashioned way: your grades and test scores. However, listing your school preferences in order may impact how much financial aid you receive, making it more plausible for you to attend your first choice. This subtle detail could mean the difference between you just be accepted to your top choice and actually attending there.

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Prestigious Scholarships and Fellowships

Prestigious scholarships are among the most well-known and most generous scholarships, but are also the most competitive. They are national or international in scope.

Winning one of these awards marks you with a stamp of excellence that can open doors.

Some of these awards require nomination by the student's school and do not accept applications directly from students.

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Young Scholars Program



The Young Scholars Program, a selective 5-year pre-college scholarship for high-performing middle school students with financial need, is the largest scholarship of its kind in the nation. It provides individualized academic advising, financial support, and a pathway to the foundation’s $40,000 per year College Scholarship. The application period is open from January to April. Up to 65 Young Scholars are selected for this program each year. Final notification is in the early fall.

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program



The College Scholarship Program is the largest undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend the nation’s best four-year colleges and universities. College Scholars receive up to $40,000 per year, college planning support, ongoing advising, the opportunity to network with the larger Cooke Scholar community, and a pathway to the foundation’s $50,000 per year Graduate Scholarship. The application period is open from September to November. Up to 40 College Scholars are selected for this program each year.

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship



The Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship is the largest scholarship in the country for top community college students seeking to complete their bachelor’s degrees at four-year colleges or universities. Undergraduate Transfer Scholars receive up to $40,000 per year for up to three years, ongoing advising, the opportunity to network with the larger Cooke Scholar community, and a pathway to the foundation’s $50,000 per year Graduate Scholarship. The application period is open from October to December. Up to 85 Undergraduate Transfer Scholars are selected each year.

Buick Achievers Scholarship Program



The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program, funded by the GM Foundation, is designed to help students who are leaders in both the classroom and their communities, but who may not have the financial means to attend college. The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program is open to high school seniors or college undergraduate students who plan to major in a specified course of study that focuses on Engineering/Technology or select Design and Business-related programs at an accredited four-year US college or university. Scholarships will be awarded based on participation and leadership in community and school activities, interest in the automotive industry, academic achievement and financial need. Special consideration will be given to those who are a first-generation college student, female, minority, military veteran or a dependent of military personnel.

Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program



The Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship program is funded by the federal government and administered by the state governments in each state. This merit scholarship program is open to high school seniors. Students apply through the State education agency in their state of legal residence. Each state has its own deadlines.

Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship



The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarships are open to US high school seniors who have a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Recipients are selected based on leadership, character, civic and extracurricular activities, academic excellence, and community service. This is an extremely competitive program, with more than 100,000 applications received each year.

Collegiate Inventors Competition



The Collegiate Inventors Competition to encourage undergraduate and graduate students to pursue new ideas, processes and technological innovations. The invention must have been reduced to practice and patentable. It may not have been made available to the public as a commercial product or process or been patented or published more than one year prior to the date of submission to the competition. Submissions are judged on originality and inventiveness, as well as on their potential value to society (socially, environmentally, and economically), and on the range or scope of use.

Davidson Fellows



Davidson Fellowships are awarded by the Davidson Institute for Talent Development to US students under age 18 who have completed a significant piece of work in the fields of Mathematics, Science, Technology, Music, Literature, Philosophy or Outside the Box. The significant piece of work should have the potential to benefit society. The focus of the program is on gifted and talented students.

Elks National Most Valuable Student Competition



The Elks National Foundation "Most Valuable Student" Competition awards 500 four-year scholarships to high school seniors. US citizenship is required. (Resident alien status does not qualify.)

Gates Millennium Scholars



The Gates Millennium Scholarship program is sponsored by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and administered by the United Negro College Fund. Nomination by a professional educator (principal, teacher, guidance counselor, etc.) is required. The focus of this program is on students who will be pursuing careers in mathematics, science, engineering, education or library science. Candidates must be African America, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American, a US citizen or permanent resident/national, have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale, and be entering a US accredited college or university as a full-time degree-seeking freshman in the fall.

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship



Established by the International Academic Opportunity Act of 2000, the Gilman Scholarship aims to diversify and expand participation in international study by supporting undergraduate students who have been traditionally underrepresented in study abroad, including students with high financial need, community college students, students in underrepresented fields such as the sciences and engineering, students with diverse ethnic backgrounds, students with disabilities, and students of nontraditional age. The program also encourages students to choose nontraditional study abroad destinations, especially those outside of Western Europe and Australia.

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship



The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship program was established in 1986 by the United States Congress to honor Senator Barry M. Goldwater. Up to 300 Goldwater Scholarships are awarded each year. The scholarships cover tuition, fees, books, and room and board up to a maximum of $7,500 per year. (The scholarship is renewable for students who receive it during their junior year of college.) Each four-year institution may nominate up to four students who are currently sophomores or juniors for the award. Second-year students who are currently enrolled in a two-year college but intend to transfer to a four-year college or university are also eligible. The students must intend to pursue careers in math, science or engineering.

Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship (NOAA)



The Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship was established in 2005 by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to honor retired Senator Ernest F. Hollings of South Carolina who promoted ocean research and the study of our atmosphere throughout his career. The program supports a variety of majors related to oceanic and atmospheric science, research, technology and education, including earth, environmental and marine sciences, biology, agricultural science, life sciences, mathematics, computer science, physical science, engineering, social and behavioral sciences, and teacher education.

Intel Science Talent Search



The Intel Science Talent Search, formerly known as the Westinghouse Science Talent Search, is one of the most prestigious scientific research competitions for high school seniors in the United States. Winners are selected on the basis of their potential as future scientists and researchers. Each year 300 students are named semifinalists and receive a $1,000 award. 40 of the semifinalists are named finalists and are invited on an all-expense-paid trip to the Science Talent Institute in Washington, DC in March, where the winners are selected.

Intel International Science and Engineering Fair



The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) is the world's largest science fair. Each year more than 1,200 students in grades 9-12 from more than 40 countries are selected at regional science fairs to compete at the ISEF for more than $3 million in scholarships and prizes.

NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program



The NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) is a competitive scholarship program sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are interested in pursuing biomedical, behavioral and social science careers at the NIH.

National Merit Scholarship Corporation



The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) sponsors the National Merit Scholarships and National Achievement Scholarships programs. These are among the largest scholarship competitions in the United States, with more than 10,000 students receiving college scholarships totalling $47 million. High school students enter the competitions by taking the PSAT test, also referred to as the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT).

Presidential Scholars Program



The Presidential Scholars Program provides recognition (but no scholarship funding) for up to 121 high school seniors each year on the basis of academic achievement. An additional 20 students each year are selected on the basis of scholarship in the visual arts, performing arts or creative writing. US citizenship is required.

Ronald Reagan College Leaders Scholarship Program



The Ronald Reagan College Leaders Scholarship Program is sponsored by the Phillips Foundation. It provides scholarships to college undergraduate students who demonstrate "leadership on behalf of the cause of freedom, American values and constitutional principles.”

Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships



The Rotary Foundation's Ambassadorial Scholarship program provides approximately 1,000 to 1,100 scholarships for study abroad each year. The scholarships are available for undergraduate and graduate students worldwide. (Applicants must be citizens of a country in which there is a Rotary club.) Candidates must have completed at least two years of college. Applications are made through the local Rotary club. Each Rotary club has its own deadlines.

Siemens Westinghouse Competition in Math, Science and Technology



The Siemens Westinghouse Competition is one of the most prestigious scientific research competitions for high school students in the United States. Students submit research reports individually or in teams of two or three. Some of the projects are selected for further competition in six regional events. One individual and one team are selected as Regional Winners and are invited to participate in the National Competition.

Morris K. Udall Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship



The Morris K. Udall Foundation awards 50 undergraduate scholarships of up to $5,000 to college juniors and seniors in fields related to the environment.

Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship Program



The Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship Program provides scholarships for full-time undergraduate and graduate minority students in the following fields: Chemistry, Information Management, Computing & Software Systems, Material Science, Printing Management Science, Laser Optics, Physics and Engineering (Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Imaging, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Optical or Software Engineering).

Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest



The Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest is open to full-time juniors and seniors at accredited four-year colleges and universities in the United States.

Graduate Scholarships

Beinecke Scholarship Program



The Beinecke Scholarship Program is open to college juniors who intend to pursue graduate study in the arts, humanities, and social sciences at any accredited university.

British Chevening Scholarships



The British Chevening Scholarships enable non-UK students to study in the United Kingdom. They are offered in more than 118 countries. (US students are not eligible.) Approximately 600 new scholarships are awarded each year for postgraduate studies and research.

Winston Churchill Scholarship Foundation



The Churchill Scholarship Program enables young Americans to pursue graduate study in science, mathematics, and engineering at Churchill College, Cambridge University. A total of 14 one-year Churchill Scholarships are offered each year.

Davies-Jackson Scholarship



The Davies-Jackson Scholarship provides support for a two-year course of study at St. John's College, Cambridge University, leading to a British B.A. degree (the equivalent of a master's degree in the US). Fields of study include Archaeology and Anthropology, Classics, Economics, English, Geography, History, History of Art, Modern and Medieval Languages, Music, Philosophy, and Social and Political Sciences.

EPA Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowship Program for Graduate Environmental Study



The Environmental Protection Agency's STAR Fellowship Program provides graduate fellowships for master's and doctoral students pursuing degrees in fields of study related to the environment.

Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowships for Minorities



The Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowships for Minorities program is administered by the National Research Council. Candidates must also be enrolled in or planning to enroll in a research-based PhD or ScD program in Archaeology, Anthropology, Art History, Astronomy, Chemistry, Communications, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Economics, Engineering, Ethnomusicology, Geography, History, International Relations, Life Sciences, Linguistics, Literature, Language, Mathematics, Performance Study, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Sociology, and Urban Planning.

Fulbright Fellowships



Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES) and the Institute for International Education (IIE) administer the graduate Fulbright Fellowships for US citizens to study in other countries and for international students to study in the US. US students must apply through their campus Fulbright program advisor. International students should apply through the Fulbright Commission or US Information Service in their home country.

Gates Cambridge Scholarships



The Gates Cambridge Scholarships are open to graduate students from outside the United Kingdom for study at the University of Cambridge.

Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowships in Applied Physical Sciences



The Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowships are awarded to graduate students who are expected to have the greatest impact on the application of the physical sciences to human problems.

IBM PhD Fellowships



IBM PhD Fellowships are available to PhD students in business, chemistry, computer science, electrical engineering, materials science, mathematics, mechanical engineering and physics, as well as a variety of emerging technical fields.

Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Programs



The Jacob K. Javits Graduate Fellowships are awarded by the US Department of Education to support graduate students in the arts, humanities and social sciences.

Henry Luce Foundation Scholarship



The Luce Scholarships provide stipends and internships for 18 young Americans to live and work in Asia each year. Candidates must be US citizens who have earned a bachelor's degree and are less than 30 years old.

James Madison Graduate Fellowships



The James Madison Junior Fellowships are open to college seniors and recent college graduates who intend to go to graduate school on a full-time basis. The fellowships provide funding for graduate study leading to a master's degree and are tenable at any accredited institution of higher education in the United States. Candidates must intend to become secondary school teachers of American history, American government and social studies.

Marshall Scholarships



The Marshall Sherfield Scholarships Program is a highly competitive program in which young Americans are chosen to pursue a graduate education in the United Kingdom each year. The awards are tenable at any British university and cover two years of study in any field, typically at the graduate level, leading to the award of a British university degree.

Mellon Foundation Fellowships



The Andrew W. Mellon Fellowships in Humanistic Studies provide support for first-year doctoral students in the humanities. The fellowships are funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and administered by the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation.

Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship



The Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships are for graduate students who look at the ethical or religious values in all fields of the humanities and social sciences in the pursuit of their doctorate

Woodrow Wilson Dissertation Fellowship in Women's Studies



The Women’s Studies Fellowships are provided to Ph.D. candidates at institutions in the United States who will complete their dissertations during the fellowship year. The most competitive applications include not only a clear, thorough, and compelling description of the candidate’s work, but also evidence of an enduring interest in and commitment to women’s issues and scholarship on women.

Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship



The Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship is funded by the U.S. Department of State and is designed to attract outstanding individuals from all ethnic, racial and social backgrounds who have an interest in pursuing a Foreign Service career with the U.S. Department of State.

George Mitchell Scholarships



The George Mitchell Scholarships enable American students to pursue one year of postgraduate study at an Ireland university.

NASA Graduate Student Researchers Program (GSRP)



The NASA Graduate Student Researchers Program (GSRP) provides fellowships for graduate study leading to a masters or doctoral degree in science, mathematics and engineering. Approximately 90 to 100 new recipients are selected each year.

National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship



The National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowships are sponsored by the US Department of Defense and support graduate students pursuing a doctoral degree in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, Biosciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Cognitive, Neural, and Behavioral Sciences Computer and Computational Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Geosciences, Materials Science and Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Oceanography and Physics.

National Physical Science Consortium



The National Physical Science Consortium (NPSC) sponsors a graduate fellowship program for graduate students pursuing a PhD in the physical sciences at one of more than 100 participating colleges and universities. Recipients are required to work for a NPSC-member employer during the summer preceding and following the first year of graduate school. Fields of study include Astronomy, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Materials Science, Mathematical Sciences, Physics, and their subdisciplines, and related engineering fields, including Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, and Mechanical Engineering.

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Foundation



The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship awards approximately 900 to 1,000 new three-year fellowships each year to graduate students in the mathematical, physical, biological, engineering, and behavioral and social sciences. (The full list of eligible fields is: animal sciences, anthropology, archeology , astronomy, biochemistry, bioengineering, biophysics & structural biology, chemical engineering, chemistry, civil & environmental engineering, computer science, cultural anthropology, ecology, economics, electrical engineering, engineering fields, environmental life sciences, genetics & evolutionary biology, geography, geosciences, history of science, linguistics, materials engineering, mathematical sciences, mechanical engineering, microbiology & cell biology, molecular & developmental biology, neurosciences & physiology, physics, plant & other life sciences, political science, psychology, public policy, sociology.)

Boren Fellowships



Boren Fellowships provide up to $30,000 to U.S. graduate students to add an important international and language component to their graduate education through specialization in area study, language study, or increased language proficiency. Boren Fellowships support study and research in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded.

Rhodes Scholarship



The Rhodes Scholarships enable students from many countries to study at the University of Oxford. 32 American Rhodes Scholars are selected each year.

Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Research Fellowships



The Sloan Research Fellowships provide support and recognition to young scientists and research faculty in physics, chemistry, mathematics, neuroscience, economics, computer science and computational and evolutionary molecular biology.

Social Science Research Council International Dissertation Research Fellowship



The Social Science Research Council and the American Council of Learned Societies sponsor the International Dissertation Field Research Fellowship (IDRF) program for graduate students in humanities and social sciences conducting doctoral dissertation field research outside the United States.

Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans



The Soros Fellowships provide for up to two years of graduate study in the US for "New Americans.” New Americans include resident aliens (i.e., holders of a Green Card), naturalized US citizens, and the children of two parents who are both naturalized US citizens. Fellows may pursue graduate degrees in any professional field, such as engineering, medicine, law, and social work, or any scholarly discipline in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and sciences.

Spencer Foundation Dissertation Fellowships for Research Related to Education



The Spencer Foundation's Dissertation Fellowships for Research Related to Education are open to doctoral degree candidates at graduate schools in the United States. The emphasis is on the improvement of education.

Harry S. Truman Scholarships



The Harry S. Truman Scholarships are open to college juniors who are US citizens and nationals and who want to go to graduate school in preparation for a career in public service (government or the nonprofit and advocacy sectors).

Morris K. Udall Foundation Environmental Public Policy and Conflict Resolution PhD Fellowships



The Morris K. Udall Foundation awards two PhD dissertation fellowships to graduate students in the areas of environmental public policy or environmental conflict resolution.

Wenner-Gren Fellowships



The Wenner-Gren Foundation awards grants for Dissertation Fieldwork for basic research in anthropology. Candidates for the Dissertation Fieldwork Grants must be enrolled in a program leading to a doctoral degree, and must complete all requirements for the degree other than the dissertation.

National Professional Organizations

National Association of Fellowship Advisors (NAFA)



NAFA is a national professional organization for college personnel who advise students on applying for prestigious scholarships and fellowships like the Truman, Marshall and Rhodes Scholarships.

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