Most Prestigious Undergraduate Scholarships

Most Prestigious Scholarships

Updated on November 6, 2024

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The criteria for what defines a prestigious scholarship can vary, yet some are universally acknowledged as highly esteemed. They include the Rhodes Scholarship, the Fullbright Scholarship, the Marshall Scholarship, the Gates Cambridge Scholarship and the Truman Scholarship. Explore these and more as we introduce our compilation of some of the most prestigious scholarships..

Key Takeaways for Prestigious Scholarships

Prestigious scholarships are highly competitive awards that provide recognition to top students.
They typically include financial rewards to cover costs such as tuition, fees, stipends, and other educational expenses.
These scholarships can be merit-based (academic excellence, leadership roles, community service) or need-based (financial aid eligibility).
Many organizations and universities offer prestigious scholarship opportunities.

Prestigious Scholarships
Name of Scholarship	Maximum Award	Deadline Month	Details
Barry Goldwater Scholarships	$15,000	January	The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program awards up to 300 $7,500 scholarships to college sophomores and juniors who are pursuing research careers in mathematics, natural sciences, or engineering.
Churchill Scholarships	All Expenses	November	The Winston Churchill Foundation of the United States awards at least 14 scholarships for one year of graduate study in sciences, engineering, or mathematics at the University of Cambridge to students who graduated from a participating institution and who demonstrate exceptional academic talent and outstanding achievement.
Fulbright Scholarship	All Expenses	October	The Fulbright Scholarship is an international exchange program designed to offer students the opportunity to learn abroad and experience other countries growing in both their understanding and appreciation for different cultures and ideals.
Harry S. Truman Scholarships	$30,000	February	The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation awards 55-65 scholarships of up to $30,000 to exceptional college juniors who want to work in government, education, the nonprofit sector, or the public interest/advocacy sector.
Luce Scholars Program	All Expenses	October	The Henry Luce Foundation awards 15-18 one-year scholarships for language training and professional placement to college seniors, graduate students, and young professionals who have had limited exposure to Asia and demonstrate high achievement and leadership ability.
Marshall Scholarships	All Expenses	October	The Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission awards up to 40 scholarships covering all expenses to young Americans of high ability seeking to study for a graduate degree in the United Kingdom.
National Merit Scholarship Program	$2,500	November	The National Merit Scholarship Corporation awards more than 700 scholarships to high school students with the highest scores on the PSAT/NMSQT.
Rhodes Scholarships	All Expenses	October	The Rhodes Trust awards 32 scholarships covering all expenses for two or three years of study at Oxford University in the United Kingdom to young Americans with high scholarly achievements, outstanding character, strong commitment to others and the common good, and leadership potential in their chosen field.
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship	All Expenses	October	The Gates Cambridge Scholarship provides for graduate level studies at the University of Cambridge in England for students outside of the United Kingdom. Each year 80 full-cost scholarships are awarded to graduate and PhD students around the world.