College Based Scholarships Colleges and universities attract new students by offering scholarships. Some you have to apply for and others are automatic with good grades. Merit Scholarships are given to the top students of the class, those with the highest GPA, class standing and SAT or ACT scores. Department Awards are given to students who show promise and achievement in one of their majors. Call the dean's office of your department to find out about these opportunities.
Fellowships are awards offered to incoming graduate students.
They often cover all expenses including tuition and a living stipend. Making the Most of Scholarships You may be eligible for more award dollars than you think. The trick is to categorize yourself, think about who you are and what you want to do, to find the most scholarship money. Start with your academic major. If you are a double major don't limit yourself, apply for scholarships in both.