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Updates–September 19, 2012
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10 Biggest Scholarship Programs in the WORLD!!!!!
1 - NCAA
College athletics are kind of a big deal, and athletic scholarships a big part of that. Although the NCAA itself does
not award athletic scholarships, NCAA schools are responsible for more than $1.5 billion in athletic scholarships
annually. You heard right: one and a half billion dollars in scholarship money every year. These scholarships can
cover almost anything, from tuition, fees, room and board, to course-related books, offering many student
athletes an absolute free ride.
2 - Miss America
Miss America is easily one of the largest and most visible scholarship programs in the world. Although scholarly
pursuits are often overshadowed by glitz and glamour, the Miss American Organization is responsible for millions
upon millions of scholarship aid at the local, state, and national level. Just last year, the organization had more
than $45 million to give. The organization offers several different types of scholarships, including Miss America
Scholar, Miss America Community Service Scholarship, Quality of Life Awards, the Dr. & Mrs. David B. Allman
Scholarship, and the Eugenia Vellner Fischer Award for the Performing Arts.
3 - United Negro College Fund
The United Negro College Fund is famous for providing the scholarship funds necessary to send more than
60,000 students to college each year. Through 400 different scholarship and internship programs, low and
moderate income students are able to go to school when they otherwise might not have been able to. One of the
most impressive scholarship programs the United Negro College Fund offers is the Merck Undergraduate
Science Research Scholarship Awards, with awards ranging from $35,000 all the way to $85,000 for students in
bioscience and biotechnology.
4 - The Gates Foundation
The Gates Foundation has an impressive portfolio of scholarship programs available to students. In addition to
various university donations, The Gates Foundation has created scholarships like the $210 million Gates
Cambridge Scholarships, $1.5 billion Gates Millennium Scholars, and $122 million D.C. Achievers Scholarships.
5 - Future Farmers of America
Participating in Future Farmers of America is about so much more than agriculture; it’s raising money for school,
too. This organization sends future farmers to school with the financial support they need, to the tune of $2
million every year with more than 1,000 scholarships available.
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6 - Davidson Fellows Scholarships
Although the Davidson Fellows Scholarship program does not reach huge giving goals like many of the other
programs on this list, the program is impressive for its high-dollar awards. It is one of the most prestigious
undergrad scholarships in the world, offering $50,000, $25,000, and $10,000 scholarships to truly extraordinary
young people. In its history, the Davidson Institute has given more than $4 million to 184 scholarship recipients.
7 - Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
In short, Coca-Cola gives a whole lot of money to a whole lot of students each year. Through the Coca-Cola
Scholars Foundation, more than 1,400 students will receive scholarships totaling $3.4 million every year. Most
impressively, the Coca-Cola Scholars program offers 250 achievement-based scholarships at both the national
and regional level. Each year, 200 regional scholars are awarded $10,000, while an additional top 50 national
scholars receive $20,000.
8 - Buick Achievers
Coca-Cola isn’t the only major corporation sharing lots of cash with students. Through the Buick Achievers
Scholarship Program, the American car maker offers one of the largest scholarship award amounts available.
Each year, Buick offers a $25,000 scholarship that’s renewable for up to five years, reaching a value of up to
$125,000. It’s designed to attract students who may become the Buick car makers of the future. In addition to this
single large award, Buick awards 1,000 one-time scholarships of $2,000 each year to students interested in
engineering, design, and business.
9 - Dell Scholars Program
Another major corporate sponsor of education for many students, Dell offers substantial awards to qualifying
scholars. For 250 lucky students, Dell will provide a $20,000 scholarship. This program adds up to $5 million per
year. High school seniors with a minimum 2.4 GPA and who can demonstrate financial need can apply to be a
part of the program.
10 - Best Buy Scholarship Program
Each year, Best Buy gives over $1 million in scholarships to high school students who stand out through
academic achievement, volunteering, and work experience. Although the award is not necessarily impressive at
$1,000, the amount of students impacted is: this year, 1,106 students won the award. Since 1999, Best Buy has
provided more than $20.7 million to 16,545 students.
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