State-Specific
State-specific scholarships for residents. Discover funding tied to your home state — from public university aid to state-sponsored merit awards.
112 scholarships in this category.
Florida Department of Education · Up to $9k
Covers 100% of tuition + fees at FL public colleges/universities (or equivalent at private). Requires 3.5 weighted GPA, 1340 SAT or 29 ACT, 100 service hours, and FL residency.
Florida Department of Education · Up to $6.8k
Covers 75% of tuition + fees at FL public institutions (or equivalent at private). Requires 3.0 weighted GPA, 1210 SAT or 25 ACT, 75 service hours, and FL residency.
Florida Department of Education · Up to $150k
100% tuition and fees at Florida public institutions. Requires 3.5 GPA, 16 college prep courses, 75 service hours, and test scores.
Florida Department of Education · Up to $100k
75% tuition and fees at Florida public institutions. Requires 3.0 GPA, 75 service hours, and test score requirements.
Daniels Fund · Up to $35k
Full-ride scholarships for high school seniors in CO, NM, UT, WY. Emphasizes character, leadership, and service.
State of New Jersey (HESAA) · Up to $14.5k
Need-based grant for NJ residents at eligible in-state colleges.
State of Minnesota (OHE) · Up to $13.5k
Need-based grant for MN residents at MN institutions.
State of California · $9.3k–$13k
California's primary need + merit grant program for in-state students at qualifying schools.
California Student Aid Commission · $5k–$12k
Tuition grant for CA residents attending California public universities. Award amounts vary by institution and financial need.
Illinois Student Assistance Commission · $300–$11k
Illinois' primary need-based grant program. Awards $300-$11,000 annually for undergraduate study at approved institutions.
Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board · $1k–$10k
Need-based grant for WA residents. Award varies by school and student need. Renewable for up to 4 years.
State of Michigan · $10k
Offers a scholarship to future educators.
State of Michigan · $9.6k
Supports Michigan’s hardworking student teachers.
State of Indiana (CHE) · Up to $9.3k
Need-based grant for IN residents at eligible IN colleges.
Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) · Up to $8.5k
Need-based grant for IL residents attending approved IL colleges. Award covers tuition and mandatory fees up to maximums. Apply early via FAFSA or Alternative Application — funds awarded first-come.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board · Up to $8k
Toward Excellence, Access & Success (TEXAS) Grant — for TX residents with financial need attending a public 4-year college. Recipients must complete college-readiness curriculum in high school.
State of Idaho · Up to $8k
Provides eligible Idaho high school graduates with up to 80% of tuition and fees for in-demand career programs starting the fall after graduation.
State of South Carolina · Up to $7.5k
Top SC merit award for in-state students at SC colleges.
State of Iowa (College Aid) · Up to $7.5k
Need-based for IA residents at eligible IA private colleges.
City of Miami · $2.5k–$7.5k
Gap funding for City of Miami and Little Haiti residents pursuing STEM or defined demand occupation programs.
State of South Dakota · Up to $7.5k
Merit-based scholarship for SD HS grads at participating SD colleges.
State of North Dakota · Up to $6k
Merit scholarship for ND HS grads pursuing academic or CTE pathways.
State of New York · Up to $6k
For NY residents attending participating private NY colleges.
State of New York · Up to $5.7k
New York's primary need-based grant for in-state students at NY schools.
New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) · $500–$5.7k
Need-based grant for NY residents attending accredited NY institutions. Awards $500-$5,665 depending on income and enrollment.
New York State Higher Education Services Corp (HESC) · $500–$5.7k
Need-based grant for NY residents attending approved NY schools. Up to $5,665/year for dependent undergrads. Family income cap ~$80,000 (dependent) or $50,550 (independent).
State of Ohio · Up to $5.5k
Ohio's primary need-based grant for residents at OH or eligible PA/WV colleges.
State of Georgia · Up to $5.4k
Georgia merit scholarship covering tuition at GA public schools.
Idaho State Board of Education · $500–$5.3k
Last-dollar need-based grant for ID residents. Renewable for up to 4 years at eligible institutions.
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) · Up to $5.3k
Need-based grant for PA residents. Maximum $5,260 for 2025-2026. Must attend PA institution and be pursuing first bachelor's.
State of Connecticut (OHE) · Up to $5.3k
Need + merit scholarship for CT residents at CT institutions.
State of Texas · Up to $5.2k
Texas need-based grant for incoming freshmen at Texas public colleges.
Mikkelson Foundation · $5k
5 scholarships of $5,000 for high school grads from CO, WY, MT, ID, NM. Apply by April 10.
State of New Jersey · Up to $5k
New Jersey’s need-based Tuition Aid Grant program supports nearly one-third of all NJ full-time undergraduates.
Washington Student Achievement Council · $1k–$5k
Scholarships for Native American students in Washington state. Tribe enrollment typically required.
State of West Virginia · Up to $5k
Merit scholarship for WV residents at eligible WV institutions.
State of Arkansas (ADHE) · Up to $5k
Lottery-funded merit + need scholarship for AR residents.
State of Alaska · Up to $4.8k
Merit scholarship for AK residents at AK schools.
State of Tennessee · Up to $4.5k
Lottery-funded TN merit scholarship; renewable for residents at eligible TN institutions.
State of North Carolina · Up to $4.2k
For NC residents at private NC colleges with financial need.
Ohio Higher Education Coordinating Board · $1k–$4k
Need-based grant for OH residents. Awards $1,000-$4,000 annually based on enrollment status and institution type.
State of Hawaii · Up to $4k
Need + merit grant for HI residents at UH System schools.
State of Oregon (HECC) · Up to $3.6k
Need-based grant for OR residents at eligible OR institutions.
Michigan Department of Education · $500–$3.5k
Need-based grant for MI residents attending eligible Michigan institutions at any education level.
State of West Virginia · Up to $3.4k
Need-based grant for WV/PA residents at eligible institutions.
North Carolina Office of State Scholarships and Grants · $200–$3.4k
Need-based aid for NC residents attending NC institutions. Award amounts vary based on need and funding availability.
Virginia Student Aid Authority · $1k–$3.2k
Need-based grant for VA residents attending Virginia's public and private institutions.
State of Wisconsin (HEAB) · Up to $3.1k
Need-based grant for WI residents at UW System / WTCS / tribal colleges.
Montana Office of Student Financial Aid · $400–$3k
Need-based grant for MT residents pursuing degrees at eligible MT institutions.
State of Maryland · $400–$3k
Need-based + guaranteed access grants for MD residents.
State of Texas · Up to $2.8k
For Texas residents at public 2-year colleges with financial need.
State of Florida · Up to $2.6k
Need-based grant for Florida residents enrolled at participating Florida institutions.
Massachusetts Department of Higher Education · $500–$2.6k
Need-based grant for MA residents attending eligible MA institutions. Supports both two- and four-year colleges.
Colorado Department of Higher Education · $1k–$2.5k
Provides need-based aid to help reduce tuition at Colorado public colleges and universities.
State of Mississippi · Up to $2.5k
Top MS merit grant for high-achieving in-state students.
State of California · $547–$2.5k
For students pursuing occupational or career-tech programs.
Pennsylvania PHEAA · $1k–$2k
Scholarships for PA students pursuing skilled trades and technology careers. Focus on workforce development.
State of California · Up to $1.7k
California grant for low-income students beginning college.
State of Alabama · Up to $1.2k
For AL residents enrolled at independent (non-profit, non-public) AL colleges.
State of Mississippi · Up to $1k
For MS residents at eligible MS institutions.
State of Florida · $300
Top tier of Florida Bright Futures.
State of Colorado · $116
Per-credit stipend for undergraduates at participating CO public + select private institutions.
State of Florida · Up to $90
Florida Bright Futures tier for career/tech students earning industry certifications.
State of Minnesota · $80
Free tuition at MN public colleges for residents with AGI under $80k.
State of Mississippi · Amount TBD
The primary objective of this program is to provide educational opportunities to students who wish to become an optometrist in Mississippi.
State of Florida · Amount TBD
Florida lottery-funded merit scholarship for FL residents at FL public schools.
State of Michigan · Amount TBD
A scholarship program for students 25 and older to attend their in-district community college.
State of Michigan · Amount TBD
Available to students starting from the 2023-24 school year.
State of Michigan · Amount TBD
Provides tuition assistance to the natural or adopted children of qualified totally and permanently disabled, deceased, or MIA Michigan veterans.
State of Michigan · Amount TBD
Provides scholarships to students who have experienced foster care in Michigan on or after age 13.
State of Michigan · Amount TBD
Encourages students to complete high school by providing tuition assistance after graduation.
State of Michigan · Amount TBD
A scholarship program for frontline workers who worked in essential industries during the state COVID-19 shutdown in spring 2020.
State of Michigan · Amount TBD
Waives tuition costs for eligible Native Americans in public community colleges or universities in Michigan.
State of Michigan · Amount TBD
Provides waivers for children and surviving spouses of Michigan police officers and fire fighters killed in the line of duty.
State of Georgia · Amount TBD
Top-tier Georgia HOPE; covers full tuition at GA public colleges.
State of Texas · Amount TBD
For Texas residents not eligible to file FAFSA (incl. undocumented). Routes into TEXAS Grant + others.
State of California · Amount TBD
Reduces cost of attendance for CA undergrads at UC and CSU campuses with family income up to $217k.
State of New York · Amount TBD
Free tuition at SUNY/CUNY for NY residents with family income ≤ $125k (with work-in-state commitment).
State of Georgia · Amount TBD
For GA residents in certificate/diploma programs at GA technical colleges.
State of Tennessee · Amount TBD
Free tuition at TN community/technical colleges for HS graduates.
State of Tennessee · Amount TBD
Free community college tuition for adult TN residents without a degree.
State of Arizona · Amount TBD
Covers tuition gap for AZ Pell-eligible students at ASU, UA, NAU.
State of Washington · Amount TBD
Need-based grant; free tuition for WA families ≤ 65% median family income.
State of Oregon · Amount TBD
Last-dollar grant covering CC tuition for recent OR HS graduates.
State of Louisiana (LOSFA) · Amount TBD
Louisiana Taylor Opportunity Program for Students — covers tuition for in-state students.
State of Oklahoma (OSRHE) · Amount TBD
Covers tuition for OK 8th–11th graders who enroll, meet income limit, and complete required HS curriculum.
State of Nebraska (CCPE) · Amount TBD
Need-based grant for NE residents.
State of New Mexico · Amount TBD
Covers tuition + fees for NM residents (any age) at NM public colleges.
State of New Hampshire · Amount TBD
Need-based aid for NH residents at NH institutions.
State of Idaho · Amount TBD
Need Based / Requires a minimum 2.7 GPA.
State of Delaware · Amount TBD
Last-dollar full tuition for DE HS graduates at Delaware Technical Community College or UD Associate program.
State of Utah · Amount TBD
Need-based last-dollar award for UT residents at USHE institutions.
State of Rhode Island · Amount TBD
Last-dollar free tuition at CCRI; partial last-dollar at URI/RIC for eligible students.
State of Michigan · Amount TBD
Allows nonpublic high school students to take up to ten dual enrollment classes in 9th through 12th grade.
State of Nevada · Amount TBD
Covers tuition + fees for recent NV HS grads at NV community colleges.
State of Missouri · Amount TBD
Last-dollar tuition at MO public 2-year + select 4-year schools for A+ HS graduates.
State of Michigan · Amount TBD
Available to undergraduate students pursuing their first degree who graduated high school (or its equivalent) before 2023.
State of New Jersey · Amount TBD
Eligible New Jersey students can pursue their first associate degree tuition-free with the Community College Opportunity Grant.
State of New Jersey · Amount TBD
The need-based Garden State Guarantee program makes college more affordable for students in their third and fourth years at public, four-year institutions in New Jersey.
State of Mississippi · Amount TBD
Provides financial aid to students seeking a first master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Communicative Disorders, or Communication Sciences and Disorders.
State of Mississippi · Amount TBD
State forgivable loan programs that have been discontinued but may still have active borrowers.
State of Mississippi · Amount TBD
Awards scholarships up to the full cost of attendance for current and former foster youth to attend college in Mississippi.
State of Mississippi · Amount TBD
Offers financial aid to eligible spouses and children of fallen or disabled law enforcement officers and firefighters.
State of Mississippi · Amount TBD
Provides need-based tuition assistance to Mississippi residents attending eligible in-state colleges and universities.
State of Michigan · Amount TBD
Available to undergraduate Michigan residents attending degree-granting non-profit colleges.
State of Mississippi · Amount TBD
A loan repayment program designed to retain nurses in Mississippi by helping them repay their student loans.
State of Mississippi · Amount TBD
Provides financial assistance to Mississippi residents attending state approved in-state colleges and universities.
State of Mississippi · Amount TBD
Provides a forgivable loan to students pursuing a master’s degree in Dyslexia Therapy who commit to serving as dyslexia therapists in Mississippi public or charter schools.
State of Mississippi · Amount TBD
Awards merit-based grants to high-achieving Mississippi students based on academic performance.
State of Mississippi · Amount TBD
A loan repayment program designed to help teachers repay their postsecondary student loans.
State of Idaho · Amount TBD
For students with at least 24 college credits AND a break in enrollment. Requires a minimum 2.5 unweighted cumulative GPA.
State of Idaho · Amount TBD
Available for dependents of Idaho armed forces or public safety officers who were killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty.