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Your ACT score opens up a world of scholarship opportunities!

Requirements vary, but many scholarships ask students to submit ACT scores to be considered and sometimes the amount of money you’re awarded even increases with higher scores! 

Bookmarking a few scholarships as a freshman or sophomore and getting started early with the ACT can give you the time you need to build up your ACT Superscore, and maybe the increased awards that can come with it. Don’t try to plan for your future by looking in the rear-view mirror, get started with your scholarship search and start building toward your dreams today!  

The table below is just a small, introductory list of scholarships that require an ACT score. Follow the link to the source, be sure to do your own research, and know that requirements can change year to year.
 

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 Amount Minimum ACT Score(s) Required
Selby Scholarship Florida select counties) March 1  January 1 – March 1  Varies  No minimum 
Oregon Sports Hall of Fame Scholarships  Oregon 3rd Friday of June  Open year-round  $3,000  No minimum listed 
Dorrance Scholarship Programs  Arizona Evaluated at time of admissions decisions  Open year-round  Varies  No minimum* 
*Test scores are optional but submission of scores may guarantee a higher amount of scholarship dollars.
Hellenic Professional Society of Texas  Texas March 31  Open year-round  Varies  No minimum but test scores must be submitted 
Flinn Scholars  Arizona October 19  Open year-round  Full tuition and fees for institution chosen  Scores required but no minimums 
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Scholarship State Residence (if applicable) Application Deadline

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 Amount Minimum ACT Score(s) Required
New Mexico Competitive Scholarships  Enrolled in a New Mexico institution; can be from any state Varies by institution  Varies by institution  Varies by institution  Varies by institution 
New Mexico Scholars Program Attend an eligible college in New Mexico July 1 FAFSA window Full tuition and fees at participating institution Determined by institution
South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship    South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship Varies by institution  South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship Varies by institution  Up to $6,500 over 4 years  Varies by institution 
University of Nebraska First-Year Scholarships    February 1  Open year-round  Varies  Varies 
U of A Tuscaloosa National Alumni Association Crimson Scholarship    January 15  Open year-round  Varies by score  Varies 
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Scholarship State Residence (if applicable) Application Deadline

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 Amount Minimum ACT Score(s) Required
The American Indian Education Fund Undergraduate Scholarship  N/A April 4 Open year-round  $2,000 Annually 14 Composite
Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG)  Mississippi September 15 Opens on 10/1 for following year   Up to $500 annually  15 Composite 
Underwood-Smith Teaching Scholars Program  West Virginia December 31  Open July 15 – December 31 annually  Up to $10,000 annually  18 in English; 21 in Math 
University of North Georgia Military Scholarship 
 Georgia February 1  Open year-round  $85,000+ over four years  17 in Reading; 17 in Math 
Georgia Mining Foundation Scholarship Program Georgia February 17  Open year-round  $500  18 Composite 
ITE Diversity Scholars Program   March 15  Open year-round  Up to $4,000 annually  19 in Math* 
*Not required, but given points in judging criteria.
Michigan Retailers Association Scholarships  Michigan April 1  January 1 – April 1  $3,500  18 Composite 
South Carolina Tuition Grants Program  South Carolina June 30  October 1 – June 30* *Students apply via the FAFSA  Up to $4,500  19 Composite 
The Western Undergraduate Exchange Program Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Hawaii
Idaho
Montana
North Dakota
Nevada
S. Dakota
Oregon
Utah
Washington
Wyoming		 June 1  Open year-round  WUE: Up to $10,900 annually WUE Plus: Up to $16,300 annually  WUE: 18 Composite WUE Plus: 20 Composite 
Eastern Kentucky University Scholarships    Varies  Open year-round  Varies  18+ Composite 
West Virginia Promise Scholarship   March 1  Open year-round  Up to $5,000 annually  21 Composite + 19 in Math, English, Science, and Reading 
The Pierce Butler Scholarship Must attend University of Minnesota August 22  Open year-round  Varies  15+ Composite 

 

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Scholarship State Residence (if applicable) Application Deadline

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 Amount Minimum ACT Score(s) Required
Underwood-Smith Teaching Scholars Program    December 31  Open July 15 – December 31 annually  Up to $10,000 annually  18 in English; 21 in Math 
Jacksonville State University Leadership Scholarship  N/A February 1  Open year-round  $7,500 annually  20-28 Composite 
Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation Scholarships  West Virginia February 1  November 15 – February 1  Varies by scholarship  20 Composite 
Mount Mercy University First-Year Student Scholarships    Varies by scholarship  Open year-round  Varies  20 Composite* 
*Collegiate Scholarship accepts scores  lower than 20.
Mississippi Higher Education Legislative Plan for Needy Students  Mississippi March 31  October 1 – March 31  Full tuition and fees at approved Mississippi institution  20 Composite 
Louisiana State University TOPS Awards    July 1  October 1 – June 30* *Students apply via the FAFSA  Varies by score  20 Composite 
The Western Undergraduate Exchange Program   June 1  Open year-round  WUE: Up to $10,900 annually WUE Plus: Up to $16,300 annually  WUE: 18 Composite WUE Plus: 20 Composite 
Eastern Michigan University Presidential Scholarship    December 15  August 1 – December 15  Full tuition + room and board (up to $100,000)  25 Composite 
The University of Akron College of Business Center for IT & Analytics Incoming Student Scholarship    January 14  Open year-round  Up to $2,000 annually  22 Composite 
University of Texas- San Antonio Distinguished Presidential Scholarship   January 15  August 1 – January 15  Amount varies by ACT score and class rank  24 Composite 
The Tempe Diablos Scholarship  Arizona January 15  August 1 – January 15  $2,000 annually  22 Composite 
Florida Retired Educators Foundation Scholarship  Florida January 20  Open year-round  $1,000 annually  22 Composite 
College of St. Mary Marie Curie Scholarship    January 23  August 1 – January 23  Up to $20,000 annually  23 Composite 
Ohio Township Association Scholarship  Ohio January 31  September 1 – January 31  $1,500  22 Composite 
USC Upstate Scholars Program South Carolina Residents only February 1  Open year-round  Varies by score  21+ Composite 
James M. & Erma T. Freemont Scholarship Program    February 4  Open year-round  Varies  21 Composite 
NC State College of Natural Resources Forestry and Environmental Resources Scholarships   February 15  Open year-round  $4,000 – $6,000 annually  25 Composite 
Tarleton State University President’s Guaranteed Scholarship Program   February 15  July 1 – February 15  Varies by score  22+ Composite 
W.W. Allen Boys & Girls Club Program  Must attend Oklahoma State University February 15  Open year-round  $15,000 annually  24 Composite 
George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation Scholarship  Houston, Texas February 16* *If this date falls on a weekend, the deadline is the preceding Friday  September 15 – February 16  $20,000  21 Composite 
Eastern Kentucky University Patterson Business Scholarship   March 1  Open year-round  $1,500 per semester  24 Composite 
The Texas Department of Transportation's Conditional Grant Program  Texas April 1  Open year-round  Up to $8,000 annually  21 Composite 
West Virginia Promise Scholarship West Virginia March 1  Open year-round  Up to $5,000 annually  21 Composite + 19 in Math, English, Science, and Reading 
Lady Legacy Scholarship Must attend an institution in Alabama March 11  Open year-round  Varies  22 Composite 
Yankton Medical Clinic Scholarships  Yankton, South Dakota March 18  N/A  $1,000  25 Composite 
Chicago Engineers Foundation Awards for Graduating HS Seniors  Chicago, Illinois April 1  January 1 – April 1  $1,200  21 Composite 
National Wood Flooring Association Education & Research Foundation Wood Studies Scholarship    March 1  Open year-round  $1,000  25+ Composite 
JFS Orlando Kobrin Family Scholarship  Orlando, Florida April 27  Open year-round  $2,500 annually  25 Composite 
Missouri Valley College    Varies  Open year-round  Varies  21+ Composite 
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center's Scholarship Program    July 1  March 1 – July 1  $2,500  22 Composite 
Tennessee HOPE Scholarship  Tennessee September 1  FAFSA window  Varies  21 Composite 
Tennessee HOPE Foster Child Tuition Grant  Tennessee September 1  FAFSA window  Varies  21 Composite 
South Carolina Palmetto Fellows and LIFE Scholarship Enhancement South Carolina Varies by institution Varies by institution Varies by institution 22+ Composite
Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program (TASSP)  Texas December 31  Open year-round  Varies  23 Composite 
Ave Maria University Scholarships   No application – evaluated upon acceptance  Open year-round  Varies  23 Composite 
STEM Stars Actuarial Scholars Program    April 11  Open year-round  $5,000 annually  21+ Composite 
New Mexico Scholars Scholarship  New Mexico Varies by institution  Varies by institution  Varies by institution  25 Composite 
Paul Tsongas Scholarship Massachusetts Varies by institution  Varies by institution  Varies by institution  25+ Composite 
Colorado Mesa University's Merit Scholarships    No application – evaluated upon acceptance  Admissions application window  Varies by score  22+ Composite 
West Liberty University Scholars Program    Varies  Open year-round  Varies by score  22+ Composite 
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program  Florida June 30 for scores; August 31 for FFAA  Open year-round  Varies by score  25+ Composite 
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 Amount Minimum ACT Score(s) Required
Jacksonville State University Leadership Scholarship    February 1  Open year-round  $7,500 annually  20-28 Composite 
Missouri Society of Professional Engineers (MSPE) Western Chapter Scholarship Program    February 28  Open year-round  $3,000  29 in Math and 25 in English 
University of South Florida Freshmen Admissions Scholarships   January 15  August 1 – January 15  Varies by score  27+ Composite 
University of Wisconsin – Stout Scholars    First Monday in February  Open year-round  $5,000 annually  27+ Composite 
The McConnell Scholars Program  Kentucky – must attend University of Louisville December 15  Open year-round  Amount varies but students ae guaranteed full in-state tuition to attend Univ. of Louisville  26 Composite 
Sam Houston State University Honors College Scholarship    January 1  Admissions application window  Up to $80,000  29 Composite 
Air Force ROTC Scholarships - High School Students   December 31  Open year-round  Full tuition and fees + annual book stipend  26 Composite 
Florida International University Merit Scholarships     December 1* *Must be accepted to FIU by November 15  July – December 1  Varies by score  27+ Composite 
Auburn University Competitive Merit Scholarships    Must be accepted to Auburn by mid-January  Open year-round  Varies by score  28+ Composite 
Dakota Corps Scholarship Program  South Dakota December 15  Open year-round  Varies by institution attended but covers tuition and fees  27+ Composite 
Florida Engineering Society High School Scholarship  Accepted to a Florida university engineering program February 15  Open year-round  $3,000  26 in Math; 21 in English 
UTC Westbrook Scholarship    February 17  Open year-round  $14,000  26 Composite 
Engebretson Foundation Scholarship    March 1  January 1 – March 1  $5,000 per semester  28 Composite 
Principia College Academic Scholarships    No application – evaluated upon acceptance  Admissions application window  Varies by score  27+ Composite 
Blue Grass Community Foundation Gill-Elliott Scholarship Varies by scholarship March 6  November 4 – March 6  $2,000  28 Composite 
The Kim and Harold Louie Family Foundation Scholarship Program    March 15  Open year-round  Varies  27 Composite 
Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grants  Mississippi September 15  October 1 – September 15  Up to $2,500 annually  29 Composite 
University of Iowa Need-Based Academic Award   December 1  FAFSA window  Varies by financial need  26+ Composite 
Colorado Christian University Trustees’ Scholarship    April 1  Open year-round  Open year-round  30 Composite 
Colorado Christian University Distinguished Achievement Scholarship   April 1  Open year-round  $22,000 annually  28 Composite 
FAMU Scholarships   October 15  June - October  Varies by score  27+ Composite AND 27+ in Math 
Zell Miller Scholarship  Georgia Varies by institution  FAFSA window  Amount varies by institution, credit hours, and federal rates   26 Composite 
Liberty University Academic Scholarship    Evaluated upon acceptance  FAFSA window  Varies by score  26+ Composite 
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 Amount Minimum ACT Score(s) Required
Colorado Christian University Trustees’ Scholarship    April 1  Open year-round  Open year-round  30 Composite 
UIC Chancellor's Fellows Illinois November 1  August 1 – November 1  Up to $7,500 annually  33 Composite 
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