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University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX

Up to $60,000/year

100% Tuition Coverage

Potential Awards:

Forty Acres Scholars Program Full COA
Texas Advance Commitment Full Tuition
President's Achievement Scholarship $6,000

Ohio State University

Columbus, OH

Up to $55,000/year

100% Tuition Coverage

Potential Awards:

Stamps Eminence Scholarship Full COA
Morrill Scholarship - Distinction Full COA
Land Grant Opportunity Scholarship Full COA

UCLA

Los Angeles, CA

Up to $28,000/year

74% Tuition Coverage

Potential Awards:

UCLA Regents Scholarship $20,000
UCLA Freshman Alumni Scholarship $5,000
Departmental Scholarship $3,000

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