| Northwestern UniversityOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Bienen School of Music supplement and prescreeningBefore RD |
Oct 15 (ED); Dec 1 (RD) |
Bienen supplement is due Oct 15 for ED and QuestBridge and Dec 1 for RD, ahead of the Jan 4 application; ED auditions must be completed by Nov 23 and RD on-campus auditions run Feb 5 to 14. |
| Oberlin CollegeOfficial source |
Program |
Music Theater early screening |
Oct 15 |
The page lists Oct 15 as the Music Theater Early Decision and Early Screening Review deadline; no separate RD Music Theater date is shown, so confirm with Conservatory Admissions. |
| Oberlin CollegeOfficial source |
Financial aid |
Conservatory ED financial aid estimate |
Oct 15 |
Conservatory ED applicants can request a financial aid estimate by Oct 15; Conservatory aid materials are due Nov 1 (ED) or Jan 15 (RD). |
| Wheaton College (Illinois)Official source |
Other rule |
Early Action I in mid-OctoberBefore RD |
Oct 15 |
Wheaton's first non-binding round closes Oct 15, earlier than most colleges, with decisions by Dec 1. |
| Michigan State UniversityOfficial source |
Honors |
Honors College invitationBefore RD |
mid-Oct (recommended) |
No separate application; students are reviewed automatically after admission and are encouraged to apply to MSU by mid-October of senior year. Additional materials for those not yet invited were due Feb 16 (2025-26 page). |
| University of North DakotaOfficial source |
Program |
Aviation Management and Commercial AviationBefore RD |
Oct 31 |
Fall 2027 applications close Oct 31, 2026; minimum 3.25 unweighted GPA; decisions by January 2027; apply through the UND portal only. |
| Augustana College (Illinois)Official source |
Interview |
Early Decision interview requirement |
Nov 1 |
ED applicants must complete an admissions interview; ED admits living on campus are guaranteed at least $35,500 per year. |
| Bradley UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Scholarship access after Nov 1Before RD |
Nov 1 |
Early Action by Nov 1 gives full academic scholarship consideration; scholarship access may be limited after Nov 1. |
| Bradley UniversityOfficial source |
Program |
Direct-entry nursingBefore RD |
Nov 1 |
Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply during Early Action; international students needing visa sponsorship are ineligible. |
| Butler UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Maximum academic scholarshipBefore RD |
Nov 1 |
Apply by Nov 1 and be admitted EA or ED for maximum academic scholarship consideration; later applicants are considered based on available funds. |
| Butler UniversityOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Jordan College of the Arts |
Nov 1 |
An audition, interview or artwork submission is required in addition to the Common App; students are encouraged to apply by Nov 1 and audition early. |
| Case Western Reserve UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Joan C. Edwards ScholarshipBefore RD |
Nov 1 (EA or ED I required) |
Requires applying Early Action or Early Decision I and indicating interest in medicine; semifinalists notified Dec, interviews Feb. |
| College of WoosterOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Presidential and College ScholarBefore RD |
Nov 1 |
Applicants must apply for admission by Nov 1, 2026 to be considered for the Presidential Scholar and College Scholar awards. |
| College of WoosterOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Interest-based scholarships require ED or EABefore RD |
Nov 1 |
Applicants for interest-based scholarships must apply Early Decision or Early Action. |
| Earlham CollegeOfficial source |
Other rule |
ED Scholarship ($3,000 per year)Before RD |
Nov 1 |
A $3,000 per year scholarship reserved only for Early Decision admits, awarded automatically; enrollment must be confirmed by Jan 31 to keep ED benefits. |
| Earlham CollegeOfficial source |
Financial aid |
ED FAFSA deadline |
Nov 1 |
Early Decision applicants must submit the FAFSA by Nov 1, the same day as the application. |
| Gustavus Adolphus CollegeOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Referral ScholarshipBefore RD |
Nov 1 |
Referral Scholarship is due Nov 1. |
| Illinois Institute of TechnologyOfficial source |
Program |
Dual Admission Pharm.D. with Midwestern University (2+3) |
Nov 1 (early); Feb 15 (rolling) |
Early deadline Nov 1 with rolling deadline Feb 15; supplemental materials may be required. |
| Indiana University BloomingtonOfficial source |
Scholarship |
IU academic and Hutton merit scholarshipsBefore RD |
Nov 1 |
Apply by the Nov 1 EA deadline for the highest scholarship consideration; submit any SAT, ACT or CLT scores by Jan 15 because some scholarships require them. RD deadline is Feb 1. |
| Indiana University BloomingtonOfficial source |
Honors |
Hutton Honors CollegeBefore RD |
Nov 1 (IU app) and Feb 1 (HHC app) for scholarships |
Separate HHC application. For HHC scholarship consideration, the IU application must be in by Nov 1, 2026 and the HHC application by Feb 1, 2027; without scholarships, IU by Feb 1 and HHC by Mar 1, 2027. |
| John Carroll UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Discovery Visit and Apply GrantBefore RD |
Nov 1 |
$2,000 for applying by Nov 1, 2026 and completing an official campus visit by Feb 1, 2027. |
| Kalamazoo CollegeOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Global Leadership Scholarship (international)Before RD |
Nov 1 |
International first-years must apply ED or EA by Nov 1, complete an admission interview, and submit the international aid application by Nov 1. |
| Lawrence UniversityOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Conservatory Early Action deadline |
Nov 1 |
Conservatory applicants applying Early Action must apply by Nov 1, a month before the general Dec 1 EA deadline; an audition is required. |
| Oberlin CollegeOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
BA+BFA five-year program portfolio |
Nov 1 (ED I, EA); Jan 5 (ED II); Jan 15 (RD) |
BA+BFA applicants upload up to 10 work samples plus a supplement form with short answers in the portal after submitting the application, by the round deadline. |
| Ohio State UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
University merit, Morrill, President's Ohio ScholarshipsBefore RD |
Nov 1 (EA) |
Applying Early Action by Nov 1, 2026 is how students are considered for university merit scholarships, the Morrill Scholarship Program and the President's Ohio Scholarship Program. |
| Ohio State UniversityOfficial source |
Program |
College of Engineering majors and Nursing Direct AdmissionBefore RD |
Nov 1 (EA) |
Listed among the programs considered through the Nov 1 Early Action application. |
| Ohio State UniversityOfficial source |
Honors |
Honors Program and Scholars Program |
Nov 1 (EA strongly encouraged); final Jan 15 |
Interest indicated on the Common App; applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by Nov 1, with a final deadline of Jan 15 and rolling decisions Jan to Apr. |
| Purdue UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Merit scholarships (Presidential, Trustees)Before RD |
Nov 1 (firm) |
All university merit-based scholarships have a firm Nov 1 deadline; the complete application must be received by then. Domestic students only. |
| Purdue UniversityOfficial source |
Honors |
John Martinson Honors CollegeBefore RD |
Nov 1 |
Nov 1 is the merit scholarship consideration and Honors College deadline. |
| Purdue UniversityOfficial source |
Program |
Competitive majors (Engineering, Computer Science, Nursing, Flight, Veterinary Technology)Before RD |
Nov 1 (priority) |
Applications for these majors after Nov 1 are accepted only if space allows. |
| Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Provost Scholarship requires EABefore RD |
Nov 1 |
Applicants to biology, chemistry, biochemistry, biomath, math or physics who apply by the Nov 1 non-binding EA date receive $10,000 to $20,000 in grant aid. |
| St. Olaf CollegeOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Early Decision St. Olaf ScholarshipBefore RD |
Nov 1 (ED I); Jan 15 (ED II) |
Early Decision admits receive a minimum $30,000 St. Olaf Scholarship; RD applicants are not guaranteed it. |
| St. Olaf CollegeOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Fine Arts Scholarship and music major application |
Nov 1 (ED I, EA); Jan 15 (ED II, RD) |
Separate fine arts application due the same day as the admission application (art, dance, theater $5,000/yr; music $2,000 to $15,000/yr); finalists notified late January and audition late February or early March. |
| University of CincinnatiOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Merit scholarships require EABefore RD |
Nov 1 |
Merit-based scholarships require applying by the Nov 1 Early Action deadline; there is no separate application. |
| University of CincinnatiOfficial source |
Honors |
University Honors Program requires EABefore RD |
Nov 1 |
Students must apply by the Nov 1 Early Action deadline to be considered for the University Honors Program; no separate application. |
| University of CincinnatiOfficial source |
Program |
Nursing BSN priorityBefore RD |
Nov 1 |
Nov 1 is the priority deadline for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing. |
| University of CincinnatiOfficial source |
Program |
Colleges that fill earlyBefore RD |
Nov 1 |
UC recommends Early Action for DAAP, Engineering and Applied Science, College of Medicine, Nursing and Lindner College of Business because they often fill early. |
| University of DaytonOfficial source |
Program |
Nursing deadline and early commitmentBefore RD |
Nov 1 |
Nursing applicants must apply by Nov 1 and confirm enrollment by Mar 1, earlier than the May 1 deadline for other students. |
| University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
School of Music auditionsBefore RD |
Nov 1 for EA audition dates |
Early Action audition dates (Nov 13, Nov 14, Dec 7, Dec 8 for certain instruments) are available only to applicants who apply by Nov 1; regular auditions are Jan 22 to Feb 6 (2026-27 cycle). Audition date is selected in the Music Supplement. |
| University of Minnesota Twin CitiesOfficial source |
Program |
School of Nursing (freshman admission)Before RD |
Nov 1 |
Freshman nursing applicants must apply by Nov 1, with decisions by Dec 15. |
| University of Nebraska-LincolnOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Priority scholarship admission deadlineBefore RD |
Nov 1 |
Apply for admission by Nov 1, 2026 to be notified of scholarship awards on Feb 11. |
| University of Wisconsin-MadisonOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Direct entry Music and DanceBefore RD |
Nov 1 (EA encouraged) |
Direct entry to music or dance requires a separate application to the School of Music or Dance Department and a passed audition; applicants are encouraged to apply Early Action. |
| Xavier University (Ohio)Official source |
Program |
Nursing apply EABefore RD |
Nov 1 |
Nursing applicants should apply Early Action for priority consideration; those not directly admitted get a nursing decision after Mar 1. |
| Xavier University (Ohio)Official source |
Honors |
Philosophy, Politics, and the Public honorsBefore RD |
Nov 1 |
Applicants should apply Early Action and write a program-specific essay of about 750 words after initial admission; they receive two decisions. |
| Xavier University (Ohio)Official source |
Honors |
Data Science Honors BSBefore RD |
Nov 1 |
Applicants should apply Early Action; Xavier's honors programs encourage applying EA before Nov 1. |
| Indiana University BloomingtonOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Wells Scholars ProgramBefore RD |
Nov 2 (school nomination) |
Requires a high school nomination submitted by Nov 2 and an IU application no later than Nov 1; about 40 finalists chosen mid-January and interviewed in February. |
| University of Illinois ChicagoOfficial source |
Program |
Guaranteed Professional Program Admissions (GPPA)Before RD |
Nov 2 |
GPPA applications for Fall 2027 are due Nov 2, 2026, with no RD round. |
| University of Illinois ChicagoOfficial source |
Honors |
Honors College |
Nov 2 (priority); Feb 1 |
Separate Honors College application with a Nov 2, 2026 priority date and Feb 1, 2027 final deadline; must apply to UIC first. |
| University of Illinois ChicagoOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Scholarship priority dateBefore RD |
Nov 2 |
First-year scholarship priority date is Nov 2, 2026 for fullest consideration; later applicants may still be considered. |
| University of Illinois ChicagoOfficial source |
Financial aid |
Chancellor's Fellows-Aim High FAFSABefore RD |
Nov 2 |
FAFSA must be filed by Nov 2, 2026 for Chancellor's Fellows-Aim High Scholarship consideration. |
| Oberlin CollegeOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Conservatory prescreening and audition requestBefore RD |
Nov 4 (ED); Dec 4 (RD) |
Screening recordings, Audition/Interview Request Form, Music Background Form and teacher recommendation requests are due Nov 4 (ED) or Dec 4 (RD); RD final audition recordings Feb 1. ED applicants audition on campus (Dec 4 and 5). |
| Coe CollegeOfficial source |
Interview |
Writing Center Fellowship interviews |
Nov 7 |
Invited interview sessions on Nov 7, 2026, Jan 30, 2027 and Feb 20, 2027 for a $1,300 per year fellowship. |
| Gustavus Adolphus CollegeOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Fine Arts Scholarships priority deadlineBefore RD |
Nov 8 |
Fine arts scholarships have a Nov 8 priority deadline. |
| Macalester CollegeOfficial source |
Financial aid |
Financial aid priority |
Nov 9 (ED I, EA); Jan 8 (ED II); Jan 22 (RD) |
Priority financial aid dates; ED I and EA aid is due Nov 9, eight days after the Nov 1 application. |
| Ohio State UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Stamps Eminence ScholarshipBefore RD |
Nov 9 (EA by Nov 1 required) |
Separate application (Stamps Eminence essay plus 2-minute video) due Nov 9, 2026; must apply to Ohio State by Nov 1 EA. Finalist virtual interviews Jan to Feb 2027 and required in-person Finalist Friday Feb 26, 2027. |
| Macalester CollegeOfficial source |
Interview |
Staff interview |
Nov 13 (ED I); Dec 4 (EA); Jan 8 (ED II); Jan 29 (RD) |
Optional virtual staff interviews for domestic applicants, one per student, first come first served; interview by these dates so it counts in review. High school seniors can interview Aug 3 to Jan 29. |
| Wheaton College (Illinois)Official source |
Audition or portfolio |
Conservatory auditions |
Nov 13 |
Auditions are required for admission and scholarship consideration, due Nov 13 (EA I), Dec 5 (EA II), Feb 6 (RD I) and Mar 1 (RD II). |
| Augustana College (Illinois)Official source |
Financial aid |
FAFSA Filers GrantBefore RD |
Nov 15 |
$1,000 per year regardless of need if FAFSA (or Illinois alternative application) is received by Nov 15. |
| Butler UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Morton-Finney, Compass Center, Global ScholarsBefore RD |
Nov 15 |
Apply for admission by Nov 1, then submit the separate scholarship application by Nov 15. |
| Carleton CollegeOfficial source |
Financial aid |
Financial aid materials |
Nov 15 (ED I); Jan 15 (ED II, RD) |
Aid documents are due on the same date as the admission round. |
| Denison UniversityOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Arts scholarship supplement |
Nov 15 (ED I); Jan 15 (ED II, RD) |
Awards of $5,000 to $15,000 in cinema, creative writing, dance, music, music theatre, visual arts and theatre; supplement uploaded in the applicant portal. Music applicants are strongly encouraged to audition on campus. |
| Illinois Institute of TechnologyOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Camras, Crown, Collens, Duchossois, Self Leadership full-tuition scholarshipsBefore RD |
Nov 15 |
Full-tuition scholarships with a Nov 15 deadline; the page says to apply Early Decision or Early Action to be considered. |
| Illinois Institute of TechnologyOfficial source |
Scholarship |
The Chicago Difference |
Nov 15 (priority); Feb 1 |
Scholarship with a Nov 15 priority deadline and Feb 1 regular deadline. |
| Kenyon CollegeOfficial source |
Financial aid |
CSS Profile and tax documents |
Nov 15 (ED I); Jan 15 (ED II, RD) |
CSS Profile (code 1370) and tax documents due Nov 15 for ED I; FAFSA Jan 15. Submissions up to ten days late count as on time. |
| Marquette UniversityOfficial source |
Honors |
Core Honors ProgramBefore RD |
Nov 15 (EA required); Jan 15 (interview request); Feb 1 (written application) |
Only students admitted through Early Action are invited to apply; after admission, request an interview by Jan 15, 2027 or send a written application by Feb 1, 2027. |
| Marquette UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Pre-dental ScholarsBefore RD |
Nov 15 (EA); Feb 1 (application) |
Page says applicants need to apply by the Nov 15 EA deadline, then submit additional materials by Feb 1; virtual interview day Mar 7, 2027. |
| Michigan Technological UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Leading Scholar AwardBefore RD |
Nov 15 |
Must apply for admission by Nov 1 to be eligible; scholarship application due Nov 15, 2026, with an on-campus finalist competition. Top award is full tuition (plus housing for Michigan residents). |
| Ohio UniversityOfficial source |
Honors |
Honors Tutorial CollegeBefore RD |
Nov 15 |
Apply by the Nov 15 EA deadline for best consideration with two HTC-specific essays; a virtual interview (late December to mid-February) is required for admission. |
| Ohio UniversityOfficial source |
Honors |
OHIO Honors ProgramBefore RD |
Nov 15 |
Eligible students who apply by Nov 15 EA are invited to a separate supplemental application; later applicants are considered only if space remains. |
| Ohio UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Merit scholarships via EABefore RD |
Nov 15 |
Admitted EA applicants are automatically considered for merit scholarships; later applicants are considered as funds allow. |
| Ohio UniversityOfficial source |
Program |
Direct program entry priorityBefore RD |
Nov 15 |
EA applicants receive priority consideration for direct program entry. |
| School of the Art Institute of ChicagoOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Early Action and Priority Merit deadlineBefore RD |
Nov 15 |
Nov 15 applicants get access to a larger pool of merit scholarships plus priority housing and registration. |
| University of CincinnatiOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
CCM prescreenBefore RD |
Nov 15 |
CCM applicants are encouraged to submit prescreening materials by Nov 15 (the counselor page also cites Dec 3 as the required date); invited applicants then complete a final audition or interview. |
| University of MichiganOfficial source |
Financial aid |
Financial aid |
Nov 15 (ED); Dec 15 suggested (EA and RD); Mar 1 final |
ED aid due Nov 15; EA and RD applicants are encouraged to file by Dec 15 for a faster package. |
| University of Nebraska-LincolnOfficial source |
Honors |
University Honors Program applicationBefore RD |
Nov 15 |
Separate honors application after applying to UNL; priority deadline Nov 15, 2026, final Feb 15, 2027 on a space available basis. |
| University of Nebraska-LincolnOfficial source |
Honors |
Raikes School, Business Honors Academy, Engineering Honors AcademyBefore RD |
Nov 15 |
Application deadline Nov 15; later applications accepted only if space is available. Raikes selects about 55 to 60 students per year. |
| University of Notre DameOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
SlideRoom submissions |
Nov 15 (REA); Jan 15 (RD) |
SlideRoom arts submissions are due with supporting documents, two weeks after each application deadline. |
| University of Notre DameOfficial source |
Financial aid |
FAFSA, CSS Profile, IDOC priority |
Nov 15 (REA); Jan 15 (RD) |
RD financial aid priority date is Jan 15, earlier than many schools' February dates. |
| Wabash CollegeOfficial source |
Scholarship |
ED additional scholarshipBefore RD |
Nov 15 |
Early Decision applicants receive an additional scholarship. |
| Wheaton College (Illinois)Official source |
Financial aid |
Recommended financial aid deadlines |
Nov 15 |
Recommended financial aid deadlines are Nov 15 for Early Action and Jan 15 for Regular Decision. |
| Washington University in St. LouisOfficial source |
Financial aid |
Financial aid |
Nov 17 (EA and ED I); Jan 11 (ED II); Feb 1 (RD) |
Financial aid application deadlines by plan. |
| Butler UniversityOfficial source |
Financial aid |
Morey/Berry Tuition GuaranteeBefore RD |
Dec 1 |
Requires completing the FAFSA by Dec 1; Butler's general priority FAFSA date is Apr 15. |
| Case Western Reserve UniversityOfficial source |
Program |
Pre-Professional Scholars ProgramBefore RD |
Dec 1 |
Dec 1 deadline with two additional essays; finalists interviewed late Mar. |
| Creighton UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Priority scholarship and honors/leadership program deadlineBefore RD |
Dec 1 |
Students must apply by Dec 1 to be eligible for honors and leadership programs and additional scholarships. |
| DePaul UniversityOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
School of Music applicationBefore RD |
Dec 1 |
School of Music first-year applicants have a Dec 1 deadline, earlier than the Feb 1 regular deadline; auditions are handled by the School of Music. |
| Denison UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Ohio Initiative ScholarshipBefore RD |
Dec 1 |
Guaranteed $25,000/yr for students with an Ohio address or Ohio high school diploma who apply by Dec 1; RD applicants who apply by Dec 1 can still switch to ED II by Jan 15. |
| Denison UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Midwest Initiative ScholarshipBefore RD |
Dec 1 |
Guaranteed $25,000/yr for students from Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan or West Virginia who apply (ED or RD) by Dec 1. |
| Drake UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
National Alumni ScholarshipBefore RD |
Dec 1 |
Requires Early Action admission application and a separate NAS application by Dec 1; 3.8 GPA or top 5% rank; semifinalists do virtual interviews in February (page shows 2025-26 cycle dates; Dec 1 is annual). |
| Grinnell CollegeOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Merit scholarship priorityBefore RD |
Dec 1 |
Domestic students who submit by Dec 1 receive priority merit consideration; RD deadline is Jan 15. |
| Illinois Institute of TechnologyOfficial source |
Program |
B.S./D.O. with Midwestern University (4+4)Before RD |
Dec 1 |
Dual admission osteopathic medicine program; supplemental application and/or interview may be required. |
| Illinois Institute of TechnologyOfficial source |
Program |
B.S./O.D. with Illinois College of Optometry (4+4)Before RD |
Dec 1 |
Dual admission optometry program; supplemental application and/or interview may be required. |
| Kansas State UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Scholarship priority application dateBefore RD |
Dec 1 |
Domestic freshmen must apply for admission by Dec. 1 to be considered for general university scholarships (international freshmen: May 1). |
| Loyola University ChicagoOfficial source |
Other rule |
Fall priority deadline |
Dec 1 |
Loyola has no EA or ED; Dec 1 is the fall priority deadline, with later applications reviewed only as space allows. |
| Miami University (Ohio)Official source |
Scholarship |
Presidential Fellows ScholarshipBefore RD |
Dec 1 |
Dec 1 is a firm deadline; the application must be complete by then to be considered. |
| Miami University (Ohio)Official source |
Scholarship |
Merit scholarship priority deadlineBefore RD |
Dec 1 |
Dec 1 is the priority deadline for most merit scholarships and competitive opportunities. |
| Miami University (Ohio)Official source |
Honors |
Honors CollegeBefore RD |
Dec 1 |
Dec 1 is the priority deadline for Honors College admission; students indicate interest on the Common App application. |
| Miami University (Ohio)Official source |
Program |
Nursing and Farmer School of BusinessBefore RD |
Dec 1 |
Nursing and Farmer School of Business majors are among the competitive opportunities with a Dec 1 priority deadline. |
| Miami University (Ohio)Official source |
Other rule |
Application fee waiverBefore RD |
Dec 1 |
Applying by Dec 1 waives the $50 application fee (select Miami Fee Waiver). |
| Missouri University of Science and TechnologyOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Chancellor's ScholarshipBefore RD |
Dec 1 |
Full tuition and fees for Fall 2027 Missouri residents (3.75+ GPA, ACT 31+ or SAT 1390+); must apply for admission by Nov 14, 2026, submit a separate scholarship application with research essay by Dec 1, 2026, and test before Dec 1. Finalists interview on campus the last Saturday of January. |
| Missouri University of Science and TechnologyOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Distinguished Scholars Award (non-residents)Before RD |
Dec 1 |
S&T's most prestigious academic scholarship for Fall 2027 non-Missouri residents; requires a separate application and essay by Dec 1. |
| Missouri University of Science and TechnologyOfficial source |
Scholarship |
National Merit Semifinalist ScholarshipBefore RD |
Dec 1 |
For Fall 2027 National Merit Semifinalists; apply by Dec 1. |
| Missouri University of Science and TechnologyOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Priority merit scholarship deadlineBefore RD |
Dec 1 |
Admission is rolling, but the priority scholarship deadline for fall entry is Dec 1 and the final scholarship deadline is Feb 1. |
| Northwestern UniversityOfficial source |
Financial aid |
Financial aid (ED) |
Dec 1 (ED); Feb 1 (RD) |
Financial aid materials are due Dec 1 for ED and Feb 1 for RD. |
| Oberlin CollegeOfficial source |
Program |
Conservatory application (RD)Before RD |
Dec 1 |
Conservatory RD applicants must submit the Common App by Dec 1, six weeks before the Arts and Sciences RD deadline of Jan 15; ED is Nov 1. Double degree applicants apply to both divisions. |
| Saint Louis UniversityOfficial source |
Program |
Flight Science, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical TherapyBefore RD |
Dec 1 |
Regular Decision applicants must apply by Dec 1 for these majors; they are removed as options on Dec 2. EA is not required. |
| Saint Louis UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Competitive scholarships, scholars and special programsBefore RD |
Dec 1 |
Separate applications open Sept 1 after the admission application; the key dates list Dec 1 while another section says most are due Jan 5, so confirm with SLU. |
| Truman State UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Competitive scholarships (Pershing, Kirk, Truman Leadership)Before RD |
Dec 1 |
Application with ACT/SAT score, essay and activities resume must be complete before Dec 1 for consideration; Truman Leadership is for Missouri residents only. Selections run December through early February. |
| University of CincinnatiOfficial source |
Program |
Connections Dual Admissions (BS/MD)Before RD |
Dec 1 |
Separate Connections Application due Dec 1 with its own recommendation letters due Dec 15; requires UC admission, a minimum 27 ACT or 1270 SAT (no superscoring), and US citizenship or permanent residency. |
| University of KansasOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Freshman scholarship deadlineBefore RD |
Dec 1 |
Fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec 1; most renewable freshman scholarships are based on GPA. |
| University of KansasOfficial source |
Honors |
University Honors ProgramBefore RD |
Dec 1 |
Priority deadline for the honors program is Dec 1; apply within the KU application or separately. |
| University of MichiganOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
School of Music, Theatre and DanceBefore RD |
Dec 1 |
SMTD is Regular Decision only with a Dec 1 deadline, two months before the Feb 1 RD deadline. |
| University of MissouriOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Mizzou Scholarship ApplicationBefore RD |
Dec 1 |
Apply for admission and complete the separate Mizzou Scholarship Application by Dec 1 for general, competitive and departmental scholarships. |
| University of MissouriOfficial source |
Honors |
Honors College application and honors scholarshipBefore RD |
Dec 1 |
Separate Honors College application; honors scholarship deadline Dec 1, Honors College application deadline Feb 1. |
| University of South DakotaOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Premier Scholarship ApplicationBefore RD |
Dec 1 |
One application covers all USD academic scholarships; opens Sept 1, priority Nov 15, final Dec 1. Students must already be admitted and have activated their USD account, so USD recommends applying for admission by Nov 23. |
| University of South DakotaOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Mickelson and Presidential Alumni ScholarshipsBefore RD |
Dec 1 |
Mickelson requires ACT 28+ (SAT 1320), SD residency and 3.5 GPA; Presidential Alumni requires ACT 27+ (SAT 1280). Both have a Dec 1 deadline, so test scores matter for these top awards despite test-optional admission. |
| Kenyon CollegeOfficial source |
Scholarship |
KEEP Scholarship |
Dec 6 (ED I); Jan 31 (ED II); Feb 19 (RD) |
KEEP requires the admission application plus a separate scholarship form; covers loans and work study for four years and includes a summer program. RD form date of Feb 19 is preferred, not firm. |
| Kenyon CollegeOfficial source |
Scholarship |
STEM Scholarship |
Dec 6 (ED I); Jan 31 (ED II); Feb 19 (RD) |
Separate scholarship form for socioeconomically disadvantaged students interested in STEM; eliminates loans and work study and includes a summer program. |
| Kansas State UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Competitive scholarships supplemental applicationBefore RD |
Dec 15 |
Separate supplemental application due 5 p.m. Dec. 15, 2026 for awards including the Presidential Scholarship ($80,000, two per year), Vanier Best of Kansas, Campbell Honors Scholarship and Edgerley-Franklin Leadership; some involve a selective interview. |
| Purdue UniversityOfficial source |
Financial aid |
FAFSA |
Dec 15 recommended; Apr 15 priority |
Purdue's FAFSA priority date is Apr 15, but it recommends filing by Dec 15 to maximize scholarship eligibility. |
| Washington University in St. LouisOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Signature Scholar Programs (Danforth, Ervin, Rodriguez)Before RD |
Dec 16 |
Priority consideration requires submitting by Dec 16, 2026 plus a 250-word short answer per program in the Pathway portal; finalists interview in early March. |
| Washington University in St. LouisOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Howard Nemerov Writing ScholarsBefore RD |
Dec 16 (application, priority); Jan 4 (writing samples) |
Arts and Sciences applicants upload two creative writing samples in Pathway; submit the Common App by Dec 16 for priority. |
| Milwaukee School of EngineeringOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Destination MSOE (FIRST, SkillsUSA, VEX, TSA)Before RD |
Jan 1 |
Recommendation letter due by Jan. 1 for this tuition scholarship. |
| Saint Louis UniversityOfficial source |
Financial aid |
FAFSABefore RD |
Jan 1 |
SLU asks students to complete the FAFSA by Jan 1. |
| University of Minnesota Twin CitiesOfficial source |
Honors |
University Honors Program |
Jan 1 |
No separate application; applications complete by Nov 1, Dec 1 or Jan 1 get full consideration, later ones only as space allows. Admits notified by Mar 31. |
| University of Minnesota Twin CitiesOfficial source |
Scholarship |
University-wide academic scholarships |
Jan 1 |
No separate application; requires a complete application by the applicable deadline. Some need-based academic scholarships require FAFSA by Mar 1. |
| Purdue University Fort WayneOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Summit Scholars (Chapman and Doermer full rides)Before RD |
Jan 6 |
Apply to PFW by Jan. 6; eligible students (3.95 GPA with top 10% rank, or SAT 1380+, or ACT 29+) are invited to a scholarship application due Jan. 15, then a virtual competition with interview on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2027. Six incoming freshmen receive full support. |
| Creighton UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Additional Scholarship ApplicationBefore RD |
Jan 10 |
After applying by Dec 1, submit the Additional Scholarship Application and supporting materials by Jan 10 at 11:59 p.m. |
| Creighton UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Next Generation Leaders Scholarship (full tuition)Before RD |
Jan 10 |
Requires applying for admission by Dec 1 plus a separate application by Jan 10; minimum 3.8 GPA. |
| Hope CollegeOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Distinguished Artist Award, MusicBefore RD |
Jan 10 |
Separate application and audition; apply by Jan 10 for the Jan 18, 2027 audition or by Feb 14 for Feb 19 to 20, 2027 auditions. |
| University of IowaOfficial source |
Honors |
University of Iowa Honors ProgramBefore RD |
Jan 11 |
Incoming first-years apply separately through the MyUI admissions profile after being admitted; deadline is Jan 11, 2027 at 1 p.m. CST, ahead of the Feb 1 regular deadline, and late applications are not accepted. |
| Carleton CollegeOfficial source |
Interview |
Optional interview |
Jan 15 |
Interviews for high school students run from early June through Jan 15 of senior year; not required. |
| Creighton UniversityOfficial source |
Financial aid |
FAFSA preferred deadline |
Jan 15 |
Jan 15 is the preferred FAFSA deadline for maximum need based aid consideration. |
| Drake UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Priority deadline for scholarships and auditionsBefore RD |
Jan 15 |
Jan 15 priority aligns with most scholarship, audition and aid timelines; music and theatre applicants are encouraged to use Early Action. |
| John Carroll UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Thomas M. Tully Family ScholarshipBefore RD |
Jan 15 |
$25,000 for St. Ignatius College Prep graduates; separate application due Jan 15, 2027. |
| Northwestern UniversityOfficial source |
Program |
Integrated Science Program (ISP) |
Jan 15 (ED); Mar 15 (RD) |
ISP requires a separate application after the Northwestern application; late applications are at a disadvantage. Date from 2025-26 page. |
| Ohio UniversityOfficial source |
Financial aid |
FAFSA first-priority dateBefore RD |
Jan 15 |
FAFSA results must reach OHIO by Jan 15, 2027 for the renewable $2,000 OHIO Admission Promise Award and need-based aid. |
| Ohio Wesleyan UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Priority scholarship deadlineBefore RD |
Jan 15 |
Jan 15 priority scholarship deadline, ahead of the Mar 1 RD deadline. |
| Ohio Wesleyan UniversityOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Fine Arts scholarship portfolio and interviewBefore RD |
Jan 15 |
Portfolio of 5 to 10 pieces plus faculty interview; those who apply and interview by Jan 15 are prioritized; all interviews by Mar 1. |
| Saint John's University and College of Saint BenedictOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Art, Music, Theater scholarships, I-LEAD Fellowships, Bonner Leader Program |
Jan 15 |
Separate applications due Jan 15. |
| School of the Art Institute of ChicagoOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Final Merit Scholarship deadlineBefore RD |
Jan 15 |
Applicants who wait for the Apr 15 final deadline miss merit scholarship consideration, whose final deadline is Jan 15. |
| Wabash CollegeOfficial source |
Financial aid |
FAFSA priority deadline |
Jan 15 |
Wabash FAFSA filing priority deadline is Jan 15 (2026-27 aid year); Indiana residents must file by Apr 15 for state aid. |
| John Carroll UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Castellano ScholarshipBefore RD |
Jan 20 |
Full tuition for students with 3+ years of Latin entering Greek and Roman Studies; due Jan 20, 2027. |
| John Carroll UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
SANUM Scholars and McCarthy ScholarshipBefore RD |
Jan 20 |
Separate applications due Jan 20, 2027 (SANUM for Ohio residents in healthcare majors with FAFSA; McCarthy for East Coast students). |
| Kenyon CollegeOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Music Scholarship |
Jan 20 |
Separate form and recorded audition materials due Jan 20 via the Kenyon portal; selected finalists audition on campus Feb 7 to 9. Worth $25,000 a year. |
| Kenyon CollegeOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Studio Art Scholarship and Writing Award |
Jan 20 |
Separate scholarship form plus a portfolio (10 artwork images for studio art; 5 pages of creative writing for the Writing Award) due Jan 20. ED applicants are eligible. |
| Coe CollegeOfficial source |
Scholarship |
All-State Music ScholarshipBefore RD |
Feb 1 |
All-State musicians are considered for a $2,000 scholarship with a Feb 1 admission deadline, earlier than the Mar 1 RD deadline. |
| DePaul UniversityOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
The Theatre School application |
Feb 1 |
The Theatre School has a Feb 1 deadline with its own admission process. |
| Earlham CollegeOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Scholarship Day scholarshipsBefore RD |
Feb 1 |
Applications for additional Scholarship Day scholarships are due Feb 1, 2027; eligibility comes from applying Early Decision or Early Action. |
| Hope CollegeOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Academic merit scholarship deadlineBefore RD |
Feb 1 |
Applications must be complete, with any new academic information submitted, by Feb 1 to guarantee merit scholarship consideration. |
| Hope CollegeOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Trustee Scholarship test requirement |
Feb 1 |
The top academic award requires a test score in every case even though admission is test-optional (award table currently labeled Fall 2026). |
| Kansas State UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
K-State Scholarship Network profile |
Feb 1 |
After admission, domestic freshmen complete a KSN profile by Feb. 1 for departmental and donor scholarships; updated grades or scores for upgrades by Apr. 1. |
| Marquette UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Lovell Presidential Scholarship |
Feb 1 |
Full scholarship (tuition, fees, housing, food); must be admitted first, then submit additional materials by Feb 1. |
| Milwaukee School of EngineeringOfficial source |
Financial aid |
FAFSA priority |
Feb 1 |
MSOE's FAFSA priority filing deadline is Feb. 1 of the year you plan to enroll. |
| Ohio State UniversityOfficial source |
Financial aid |
FAFSA and Scholarship Universe |
Feb 1 |
Feb 1, 2027 priority date for FAFSA and scholarship applications in Scholarship Universe. |
| Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyOfficial source |
Scholarship |
FIRST, VEX, Conru, Trueb, Ingram awardsBefore RD |
Feb 1 |
Separate applications due Feb 1 and open to admitted students only, so applicants must be admitted before then. |
| Truman State UniversityOfficial source |
Financial aid |
FAFSA priority date |
Feb 1 |
Feb 1 is Truman's FAFSA priority deadline. |
| University of IowaOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Merit scholarship cutoff |
Feb 1 |
Applicants after the Feb 1 regular deadline are not eligible for merit scholarships; ACT 26+ or SAT 1230+ opens larger merit awards. |
| University of KansasOfficial source |
Financial aid |
FAFSA priority deadline |
Feb 1 |
FAFSA priority deadline for fall is Feb 1. |
| University of MissouriOfficial source |
Financial aid |
FAFSA deadlineBefore RD |
Feb 1 |
FAFSA priority deadline Feb 1, well before the Jul 1 final application deadline. |
| University of Nebraska-LincolnOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Supplemental Scholarship ApplicationBefore RD |
Feb 1 |
Admitted students must submit the supplemental scholarship application in MyRED by Feb 1, 2027 for departmental, leadership and service scholarships. |
| University of St. Thomas (Minnesota)Official source |
Honors |
Aquinas Scholars Honors Program |
Feb 1 |
Separate application (academic record plus short essay) after admission; 3.8+ GPA. Rolling review from Dec. 1, priority Feb. 1 for the honors living learning community, final Mar. 15 (page shows 2026 dates). |
| University of Wisconsin-MadisonOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Wisconsin Scholarship Hub (WiSH) |
Typically by Feb 1 |
Some scholarships require a separate WiSH application, which typically opens in Nov and closes by Feb 1; do not wait for admission to apply. Activating the NetID after applying gives automatic consideration for many others. |
| Xavier University (Ohio)Official source |
Program |
Occupational Therapy Direct Admit |
Feb 1 |
Requires a 3.75 GPA and minimum 1310 SAT or 28 ACT despite test-optional admission, plus a separate OTD application; decisions by Mar 1, commitment by May 15. |
| University of St. Thomas (Minnesota)Official source |
Scholarship |
Dease Scholarship (full tuition) |
Feb 8 |
Full-tuition award for ten first-year students with high financial need; deadline Monday, Feb. 8, 2027, with FAFSA or MN Dream Act application recommended by Feb. 1, 2027. Semi-finalists are invited to conversations the week of Feb. 22, 2027; international students are not eligible. |
| Case Western Reserve UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Scholarship competitions and arts scholarships |
Feb 15 |
Competitive scholarships (e.g. Squire, A.W. Smith Innovation, Stokes, Mandel Fellows, National Merit) need extra information and an essay; music applicants submit video auditions via the Arts Supplement; complete by Feb 15, winners notified by Apr 1. |
| Hope CollegeOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Distinguished Artist Award, Creative WritingBefore RD |
Feb 15 |
Separate application with essay, 10 pages of writing and a recommendation due by midnight Feb 15, 2027. |
| Hope CollegeOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Distinguished Artist Award, Visual ArtsBefore RD |
Feb 15 |
Separate application and digital portfolio due Feb 15, 2027 by 11:59 p.m. |
| University of DaytonOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Test scores for merit review |
Feb 15 |
Students submitting or resubmitting test scores for merit scholarship consideration must do so by Feb 15. |
| Denison UniversityOfficial source |
Interview |
Evaluative interview |
End of Feb |
Interviews are evaluative and run through the end of February of senior year; January and February slots and virtual interviews are reserved for students who have applied. |
| Hope CollegeOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Distinguished Artist Award, TheatreBefore RD |
Mar 1 |
Application and resume due Mar 1, 2027; candidates attend DAA Day on campus Mar 5, 2027. |
| Hope CollegeOfficial source |
Financial aid |
FAFSA priority date |
Mar 1 |
FAFSA priority filing date is Mar 1. |
| Illinois Institute of TechnologyOfficial source |
Program |
Honors Law B.S./J.D. with Chicago-Kent (3+3) |
Mar 1 |
Accelerated law program (4+3 for engineers) with a Mar 1 deadline and supplemental application. |
| Illinois Institute of TechnologyOfficial source |
Program |
LECOM dual admission programs (D.O., Pharm.D., D.M.D.) |
Mar 1 |
LECOM osteopathic medicine, pharmacy and dentistry early acceptance programs have a Mar 1 deadline. |
| Iowa State UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Merit scholarship priority date |
Mar 1 |
Merit based scholarship priority date is Mar 1; the OneApp scholarship application is listed in the first-year checklist. |
| Marquette UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Pre-law Scholars |
Mar 1 |
Separate application through the Admitted Student page Scholarships tab, due Mar 1. |
| Michigan Technological UniversityOfficial source |
Financial aid |
FAFSA window |
Mar 1 |
FAFSA should be completed between October and Mar 1. |
| Northwestern UniversityOfficial source |
Program |
Mathematical Methods in the Social Sciences (MMSS) |
Mar 1 |
Separate MMSS application submitted through the applicant portal after applying to Northwestern; due Mar 1, 2027 for both ED and RD and expects a year of calculus. |
| Gustavus Adolphus CollegeOfficial source |
Financial aid |
FAFSA Filer Award |
Mar 15 |
A $2,000 FAFSA Filer Award has a preferred deadline of Mar 15. |
| Illinois Institute of TechnologyOfficial source |
Other rule |
Early deposit benefit |
Mar 15 |
Confirming enrollment by Mar 15 earns a free summer course, priority registration and housing, and a $2,000 housing scholarship. |
| Saint John's University and College of Saint BenedictOfficial source |
Financial aid |
Need-based aid recommended deadline |
Mar 15 |
Recommended final deadline for need-based aid to receive the award before May 1. |
| Hope CollegeOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Distinguished Artist Award, DanceBefore RD |
Mar 22 |
Application, headshot, recommendation, essay and video audition due by midnight Mar 22, 2027. |
| Earlham CollegeOfficial source |
Financial aid |
FAFSA priority and Indiana state deadline |
Apr 1 |
FAFSA priority deadline is Apr 1; Indiana residents must have the FAFSA received by Apr 10 or risk losing state need-based aid. |
| Iowa State UniversityOfficial source |
Honors |
First-Year Honors Program application |
Apr 1 |
Separate honors application for admitted students with two 500 word essays; opens Oct 1, deadline Apr 1, rolling admission with priority to early applicants. |
| Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Competition Teams and Arts awards |
Apr 1 |
Short interest form in the admission status portal due Apr 1 for $1,000 to $2,500 per year awards (2026-27 listing). |
| University of South DakotaOfficial source |
Financial aid |
Coyote Beginnings |
Apr 1 |
Need-based award; full consideration for applicants by Apr 1, later applicants reviewed only if funds remain. No separate application. |
| Purdue University Fort WayneOfficial source |
Financial aid |
Indiana FAFSA priority |
Apr 15 |
FAFSA priority deadline for Indiana residents is Apr. 15. |
| University of MichiganOfficial source |
Honors |
LSA Honors Program |
Rolling windows after LSA admission, last window early April |
Separate one-essay application after admission to LSA; earlier windows are encouraged because space is limited. Date from 2025-26 page (windows Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 10, Apr 7). |
| Purdue University Fort WayneOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Deposit to secure PFW Scholarship |
Jun 1 |
Automatic merit award is secured by committing by Jun 1. |
| Augustana College (Illinois)Official source |
Scholarship |
Academic Scholarship Day competitions |
See note |
$1,000 per year for winners of the November and February Departmental Open House and Scholarship Competition; dates not listed. |
| Augustana College (Illinois)Official source |
Audition or portfolio |
Art, music and theatre auditions/portfolio |
See note |
Up to $4,000 per year awards require portfolio review or audition. |
| Coe CollegeOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Williston Jones full-tuition awards |
See note |
Distinguished Trustee, Leadership, Sustainability and Marshall Music full-tuition awards each require separate registration on apply.coe.edu. |
| Coe CollegeOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Visual and Performing Arts Scholarships |
See note |
Art, music and theatre awards are made through auditions or faculty interviews, open to non-majors. |
| College of WoosterOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Music, Scottish Arts, Theatre and Dance awards |
See note |
These scholarships are awarded based on auditions; no deadline is posted. |
| Cornell CollegeOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Talent awards |
See note |
Art, music, All-State music, theatre and dance, creative writing, esports and mock trial awards (up to $5,000) require steps beyond the admission application. |
| Creighton UniversityOfficial source |
Interview |
Ashton Welch History Fellows interviewBefore RD |
See note |
Separate application through the New Student Portal and a required interview for all eligible applicants. |
| Creighton UniversityOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Grace Keenan Scholarship for Excellence in the ArtsBefore RD |
See note |
Separate application and required audition or portfolio review for incoming visual or performing arts students. |
| DePauw UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Rector Scholarship |
See note |
Full-tuition award with invitations extended to eligible candidates and a required essay; no deadline is posted. |
| DePauw UniversityOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Music Performance Awards |
See note |
Requires an audition for an auditioned large ensemble; no deadline is posted. |
| Illinois Wesleyan UniversityOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
School of Art BA portfolio review |
See note |
Optional portfolio review for talent scholarship consideration. |
| John Carroll UniversityOfficial source |
Program |
LECOM and OU-HCOM early acceptance programs |
See note |
Medical early acceptance programs have requirements that differ from the test-optional policy. |
| Kalamazoo CollegeOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Heyl Scholarship |
See note |
Competitive scholarship for Kalamazoo Public Schools students pursuing a natural sciences major; separate process on the Heyl website. |
| Kalamazoo CollegeOfficial source |
Other rule |
Visit Award |
See note |
A $1,000 award, renewable for four years, for students who visit campus and enroll. |
| Kalamazoo CollegeOfficial source |
Interview |
Homeschool interview |
See note |
Homeschool applicants are required to interview with an admission counselor. |
| Kansas State UniversityOfficial source |
Program |
Selective majors (architecture, engineering, pilot) |
See note |
College of Architecture, Planning and Design programs (fall entry only), Carl R. Ice College of Engineering and Professional Pilot admit selectively based on academics and space; architecture and pilot set their own priority dates. |
| Kenyon CollegeOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Ohio Full-Tuition Scholarships |
See note |
Five full-tuition awards a year for top Ohio applicants; requires a separate application through the admissions registration form. Page lists no specific deadline. |
| Kenyon CollegeOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Merit scholarships |
See note |
All first-year ED and RD applicants are considered automatically for merit awards of $15,000 to $35,000 a year. |
| Knox CollegeOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Special Talent Scholarships |
See note |
Talent scholarships in creative writing, dance, music, theatre and visual arts are offered separately from automatic academic scholarships; no deadline shown on the apply page. |
| Lake Forest CollegeOfficial source |
Interview |
Test-optional interview |
See note |
Applicants who do not submit SAT or ACT scores must interview with an admissions counselor, and should schedule as soon as possible to be considered for scholarships. |
| Lake Forest CollegeOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Jensen Physics Scholarship |
See note |
Separate application for students admitted for Fall 2027 who plan to study physics; awards of $3,000 to $8,000 per year. |
| Lake Forest CollegeOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Carnegie English Essay Contest |
See note |
Annual essay competition for admitted students planning to study English; winners receive $2,500 per year (page currently shows the Fall 2026 cycle). |
| Lake Forest CollegeOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Fine Arts Scholarships |
See note |
Talent-based awards in music, studio art and theater that are separate from automatic merit awards. |
| Lake Forest CollegeOfficial source |
Financial aid |
Forester Flagship Program |
See note |
Covers full tuition and fees for admitted Illinois residents eligible for both Pell and MAP grants who live on campus; requires filing the FAFSA (opens Oct 1). |
| Loyola University ChicagoOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Separately applied scholarships |
See note |
Merit scholarships of $20,000 to $34,000 are automatic; additional scholarships that need separate applications are posted on the applicant portal in early January. |
| Loyola University ChicagoOfficial source |
Honors |
Honors Program |
See note |
No separate application for incoming first-years; qualified students are invited after applying to Loyola. |
| Macalester CollegeOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Arts portfolio |
See note |
Optional art, music, theater or dance work submitted through the applicant portal before the application deadline. |
| Michigan State UniversityOfficial source |
Program |
Academic Scholars Program |
See note |
Limited to 200 students, by invitation in March after admission, filled first-come, first-served. |
| Milwaukee School of EngineeringOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Presidential Scholarship |
See note |
For applicants with a 3.8+ unweighted GPA; eligible students are notified by Admissions in November with steps to apply, so applying early matters. |
| Oberlin CollegeOfficial source |
Other rule |
QuestBridge not valid for Conservatory |
See note |
QuestBridge applicants may apply to the College of Arts and Sciences but not to the Conservatory through QuestBridge. |
| Ohio Wesleyan UniversityOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Performing arts auditions |
See note |
Music, theatre and dance scholarships require auditions, interviews or portfolios; auditions required for all music majors. |
| School of the Art Institute of ChicagoOfficial source |
Financial aid |
FAFSA by chosen admission deadline |
See note |
Submit the FAFSA by your selected admission deadline to receive aid with the decision; a late FAFSA moves the application to the next round. |
| School of the Art Institute of ChicagoOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
SlideRoom portfolio |
See note |
10 to 15 recent works uploaded via SlideRoom; the admission portfolio is also the one evaluated for merit scholarship. |
| St. Olaf CollegeOfficial source |
Program |
Direct admission to Nursing |
With application |
First-years seeking direct admission to the nursing major must complete an additional application at the same time as the College application; apply as early as possible. |
| Truman State UniversityOfficial source |
Program |
Nursing (BSN) direct entryBefore RD |
See note |
Separate BSN application after admission to Truman; requires ACT 20+ including science and 2.75+ GPA, and a test score is required for nursing applicants. Applications open Aug 1 with reviews starting in September; seats are limited. |
| University of DaytonOfficial source |
Honors |
Honors Program criteria |
See note |
No separate application; students with a 3.8 GPA or top 10% rank (and 29 ACT/1340 SAT if submitting scores) are considered automatically; admitted students may request consideration before June 1. |
| University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Merit scholarships |
See note |
Applicants are automatically considered for university and college merit scholarships with no separate application; honors and scholarship updates by Apr 1. |
| University of MichiganOfficial source |
Program |
Dual degree and preferred admission programs |
See note |
Traditional dual degree and preferred admissions programs are not available through ED, except the Integrated Business and Engineering dual degree. |
| University of North DakotaOfficial source |
Scholarship |
UND Freshman Scholarship |
See note |
Automatic consideration requires a complete application by the Feb 1 priority deadline and official transcripts. |
| University of Notre DameOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Merit scholarships |
See note |
Every admission application is considered; no separate application unless you are notified that you are a merit semifinalist. |
| University of South DakotaOfficial source |
Honors |
Honors Program application |
See note |
Rolling with no firm deadline, but USD recommends applying by December of senior year; typical profile ACT 27+ or SAT 1220+, GPA 3.7+ or top 15%. Can be done by checking a box on the scholarship application. |
| Valparaiso UniversityOfficial source |
Honors |
Christ College (The Honors College) application |
See note |
Separate application through the admission portal after admission to Valpo; reviewed on a rolling basis, about 75 first-year students accepted each year. |
| Wheaton College (Illinois)Official source |
Interview |
Optional interview fills early |
See note |
Interviews are optional but required if used in place of the Christian Faith Recommendation; appointments are limited and often fill several weeks before the deadline. |
| Xavier University (Ohio)Official source |
Audition or portfolio |
Music and Theatre auditions |
See note |
Music requires an audition and faculty interview plus a Music Audition Application after admission; Theatre requires an audition or tech/design presentation and interview. |
| Xavier University (Ohio)Official source |
Scholarship |
Community-Engaged Fellowship |
See note |
Four-year tuition award requiring a separate online scholarship application after applying for admission; no deadline is posted. |
