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Most Objectivist thinkers are ‘little known’ outside of Objectivist circles so I will post a list of the ones I know.Objectivist Intellectual’s Biographies (85) last updated 10/14/18 (not complete)Amesh AdaljaMD, 2002, American University of the CaribbeanDr. Adalja, a board-certified physician in infectious disease, critical care medicine, emergency medicine and internal medicine, specializes in the intersection of national security with catastrophic health events. He publishes and lectures on bio-terrorism, pandemic preparedness and emerging infectious diseases. He has been a guest on national radio and television programs.John AllisonMBA, Management, 1974, Duke UniversityMr. Allison is president and CEO of the Cato Institute. He was previously chairman and CEO of BB&T Corporation, the 10th-largest financial services holding company headquartered in the United States. During Allison’s tenure as CEO from 1989 to 2008, BB&T grew from $4.5 billion to $152 billion in assets.Carl BarneyCarl Barney is a businessman who, among other business activities, owns and manages several private business colleges.Rituparna BasuBS, Biology, 2010, Pennsylvania State UniversityMs. Basu is a health care policy analyst at ARI. Her work has appeared in publications such as Forbes and The Daily Caller, and she has been interviewed on radio and TV programs, internationally. Ms. Basu has briefed congressional staffers and speaks regularly at university campuses, including Georgetown, Emory and Temple.Ben BayerPhD, Philosophy, 2007, University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignDr. Bayer teaches philosophy at Loyola University New Orleans. His research focuses primarily on questions about the foundations of knowledge and the freedom of the will.Robert BegleyRobert Begley is a writer for The Objective Standard. He is the founder and president of the NY Heroes Society, an organization dedicated to promoting heroism in the culture. Robert is also a judge in Anthem, The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged essay contests. He was the host and producer for the Manhattan Cable TV program, The Voice of Reason. Robert is currently writing a book about the history of New York heroes.Michael S. BerlinerPhD, Philosophy, 1970, Boston UniversityDr. Berliner is the founding executive director of the Ayn Rand Institute and served as co-chairman of ARI’s board of directors. He is editor of "Letters of Ayn Rand", "Understanding Objectivism" and a recent biography of operetta composer Emmerich Kálmán. Dr. Berliner taught philosophy and philosophy of education for many years at California State University, Northridge.ANDREW BERNSTEINPhD, Philosophy, 1986, City University of New YorkAndrew Bernstein holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the Graduate School of the City University of New York. He has taught at Hunter College, the New School for Social Research, Pace University and Marymount College, where he was chosen Outstanding Faculty Member for 1995. He currently teaches at the State University of New York at Purchase, where he was selected Outstanding Faculty Member for 2004.Dr. Bernstein has lectured at universities across the United States, including at Harvard, Yale, Stanford, the United States Military Academy at West Point and many others; and at philosophical conferences both in America and abroad. He is the author of The Capitalist Manifesto: The Historic, Economic and Philosophic Case for Laissez-Faire, to be published in the spring of 2005 by University Press of America. His first novel, Heart of a Pagan, was released in 2002. He is currently writing Objectivism in One Lesson, an introduction to the philosophy of Ayn Rand. His website is Andrew Bernstein | Philosopher and TeacherDr. Bernstein is the author of "The Capitalist Manifesto" (2005), "Objectivism in One Lesson" (2008), "Capitalism Unbound" (2010), "Capitalist Solutions" (2011), and of numerous essays. He is currently writing “Heroes and Hero Worship” for the Clemson Institute for the Study of Capitalism. Dr. Bernstein lectures widely on Ayn Rand’s novels and Objectivism.DAVID BERRYD.M.A., Composition, 2002, University of South CarolinaDavid Berry is an associate professor of music. He teaches courses across a wide range of historical and theoretical musical subjects including film music. He is a recorded and published (BMI) composer with performances of his music in America and Europe in both fine art and popular music genres.CRAIG BIDDLEB.A., Fine Arts, 1988, Virginia Commonwealth UniversityCraig Biddle is the author of Loving Life: The Morality of Self-Interest and the Facts That Support It and is currently writing another book, Good Thinking for Good Living: The Science of Being Selfish. In addition to writing, he lectures on the Objectivist ethics and teaches workshops on thinking in principles. Editor and Publisher of “The Objective Standard”Specialties: Ethics, ObjectivismHARRY BINSWANGERPh.D., Philosophy, 1973, Columbia UniversityDr. Binswanger is the author of The Biological Basis of Teleological Concepts, the editor of The Ayn Rand Lexicon and co-editor of the second edition of Ayn Rand’s Introduction to Objectivist Epistemology. Dr. Binswanger is a professor of philosophy at the Ayn Rand Institute’s Objectivist Academic Center and is a member of ARI’s board of directors. He is currently working on a book on the nature of consciousness.Dr. Binswanger is the author of "How We Know" and "The Biological Basis of Teleological Concepts", the editor of "The Ayn Rand Lexicon" and co-editor of the second edition of Ayn Rand’s "Introduction to Objectivist Epistemology". He is an instructor of philosophy at the Ayn Rand Institute’s Objectivist Academic Center and a member of ARI’s board of directors.TORE BOECKMANNWriterMr. Boeckmann has written and lectured extensively on Ayn Rand’s fiction and philosophy of esthetics. He edited for publication Rand’s The Art of Fiction. His own fiction has been published in Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine and Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine. He is currently writing a book on Romantic literature.Thomas A. BowdenSpecialties: Legal issues, physician-assisted suicide, abortion rights, mandatory community service.Mr. Bowden, an attorney in private practice in Baltimore, Maryland, taught at the University Of Baltimore School Of Law from 1988 to 1994. Author of a booklet against multiculturalism, “The Enemies of Christopher Columbus,” he has also published op-eds in the Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel, Philadelphia Inquirer, Portland Oregonian, Los Angeles Daily News, Minneapolis Star Tribune, and Charlotte Observer. He is a former member of the board of directors of The Association for Objective Law, a non-profit group whose purpose is to advance Objectivism, the philosophy of Ayn Rand, as the basis of a proper legal system. In that connection, Mr. Bowden has filed amicus curiae briefs in the U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeal for the Second and Third Circuits, challenging mandatory community service for high school students on legal and moral grounds.YARON BROOKPh.D., Finance, 1994, University of Texas at AustinDr. Brook is president and executive director of the Ayn Rand Institute. A former finance professor, he has published in academic as well as popular publications, and is frequently interviewed in the media. He has appeared on CNN, Fox News Channel and PBS among others. On college campuses across America and in the boardrooms of large corporations, he has lectured on Objectivism, business ethics and foreign policy.Dr. Brook is executive director of the Ayn Rand Institute. He is the coauthor of the national best-seller “Free Market Revolution: How Ayn Rand’s Ideas Can End Big Government” and a contributing author to both “Neoconservatism: An Obituary for an Idea” and “Winning the Unwinnable War: America’s Self-Crippled Response to Islamic Totalitarianism.”ANDY CLARKSONMBA University of MarylandMr. Clarkson is a decades-long Objectivist He has focused on researching the history of ideas and published The Impact of Aristotle Upon Christian, Islamic, and Jewish Cultures : A Compilation of Notes and Quotes From A Variety of Sources Plus Commentary, published in December 2016.PAT CORVINIPh.D., Electrical Engineering, 1995, University of California at Santa BarbaraDr. Corvini recently left a twenty-year career in semiconductor optoelectronics to work full time in the history of science and mathematics. She lectured on Archimedes at the 2003 Objectivist Summer Conference.SUSAN CRAWFORDB.S.N, Nursing, 1982, Marymount College, VirginiaSusan Crawford is a registered nurse. She has given two parenting courses and wrote the pamphlet “The Reading Habit/Money Management.” Susan is married to Jack Crawford and the mother of two sons, Jason and DavidERIC DANIELSPh.D., American History, 2001, University of WisconsinDr. Daniels is a visiting assistant professor of history at Duke University’s Program on Values and Ethics in the Marketplace. He has lectured at summer conferences and to numerous Objectivist community groups. He is an alumnus of ARI’s Objectivist Graduate Center (precursor to the Objectivist Academic Center). A contributor to the Oxford Companion to United States History, he is currently working on a book about American politics andDr. Daniels works at LePort Schools, teaching science and history, and as a curriculum developer. Previously, he was a professor at Clemson, Duke and Georgetown Universities. Dr. Daniels has published book chapters and articles on antitrust, individualism and economic freedom.John DennisPhD, Psychology, 2010, University of Texas at AustinDr. Dennis teaches at Catholic University in Milan, University of Perugia and University of Alberta. His research on motivation is funded by the EU and Templeton Foundation. He is a licensed psychologist trained in CBT. In 2013 Dr. Dennis started Melioravit, a scientific communication company that helps researchers get funded, published and cited.Robert van DortmondMSc in Applied Physics, Delft University of Technology; Executive Program, Stanford Graduate SchoolMr. van Dortmond teaches entrepreneurship at the University of Amsterdam/The Amsterdam Centre for Entrepreneurship. He is an active mentor, shareholder and board member of various startups. He speaks on Ayn Rand’s ideas and is an advisory board member of ARI Europe of which he was one of the initiators.Dianne DuranteSpecialties: Esthetics, painting, sculpture, homeschooling.Dr. Durante is a freelance writer on art and current events. She has lectured on painting and sculpture at Objectivist conferences; several of these lectures are available on tape from the Ayn Rand Bookstore. She has also just finished a book on New York sculpture, Forgotten Delights: The Producers. Dr. Durante and her husband homeschool their daughter in Brooklyn, NY.Alex EpsteinSpecialties: Current Affairs, racism, and moral defense of businessmen.Alex Epstein is an Objectivist speaker and writer living in Richmond, VA. His Op-Eds have been published in dozens of newspapers around the country, including The Houston Chronicle, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Miami Herald, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and The Washington Times. He is also a regular contributor to The Intellectual Activist, a monthly magazine analyzing political and cultural issues from an Objectivist perspective. Mr. Epstein holds a BA in philosophy from Duke University, where he was editor and publisher of The Duke Review for two years.STUART MARK FELDMANM.A., Art, 1975, Rowan University, New JerseyStuart Feldman works in bronze, stone and wood, creating sculptures of the human figure expressing man’s most noble and inspiring qualities. A former instructor at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art, he is cofounder of the Schuylkill Academy of Fine Art, in Philadelphia. His sculptures are held in private collections, and he has created a number of commissioned pieces.ROBERT GARMONGPh.D., Philosophy, 2002; University of Texas at AustinDr. Garmong is a graduate of the Objectivist Graduate Center, and has lectured on philosophy at many Objectivist conferences. He is the author of “J.S. Mill’s Re-Conceptualization of Liberty,” currently under submission to publishers. Dr. Garmong teaches philosophy at Texas A&M University and at Texas State University.MARILYN (GEORGE) GRAYB.S., Child Development, 1961, Iowa State UniversityMarilyn George is a retired Montessori teacher, school owner and administrator. She holds teaching certificates from both the American Montessori Society and the International Association of Progressive Montessorians and was a Montessori teacher for twenty-five years. She owned, administered and taught for ten years in her own school, which had an international reputation for excellence. She taught Montessori courses at Seattle University for more than ten years and has consulted for schools nationwide. Marilyn has been ballroom dancing since she met Ted Gray at a conference in 1989, at her first lesson, and today they compete at the Silver level.Debi GhateLLB, Law, University of Calgary, 1995Ms. Ghate is vice president of Education and Research at the Ayn Rand Institute, where she heads up a variety of educational and policy-related programs. She is also director of the Anthem Foundation for Objectivist Scholarship, an organization that supports academic scholarship based on Ayn Rand’s work.Onkar GhatePhD, Philosophy, 1996, University of CalgaryDr. Ghate is senior fellow and chief content officer at the Ayn Rand Institute. He specializes in Rand’s philosophy, Objectivism, and is ARI’s senior instructor and editor. He publishes and lectures on Rand’s philosophy and fiction, including application of Objectivism in the culture, and has been a guest on national radio and television programs.GENA GORLINPhD, Clinical Psychology, 2012, University of VirginiaMs. Gorlin has two years of experience conducting individual psychotherapy with anxious and depressed young adults. Her research has been published in highly regarded academic journals. She is also a graduate of the Objectivist Academic Center and a former board member of The Undercurrent, a national campus publication.Allan Gotthelf (deceased)Specialties: Love, self-esteem, happiness, Objectivism, AristotleAllan Gotthelf is emeritus professor of philosophy at The College of New Jersey. He is an internationally recognized authority on the philosophy of Aristotle, with many scholarly publications. He has lectured on Objectivism and Aristotle — including their views on love and sex, self-esteem, and individual happiness — throughout North America and in Europe and Japan. He has been a visiting professor at Swarthmore College, Georgetown University, Oxford University, Tokyo Metropolitan University, and most recently, the University of Texas at Austin. In 1987, Dr. Gotthelf was one of the founders of the Ayn Rand Society; a professional organization affiliated with the American Philosophical Association, Eastern Division, and has headed it since 1990. He enters his second year as Visiting Professor of Historyand Philosophy of Science (HPS) at the University of Pittsburgh. Prof. Gotthelf holds the Pitt Fellowship for the Study of Objectivism, funded by the Anthem Foundation and he will be working throughout the year on various projects in connection with his Fellowship. He is the author of On Ayn Rand (Wadsworth Publishing, 2000), the best-selling book in the Wadsworth Philosophers Series.4-19-2007 from his website:Visiting Professor, under the university's new Fellowship for the Study of Objectivism (Member: Classics, Philosophy and Ancient Science Program). A specialist on Aristotle's biology and philosophy, and on the philosophy of Ayn Rand, Gotthelf is emeritus professor of philosophy at The College of New Jersey, and has taught on a visiting basis at Swarthmore, Oxford, Georgetown, Tokyo Metropolitan, and the University of Texas at Austin. He is a life member of Clare Hall Cambridge, and was a visiting member of the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton. Gotthelf is author of On Ayn Rand (Wadsworth Philosophers Series, 2000); co-editor of Philosophical Issues in Aristotle's Biology (Cambridge 1987); editor of Aristotle on Nature and Living Things (Pittsburgh 1985); and has prepared for publication D.M. Balme's posthumous editions of Aristotle's Historia Animalium (Cambridge 2002, Cambridge MA 1991). His collected Aristotle papers will by published next year by Oxford University Press, under the title: Teleology, Scientific Method, and Substance: Essays on Aristotle's Biological Enterprise. He is currently working on several Aristotle projects and an extended study of Rand's theory of concepts, essences, and objectivity.TED GRAYB.S., Mechanical Engineering, 1965, Northeastern University;M.S., Mechanical Engineering, 1971, Brooklyn Polytechnic InstituteTed Gray, an engineer, has been dancing since his teens. They both consider dancing primarily a social and romantic activity. Occasionally, they enter amateur dance competitions. As a couple they have given many formal and informal group lessons—at home, at conferences and on a cruise ship. Ted is a mechanical engineer with forty years experience in design and analysis of structures, and prevention of vibration. He is an amateur student of history, enjoying especially the biographies of great Americans and the history of technology. He has been a student of Objectivism for thirty-eight years.Hannes HackerSpecialties: history and politics of the space program, science and technology.Mr. Hacker graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a BS degree in aerospace engineering in May 1988. He earned a MS degree in aerospace engineering at the University of Texas at Austin December 1990. He has eleven years of space-flight operations experience including work on the space shuttle, international space station and commercial communications satellites.DAVID HARRIMANB.S., Physics, 1979, University of California at Berkeley;M.S., Physics, 1982, University of Maryland;M.A., Philosophy, 1995, Claremont Graduate University, CaliforniaDavid Harriman is the editor of Journals of Ayn Rand and a senior writer for the Ayn Rand Institute. He has lectured extensively on the history and philosophy of physics. He is currently developing the physical science curriculum at VanDamme Academy and working on two books: one demonstrating the influence of philosophy on modern physics (The Anti-Copernican Revolution) and the other presenting Leonard Peikoff’s theory of induction (Induction in Physics and Philosophy).David HolcbergSpecialties: Environmentalism, science, capitalism. David Holcberg holds a degree in civil engineering and is a senior writer for the Ayn Rand Institute.JONATHAN HOENIGCommunications and Philosophy, 1999, Northwestern UniversityMr. Hoenig manages Capitalistpig Hedge Fund, LLC. A former floor trader, his first book, Greed Is Good, was published by HarperCollins. Mr. Hoenig has written for publications including The Wall Street Journal, Wired andMarketWatch: Stock Market News - Financial News. He was named one of Crain’s Forty Under Forty and appears regularly on Fox News Channel.Gary HullSpecialties: Philosophy, multiculturalism, business ethics, education.Dr. Hull is director of the Program on Values and Ethics in the Marketplace at Duke University. His op-eds have been published in numerous newspapers, including the Los Angeles Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, the Orange County Register, the Philadelphia Inquirer, and the Chicago Tribune. He has made numerous television and radio appearances to discuss Ayn Rand’s philosophy, multiculturalism, affirmative action, the Elian Gonzalez affair, sex, ethics, politics. He has lectured on Ayn Rand’s philosophy at conferences around the world and, as a member of the Ayn Rand Institute’s Speakers Bureau, has spoken at universities across the country, including Harvard, Michigan at Ann Arbor, Wisconsin at Madison, Texas at Austin. Dr. Hull is the author of A Study Guide to Leonard Peikoff’s book Objectivism: the Philosophy of Ayn Rand, and is co-editor of The Ayn Rand Reader (Penguin/Plume, 1999), a collection of fiction and non-fiction writings by Ayn Rand.MARTIN F JOHANSENMS, Computer Science, 2009, University of OsloMr. Johansen is a PhD research fellow at SINTEF, the largest independent research institute in Scandinavia. He is currently completing his PhD studies at the University of Oslo as part of an international research project on software testing.Elan JournoBA, Philosophy, 1997, King's College, LondonMr. Journo, director of policy research at ARI, is completing a book on American policy toward the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. His 2009 book, “Winning the Unwinnable War,” analyzes post-9/11 U.S. foreign policy. His writing has appeared in “Foreign Policy,” “Journal of International Security Affairs” and “Middle East Quarterly.”ELLEN KENNERPh.D., Clinical Psychology, 1992, University of Rhode IslandDr. Kenner, a clinical psychologist, has taught university courses in introductory psychology, abnormal psychology and theories of personality. She gives talks on romance, self-improvement, psychological self-defense, parenting and communication skills. She is in her eighth year as host of the nationally syndicated radio talk show The Rational Basis of Happiness®.Ryan KrausePhD, Strategic Management and Organization Theory, 2013, Indiana UniversityDr. Krause is an assistant professor at Texas Christian University’s Neeley School of Business. He researches corporate governance and has published in “Academy of Management Journal,” “Strategic Management Journal” and “Journal of Management.” His research has been covered by the “Wall Street Journal,” “USA Today,” “Businessweek” and Fox Business Network.Andrew LaymanAndrew Layman is a Senior Program Manager at Microsoft where he works on Internet and database technologies. Prior to joining Microsoft in 1992, he was a Vice President of Symantec Corporation and original author of the Time Line project management program.Peter LePort, M.D.Specialties: Medicine, free market reform of healthcare, medical savings accountsDr. LePort, a full-time surgeon, lectures nationwide on free market reform in healthcare, particularly on the benefits of medical savings accounts. He is a member of the board of directors of Americans for Free Choice in Medicine. He co-wrote a healthcare reform proposal that discusses voluntary, tax-free medical savings accounts and high-deductible personal health insurance and which includes a method to privatize Medicare. He earned his medical degree from Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York, and is a former assistant professor of surgery at that institution. He is a member of the Faculty of the American College of Surgeons and of the Orange County Surgical Society.Andrew LewisPostgraduate Diploma of Philosophy, 1994, University of Melbourne, AustraliaMr. Lewis has studied philosophy at the Objectivist Academic Center, the University of Melbourne and the University of Southern California. He worked with Leonard Peikoff on his radio show, has lectured at Objectivist conferences, and is principal at VanDamme Academy, where he teaches a three-year history curriculum covering ancient, European and American history.JOHN LEWIS (deceased)Ph.D., Classics, 2001, University of CambridgeDr. Lewis is assistant professor of history at Ashland University, where he holds an Anthem Fellowship for Objectivist Scholarship. He is Assistant Professor of History in the Department of History and Political Science. He has published in several professional journals, and has been a visiting scholar at Rice University and Bowling Green State UniversityEDWIN A. LOCKEPh.D., Industrial Organizational Psychology, 1964, Cornell University.Dr. Locke is Dean’s Professor of Leadership and Motivation (Emeritus) at the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, College Park. He is internationally known for his research and writings on work motivation, leadership and related topics, including the application of Objectivism to psychology and management. He is a senior writer for the Ayn Rand Institute and has published numerous op-eds.Keith LockitchPhD, Physics, 1999, University of Wisconsin at MilwaukeeDr. Lockitch is an ARI fellow and director of advanced training. In addition to speaking and writing for ARI on issues related to energy, climate and environmentalism, he teaches writing for the OAC and has developed courses on Ayn Rand’s ideas and novels for a variety of audiences.ROBERT MAYHEWPh.D., Philosophy, 1991, Georgetown UniversityDr. Mayhew is associate professor of philosophy at Seton Hall University. He is the author of Aristotle’s Criticism of Plato’s Republic and The Female in Aristotle’s Biology and the editor of Ayn Rand’s Marginalia, Ayn Rand’s The Art of Nonfiction, Essays on Ayn Rand’s “We the Living” and (forthcoming) Ayn Rand’s Q & A. He has completed a book on Ayn Rand’s HUAC testimony and is preparing for publication a collection of essays on Ayn Rand’s Anthem.Arline MannArline Mann is an attorney. She is vice president and associate general counsel of Goldman, Sachs & Co.John P. McCaskey, Ph.D. in history, is the founder and chairman of the Anthem Foundation for Objectivist Scholarship. He spent twenty years in the computer business, most recently as founder of Epiphany, Inc., before returning to academia in 2001. He studies and teaches history and philosophy of science at Stanford University.Scott McConnellSpecialties: Volunteerism, Communism in America, Ayn Rand's life. Mr. McConnell is a former literature teacher and high school English teacher. He has a BA in behavioral sciences and worked in Hollywood as a script reader. He has given several lectures on Ayn Rand's life.Shoshana MilgramPhD, Comparative Literature, 1978, Stanford UniversityDr. Milgram, associate professor of English at Virginia Tech, specializes in narrative fiction and film. She has lectured on Ayn Rand at Objectivist and academic conferences and has published on Ayn Rand, Hugo and Dostoevsky. Dr. Milgram is editing the draft of her book-length study of Ayn Rand’s life (to 1957).Ken Moelis. Mr. Moelis is founder and chief executive officer of Moelis & Company, a global investment bank that provides financial advisory, capital raising and asset management services to a broad client base including corporations, institutions and governments. Mr. Moelis has over thirty years of investment banking experience. Prior to founding Moelis & Company, he worked at UBS from 2001 to 2007, where he was most recently president of UBS Investment Bank and, previously, Joint Global Head of Investment Banking. Mr. Moelis serves on the University of Pennsylvania Board of Trustees, the Wharton Board of Overseers, the Board of the Tourette Syndrome Association, and the Board of Governors of Cedars Sinai Hospital.Jean MoroneyCertificate, 1996, Objectivist Graduate Center, Ayn Rand Institute;MS, Psychology, 1994, Carnegie Mellon University;MS, Electrical Engineering, 1986, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMs. Moroney is president of Thinking Directions, a business that develops and teaches methods in applied psycho-epistemology. She has given her flagship course, Thinking Tactics, to corporate and public audiences across North America. She is writing a book titled “Smarter: How to Achieve Your Goals When Nothing Goes as Planned.”Adam Mossoff is Professor of Law at George Mason University School of Law. He is also Co-Director of Academic Programs and a Senior Scholar at the Center for the Protection of Intellectual Property at George Mason, which he co-founded in 2012. He teaches and writes in the areas of patent law, trade secrets, trademark law, property law, and internet law. He has published extensively on the theory and history of how patents and other intellectual property rights are fundamental property rights. His article on the very first patent war, the Sewing Machine War of the 1850s, has been widely cited in today's public policy debates concerning patent litigation, patent licensing, and patent pools. He has testified before the Senate, and he has spoken at numerous congressional staff briefings, professional association conferences, and academic conferences, as well as at the PTO, the FTC, the DOJ, and the Smithsonian Institution. He is Co-Chairman of the Intellectual Property Committee of the IEEE-USA, and he is a member of the Amicus Committee of the American Intellectual Property Law Association, the Public Policy Committee of the Licensing Executives Society, and the Academic Advisory Board of the Copyright Alliance. ADAM MOSSOFF is an expert in patent law and property theory. He has published numerous law review articles and book reviews on topics in legal philosophy, patent law, and property law, including in law reviews at the University of Arizona and UC-Hastings, and in the interdisciplinary law journal, the University of Chicago Law School Roundtable. He was a visiting lecturer and John M. Olin Fellow in Law at Northwestern University School of Law, where he taught a seminar on property theory. Immediately prior to coming to MSU College of Law, he clerked for the Hon. Jacques L. Wiener, Jr., of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Professor Mossoff graduated from the University of Chicago Law School with honors in 2001. He has a M.A. in philosophy from Columbia University, where he specialized in legal and political philosophy, and a B.A. in philosophy from the University of Michigan, where he graduated magna cum laude and with high honors in philosophy. Hi is now an Associate Professor of Law at George Mason University School of LawSpecialties: Philosophy of Law, Constitutional Law, Intellectual Property Rights, Patent RightsJ. PATRICK MULLINS is a doctoral candidate in the history department of the University of Kentucky. He is in the last stages of writing his doctoral dissertation with the help of a generous grant from the Ayn Rand Institute.Travis NorsenSpecialties: Physics, science, history and philosophy of science, science education.Mr. Norsen is a physics and philosophy double-major at Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, CA. He is currently attending his final year of a PhD program in physics at the University of Washington in Seattle. Mr. Norsen is also a former adjunct instructor of physics at DigiPen Institute of Technology in Redmond, WA.JOHN E. OPFER, who still tops the list of Amazon Reviewers on the CyberNet Scoreboard, is Assistant Professor of Psychology at Ohio State University where he specializes in cognitive and developmental psychology. Nowadays he's too busy reviewing his research findings to review books. His work at OSU's Concepts and Learning Lab explores how young children form and change their concepts, such as concepts of living things and number. His website is at <Department of Psychology - John Opfer> where you will find links to several of his fascinating papers.Michael PaxtonMFA, 1984, New York UniversityMr. Paxton directed the world premiere of Ayn Rand’s Ideal (1989) and adapted and directed a dramatic presentation of Anthem (1991). His documentary, Ayn Rand: A Sense of Life, won an Academy Award nomination and a Golden Satellite Award for Best Feature Documentary. He teaches production design and film history at the Art Institute in Hollywood.Lee PiersonPhD, 1982, Psychology, Cornell UniversityDr. Pierson, director of the Thinking Skills Institute at Fairleigh Dickinson University, teaches students and business professionals how to keep any thought process moving toward its goal by activating the right knowledge as needed. He has a long-standing interest in and recently participated in life-extension research.AMY PEIKOFFJ.D., 1998, University of California, Los Angeles School of Law;Ph.D., Philosophy, 2003, University of Southern CaliforniaDr. Amy Peikoff is an Anthem fellow at the University of Texas at Austin, where she is teaching undergraduate courses in ethics and epistemology. Her writings on legal and philosophical issues have appeared in academic journals and leading newspapers. She has taught for the Objectivist Academic Center and lectured for Objectivist organizations and at conferences. Visiting Fellow at Chapman University’s Law School.Leonard PeikoffPh .D., Philosophy, 1964 New York UniversityFrom 1957 until 1973, Peikoff taught philosophy at Hunter College, Long Island University, New York University, the University of Denver and the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn.After that, he worked full-time on The Ominous Parallels (published 1982) and gave lectures across the country. He gave courses on Ayn Rand's philosophy regularly in New York City, which were taped and played to groups in some 100 cities in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. In addition, he spoke frequently before investment and financial conferences on the philosophic basis of capitalism.Dr. Peikoff, who is a naturalized American citizen, was born in Winnipeg, Canada, in 1933. His father was a surgeon and his mother, before marriage, was a band leader in Western Canada. He has been a contributor to Barron's and an associate editor, with Ayn Rand, of The Objectivist (1968-71) and The Ayn Rand Letter (1971-76).He is author of Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand (Dutton, 1991), the definitive statement of Objectivism.Steve PlafkerJ.D., 1973 USCPh.D., Math, 1966 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOISBS, MATH, MIT, 1961Dr. Plafker is a retired Los Angeles County deputy district attorney. His teaching experience includes teaching law to law students and to undergraduates. Before becoming a lawyer, he taught mathematics at Tulane University. He is a founder and member of the Board of Directors of The Association For Objective Law (TAFOL).Richard RalstonSpecialties: Ayn Rand’s life, Objectivism (General), Projects of the Ayn Rand Institute, Volunteerism, Foreign Policy, Journalism and MediaAfter serving seven years in the U.S. Army, Mr. Ralston completed an M.A. in International Relations at the University of Southern California in 1977. He then began a career in newspaper publishing and direct marketing. He has been the circulation director and publisher of The Christian Science Monitor, a radio producer, a national television news business manager, and a book publisher. As an independent direct marketing consultant, his clients included IBM, British Airways, CNN, and the Los Angeles Times. His book Communism: Its Rise and Fall in the 20th Century was published in 1991. Mr. Ralston is now Managing Director for the Ayn Rand Institute.JOHN RIDPATHPh.D., Economics, 1974, University of VirginiaDr. Ridpath (York University, retired) writes and speaks in defense of capitalism, and on the impact throughout Western history—including the American Founding era—of the ideas of the major philosophers. A recipient of numerous teaching awards, and nominee for Canadian Professor of the Year, he continues to lecture throughout Europe and North America.Jonathan Paul Rosman, MDSpecialties: Medicine, psychiatry.Dr. Rosman is a board certified psychiatrist, with additional qualifications in the subspecialties of addiction psychiatry and forensic psychiatry. Prior to entering full-time private practice in California in 1989 he was an assistant professor at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. For several years, Dr. Rosman has been a psychiatric consultant to the City of Hope National Medical Center in Duarte, California, and is the psychiatric consultant to the Sleep Disorders Center at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena, California. He is also medical director for the Eating Disorder Center of California, a private, intensive outpatient clinic in Brentwood, California, devoted to the treatment of patients with anorexia and bulimia.Dr. Rosman is a published writer and lecturer on various aspects of psychiatry. Dr. Rosman's theoretical orientation is broad-based, drawing on and integrating aspects of cognitive-behavioral, short-term psychodynamic and biologic theories with Objectivist epistemological principles. He practices as both a psychotherapist and a psychopharmacologist.GREG SALMIERIB.A., Philosophy, 2001, The College of New JerseyPhD, Philosophy, 2008, University of PittsburghDr. Salmieri is a philosophy fellow at the Anthem Foundation and co-secretary of the Ayn Rand Society (a professional group affiliated with the American Philosophical Association). He teaches at Rutgers University. He has published and lectured on Aristotle and Ayn Rand and is co-editor of forthcoming books on both thinkers.Richard M. SalsmanSpecialties: Banking, free market economics, economic forecasting, capitalism, investmentsRichard M. Salsman is president and chief market strategist of InterMarket Forecasting, which provides quantitative research and forecasts of stocks, bonds, and currencies to guide the asset allocation decisions of institutional investment managers, mutual funds, and pension plans. He is the author of numerous books and articles on economics, banking, and forecasting from a free-market perspective, including Breaking the Banks: Central Banking Problems and Free Banking Solutions (American Institute for Economic Research, 1990) and Gold and Liberty (American Institute for Economic Research, 1995). Mr. Salsman’s work has appeared in The Intellectual Activist, the New York Times, Investor’s Business Daily, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Barron’s. From 1993 to 1999, he was a senior vice president and senior economist at H. C. Wainwright & Co. Economics. Prior to that he was a banker at Citibank and the Bank of New York. Mr. Salsman is an adjunct fellow at the American Institute for Economic Research and the founder of The Association of Objectivist Businessmen.Lee Sandstead received his B.A. Philosophy/B.S. Mass Communication from Middle Tennessee State University in December 1996, when he was awarded the prestigious award for “Outstanding Magazine Journalism Graduate.” He has studied art history at the University of Memphis’ graduate program, and most recently, the art history doctoral program at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, New York City. He is a popular writer/photographer/lecturer of art-historical subjects. He has delivered almost 50 keynote lecture-addresses to such prestigious institutions as: Yale, Duke, University of Michigan, Penn State, NYU and the Academy of Realist Art in Toronto. Articles of his have been published in numerous journals, and his photography has been seen in publications such as: The New York Times, Fortune, and Ms. Magazine. He currently teaches art history at Montclair State University and is author of the forthcoming book on American master-sculptor Evelyn Beatrice Longman (1874-1954DINA SCHEIN FEDERMAN (deceased) is completing her article on "Integrity in The Fountainhead_" for ROBERT MAYHEW's upcoming collection of essays. She will also be delivering two lectures at the European Objectivist conference in London this month. Her writing projects include severalarticles on Virtue Ethics, a movement in academic ethics.DANIEL SCHWARTZBA, Liberal Arts, 2006, St. John’s CollegeMr. Schwartz is a doctoral candidate in philosophy at UC San Diego, where he is working on a dissertation titled “Baconian Foundationalism and the Problem of Certainty.” He specializes in early modern philosophy and the history of the philosophy of science.PETER SCHWARTZM.A., Journalism, 1972, Syracuse UniversityPeter Schwartz is the founding editor and publisher of The Intellectual Activist. He is the editor and contributing author of Ayn Rand’s Return of the Primitive: The Anti-Industrial Revolution, and is chairman of the board of directors of the Ayn Rand Institute.Thomas ShoebothamMM, Orchestral Conducting, 1996, University of New MexicoMM, Cello Performance, 1992, Eastman School of MusicMr. Shoebotham is music director of the Palo Alto Philharmonic. Previous conducting engagements have included Berkeley Opera, Opera San José, Peninsula Symphony Orchestra and many other groups. He has lectured on music, taught in school music programs and performed numerous recitals as a cellist and pianist over the last twenty years.Stephen SiekPhD, Musicology, 1991, University of CincinnatiDr. Siek, professor emeritus at Wittenberg University, has recently publishedEngland’s Piano Sage: The Life and Teachings of Tobias Matthay. For many years he has lectured and written about the early work of Frank Lloyd Wright, including a scholarly study of Wright’s 1909 home for Burton Westcott in Springfield, Ohio.BRIAN P. SIMPSONPhD, Economics, 2000, George Mason UniversityDr. Simpson is a professor at National University in San Diego. He is author of the book Markets Don’t Fail! and he has a number of papers published in academic journals. He is currently working on another book titled “Money, Banking, and the Business Cycle,” which he hopes to publish soon.Steve SimpsonJD, 1994, New York Law SchoolMr. Simpson is director of legal studies at the Ayn Rand Institute. A former constitutional lawyer for the Institute for Justice, he writes and speaks on a wide variety of legal and constitutional issues, including free speech and campaign finance law, cronyism and government corruption, and the rule of law.Aaron SmithPhD, Philosophy, 2010, Johns Hopkins UniversityDr. Smith is an instructor at the Ayn Rand Institute where he teaches in the Objectivist Academic Center and the Summer Internship program. He lectures for ARI and develops educational content for the Institute’s e-learning programs.Tara SmithPhD, Philosophy, 1989, Johns Hopkins UniversityDr. Smith, professor of philosophy at the University of Texas, holds the BB&T Chair for the Study of Objectivism and the Anthem Foundation Fellowship. She has published books on values, virtues, and individual rights. Her latest, “Judicial Review in an Objective Legal System,” is forthcoming in fall 2015 (Cambridge University Press).MARY ANN SURESM.A., Art History, 1966, Hunter College, New YorkMary Ann Sures taught art history at Washington Square College of N.Y.U. and at Hunter College. She applied Objectivist esthetics to painting and sculpture in a ten-lecture course, “Esthetics of the Visual Arts,” which was written in consultation with Ayn Rand. Her philosophical approach to art history is presented in “Metaphysics in Marble” (The Objectivist, February/March, 1969). She is co-author with her (late) husband Charles of Facets of Ayn Rand (published by the Ayn Rand Institute), memoirs of their longtime friendship with Ayn Rand and her husband Frank O’Connor.C. BRADLEY THOMPSONPh.D., History, 1993, Brown UniversityC. Bradley Thompson is the BB&T Research Professor at Clemson University and the Executive Director of the Clemson Institute for the Study of Capitalism. He has also been a visiting fellow at Princeton and Harvard universities and at the University of London.Professor Thompson is the author of Neoconservatism: An Obituary for an Idea and the prize-winning book John Adams and the Spirit of Liberty. He has also edited The Revolutionary Writings of John Adams, Antislavery Political Writings, 1833-1860: A Reader, co-edited Freedom and School Choice in American Education, and was an associate editor of the four-volume Encyclopedia of the Enlightenment. His current book project is on the ideological origins of American constitutionalism.Dr. Thompson is also an occasional writer for The Times Literary Supplement of London. He has lectured around the country on education reform and the American Revolution, and his op-ed essays have appeared in scores of newspapers around the country and abroad. Dr. Thompson's lectures on the political thought of John Adams have twice appeared on C-SPAN television.LISA VANDAMMEB.A., Philosophy, 1994, University of Texas at AustinLisa VanDamme is the owner and director of VanDamme Academy, a private elementary and junior high school in Laguna Hills, California. She specializes in the application of Objectivism to educational theory. Her previous lectures on homeschooling, hierarchy and the teaching of values will be included in a forthcoming education anthology featuring Leonard Peikoff’s “Philosophy of Education.”Don WatkinsBA, Business Administration, 2005, Strayer UniversityMr. Watkins is a fellow at the Ayn Rand Institute. He is the author of “RooseveltCare: How Social Security Is Sabotaging the Land of Self-Reliance” and coauthor, along with Yaron Brook, of the national best-seller “Free Market Revolution: How Ayn Rand’s Ideas Can End Big Government.”KEITH WEINERPh.D., Economics, 2012, New Austrian School of Economics (non-accredited)Dr. Weiner is the founder and CEO of Monetary Metals, a company on a mission to pay interest on gold, and the president of the Gold Standard Institute USA.He makes the economic arguments, as well as the moral, for a free market in money and credit. There has never been an unadulterated gold standard in history, as all governments (including the U.S.) have regulated and interfered with banking, even when other enterprises were unshackled. Today our monetary system is failing, and Keith describes the mechanics in detail, why making the passionate case for gold as the money of free markets.He is also the founder of DiamondWare, a software company sold to Nortel in 2008.Glenn WoiceshynSpecialties: Education, ethics, environmentalism, science, politics.Mr. Woiceshyn is currently developing curriculum and teaching materials for grades 4 to 6 based on his understanding of Objectivism and his experience in "homeschooling" his son and other children. As a freelance writer, Mr. Woiceshyn's op-eds have appeared in numerous newspapers, including the Los Angeles Times, Houston Chronicle, Philadelphia Inquirer, Baltimore Sun and Miami Herald.JAANA WOICESHYNM.B.A., 1983, Helsinki School of Economics and Business Administration; Ph.D., Organization and Strategy, 1988, University of Pennsylvania (Wharton School)Dr. Woiceshyn is an associate professor at the Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary. She has taught business ethics and strategic management to undergraduate, MBA and executive MBA students and to various business audiences since 1987.BARRY WOODPh.D., History of Art and Architecture, 2002, Harvard UniversityDr. Wood is curator of the Islamic Gallery Project at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. He has lectured and published on subjects ranging from Persian poetry to Web design.Darryl WrightSpecialties: Ethics, political philosophy, ObjectivismDarryl Wright is associate professor of philosophy at Harvey Mudd College, a member of the Claremont Colleges consortium. He received his Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of Michigan in 1991, and his A.B. in philosophy from Princeton University in 1985. Dr. Wright has published scholarly articles and/or lectured on the history of ethics, early twentieth-century philosophy, value theory, coercion, and other topics in philosophy.

Do you want to become a financial planner, consultant, an analyst or adviser? It is easy; simply join one of the leading financial management certificate programs. Once you do, you will receive high quality education and training. After school you will get a good job and live your dreams. Alternatively, you could start your own financial consulting business and achieve your goal. Whichever path you will take after school is important, of course. However, what is more critical now is finding an affordable business school with a good reputation. There are numerous financial management Certificate schools across the US. However, the following 16 are the ones that are considered as the best.University of California, Los Angeles, CAThis is an Extension. It provides a certificate program consisting of eight courses. This program can benefit either the professionals who are already working or young students looking to study financial planning. The best thing with the UCLA program is that it is in line with the Certified Financial Planner or CFP® Boards’ standards. From financial analysis to personal financial planning this course will broadly open your mind. Those who have relevant work experience can take a six-course program offered online. It entails only five courses and a Financial Plan Development capstone course.University of Florida, Gainesville, FloridaThis university provides a Personal and Family Financial Planning program. This course is the best for you if you want to become a certified financial adviser. If you are already a financial service practitioner, social service agent or just a would-be student, join the University of Florida. The PFFP course is solely offered online. Eventually, you will do a CFP® Certification Examination.University of California, Berkeley, CA.This is a Berkeley Extension program. It is called Professional Sequence in Personal Financial Planning. Once you complete this program, you will sit for the Certified Financial Planner Examination. The program has very valuable modules, including Fundamentals of Risk Management, Business Valuation, Survey of Personal Financial Planning as well as financial planning software.Northwestern University- School of Continuing Studies- Evanston, ILThis school offers a certificate course called Kellogg Certificate program. It began offering it in 2007. Prepared for undergraduate students, this course aims to equip them with ample financial analytical skills before graduation. You will study online twice every week or during your free time. Units will include income tax planning, investment planning and financial plan development and presentation. Leadership is top-notch.North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NCThis institution offers a Certified Online Financial Planner Program. It is not only interesting, but versatile and focused too. Offering up to eighty-nine topics, this course will eventually require you to do a CFP® examination. This is one of the most practical course you can find.Boston University, Boston, MAThis university’s Center for Professional Education provides an Online Financial Planning Program to any willing students. It is a versatile course, allowing you to study online when you have the time. After 9 to 21 months though, you will do your CertifiedFinancial Planner Certification Examination. Lecturers are some of the most successful professionals in Boston, MA.University of California, Irvine, CAThe University of California provides a Certified Financials Planner Professional Education Program. It meets the CFT board requirements and assures you a certificate of completion. Eight courses are included in this course. To get certified, you should attain a minimum grade of C or above. Then, you have to complete up to 315 hours of consistent coaching. After submission of a Declaration of Candidacy, you will be ready to start learning.California Lutheran University, Thousands Oaks, CAThe university’s California Institute of Finances has a Graduate Financial Planning Certification program. However, this program is designed for people with a college education background. For instance, someone with an MBA, CPA or JD could enroll. Still, someone with substantial experience in the financial planning sector could enroll. Course completion entails studying all the eight courses and doing a CFP® Certification Examination.University of Georgia, Athens, GAThe CFP program is offered at the university’s Terry College of Business. The course meets the CFP™ standards of quality. After completing your 12-month program, you will sit for your CFP® Certification Examination. Classes are online-based, but with a random face-to-face night meeting every other week. Only five courses are required for certification to take place.DePaul University, Chicago, ILThis university has a great e-Financial Planning Certificate Program. The instruction method is live on the internet. The program complies fully with the CFP® and lasts eleven months. There are up to six modules you will have to complete successfully before doing your CFT exam. This program is for any professional in the business sector.Florida State University, Tallahassee, FLThis school provides an internet-based CFP program. It meets the CFT Board’s standards and ends with a CFP® certification examination. This course has seven courses that have to be completed in ten to eleven weeks. If you have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited USA-based university or college, and three years of personal financial planning expertise, try this course. Alternatively, have five years of experience.Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VAThis school provides an Online Executive Certified Financial Planner Program. You will study independently online and do a CFP® Certification Examination. The set time for completion is nine months. However, you can finish earlier or later depending on your circumstances. There is an additional three-month extension course offered after completing the first nine-month course. You will be taught live on the internet.Minnesota State University, Mankato, MNThere are many locations to take the Minnesota State University’s Financial Planning Certification Program. Tutors have CPA, JD or ChFC or CFP® certificates. Only six subjects are needed, but with a pass mark of B, on average. You can study during the week online and then do a CFP examination.Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, INThis school provides an Online Executive Certificate in Financial Planning Program. It is a self-study course with a live lecture online. In just nine months you will be done, but you can choose when to complete it. Then, you will be able to do your CFP® test and get a certificate. There is a complimentary extension provided just once.Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, INExecutive Certificate in Financial Planning offered at Indiana Wesleyan University is a nice one. The program is designed to let you learn flexibly and do your final examination. Ron Blue recordings are offered in this program. The Indiana Wesleyan University’s program will give you a Certified Financial Planner certificate. It also offers Qualified Kingdom Advisor™ Designation.Bryant University, Smithfield, RIThis institution offers an Online Financial Planning Certificate Program. It is ideal for all professionals who work already. You will receive all the tools you require to help you learn how to invest and accumulate wealth. It is CFP® Board endorsed and end with a certification exam.

Lists of full tuition scholarships. I have removed the less known/less competitive schools. The lists therefore, are not exhaustive. I am partial to Webb Institute (last post) if you have any interest in shipbuilding. Most competitive, #1 rank in the world for (double major) naval architecture and marine engineering. Only 28 students admitted per year. All tuition-free. Winter term internships around the world (eg. shipyards in Washington, Rhodes Island, Norway, Korea, Greece etc). 100% job placement upon graduation (mid career salary $105,000+). School/residence is the mansion on Long Island Sound in the Batman movies in New York state. Excellent engineering school with many graduates attending Ivy League/ well regarded graduate schools (MIT, Stanford). See interactive website. Webb Institute | An Exceptional College of Engineering.Full Tuition Academic ScholarshipsDon't worry about the cost of college with these full tuition scholarships.By Elizabeth HoytJune 02, 2016Full tuition academic scholarships are often awarded by colleges as a way to attract talented students.The scholarships listed on this page satisfy the following criteria:• They cover at least full tuition and fees.• They are based on academic merit.• They are college-controlled (i.e., not a private sector scholarship or state program).These awards are only available to students who enroll at the indicated colleges.Boston College Presidential Scholars ProgramDeadline: November 1Available to: Incoming FreshmanAward Amount: 100% of TuitionApproximately 15 full tuition scholarships are awarded per year to entering freshmen by the Presidential Scholars Program, in conjunction with the Financial Aid Office. These scholarships also include full funding for summer programs following the first three years of study (respectively, community service, immersion study trip to France, and professional internship). Incoming freshmen are paired with faculty mentors and library resource persons. There are also two series of biweekly evening meetings featuring invited speakers and topics relating to personal growth, leadership and profession.Get more information on the Boston College Presidential Scholars Program.Presidential Scholarship – Medical University of OhioDeadline: December 1Available to: Incoming FreshmenAward Amount: 100% of TuitionPresidential Scholarships at Medical University of Ohio offer full tuition and general fees scholarships. Consideration is automatic if an accepted student meets required criteria.Get more information on the Presidential Scholarship.The Regents Scholarship – University of California IrvineDeadline: November 30Available to: Incoming FreshmenAward Amount: 100% of TuitionThe number of Regents’ Scholarships at University of California Irvine varies each year, based on the quality of the applications. Awards are up to full cost-of-attendance, but are at least full tuition. The scholarships are awarded by the financial aid office.Get more information on The Regents Scholarship – University of California Irvine.Regents Scholarship – University of California RiversideDeadline: VariesAvailable to: Incoming FreshmenAward Amount: 100% of TuitionRegents Scholarships at University of California Riverside are four-year full in-state tuition and fees scholarships.Get more information on the Regents Scholarship.Nancy Susan Reynolds ScholarshipDeadline: December 1Available to: Incoming FreshmenAward Amount: 100% of TuitionThe Nancy Susan Reynolds Scholarship at Wake Forest University offers full tuition, room, board and a stipend. Applicants are invited to campus to interview.Get more information on the Nancy Susan Reynolds Scholarship.Guy T. Carswell ScholarshipDeadline: December 1Available to: Incoming FreshmenAward Amount: 100% of TuitionThe Guy T. Carswell Scholarship at Wake Forest University offers full tuition, room, board and a stipend. Applicants are invited to campus to interview.Get more information on the Guy T. Carswell Scholarship.Joseph G. Gordon ScholarshipsDeadline: December 1Available to: Incoming FreshmenAward Amount: 100% of TuitionThe Joseph G. Gordon Scholarships at Wake Forest University offer full tuition, room, board and a stipend. Applicants are invited to campus to interview.Get more information on the Joseph G. Gordon Scholarships.Graylyn ScholarshipDeadline: December 1Available to: Incoming FreshmenAward Amount: 100% of TuitionThe Graylyn Scholarship at Wake Forest University offers full tuition, room, board and a stipend. Applicants are invited to campus to interview.Get more information on the Graylyn Scholarship.111 Ridiculously Awesome Full Tuition Scholarships - The College Matchmakerby psnider | Jul 29, 2014 | College Search, Financial Aid | 26 commentsWant to win a $1,000 scholarship? Sign up here.With the outrageous rates of tuition these days, there is nothing better than a full tuition scholarship.There are more out there than many people think.And no, you don’t have to be a genius to get one. Yes, having good grades and strong scores helps (if you need to improve your SAT or ACT, check out The Secret Ingredient for Improving your SAT and ACT Score).Really the biggest problem is that there are very few centralized resources telling students where to look and finding the right opportunities to apply for is hard.I’ve spent the past few weeks pulling together an extensive list of colleges that give away full tuition scholarships. Some of these schools even throw in room & board, travel expenses, books, and enrichment funding that can be used for study abroad and summer internships.The list below includes 111 schools that offer incredible scholarships to students who demonstrate high level of achievement in their academics and/or extracurricular activities.I have deliberately EXCLUDED scholarships which take into account the following:Financial needWinning a National Merit ScholarshipBeing a part of a specific ethnic/racial groupLiving in a specific region or statePlanning to study a particular fieldThese scholarships are based entirely on merit and are open to students from around the country and in some cases the world. I highly encourage any student with competitive academic and extracurricular credentials to check them out!ALABAMAUniversity of AlabamaName of Scholarship: Academic Elite Scholarships More Info: http://scholarships.ua.edu/types/elite.html Value: Full tuition + $8,500 per year + iPad Determining Factors: Academics, extracurriculars, service, and leadership experience Minimum Requirements: 32 ACT or 1400 SAT, 3.8 GPAScripps CollegeName of Scholarship: New Generation Scholarship More Info: http://www.scholarships4school.com/scholarships/new-generation-scholarship.html Value: Full tuition + three flights home per year + one summer research stipend Determining Factors: Academic performance, personal achievement, recommendations, and involvement in community and school activities Minimum Requirements: Minimum weighted GPA of 4.0, minimum median SAT score of 1400University of Southern CaliforniaName of Scholarship: Mork Family Scholarship More Info: http://www.usc.edu/admission/undergraduate/docs/uscScholarships1415.pdf Value: Full tuition + $5,000 stipend Awards: 10Name of Scholarship: Stamps Leadership Scholarship More Info: http://www.usc.edu/admission/undergraduate/docs/uscScholarships1415.pdf Value: Full tuition + $5,000 enrichment fund Awards: 5 Determining Factors: Academic achievement, talent, perseverance, innovation, involvement, and leadership Minimum Requirements: Average SAT and ACT scores in the top 1 to 2 percent of students nationwideName of Scholarship: Trustee Scholarship More Info: http://www.usc.edu/admission/undergraduate/docs/uscScholarships1415.pdf Value: Full tuition Awards: 100Loyola Marymount UniversityName of Scholarship: Trustee Scholarship More Info: http://financialaid.lmu.edu/prospective/scholarships/lmuacademicscholarshipsforfreshmen/ Value: Full tuition + room and board Awards: 10 Determining Factors: Academic achievement Minimum Requirements: 3.6 GPA, SAT math and verbal 650 or ACT 29California Institute of Technology (Caltech)Name of Scholarship: Stamps Leadership Scholarship More Info: https://www.finaid.caltech.edu/TypesofAid/grants/Stamps Value: Full tuition Minimum Requirements: Nomination, Must apply via non-binding Early ActionUniversity of California – Los AngelesName of Scholarship: Stamps Leadership Scholarship More Info: http://www.stampsfoundation.org/portfolios/university-of-california-los-angeles/ Value: Up to full tuition + enrichment funds of up to $12,000 Awards: 5 national awards, 5 for California residents Determining Factors: Leadership, scholarship, community service, innovation Minimum Requirements: NominationDELAWAREUniversity of DelawareName of Scholarship: Eugene DuPont Memorial Scholars More Info: http://www.udel.edu/admissions/pdf/DSDescriptions2012.pdf Value: Full tuition + room & board + $375 per semester for textbooks + $2,500 enrichment activitiesDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAmerican UniversityName of Scholarship: Frederick Douglass Scholars Program More Info: http://www.american.edu/financialaid/fdsprogram.cfm Value: Full tuition + fees + room & board + books Determining Factors: “Preference will be given to first-generation students as well as those committed to working in communities of color in the United States. ” Most recipients have at least a 3.2 GPA (unweighted) or 3.4 GPA (weighted) and 1150 SAT (critical reading/math) or 25 ACTCatholic University of AmericaName of Scholarship: Archdiocesan Scholarship More Info: http://admissions.cua.edu/undergrad/finaid/scholarships_academic.html Value: Full tuition Awards: 5 Determining Factors: Academic merit Minimum Requirements: 3.8 GPA ,1450 SAT or 32 ACT, top 10% class rankThe George Washington UniversityName of Scholarship: Presidential Academic Scholarship More Info: http://undergraduate.admissions.gwu.edu/scholarships Value: Full tuitionUniversity of MiamiName of Scholarship: Hammond Scholarship More Info: http://www6.miami.edu/provost/oae/hammond/index.html Value: Full tuition Determining Factors: Academic excellence, a commitment to personal goals, aspirations of continuing education at the graduate levelName of Scholarship: Singer Scholarship More Info: http://www.miami.edu/admission/index.php/undergraduate_admission/costsandfinancialresources/scholarships/singer/ Value: Full tuition Determining Factors: Exceptional qualities and academic achievementName of Scholarship: Stamps Foundation Scholarship More Info: http://www.miami.edu/admission/index.php/undergraduate_admission/costsandfinancialresources/scholarships/stamps_scholarships/ Value: Full tuition + fees + room & board + textbooks + enrichment stipend of $12,000 + leadership programs Determining Factors: Exceptional qualities and academic achievement Minimum Requirements: Must apply early decision or early actionGEORGIAEmory UniversityName of Scholarship: Emory Scholars More Info: http://apply.emory.edu/apply/scholars.php Value: Up to full tuition + enrichment stipends Determining Factors: Academic achievement and extracurricular engagement Minimum Requirements: Application deadline November 15thGeorgia Institute of TechnologyName of Scholarship: Presidential Scholars More Info: http://www.psp.gatech.edu/ Value: Full tuition + room & board Determining Factors: Scholarship, leadership, progress, and service Minimum Requirements: Must apply by October 15thName of Scholarship: Stamps Leadership Scholarship More Info: http://www.psp.gatech.edu/stamps-leadership-scholars Value: Full tuition + $4,000 for public service internship or research + study abroad or international experience funds up to $8,000 Awards: 5-6 national awards, 5-6 awards for Georgia residents Determining Factors: Academics, personal achievements, and leadershipUniversity of GeorgiaName of Scholarship: Foundation Fellowship and Bernard Ramsey Honors Scholarship More Info: https://honors.uga.edu/c_s/scholarships/f_f/foundation_fellows.html Value: Full tuition Determining Factors: Academic achievement, intellectual drive, curiosity, record of leadership and service, intellectual and cultural diversity Minimum Requirements: Submit application by November 3rd, 3.8 GPA, 2100 SAT or 31 ACTName of Scholarship: Stamps Leadership Scholarship More Info: http://www.stampsfoundation.org/portfolios/university-of-georgia-athens-ga/ Value: Full tuition + $3,000 travel-study grant Determining Factors: Overall achievement and leadership Minimum Requirements: Must apply by mid-NovemberHAWAIIUniversity of HawaiiName of Scholarship: Regents’ Scholarship More Info: http://www.hawaii.edu/offices/studentaffairs/scholarships/raps-overview.php Value: full tuition plus $4,000 per year and one time $2,000 travel grant Awards: 20 Determining Factors: Academic and extracurricular achievement Minimum Requirements: Regents’: 3.5 high school academic GPA, 29 ACT or 1950 SAT. Presidential: 3.7 college GPA.ILLINOISIllinois Institute of TechnologyName of Scholarship: Duchossois Leadership Scholars More Info: http://admissions.iit.edu/undergraduate/finances/duchossois-leadership-scholars-program Value: Full tuition Minimum Requirements: noneName of Scholarship: Camras Scholars Program More Info: http://admissions.iit.edu/undergraduate/finances/camras-scholars-program Value: Full tuition + room & board + paid summer experiences Determining Factors: Academics, leadership, extracurricular activities, communication skills, positive personality, capacity for original through, sense of caring Minimum Requirements: 3.5 GPA, ACT/SAT scores in the top 10% nationallyUniversity of ChicagoName of Scholarship: Stamps Leadership Scholarship More Info: http://www.stampsfoundation.org/portfolios/university-of-chicago-chicago-il/ Value: Full tuition, room & board, $10,000 enrichment funds Determining Factors: Overall achievement and leadershipUniversity of Illinois – Urbana ChampaignName of Scholarship: Stamps Leadership Scholarship More Info: http://vcia.illinois.edu/giving/stamps.html Value: Full tuition + $12,000 for enrichment activities Awards: up to 5 Determining Factors: Leadership, overcoming obstacles, scholarship, service and innovationINDIANAIndiana UniversityName of Scholarship: The Wells Scholarship Program More Info: http://www.indiana.edu/~wsp/ Value: Full tuition + fees + living stipend Awards: 18-22 Determining Factors: Academic achievement, leadership, extracurricular activities, community involvement, and character Minimum Requirements: Most nominees score 1400 or above on SAT or 32 on ACT have 3.9 GPA or higher, and graduate within the top 5% of their class. Scholars must be nominated by their school or the IUB admissions office.Purdue UniversityName of Scholarship: Stamps Leadership Scholarship More Info: http://www.stampsfoundation.org/portfolios/purdue-university-west-lafayette-in/ Value: Full tuition + $10,000 enrichment funds Determining Factors: Academics, leadership, extracurricular activities, and personal background and experiences Minimum Requirements: Submit application by November 1stUniversity of Notre DameName of Scholarship: Stamps Leadership Scholarship More Info: http://www.stampsfoundation.org/portfolios/university-of-notre-dame/ Value: Full tuition + $12,000 enrichment funds + faculty and professional mentors Determining Factors: Leadership, perseverance, scholarship, service, and innovation Minimum Requirements: Nominated by admissions officeKENTUCKYUniversity of KentuckyName of Scholarship: Otis A. Singletary Scholarship More Info: http://www.uky.edu/Scholars/ Value: Full tuition, room & board, stipend, iPad, $2,000 summer abroad stipend Minimum Requirements: 31 ACT or 1360 SAT and minimum unweighted GPA of 3.5Name of Scholarship: Presidential Scholarship More Info: http://www.uky.edu/financialaid/scholarship-incoming-freshmen Value: Full tuition Minimum Requirements: “minimum test score of 31 ACT or 1360 SAT (Math + Reading) and minimum unweighted GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale”University of LouisvilleName of Scholarship: Brown Fellows Program More Info: http://louisville.edu/admissions/aid/scholarships/jgb Value: Full tuition + room & board + allowance for books + up to $5,000 in enrichment funds Awards: 10 Determining Factors: Academics, well-roundedness, leadership potential Minimum Requirements: 31 ACT or 1360 SAT, 3.5 GPA, non-resident of Kentucky (there are other scholarships for Kentucky residents)LOUISIANATulane UniversityName of Scholarship: Dean’s Honor Scholarship More Info: http://admission.tulane.edu/aid/merit.php Value: Full tuition Awards: 75 Determining Factors: General achievement and a creative project Minimum Requirements: Must submit application by November 15th via Early ActionName of Scholarship: Paul Tulane Scholarship More Info: http://admission.tulane.edu/aid/merit.php Value: Full tuition Awards: 50 Determining Factors: General Achievement Minimum Requirements: Must submit application by November 15th via Early ActionName of Scholarship: Stamps-Tulane Scholarship More Info: http://admission.tulane.edu/aid/merit.php Value: Full tuition + enrichment funding Awards: 5 Determining Factors: Academics, leadership, perseverance, service and innovation Minimum Requirements: Must apply for Dean’s Honor Scholarship and nominated from that poolLouisiana State UniversityName of Scholarship: Stamps Leadership Scholarship More Info: https://www.honors.lsu.edu/prospective-students/admissions/scholarships/stamps-leadership-scholarships Value: Full tuition + up to $14,000 enrichment expenses Minimum Requirements: Selected from students admitted to the honors program, 33 ACT, 1440 SAT, 3.0 GPAMARYLANDUniversity of Maryland – College ParkName of Scholarship: Banneker/Key Scholarship More Info: http://www.bannekerkey.umd.edu/ Value: Up to full tuition + room & board + book allowance Awards: 150 Determining Factors: Academics, leadership Minimum Requirements: Must be admitted to the Honors CollegeName of Scholarship: Stamps Leadership Scholarship More Info: http://www.bannekerkey.umd.edu/stamps.php Value: Tuition + room & board + book allowance + up to $5,000 enrichment funds Awards: 2-3 Determining Factors: Academic leadership Minimum Requirements: Must be admitted to the Honors College, admitted through the same pool as Banneker/Key ScholarshipMASSACHUSETTSBoston CollegeName of Scholarship: Presidential Scholars Program More Info: http://www.bc.edu/centers/psp// Value: Full tuition Awards: 15 Determining Factors: Academic record, community service, and leadership Minimum Requirements: Apply Early Action by November 1stBoston UniversityName of Scholarship: Trustee Scholarship More Info: http://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/costs-aid-scholarships/scholarships/trustee/ Value: Full Tuition + fees Awards: 20 Determining Factors: Academics, service, and extracurricular activities Minimum Requirements: Apply before December 1st, nomination from high schoolNortheastern UniversityName of Scholarship: University Scholars More Info: http://www.northeastern.edu/universityscholars/prospective-scholars/ Value: Full tuition Awards: 120 Determining Factors: Academic achievement, creativity, energy, ideas, ambition to innovate, curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit, vision, confidence, maturity, resourcefulness, passion to make a positive difference, and strong characterMICHIGANMichigan State UniversityName of Scholarship: Alumni Distinguished Scholarship More Info: http://admissions.msu.edu/finances/scholarships_merit.asp Value: Full tuition + fees + room & board + $1,000 stipend annually Awards: 15 Determining Factors: Academic performance and participation in the MSU Alumni Distinguished Scholarship competition Minimum Requirements: Must apply by November 1st and complete an examinationName of Scholarship: Distinguished Freshman Scholarship More Info: http://admissions.msu.edu/finances/scholarships_merit.asp Value: Full tuition + fees Awards: 20 Determining Factors: Academic Performance and participation in the MSU Alumni Distinguished Scholarship competition Minimum Requirements: Must apply by November 1st and complete an examinationMISSISSIPPIUniversity of MississippiName of Scholarship: Stamps Leadership Scholarship More Info: http://www.stampsfoundation.org/portfolios/university-of-mississippi-university-ms/ Value: Full tuition + $12,000 enrichment stipend Determining Factors: Academic achievement, leadership, and serviceMISSOURISaint Louis UniversityName of Scholarship: Presidential Scholarship More Info: http://www.slu.edu/undergraduate-admission/scholarships-and-financial-aid/presidential-scholarship Value: Full tuition + up to $1,200 in enrichment funding Minimum Requirements: GPA 3.85, weighted or unweighted, 30 ACT or 1330 SATWashington University in St. LouisName of Scholarship: John B. Ervin’s Scholar Program More Info: http://admissions.wustl.edu/scholarships-financial-aid/Freshman-Academic-Scholarship-Fellowship-Programs/Pages/John-B-Ervin-Scholars-Program.aspx Value: Full tuition + $2,500 stipend annually Determining Factors: “Applicants should excel academically, challenge themselves, demonstrate initiative and leadership in their communities, bring diverse groups together, commit to community service, serve historically underprivileged populations, and/or persevere through challenging circumstances.”Name of Scholarship: Annika Rodriguez Scholars Program More Info: http://admissions.wustl.edu/scholarships-financial-aid/Freshman-Academic-Scholarship-Fellowship-Programs/Pages/Annika-Rodriguez-Scholars-Program.aspx Value: Full tuition + $2,500 stipend per year Determining Factors: “Awards are based on academic achievement (strong grades and SAT or ACT scores), a commitment to serving historically underprivileged populations, the ability to bring diverse people together, application answers and essay, and recommendations received as part of the admission application.”Name of Scholarship: Danforth Scholars Program More Info: http://admissions.wustl.edu/scholarships-financial-aid/Freshman-Academic-Scholarship-Fellowship-Programs/Pages/The-Danforth-Scholars-Program.aspx Value: Full tuition Determining Factors: “In addition to outstanding academic performance, the committee in interested in activities that illustrate the candidate’s exceptional commitment to community service, high moral character, and similar qualities that exemplify the Danforths’ legacy at Washington University. The selection committee finds it helpful to learn of specific examples of leadership, academic, and personal achievements that set this student apart from his or her peers.” Minimum Requirements: Must be nominated by person with extensive knowledge of studentName of Scholarship: Stamps Leadership Scholarship More Info: http://admissions.wustl.edu/scholarships-financial-aid/Freshman-Academic-Scholarship-Fellowship-Programs/Pages/Stamps-Leadership-Scholarships.aspx Value: Full tuition + fees + room & board + supplies + $10,000 enrichment fund Determining Factors: Academic achievement, leadership, perseverance, scholarship, service and innovationNEW YORKFordham UniversityName of Scholarship: Presidential Scholarship More Info: http://www.fordham.edu/admissions/undergraduate_admiss/financing/financial_aid_facts_31974.asp Value: Full Tuition + room Awards: 20 Determining Factors: Academic achievement in high school, test scores, and personal characteristicsSyracuse UniversityName of Scholarship: Coronat Scholars More Info: http://www.syr.edu/financialaid/scholarships/su_scholarships_list/coronat_scholars.html Value: Full tuition + one paid study abroad trip + funding for summer experience + admission to honors program Determining Factors: Academic achievement, leadership, and service activitiesUniversity of RochesterName of Scholarship: Renaissance & Global Scholarships More Info: http://enrollment.rochester.edu/admissions/res/pdf/rens.pdf Value: Full tuition + individual mentoring Awards: 20 Determining Factors: Academic Curiosity and Excellence and Social Awareness and InvolvementNORTH CAROLINADavidson CollegeName of Scholarship: John Montgomery Belk Scholarship More Info: http://www.davidson.edu/admission-and-financial-aid/financial-aid/scholarships/nomination-scholarships Value: Full tuition + $6,000 for summer experiences Awards: 8 Determining Factors: Academic achievement, character, leadership, and service Minimum Requirements: School nominationDuke UniversityName of Scholarship: Robertson Scholars More Info: http://robertsonscholars.org/ Value: Full tuition + fees + room & board + funding for up to three summer experiences Determining Factors: Purposeful leadership, intellectual curiosity, strength of character, and collaborative spiritUniversity of North Carolina – Chapel HillName of Scholarship: Morehead-Cain Scholars More Info: http://www.moreheadcain.org/ Value: Full tuition + room & board + books + laptop + funding for research and summer opportunities Minimum Requirements: All students from Canada, Great Britain, and North Carolina can apply. All other students must come from a designated nomination school or have your school register to become a nomination school. You can find a list of current nominating schools here: http://www.moreheadcain.org/nominating-schools/Name of Scholarship: Robertson Scholars More Info: http://robertsonscholars.org/ Value: Full tuition + fees + room and board + funding for up to three summer experiences Determining Factors: Purposeful leadership, intellectual curiosity, strength of character, and collaborative spiritWake Forest UniversityName of Scholarship: Nancy Susan Reynolds Scholarship More Info: http://groups.wfu.edu/debate/Recruiting/FINANCIALAIDSCHOLARSHIPS.html Value: All expenses associated with attending college + stipend Minimum Requirements: Must apply by December 1st Determining Factors: Scholarship, achievement, and personal interviewsName of Scholarship: Stamps Leadership Scholarship More Info: http://www.stampsfoundation.org/portfolios/wake-forest-winston-salem-nc/ Value: Full tuition + enrichment stipend Awards: 5 Determining Factors: Educational achievements, academic motivation, maturity and characterUniversity of North Carolina – CharlotteName of Scholarship: Levine Scholars Program More Info: http://levinescholars.uncc.edu/ Value: Full tuition + room & board + fees + laptop + summer experience funding + study abroad + $8,000 grant to implement a service project + membership to Honors College Determining Factors: Scholarship, ethical leadership, and civic engagementOHIOOhio State UniversityName of Scholarship: Eminence Scholarship More Info: http://honors-scholars.osu.edu/honors/eminence Value: Full Ride + $3,000 enrichment Determining Factors: Academic achievement, contribution to school and local community, and leadership Minimum Requirements: Most recipients typically rank in the top three percent of their graduating classes and have an ACT composite score of 34 or higher or combined SAT Critical Reading and Math score of 1520 or higher.”PENNSYLVANIAUniversity of PittsburghName of Scholarship: University Academic Scholarship More Info: https://oafa.pitt.edu/learn-about-aid/academic-scholarships/ Value: Up to full tuition Determining Factors: Academic achievement is the primary factor. Activities outside of the classroom such as leadership positions, athletics, community service, etc. are reviewed as a secondary consideration. Minimum Requirements: Most recipients have a minimum SAT I score of 1450 (math and critical reading scores only) or 33 ACT composite score, an ‘A’ average, and a top 5% class rank”SOUTH CAROLINAClemson UniversityName of Scholarship: National Scholars More Info: http://www.clemson.edu/academics/programs/national-scholars/ Value: Full tuition Awards: 40 Determining Factors: Outstanding academic achievement (average scholar achieved 1500 on SAT math & verbal or 34 ACT and was ranked in top 1% of class), leadership, service, and extracurricular involvementTENNESSEEVanderbilt UniversityName of Scholarship: Ingram Scholarship More Info: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/scholarships/ingram.php Value: Full tuition + stipends for summer projects Determining Factors: Commitment to community service, strength of personal character, and leadership potentialName of Scholarship: Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholarship Program More Info: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/scholarships/signature.php Value: Full tuition + stipend for one study abroad or research experience Determining Factors: Academic achievement, intellectual promise, and leadership and contribution outside the classroomTEXASUniversity of Texas at AustinName of Scholarship: 40 Acres Scholarship More Info: http://scholarships.texasexes.org/scholarships/forty-acres-scholars/ Value: Full tuition + fees + books + living stipend + support for enrichment activitiesSouthern Methodist UniversityName of Scholarship: President’s Scholar Program More Info: http://www.smu.edu/Academics/PS/Benefits Value: Full tuition + fees + travel expenses and tuition for study abroad Determining Factors: Academic achievement and a demonstrated commitment to engagement in school and/or community activities Minimum Requirements: Exceptional achievement on the ACT or SAT, a minimum of 20 high school academic units in a challenging curriculum, including AP/IB and honors courses, two years of a single foreign language, and advanced coursework in math and science, and a high school rank in the top 10 percent of the graduating classTexas Christian UniversityName of Scholarship: Chancellor’s Scholarship More Info: http://www.chancellor.tcu.edu/scholars.asp Value: Full tuition Awards: 43 Determining Factors: Academic achievement is the primary factor (SAT score average of recipients is 2190. ACT is 33), and leadership accomplishments, service records, and extracurricular activities are also considered.University of HoustonName of Scholarship: Tier One Scholarship More Info: http://www.uh.edu/tieronescholars/ Value: Full tuition + fees + two years room & board + stipend for research and study abroad + membership to Honors College + priority registration for classes Minimum Requirements: Minimum SAT of 1300 on the critical reading and math sections (29 ACT composite), rank in the top 10 percent of high school classUniversity of Texas at DallasName of Scholarship: The McDermott Scholars Program More Info: http://www.utdallas.edu/mcdermott/ Value: Full tuition + fees + $1,200 stipend per month to cover room, board, and living expenses + $1,000 annual book stipend + international experience up to $12,000 + professional development experience up to $3,000 + paid travel home twice a year for domestic students and once a year for international students Awards: 24 Determining Factors: Exceptional academic performance (most recipients have 1400 or higher on the two part SAT (verbal and math) and a class rank in the top 5% of their high school class, community volunteerism and leadership in school, broad and eclectic interests in science, literature, and the arts, social skills to interact easily with adults as well as peers.VIRGINIAUniversity of RichmondName of Scholarship: Richmond Scholars More Info: http://scholars.richmond.edu/about/index.html Value: Full tuition + $3,000 for enrichment activities + priority course registration + guaranteed housing Determining Factors: Outstanding and engaged scholarship, desire to be at the forefront in the creation and discovery of new knowledge, leadership skills, desire to be a leader in service to society, broad worldview, excitement about learning from people who are different from themselves in a diverse community of scholars, recognition of the importance of personal integrity and ethical decision making, enthusiastic pursuit of self-improvement, desire to make the most of opportunities presented, exceptional talent in artistic expressionUniversity of VirginiaName of Scholarship: Jefferson Scholarship More Info: http://www.jeffersonscholars.org/ Value: Full tuition + fees + room & board+ books + personal expensesWashington and LeeName of Scholarship: Johnson scholarship More Info: http://www.wlu.edu/johnson-program/the-johnson-scholarship Value: Full tuition + room & board + $7,000 to support summer experiences Determining Factors: Academic and personal accomplishments, essays, performance at in-person scholarship competition (travel expenses are paid by the university for all finalists)79 Colleges with Full Ride ScholarshipsPosted by Mary Ann Barge | Sep 15, 2015 9:00:00 AMFINANCIAL AID, COLLEGE INFOYou’ve worked hard all through high school and are an extracurricular superstar. You’re looking forward to the challenges that college will bring.But are you ready for the challenge of paying for college?There are a lot of ways that students come up with the money to fund their higher educations. Did you know that it could be as easy as getting one award?In this article I’m going to show you a list of 79 colleges that offer at least one full ride scholarship that will cover all of your tuition costs.What Is a Full Ride Scholarship?Getting a scholarship that would fully cover tuition costs is most students’ dream. It’s hard to believe that there’s something even better out there – the full ride scholarship. These scholarships are special because they cover not only tuition, but also other basic costs, like room, board, books, travel, and supplies.For most private schools, that means that you are getting over $200,000 of expenses covered by these scholarships. Unlike financial aid, which many schools offer to students based on what they and their families can afford to pay towards their educations, these scholarships are based on merit.The idea is that these schools think certain students are special – so special that they want it to be a no-brainer that you’ll choose to attend their school. So they're going to try their hardest to make you want to partner with them for the next four years.What Kinds Of Schools Offer Full Tuition Scholarships?As you’re looking through the list below, you may notice that you recognize some of the names. A lot of the schools on this list are very good schools, but apart from a few notable exceptions, you are not likely to see the top schools in the country giving out full ride scholarships.Why is this? Full ride scholarships are meant to lure in top, super-attractive students who have a lot of choices. It’s the school’s way of telling you that among the student population, you really stand out.These full ride scholarships are merit-based, meaning that in your grades, extra-curricular activities, and leaderships skills, you worked harder or achieved more than the average Student Housing Made Easy • Student.com schools that have the highest levels of competition, full rides are extremely rare. Pretty much all the applicants to these schools are going to be high achievers across the board. Therefore, it gets a lot harder to pick out who the real stars are.Extra Advice: Want to get into the best college you can? Read our famous guide on how to get into Harvard, the Ivy League, and your top choice college. In this guide, you'll learn: What colleges are looking for in your application. How to impress your top choice colleges. Why you're probably wasting your time on activities that don't matter Even if you're not actually interested in Ivy League schools, you'll still learn something fundamental about how to apply to college.Read our top college admissions guide today.Where Should You Look for a Full Ride Scholarship? If you’re hoping for a full ride, you may want to look at schools that are “safe” for your grades, test scores, and achievements outside of school. If you're scoring much higher than the average admitted student, you have a much better chance of having some scholarship money coming your way.You may also want to consider colleges you have not heard of before. A lot of these schools offer top academic experiences, but don’t have the name recognition of other schools. They are trying to attract student superstars that will help raise their profiles.Of course, even if you apply to the schools on this list, expect the competition to be fierce. Don’t bank everything on getting one of these scholarships – they are very tough to come by. Also consider going after other forms of college money, such as traditional need-based financial aid, as well as other independent merit-based scholarships.Top 50 Schools That Offer Full Ride ScholarshipsThe following schools are ranked in the top 50 universities in the USA by US News. Consider this list the exception to the rule: these are the rare nationally top-ranked universities that offer merit-based scholarships in addition to the more standard financial need scholarships.#8: Duke University (Durham, North Carolina)Robertson Scholars This scholarship pays full tuition plus fees, room and board, and also gives funding for up to three domestic summer experiences. The award is given to students who show purposeful leadership, intellectual curiosity, strength of character, and collaborative spirit.#15: Vanderbilt University (Nashville, Tennessee)Ingram Scholarship This scholarship gives full tuition and stipends for summer projects. Students are selected based on commitment to community service, strength of personal character, and leadership potential. The application deadline is December 1st.Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholarship This scholarship gives full tuition plus a one-time stipend to be used towards a summer study abroad or research experience. Selection is based on academic achievement, intellectual promise, leadership, and contributions outside the classroom.#15: Washington University in St. Louis (St. Louis, Missouri)John B. Ervin’s Scholar Program This scholarship gives full tuition plus a $2,500 annual stipend. Applicants should excel academically, challenge themselves, demonstrate initiative and leadership in their communities, bring diverse groups together, commit to community service, serve historically underprivileged populations, and/or persevere through challenging circumstances.Anika Rodriguez Scholars Program This scholarship gives full tuition and a $2,500 annual stipend. Awards are based on academic achievement (strong grades and SAT or ACT scores), a commitment to serving historically underprivileged populations, the ability to bring diverse people together, application answers and essay, and recommendations received as part of the admission application.Danforth Scholars Program This scholarship covers full tuition. Applicants must be nominated by someone with extensive knowledge of the student.Stamps Leadership Scholarship This scholarship covers full tuition, fees, room and board, supplies and also gives a $10,000 enrichment fund. Selection is based upon the applicant’s academic achievement, leadership, perseverance, scholarship, service and innovation.#18: University of Notre Dame (Notre Dame, Indiana)Stamps Leadership Scholarship This scholarship gives full tuition plus $12,000 in enrichment funds. Winners are also given faculty and professional mentors. Students must be nominated by the admissions office. Selection is based on leadership, perseverance, scholarship, service, and innovation. A maximum of five are awarded each year.#21: Emory University (Atlanta, Georgia)Emory Scholars This scholarship gives full tuition and enrichment stipends. It's only awarded to the top students at Emory. The application deadline is November 15th.#23: University of California, Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA)Stamps Leadership Scholarship This scholarship gives full tuition, plus an enrichment fund up to $12,000. You have to be nominated by the University for this scholarship based upon such qualities as leadership, scholarship, community service, innovation. A maximum of ten are awarded every year: five nationally, and five for California residents. The nomination deadline is February 1st.#23: University of Southern California (Los Angeles, California)Mork Family Scholarship This scholarship gives full tuition, plus a $5,000 stipend. The average SAT and ACT scores of recipients are in the top 1 to 2 percent of all students nationwide in addition to such things as academic achievement, talent, perseverance, innovation, involvement, and leadership. A maximum of ten scholarships are awarded each year. The submission deadline is April 1st.Stamps Leadership Scholarship This scholarship gives full tuition, plus a $5,000 enrichment fund. The average SAT and ACT scores of recipients are in the top 1 to 2 percent of all students nationwide in addition to such things as academic achievement, talent, perseverance, innovation, involvement, and leadership. A maximum of ten scholarships are awarded each year. The submission deadline is April 1st.Trustee Scholarship This scholarship gives full tuition. The average SAT and ACT scores of recipients are in the top 1 to 2 percent of all students nationwide in addition to such things as academic achievement, talent, perseverance, innovation, involvement, and leadership. A maximum of 100 scholarships are awarded each year. The submission deadline is April 1st.#26: University of Virginia (Charlottesville, Virginia)Jefferson Scholarship This scholarship covers full tuition, fees, room and board, books, enrichment program and personal expenses. Students must be in the top 1 – 2% of their high school senior classes and must be nominated by their schools. A maximum of thirty-four scholarships are awarded each year.#27: Wake Forest University (Winston-Salem, North Carolina)Nancy Susan Reynolds Scholarship This scholarship gives full tuition and a stipend. Selection is based on scholarship, achievement and personal interviews. The application deadline is December 1st.Stamps Leadership Scholarship This scholarship gives full tuition and an enrichment stipend. Selection is based on educational achievements, academic motivation, maturity and character. A maximum of five scholarships are awarded each year.#30: Boston College (Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts)Presidential Scholars Program This scholarship pays full tuition at Boston College. A maximum of 15 awards are given every year. Students must be invited by a selection committee before applying. The application deadline is November 1st.#30: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Chapel Hill, North Carolina)Morehead-Cain Scholars This scholarship covers full tuition, room and board, books, a laptop, and funding for research and summer opportunities. It is open to students from Canada, Great Britain, and North Carolina. All other students must come from a designated nomination school or have their school register to become a nomination school. Current nominating schools can be found here.Robertson Scholars This scholarship gives full tuition plus fees, room and board and funding for up to three domestic summer experiences. It is awarded to students who show purposeful leadership, intellectual curiosity, strength of character, and collaborative spirit.#33: University of Rochester (Rochester, New York)Renaissance & Global Scholarships This scholarship guarantees full tuition and individual mentoring. Selection is based upon academic curiosity and excellence, social awareness and involvement. A maximum of 20 are awarded each year.#36: Georgia Institute of Technology (Atlanta, Georgia)Presidential Scholars This scholarship gives full tuition plus room and board. It is awarded to top students at Georgia Tech who also have shown a dedication to leadership and service. The deadline is October 15th.Stamps Leadership Scholarship This scholarship gives full tuition, plus $4,000 for public service internship or research, and up to $8,000 for study abroad or international experience. Selection is based on academics, personal achievement, and leadership. There is a maximum of 10 awards given every year: 5 for national students, and five for Georgia residents.#41: Tulane University (New Orleans, Louisiana)Dean’s Honor Scholarship This scholarship gives full tuition. Selection is based on general achievements and a creative project. A maximum of 75 are awarded each year. The submission deadline is November 15th.Paul Tulane Scholarship This scholarship gives full tuition. Selection is based on general achievement. A maximum of 50 scholarships are awarded every year. The application deadline is November 15th.Stamps-Tulane Scholarship This scholarship awards full tuition and enrichment funding. Students must apply for the Dean’s Honor Scholarship and will be nominated from that pool of applicants. Selection is based on academics, leadership, perseverance, and innovation. A maximum of five scholarships are awarded every year.#41: Boston University (Boston, Massachusetts)University Scholars This scholarship awards full tuition plus fees. There are a maximum of 20 awards given per year. In order to be selected, you will need to have a 4.0 GPA, be intellectually and creatively adventurous, and show that you have viewpoints, experiences, and achievements that are beyond average. The application deadline is December 1st.#41: University of Illinois (Champaign, Illinois)Stamps Leadership Foundation This scholarship gives full tuition and $12,000 for enrichment activities. A maximum of five are awarded each year.Bonus: Want to get a perfect SAT or ACT score? Read our famous guide on how to score a perfect 1600 on the SAT, or a perfect 36 on the ACT. You'll learn top strategies from the country's leading expert on the SAT/ACT, Allen Cheng, a Harvard grad and perfect scorer. No matter your level, you'll find useful advice here - this strategy guide has been read by over 500,000 people.Read the 1600 SAT guide or 36 ACT guide today and start improving your score.East Coast SchoolsAmerican University (Washington,DC)Frederick Douglass Scholars Program This scholarship gives full tuition, plus additional money for fees, room and board, and books. You will need at least a 3.3 unweighted GPA or a 3.5 weighted GPA to be eligible, and you will need to have a minimum of 1190 on the SAT or 26 on the ACT. Preference is given to students who are committed to working with minority communities in the USA. The application deadline is September 15th.Catholic University of America (Washington, DC)Archdiocesan Scholarship This scholarship is for full tuition. You will need to have a GPA of 3.8 or above, scores of 1450 on the SAT or 32 on the ACT, and be in the top 10% of your class, in order to be eligible for the scholarship. All undergraduate applicants are considered for this award, and there are a maximum of five given every year.Fordham University (New York, New York)Presidential Scholarship This scholarship gives full tuition plus room, and is renewable for all four years. These awards usually go to students who are ranked in the top 2% of their high school class. A maximum of 20 awards are given every year.Semifinalist Scholarship This scholarship gives full tuition. Students who are semi-finalists or finalists for National Merit, National Achievement, or National Hispanic Recognition Scholarship Programs, who have a A or A- average, and are in the top 2-3% of admitted students are eligible for the award. Applications are by invitation only.The George Washington University (Washington, DC)Presidential Academic Scholarship This scholarship is for full tuition. All students are considered for this award when they submit their undergraduate applications, but the scholarship is only awarded to the most competitive students.Stephen Joel Trachtenberg Scholarship This scholarship covers full tuition, fees, room and board, and also gives a book allowance. It is only awarded to students who are residents of the District of Columbia and who have attended an accredited Washington D.C. high school and are applying for financial aid.Howard University (Washington, DC)Presidential Scholarship This scholarship covers full tuition, fees, room and board. Winners are also given a laptop and $950 towards the cost of their textbooks. To be eligible, you will need to have a 3.75 GPA, SAT scores of at least 1500, and ACT scores between a 34 and 36. In order for the award to be renewed you will have to maintain a 3.5 GPA. The Presidential Scholarship is awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis until all funds have been used.Founders Scholarship This scholarship covers full tuition, room and board, fees, and also gives a voucher of $500 to be used to purchase textbooks. To be eligible, you will need to have SAT scores between 1400 and 1490, ACT scores between 32 and 33, and a GPA of at least 3.5. In order to renew the award, you will need to maintain a GPA of at least 3.3. This scholarship is awarded on a first-come, first-served bases until all funds have been used.Capstone Scholarship This scholarship covers full tuition, fees, and room. You will need to have an SAT score between 1300 and 1390, an ACT score between 29 and 31, and a GPA of at least 3.25 to be eligible. In order to renew the award, you will need to maintain a GPA of at least 3.3. The scholarship is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until all funds have been used.Legacy Scholarship This scholarship covers full tuition and fees. To be eligible, you will need to have SAT scores of 1170 – 1290 or ACT scores of 26 – 28, have a GPA of 3.0 or above or be ranked first or second in your class. In order to renew the award, you will need to maintain a GPA of 3.0. This scholarship is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until all funds have been used.Northeastern University (Boston, Massachusetts)University Scholars This scholarship covers full tuition. Only students in the top 2% of the incoming class are eligible for the award. A maximum of 120 scholarships are awarded every year.University of Buffalo (Buffalo, New York)Presidential Scholarship This scholarship covers full tuition, fees, room and board, and books. Applicants must apply to the Honors College, and will be selected to apply for the scholarship. Applicants should have high GPAs, and an SAT score of at least 1470 or ACT score of at least 33. The application deadline is December 1st.University of Delaware (Newark, Delaware)Eugene DuPont Memorial Scholars This scholarship covers full tuition, room and board, a $2,500 enrichment stipend, and $375 per semester for textbook for four years. You are expected to make a difference on academic and extracurricular areas at the university, and selection is based upon these areas. Application is by invitation only. The submission deadline is January 15th.Syracuse University (Syracuse, New York)Coronat Scholars This scholarship gives full tuition plus one paid study abroad trip, funding for summer experience, and admission to the honors program. It is awarded to freshman joining The College of Arts and Sciences who are pursuing a liberal arts major. Recipients are selected by The College of Arts and Sciences.University of Maryland, College Park (College Park, Maryland)Banneker/Key Scholarship This scholarship gives full tuition, room and board, and a book allowance. Application is by invitation only by a selection committee. A maximum of 150 are awarded each year.Stamps Leadership Scholarship This scholarship gives full tuition plus room and board, a book allowance and up to $5,000 in enrichment funding. Application is by invitation only. A maximum of three are awarded each year.University of Miami (Coral Gables, Florida)Hammond Scholarship This scholarship gives full tuition. Students are selected based on academic excellence and a demonstrated passion for achieving personal goals.University of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)University Academic Scholarship This scholarship gives up to full tuition with room and board. Applicants must have a minimum SAT score of 1450 or a 33 on the ACT, an overall ‘A’ average, a top 5% class rank (if applicable) while participating in a challenging high school curriculums consisting of AP/IB/Honors courses. Students will also need a record of excellence in various academic and non-academic activities outside of the classroom. Application is by invitation only. The submission deadline is January 15th.Midwestern SchoolsIndiana University (Bloomington, Indiana)The Wells Scholarship Program This scholarship covers full tuition, fees, and living expenses. Eligible students will need to have a 1400 or above on the SAT, a 32 or above on the ACT, a GPA of 3.9 or above, and have graduated in the top 5% of their class. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership, extracurricular activities, community involvement, and character. A maximum of 22 scholarships are given every year.Illinois Institute of Technology (Chicago, Illinois)Duchossois Leadership Scholars This scholarship covers full tuition, room and board, and Summer Educational Experiences. You will need to have a GPA of at least 3.25 to be eligible. The application deadline is December 1st.Camras Scholars Program This scholarship covers full tuition. There are no minimum requirements.Michigan State University (East Lansing, Michigan)Alumni Distinguished Scholarship This scholarship gives full tuition, fees, room and board, and a $1,000 stipend every year. Eligible students will be invited to take a scholarship examination and apply. The deadline is November 1st. There are a maximum of 15 awards given every year.Distinguished Freshman Scholarship This scholarship pays full tuition and fees. They are given to runners-up of the Alumni Distinguished Scholarships. A maximum of 20 are awarded every year.Ohio State University (Columbus, Ohio)Eminence Scholarship This scholarship gives full tuition plus a $3,000 enrichment fund. Eligible students must be in the top 3% of their high school class, have an ACT score of 34 or above, and an SAT score of 1520 or above.Purdue University (West Lafayette, Indiana)Stamps Leadership Scholarship This scholarship gives full tuition plus $10,000 for enrichment activities. Selection is based on leadership, academics, extracurricular activities, and personal history. The application deadline is November 1st.Southern SchoolsClemson University (Clemson, South Carolina)National Scholars This scholarship covers full tuition. Selection is based on outstanding academic achievement (usually students are in the top 1% of their high school class and scored above 1500 on the SAT or 34 on the ACT), leadership, service, and extracurricular activities. A maximum of 40 scholarships are given every year.Davidson College (Davidson, North Carolina)John Montgomery Belk Scholarship This scholarship covers full tuition plus $6,000 for summer experiences. It is awarded to students who have demonstrated exceptional promise in academics, character, leadership, and service. A maximum of 8 awards are given every year.Charles Scholarship This scholarship covers full tuition, fees, room and board, a book allowance, and travel and personal expenses. Eligible students are graduates of Chicago public high schools with strong records of academic and personal accomplishment who also show financial need. Preference is given to students of color, especially Hispanic and Latinx students. A maximum of three awards are given per year.Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)Stamps Leadership Scholarship This scholarship pays full tuition plus up to $14,000 for enrichment activities. Eligible students will need to be in the LSU Honors Program, and will need to have a GPA of 3.0 or above, SAT scores of 1440 or above, and ACT scores of 33 or above.North Carolina State University (Raleigh, North Carolina)Park Scholarship This scholarship covers full tuition plus fees, room and board, books and supplies, travel, a laptop, personal expenses. Winners will also get admission to University Scholar Program. Candidates will be selected based upon academic merit, exemplary character, exceptional potential for leadership, and the sense of promise that they may one day make contributions of enduring importance to the betterment of the human condition.Saint Louis University (Saint Louis, Missouri)Presidential Scholarship This scholarship gives full tuition plus $1,200 in enrichment funding. Applicants should have a GPA of at least 3.85, and scores of at least 1330 on the SAT or 30 on the ACT. The application deadline is December 1st.Southern Methodist University (Dallas, Texas)President’s Scholar Program This scholarship covers full tuition plus fees, travel expenses and a stipend for study abroad. Winners will have exceptional achievement on the ACT or SAT, a minimum of 20 high school academic units in a challenging curriculum, including AP/IB and honors courses, two years of a single foreign language, advanced coursework in math and science, and a high school rank in the top 10 percent of the graduating class.Texas Christian University (Fort Worth, Texas) Chancellor’s Scholarship This scholarship awards full tuition. Applicants need to have scores of at least 2210 on the SAT or 33 on the ACT. Selection is also based on leadership accomplishments, service records, and extracurricular activities.University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, Alabama)Academic Elite Scholarship This scholarship gives full tuition, an $8,500 yearly stipend, and an iPad. Applicants should have a GPA of at least 3.8 and scores of at least a 1400 on the SAT or a 32 on the ACT. A maximum of ten scholarships are awarded every year. The application deadline is December 1st.University of Georgia (Athens, Georgia)Foundation Fellowship and Bernard Ramsey Honors Scholarship This scholarship covers full tuition. Applicants should have a GPA of at least 3.8 GPA, and scores of 2100 on the SAT or 31 on the ACT. The application deadline is November 3rd.Stamps Leadership Scholarship This scholarship gives full tuition and a $3,000 travel-study grant. The submission deadline is in mid-November.University of Houston (Houston, Texas)Tier One Scholarship This scholarship gives full tuition and fees, two years of room and board, a stipend for research, study abroad, and membership to Honors College and priority registration for classes. Applicants should have a minimum SAT score of 1300 or 29 on the ACT, and should rank in the top 10 percent of their high school class.University of Kentucky (Lexington, Kentucky)Otis A. Singletary Scholarship This scholarship pays full tuition, room and board, and also gives a living stipend, iPad and $2,000 summer abroad stipend. Applicants should have a score of 31 on the ACT or 1360 on the SAT, and an unweighted GPA of 3.5.Presidential Scholarship This scholarship covers full tuition. Applicants should have a minimum test score of 31 on the ACT or 1360 on the SAT (Math + Reading), and a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.University of Louisville (Louisville, Kentucky)Brown Fellows Program This scholarship pays full tuition, room and board, and also gives an allowance for books and up to $5,000 in enrichment funds. Selection is based on academics, well-roundedness, and leadership potential. Applicants should have at least a 31 on the ACT or a 1360 on the SAT, and a minimum GPA of 3.5. Applicants may not be residents of Kentucky. A maximum of ten are awarded each year.University of Mississippi (Oxford, Mississippi)Stamps Leadership Scholarship This scholarship gives full tuition plus a $12,000 enrichment stipend. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership, and service.University of North Carolina, Charlotte (Charlotte, North Carolina)Levine Scholars Program This scholarship gives covers tuition plus room and board, fees, a laptop, summer experience funding, study abroad, an $8,000 grant to implement a service project, and membership to the Honors College. It is awarded to a maximum of twenty students each year.University of Richmond (Richmond, Virginia)Richmond Scholars This scholarship gives full tuition, $3,000 in enrichment funds, priority course registration, guaranteed housing, faculty mentoring, and tickets for cultural events in the Modlin Center for the Arts. Selection is based on outstanding and engaged scholarship, desire to be at the forefront in the creation and discovery of new knowledge, leadership skills, desire to be a leader in service to society, a broad world view, excitement about learning from people who are different from themselves in a diverse community of scholars, recognition of the importance of personal integrity and ethical decision making, enthusiastic pursuit of self-improvement, desire to make the most of opportunities presented, and exceptional talent in artistic expression.University of Texas at Austin (Austin, Texas)40 Acres Scholarship This scholarship gives full tuition plus living stipend, books, enrichment activities, a community component, a global experience, and professional growth opportunities. It is awarded to students who excel academically, and distinguish themselves in high school through leadership roles, extracurricular activities and community service and possess social skills to interact easily with adults as well as their peers.University of Texas at Dallas (Dallas, Texas)The McDermott Scholars Program This scholarship gives full tuition plus fees, a $1,200 stipend per month to cover room and board and living expenses, a $1,000 annual book stipend, an international experience up to $12,000, a professional development experience up to $3,000, and paid travel home twice a year for domestic students and once a year for international students. Selection is based on exceptional academic performance (most recipients have 1400 or higher on the two part SAT (verbal and math) and a class rank in the top 5% of their high school class), community volunteerism and leadership in school, broad and eclectic interests in science, literature, and the arts, and social skills to interact easily with adults as well as peers. A maximum of twenty-five are awarded each year.Washington and Lee (Lexington, Virginia)Johnson Scholarship This scholarship covers full tuition, fees, room and board, and gives $7,000 for summer experiences. Selection is based on academic and personal accomplishments, essays, and performance at an in-person scholarship competition (travel expenses are paid by the university for all finalists). This scholarship is awarded to 10% of applicants each year.West Coast SchoolsScripps College (Claremont, California)New Generation Scholarship This scholarship covers the cost of full tuition, three flights home a year, and a summer research stipend. It is awarded based on academic performance, personal achievement, recommendations, and involvement in community and school activities. Applicants should have a minimum weighted GPA of 4.0, and a minimum median SAT score of 1400. Application is by invitation only. The submission deadline is November 1st.University of Hawaii (Honolulu, Hawaii)Regents Scholarship This scholarship awards full tuition, a $4,000 per year stipend, and a one-off $2,000 travel grant. Applicants should have a high school GPA of at least 3.5, and scores of at least 29 on the ACT or 1950 on the SAT. A maximum of twenty are awarded each year. What's next? Now you know how you can go to a great school without the financial headache!Of course, winning one of these scholarships is extremely difficult and you'll have to be on top of your game in high school to make sure you are one of the top students admitted to your college of choice so that you have a shot: check out our full guide to Make sure that you stay on top of your high school GPA while taking rigorous classes to be considered for these kinds of scholarships. You should also know how to get a high score on the SAT and ACT to be eligible for full ride scholarships. Not sure how much college would cost without a free ride? Check out the real cost of attending college. If you can't get a full ride, don't give up! There are a lot of other scholarships out there based on extracurriculars, such as community service, instead of academics.Mary Ann BargeAbout the AuthorMary Ann holds a BA in Classics and Russian from the University of Notre Dame, and an MA from University College London. She has years of tutoring experience and is also passionate about travel and learning languages.Full Tuition Academic ScholarshipsBoston College (Chestnut Hill, MA)Boston College Presidential Scholars ProgramApproximately 15 full tuition scholarships are awarded per year to entering freshmen by the Presidential Scholars Program, in conjunction with the Financial Aid Office. These scholarships also include full funding for summer programs following the first three years of study (respectively, community service, immersion study trip to France, and professional internship). Incoming freshmen are paired with faculty mentors and library resource persons. There are also two series of biweekly evening meetings featuring invited speakers and topics relating to personal growth, leadership and profession.Selection criteria: Academic excellence, leadership potential, participation in community service. Median combined SAT's for entering Presidential Scholar classes for the past several years have been in the range of 1500 to 1520.There is no formal application process. All students who apply to Boston College under Early Action (non-binding) are automatically considered. Approximately 60 finalists are invited to campus for an information weekend (Wednesday evening-Sunday) consisting of two individual interviews, writing samples, and information sessions.Medical University of Ohio (Toledo, OH)Presidential Scholarships4-8 full tuition and general fees scholarships are awarded by the Admissions Office.Selection criteria: Total GPA and MCAT scores.Consideration is automatic if an accepted student meets required criteria.Recipients are recognized at the Orientation Convocation.University of California Irvine (Irvine, CA)Regents' Scholarship and Chancellor's Achievement ScholarshipsThe number of awards varies each year, based on the quality of the applications. Awards are up to full cost-of-attendance, but are at least full tuition. The scholarships are awarded by the financial aid office.Selection criteria: Comprehensive review of applicant pool to determine student's strength and breadth of academic preparation. Test scores and grades are also considered.Consideration for the award is automatic based on University of California Application for Undergraduate Admission and Scholarships.The Regents' Scholarship program provides priority registration, entrance into the campus wide honors program, access to summer research programs and four years of on-campus guaranteed housing.University of California, Riverside (Riverside, CA)Regents ScholarshipApproximately 50 four-year full in-state tuition and fees scholarships (or up to $10,000 for both fees and stipend) are awarded each year by the Financial Aid Office. The scholarship may not exceed the scholar's demonstrated financial need.Regents Scholars also receive priority course registration and are offered acceptance into the University Honors Program. The Honors Program lower division curriculum provides honors students with special seminars, projects, and classes designed to introduce them to the challenges and rewards of scholarship and research. Upper division students continue to pursue their academic interests by producing substantial honor theses or projects under the supervision of faculty advisors.Selection criteria: Awarded to incoming freshmen only. Selections are based upon the student's strength and breadth of academic preparation, including grades and test scores. Must be a US citizen, permanent resident, or refugee. Other factors may be considered.There is no separate application required. Consideration is automatic for on-time admissions applicants.The University of Kansas (Lawrence, KS)Kansas National Merit ScholarshipAn unlimited number of scholarships are awarded each year. All students who meet the criteria receive the scholarships. The award consists of a $10,000/year scholarship renewable for four years. This award typically covers 30 hours of tuition per year. The scholarships are awarded by the Office of Admissions and Scholarships.Selection criteria: Must be a Kansas resident, selected as a National Merit Semifinalist/Finalist, and designate KU as their first choice college.There is a separate application form for this scholarship.Kansas National Achievement ScholarshipAn unlimited number of scholarships are awarded each year. All students who meet the criteria receive the scholarships. The award consists of a $10,000/year scholarship renewable for four years. This award typically covers 30 hours of tuition per year. The scholarships are awarded by the Office of Admissions and Scholarships.Selection criteria: Must be a Kansas resident, selected as a National Merit Semifinalist/Finalist, and designate KU as their first choice college.There is a separate application form for this scholarship.University of South Carolina (Columbia, SC)McNair Scholars and Carolina Scholars90 full tuition scholarships are awarded each year, 50 for high school seniors from South Carolina and 40 for high school seniors from the rest of the country. Depending on the award, there may also be additional money towards room and board and books and supplies. The scholarships are awarded by the Admissions Office. The awards are renewable for a total of four years provided that a 3.0 or higher GPA is maintained.25 South Carolina students are named Carolina Scholars and 20 out-of-state students are named McNair Scholars. South Carolina students receive a stipend of $10,000 per year. Out-of-state students receive stipends of $12,000 per year in addition to receiving a tuition reduction to in-state rates. The 25 South Carolina finalists not named Carolina Scholars are offered the Carolina Scholars Finalist Scholarship valued at $7,000 per year. The 20 out-of-state finalists not named McNair Scholars are offered the McNair Scholars Finalist Scholarship valued at $8,000 per year as well as a tuition reduction to in-state rates.Selection criteria: Superior scholastic ability and achievement, leadership potential, and character. Financial need is not a consideration. Typical candidates rank at the top of their class and present SAT scores above 1300.A separate application is required in addition to the application for admission. All credentials and applications must be postmarked by December 1.Wake Forest University (Winston-Salem, NC)Nancy Susan Reynolds, Guy T. Carswell and Joseph G. Gordon ScholarshipsUp to 6 Nancy Susan Reynolds, up to 6 Guy T. Carswell and up to 7 Joseph G. Gordon full cost of attendance scholarships are awarded each year.Selection criteria: These merit-based scholarships are awarded based on an exceptional academic record. The Joseph G. Gordon scholarship also considers leadership and is awarded to students who are members of constituencies that are traditionally underrepresented at the university.A separate application is required for each award, with deadline dates of December 1, December 1 and January 1, respectively.Full Tuition ScholarshipsFull-tuition scholarships are the holy grail of college scholarships- prizes that will cover the majority of your college costs for four years. These scholarship awards can cover tuition costs to all of your living expenses, depending on the terms determined by the provider. While these scholarship opportunities are more rare than others and tend to involve tougher competition, they are readily available for application.Universities, states, and even several cities offer full-tuition scholarships based on criteria such as merit-based academic scholarships, or on SAT or ACT scores, high school GPA, community service experience, and other criteria. Local scholarships can be funded either publicly or privately and are offered to students from certain geographic areas. Many such scholarships require students to attend a specific college or one of several colleges in a state.Additionally, several corporate scholarships and foundation scholarship awards cover a student’s full tuition from one to four years of enrollment. Corporate and foundation scholarships typically give students more freedom to attend college where they choose, including private colleges or out-of-state schools while still receiving scholarship money to cover most, if not all, of their tuition expenses. These awards tend to have strong merit or need-based requirements. A number of scholarships for minorities fall into this category as well.While there might not be a full-tuition scholarship opportunity for everybody, it is still worth the search. You can find full-tuition scholarships and other large dollar amount scholarships when you conduct a free college scholarship search on Free College Scholarship Search Financial Aid Grants Scholarships College Scholarship Scholarships. And remember, even if you do not find one full-tuition scholarship that solves all your financial woes, you should still apply for scholarships! Awards of $1000 or $2000 can add up, and every dollar you receive in scholarships is a dollar you will not have to pay back in student loans.Case Western Theater ScholarshipApplication Deadlines: January 15, AnnuallyCase Western Reserve University has made merit-based scholarships available for prospective theater students. Each year, the department of theater awards four full-tuition scholarships to students who intend on majoring in theater, and two scholarships to students who intend on minoring in theater, or those interested in pursuing theater as an extracurricular activity at CWRU.-Full Tuition [...] MoreDisciples Leadership ProgramApplication Deadlines: December 01, AnnuallyThis top-tier, competitive scholarship is awarded to first-time freshmen based on leadership, academic excellence, and the commitment to explore during college a life of faith-based servant leadership. 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Internships typically last 5-6 [...] MoreThe Watson Middle East FellowshipApplication Deadlines: November 01, AnnuallyIf an applicant is unable to afford the full tuition, Watson offers a certain number of full and partial scholarships each semester. In addition, Watson offers four full ride fellowships: The Enlight China Fellowship (for applicants from greater China, including Taiwan and Hong Kong), The Enlight Women Fellowship (for applicants working to increase access and quality of women and girls [...] MoreULINE Scholarship Application Deadlines: March 16, AnnuallyUline, a family-owned business, is the leading distributor of shipping, industrial and packaging materials to businesses throughout North America. Uline is also a strategic partner of Marquette University's College of Business and is pleased to provide a scholarship for juniors and seniors in the college and invites all qualified candidates to apply.Four (4) $5,000 tuition-specific awards to [...] MoreLast Edited: July 2016Webb Institute | An Exceptional College of EngineeringOur StoryWebb Institute is a unique, top-ranked undergraduate institution offering one academic option, a double major in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. It is also the only full-tuition scholarship private undergraduate program of its kind in the country.Our mission is to prepare graduates for prominent careers by:Providing a rigorous education in the principles of engineering and a broad-based knowledge of the fundamentals of naval architecture and marine engineering;Developing skills that will enable graduates to become leaders in and make significant contributions to their chosen profession and to the social environment in which it functions;Instilling in our graduates the highest ethical standards and sense of professionalism;Cultivating curiosity in the arts, sciences, and humanities, and providing the background and encouragement necessary to support life-long learning.Vision StatementTo be internationally recognized as a leading undergraduate educational institution in naval architecture and marine engineering and an asset to the nation by:Providing exceptional young men and women with a contemporary and comprehensive undergraduate education focused on naval architecture and marine engineering, thereby preparing them for prominent careers in the marine industry or other fields of endeavor.Providing valued technical expertise and educational opportunities to the marine industry.Perpetuating the legacy of William H. Webb.Facts Facts about Webb | Top Engineering College DetailsHistory:The State of New York granted a Charter to Webb’s Academy and Home for Shipbuilders on April 2, 1889. In 1933, authority was obtained from the University of the State of New York to award a Bachelor of Science degree. Webb Institute is the oldest school devoted to naval architecture and marine engineering in the United States.Academic Program:Bachelor of Science Degree program in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering146 credit-hour program and four required internships for graduationAcademic Calendar:Fall and spring semestersWinter internship programEnrollment Facts:2014 – 90 Students2015 – 92 Students2016 – 94 students100% of students live on campusAverage student-to-faculty ratio: 8:12016 Diversity (Student Body):White, non-Hispanic: 77%Asian or Pacific Islander: 12%Two or more races: 9%Race Unknown 2%Location:26-acre campusLocated 25 miles from New York City on the north shore of Long IslandAccreditation:Webb Institute is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, 267-284-5000.The Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.orgClass of 2020 ProfileGeneral Admissions Statistics:Number of students in class: 28Number of states represented: Northeast: 46%, South: 29%, West: 14%, Midwest: 7%, International: 4 %Overall admit rate: 23%Percentage of class accepted early decision: 46%Academic Admissions Statistics:Average GPA: 3.9/4.0Median Standardized Test Scores: ACT (composite): 34, ACT (math): 35, ACT (science): 36, SAT (Math/Critical Reading): 740/700, SAT Subject Tests: Math Level 2 770, Chemistry 725, Physics 72036% AP Scholars with Distinction18% National Merit Scholars/FinalistsCo-Curricular Activities:Students in the class of 2020 participated in the following activities prior to enrolling at Webb:75% – Community Service71% – Athletics (40% in Water related activities including Sailing, Scuba Diving, Crew, Surfing, Lifeguarding, Swimming, Water Polo, etc.)43% – Research/Internships32% – Boy Scouts or Girls Scouts (with 9 students having earned Eagle Scout or Gold Awards)21% – FIRST Robotics or other competitive Robotics Teams70% – Visual or Performing Arts (including vocal music, instrumental music, theater, etc.)25% – Academic Teams (including Science Olympiad, Math Team, Academic Team, etc.)10% – Student GovernmentAbout Webb | Top Engineering School & New York CollegeAcademic ProgramOur only major, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, involves several engineering disciplines, including ship design and systems engineering, marine engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and civil/structural engineering. During Winter Work Term, students work in the maritime industry.Students live on campus, a 26-acre estate with a private beach, and, of course, boats. Webb has a time-tested honor code, and a full range of student activities.Webb students work hard mastering advanced mathematics, building and testing models. They also play hard: soccer, tennis, basketball, sailing, and volleyball.We also have some special arrangements. Interested students can use the local YMCA at no cost. And musicians can participate in the Webb Jazz Band, sing with the WooFS (Webb Family Singers) or the North Shore Community Chorus, or play in the North Shore Symphony Orchestra.CurriculumAll students at Webb graduate with a dual BS in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. While most of our graduates pursue careers in the maritime industry, many branch out into other fields, both technical and non-technical. Learn more about our Webb alumni and what is a naval architect and marine engineer.At Webb you start on your major from the first day of classes. You’ll be gaining real life, hands-on experience in engineering before your first month of college is over.The Webb curriculum is based on a systems approach to engineering and is designed to be of such quality and depth that all graduates are prepared to enter the profession and “hit the ground running,” or to continue their education in premier graduate programs. The curriculum and course descriptions are carefully designed and arranged to achieve the mission of Webb Institute by focusing on the art and science of ship design.The 146 credit curriculum provides each student with rich design experiences and is built on a strong foundation of mathematics and basic and engineering sciences. Every semester includes at least one course in naval architecture or marine engineering that serve to tie the program together from the first to the final semester. The general education component of the curriculum strives to educate the “whole person” through offerings in the humanities and social sciences. Finally, all students are required to complete a senior thesis with an oral report on the thesis project presented to the entire Webb community and invited guests.A practical work period between the first and second semesters of each of the four years is an integral part of the academic program. These eight week long “winter work” terms provide students with first-hand experience in the industry and encourage attitudes and work habits that contribute to a sense of professional excellence.In addition to the formal courses, all students attend the Monday Lecture Series where speakers discuss a wide variety of topics from technical to historic to current events topics. This weekly lecture series is designed to expand Webb students’ education in both technical and non-technical subject areas.Once or twice a year the Webb community and invited guests congregate for a special evening presentation as part of the Zeien Lecture Series. The Zeien Lecture Series brings noted individuals from industry, academia, the arts, and government to Webb’s campus to share their stories, experiences, insights, and knowledge.Undergraduate Curriculum MatrixJob PlacementIf you can build a ship, you can build anything. With 100% job placement upon graduation, the opportunities offered to our graduates are endless. Below are a few companies that hire Webbies within the Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering fields. See where our Webbies work!ExxonMobilAmerican Bureau of ShippingCrowley Maritime CorporationElliott Bay Design GroupRolls-Royce MarineMetal Shark BoatsNewport News ShipbuildingVigor IndustrialDelta MarineDonald Blount and AssociatesViking YachtsStudy Abroad - Webb InstituteExperience the rich culture of Great Britain and enrich your study of naval architecture and marine engineering with Webb’s University of Southampton Exchange Program (SOTON).WHO PARTICIPATES?This program is open to two or three Webb Institute students during the fall semester of their sophomore year. A like number of Southampton students are offered the opportunity to take senior year level courses at Webb during the spring academic semester.In the six years this program has been in effect, twenty-one students were sent to Southampton. In the last four years, ten Southampton students have attended Webb Institute.ACADEMICSThe University of Southampton’s self-study program means less classroom time and more individualized real-world learning experiences. Study groups will help you prepare for exams as well as provide a diverse community where you’ll make life-long friends. Students take courses similar to those they would have taken at Webb Institute that semester.COSTThis program is tuition-free, but participating students must pay the cost of:TextbooksRoom and boardTransportationliving expensesSELECTIONInterested students must submit their application and an essay in the spring semester of their freshman year. Students that have demonstrated strong leadership, outstanding academic performance, and a desire to experience new cultures will be considered.CULTURE/LEISURESam Griswold ’14: “With practices twice a week and games and social events once a week, I was able to forge strong friendships with people outside of the maritime world.”Enjoy British slang, food, humor, and sports. Southampton’s Student Union frequently holds events, parties, socials, contests, and competitions; there is never a lack of opportunities to socialize.British bus, rail, and underground are popular and affordable means of transportation. London is two and half hours by train from Southampton and costs less than $10. Day trips to Salisbury, Cambridge, and Oxford are also available. There are also local parks, landmarks, and museums in the area.RECENT STUDENT EXPERIENCESWebbies Take on Southampton – 2015An Adventure in Europe: The Travels of Webb’s 2014 SOTON Students – 2014Across the Pond: A Webbie Saga of Our Semester at Sou­­thampton – 2013Winter Work Term 2017January 10, 2017Our Winter Work term is a mandatory program for all students that takes place every January and February where our students gain real life experience.Freshmen work alongside ship fitters and welders in shipyards.Sophomores serve as student observers aboard ocean going ships to gain hands-on understanding and appreciation for the relationships between the marine environment, the shipping industry, the ship’s operators, and the ship’s design.Juniors and seniors network and apply themselves in design and engineering offices around the world.See where our Webbies are this Winter Work Term!List of Winter Work term companies and their locations:Class of 2017Austal Mobile, ALBMT Designers & Planners Alexandria, VABristol Harbor Group, Inc. Bristol, RIDonjon Marine, Inc. Hillside, NJGeneral Dynamics Electric Boat Groton, CTGlosten, Inc. Seattle, WAHerbert-ABS Software Solutions LLC Alameda, CAJensen Maritime Consultants Seattle, WALiquidPiston, Inc. Bloomfield, CTLloyd’s Register Trieste, ItalyNavatek Ltd. Honolulu, HINavatek Ltd. S. Kingstown, RIShipwright LLC Ft Lauderdale, FLSTX France Saint-Naizere, FranceWebb Institute Glen Cove, NYWestport Shipyard Port Angeles, WAClass of 2018Alion Science & Technology Alexandria, VAApplied Physical Sciences Corp. Groton, CTAustal Mobile, ALEagle Bulk Shipping, Inc. Stamford, CTFoss Maritime Company Seattle, WAGeneral Dynamics NASSCO San Diego, CAGilbert Associates, Inc. Braintree, MAHammonia Reederei Hamburg, GermanyHerbert Engineering Corp. San Francisco, CAIncat Crowther Lafeyette, LAThe Interlake Steamship Company Middleburg Heights, OHMetal Shark Aluminum Boats, LLC Lafayette, LAHuntington Ingalls Newport News Shipyard Newport News, VASAFE Boats International, LLC Tacoma, WAShip Architects, Inc. Mobile, ALVard Marine, Inc. Houston, TXClass of 2019Crowley Maritime Jacksonville, FLMaranGas Maritime Athens, GreeceMaersk Lines, Ltd. Norfolk, VAMatson Oakland, CAStolt Tankers Rotterdam, The NetherlandsClass of 2020Austal Mobile, ALBay Ship & Yacht Co. Alameda, CABollinger Shipyard Lockport, LAFincantieri Marinette Marine Marinette, WIGeneral Dynamics Electric Boat Quonset Point, RIMetal Shark Aluminum Boats Jeanerette, LAM. Rybovitch & Sons Palm Beach Gardens, FLPhilly Shipyard Philadelphia, PASAFE Boats International Tacoma, WAVigor Fab Ketchikan, AKVigor Fab Portland, ORWestport Yachts, LLC Port Angeles, WAWestport Yachts, LLC Westport, WAWebb Institute298 Crescent Beach Road | Glen Cove, NY | 11542 | WebsiteWebb Institute298 Crescent Beach RoadGlen Cove, NY 11542-1398Phone: 516-671-2213AdmissionsMs. Lauren CarballoDirector of Admissions and Student [email protected]: 516-403-5900Main: 516-671-2213 Ext. 1104Media & Website InquiriesMs. Kerri AllegrettaDirector of Media Relations and [email protected]: 516-403-5392Main: 516-671-2213 Ext. 1103Webb InstituteIntroductionWelcome to Webb Institute, one of the most unusual colleges in the world, but also one of the best. Let’s set some things straight from the start:Webb Institute was founded in 1889 by millionaire William H. Webb, one of the preeminent shipbuilders of the mid-nineteenth century, the era of the clipper ships.The purpose of the school is to advance the art and science of shipbuilding in the United States by training promising young people for careers in that field; thus, Webb confers only one undergraduate degree: a Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.The Webb program is a full, four-year, intense engineering education.All students receive a full-tuition scholarship for all four years. (Yes, it’s an almost-free education; the only costs are room, board, and books.)The Webb campus is a mansion on Long Island Sound.Only about eighty students attend in total, with a maximum of twenty-six in a class.All Webb students have two months of practical work experience every winter, for a total of at least eight months experience upon graduation.All Webb sophomores sail on ships for their winter work term, most overseas to the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia.Webb graduates are highly regarded in the maritime industry and eagerly recruited.Webb’s placement rate is one hundred percent.Graduates are regularly accepted into master’s programs at schools with prestigious graduate programs such as MIT and Stanford.Webb is not a military school; it is a completely private institution, focusing primarily on the needs of the commercial shipbuilding market; therefore, students have no obligations to the school or government upon graduation.The Webb degree is readily transferable to a wide range of other engineering disciplines, not only shipbuilding.Webb is fully accredited.To sum up, Webb Institute is one of the best (if not the best) engineering schools in the country, it’s basically free, and it happens to focus on ships. If you have never heard of Webb, don’t worry—many of the students presently attending didn’t know about it either until their senior year in high school, when they received an introductory brochure in the mail! But don’t let Webb’s small size and apparent obscurity fool you: Webb may be one of the best-kept secrets in academia, but certainly not in the maritime industry. If you are interested in getting a great job right out of college, with little debt, and you are smart and willing to work hard to learn about engineering in shipbuilding, then read on.Webb Institute is a rare school; and like many rare things, it is invaluable, if you can recognize and appreciate it. Admittedly, Webb is not for everybody. It is a hard, taxing, and focused school. It’s like being in the Marine Corps for the mind. But the status and opportunity that come with a degree from Webb certainly make it all worthwhile. A Webb education is a topnotch education, certainly better for engineering than any Ivy League or technical school— and the price just can’t be beat. So, if you have the interest in ships, the smarts, and the stamina necessary to make it through Webb, by all means, DO IT! It may very well be the most accelerating four years your career will ever see.AcademicsWebb is a hard school. There is no doubt about it. Nobody flies through Webb; everybody suffers alike. But that’s what makes it good, and the 146 credits required to graduate (that’s more than eighteen credits per semester) is only the tip of the iceberg. Add multiple field trips, highly respected faculty both in engineering and humanities classes, two months of practical work experience each year, and projects that few other schools dare to attempt—such as the senior thesis and the preliminary design of a large ship—and you begin to get the bigger picture. The incredible amount of learning and work that Webb crams into four years is what makes the school dear to alumni, and the alumni dear to employers.Webb doesn’t teach you how to be smart. You’re already smart when you come here. Webb teaches you how to work.CoursesWebb Institute confers only one undergraduate degree—the Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. Everyone takes the same technical classes over the course of four years. There are about six classes per semester, on average, with one being a humanities class. Freshman year, the courses are mostly basic scientific courses, such as calculus, physics, and chemistry, as found in any good engineering school. Sophomore year, more fundamental engineering courses are presented, such as fluid dynamics, strength of materials, and thermodynamics. Then in the junior year, study tends toward more field-related work, beginning with ship resistance and propulsion and including ship structural analysis, ship auxiliary and steam systems, electrical engineering, and ship maneuverability. Finally, in the senior year, the courses are almost all marine-related and involve huge projects such as ship design, ship’s lines, machinery arrangement, propeller design, and a senior thesis of the student’s choosing. Despite the above trends, one of the many unique aspects of Webb is that naval architecture and marine engineering courses are presented throughout the four-year program, as early as first-semester freshman year. This tactic helps to keep students interested and to prepare them (especially freshmen and sophomores) for their winter work jobs.There tend to be two kinds of students at Webb: those who are interested in small pleasure and utility craft and those who prefer to deal with large ocean-going commercial and military vessels. The Webb curriculum distinctly favors the latter; however, the engineering and marine fundamentals learned often can be transferred to the design of smaller boats. The small craft design course in the junior year helps this transition, and discussion of small craft technologies, such as fiberglass hulls, is included in other classes.DisciplinesAnother good point about the Webb curriculum is that it is quite streamlined, yet still broad based. This apparent dichotomy is possible because of the nature of naval architecture and marine engineering. Consider all the disciplines involved in designing a ship. First, there is the hull moving through the water; the study of this action involves knowledge of hydrodynamics (and even aerodynamics—a modern rudder is a type of wing). Next, there is the hull itself; the design of adequate structural integrity requires a good understanding of the principles of civil engineering. Then there are the guts of the ship—all the machinery and electrical equipment. The design of these systems requires, for example, knowledge of combustion and heat transfer (chemical engineering), engines and other auxiliary machinery (mechanical engineering), and ship electrical power distribution and electronic control systems (electrical engineering). Elements of all these various disciplines must be learned, but in only one, four-year degree program. Therefore, to accelerate the learning process, only the highlights of each discipline are discussed. The fundamental engineering principles are taught first, followed by those aspects pertaining to shipbuilding (for example, the use of steel and fiberglass). Irrelevant aspects (such as concrete) are reserved for independent study. This somewhat narrow approach can be maddening to people with purely scientific interests, but is great for those with an engineering inclination who “just want to use it.”HumanitiesThere is one humanities class each semester. Standard topics range from technical communications to U.S. foreign policy to ethics. Occasionally, students are able to have some choice in what humanities courses they take, such as during the first semester of junior year, when the class, interacting with the faculty, decides on topics for three to four electives. Professor Richard Harris, the sole full-time humanities professor currently at Webb, teaches several of the Webb courses, and the rest are taught by adjuncts, many of whom are fairly well-known in their fields. Through all these classes, Webb students can broaden their horizons and hone their communication skills, as much as is possible from a highly technical program. As alumni attest, many employers are impressed with the excellent writing and speaking abilities of Webb graduates.When students grow sick of ships, they can take a break and work on their humanities classes.Classrooms and FacultyOne of the big benefits of Webb is how conducive the environment is to learning. Each class (such as the sophomores) has its own classroom, with a workstation in it for each student. Almost all the classes are held in these four classrooms; the students stay put and the professors are the ones who have to run to their next class! Classes begin at 9:00 A.M. and go to noon; after an hour of lunch, they continue until three. On Monday mornings, there is a special one-hour lecture by a guest speaker from industry. Although these arrangements may be reminiscent of third grade with Mrs. Hoag, there is nothing elementary about the faculty or the lectures. The student-to-faculty ratio is around seven to one. All the Webb professors have earned master’s degrees, and several have earned doctorates. The small class size and common coursework enable the professors to gauge how much the students know and how much remains to be covered. Students often interrupt the lectures with questions, which the professors welcome, as this promotes understanding and allows the professors to move swiftly over the simple stuff and dwell more on the difficult material. After classes, the professors are readily available to answer further questions and to help students with problems.Library, Computers, and LabsAfter classes are done for the day, many students work together in the classroom, or in the Livingston Library, which is open twenty-four hours a day (like the rest of the campus) and contains one of the best collections on naval architecture and marine engineering in the country. All students are given laptops when they enter Webb and the campus facilities are completely covered by a wireless network with full Internet access. High-quality printers and a high-speed plotter are available, as well as a photocopier—all for free. The student-run bookstore provides everything else necessary, from notebook paper to rulers to coffee mugs. Laboratory equipment is not always state-of-the-art, but it is adequate. There are chemistry, materials science, and physics laboratories in the basement of the main building, and marine engineering, fluids, and electrical engineering laboratories in the Haeberle Laboratory building. Special equipment in the Haeberle Laboratory includes a complete boiler/turbine steam system, two diesel engines with dynamometer, and a flow channel.The Towing TankThe pride of Webb is the Robinson Model Basin. This basin is a long tank of water in which scale models of ships’ hulls are towed and their performance variables are measured. Significant recent research in the basin includes testing of commercial and military hull form, yachts, and systematic study of high-speed multi hulls.WorkloadIt is appropriate at this point to emphasize the intense workload at Webb. Four hours per night tends to be the typical amount of time spent on homework, but it can often be much higher than that. Pulling all-nighters for major projects and even regular homework assignments is all too common. Most of the work is not overly difficult; it’s just that there’s so much of it that it takes forever to do. How to handle all that pressure is one of the major lessons that students learn at Webb. The other one is how to work together to have a shot at getting all the work done.What do you call the guy who graduates last in the class? A naval architect!Winter Work ProgramLast but certainly not least is the winter work program. To understand this program, you must first understand Webb’s unusual calendar year, which runs as follows: Fall semester starts at the end of August and goes until winter break; spring semester starts at the beginning of March and goes until late June. This arrangement leaves two two-month breaks in the year: January through February and July through August. The summer break is just that—time off that’s free of scholastic obligations. For the winter break, however, all students are required to work at jobs that are related to the maritime industry, sort of like coop jobs or internships. The school finds jobs with shipyards for freshmen who work hands-on as apprentices doing welding, fitting, etc. For sophomores, the school arranges berths on merchant ships, where the students work as cadet observers in the engine rooms and on decks, doing routine maintenance. Of course, one of the perks is that students get to travel, sometimes even overseas to the Caribbean, Europe, or Asia, depending on the particular ship. Junior and senior year, however, students are on their own and must find maritime, engineering-related jobs. Most students get jobs in shipyard engineering departments or separate design or consulting offices, though a wide range of opportunities exists because Webb is fairly broad on what it considers marine-related work. Increasingly, students are going international, finding jobs all over the world. Thus, by the time a student graduates from Webb, he or she has first-hand experience of how a ship is designed and engineered, how it is physically constructed, and how it is operated at sea. This knowledge is invaluable to employers, especially when some competing graduates from other naval architecture schools have never even set foot on a deck!Most Popular Fields of StudyNaval Architecture and Marine Engineering 100%Program CompletersNaval Architecture and Marine Engineering 16AdmissionsThe admissions form asks basic questions, such as, “Who are you? Where do you live? What do you like to do?” Other paperwork includes teacher evaluations, high school transcript, college transcript, if you have taken any courses at the college level, and proof of citizenship or green card. That’s about it. Many students say the Webb application was the easiest one they filled out.What kind of student does Webb want? The school was founded to entice the brightest and best young people in the United States to pursue careers in shipbuilding, mainly by offering them a great education at no cost; therefore, Webb has set very high standards for prospective freshmen. Applicants must be in the top ten percent of their high school class and have a minimum GPA of 3.5. They must also take both the SAT and the SAT Subject Tests in Mathematics Level I or II, and Physics or Chemistry. A minimum score of 600 Verbal and 660 Math on the SAT is required. Applicants must either be United States citizens, native born or naturalized, or hold a green card showing permanent residency and have attended a secondary school in the United States or its possessions or territories.Webb also wants people who will do well in the Webb environment, with particular regard to the smallness of the school and the academic emphasis on ships and engineering. This means that people who are well-rounded and have at least some social skills are preferable to those who just sit in a corner and stare at the wall. Also, prospective freshmen must show dedication at least to engineering, if not to shipbuilding specifically. These qualities show through in the extracurricular activities that an applicant lists on the form and through the required personal interview with the president of the school.A couple of side notes are in order here. First, Webb accepts incoming students only as freshmen; in other words, there is no transferring from another school into the upper classes of Webb. Second, Webb does not give any Advanced Placement credit. So, in short, everyone starts out equally at Webb. However, this fact should not discourage Webb wanna bees from taking AP classes in high school, particularly calculus, because it may give them a slight edge in admissions (as well as make the first-semester race through integrals a little easier).So what are an applicant’s chances of acceptance? They are better than they might first appear, considering that only twenty-five freshmen are admitted each year. Stephen Ostendorff, the Director of Student Services and Admissions, describes the admissions process from his perspective in this way: First, the qualified students are separated from the unqualified students, based upon their application forms and SAT scores. This first cut typically narrows down the applicant pool to about seventy. Next, Steve starts inviting the top prospects to the school for interviews; as they accept, the marginally qualified students are dropped from the bottom of the list. Over thirty of the seventy are invited for interviews, because sometimes after the interview, the school realizes that the prospective student is not right for it or the prospective student realizes Webb is not right for him or her. Steve said the really tough decisions are about the students in the “forty-to-fifty” range. These students are qualified, but ultimately some are not pursued because of the high yield among the top thirty applicants. In summary, then, if an applicant meets Webb’s academic standards, he or she stands greater than a fifty/fifty chance of acceptance. Then if that applicant is invited to interview and really wants to go to Webb, he or she stands a very good chance of getting in.There’s one last item about admissions: It is Webb’s policy not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, gender, or physical handicap, but does have physical and mental requirements due to the strenuous nature of the winter work and curricular program. This fact is important to keep in mind, especially when visiting the campus, because one quickly realizes that the vast majority of students are white males. However, female and minority students historically have not had any major problems with the students or the school. Webb’s mission is to educate the best people, period. Basically, if you’re a minority and you don’t mind being in the minority, Webb is still a fine school for you to consider attending.Financial AidFinancial aid can be very simple at Webb. First of all, Webb provides a full-tuition scholarship to all students; this is possible because of a huge endowment created by the beneficence of William Webb and the generous contributions of others. Thus, the only major expenses are about $7,000 a year for room and board (living in a mansion is not cheap!) and about $300 to $700 per semester for books (though for the first semester of freshman year it’s more like $900 for books). However, Webb Institute is dedicated to providing whatever financial aid is necessary to allow all students to attend, because that was one of William Webb’s original stipulations when he founded the school and donated his millions to it. First of all, Webb participates in the Pell Grant program and the Family Federal Educational Loan program, which includes Plus and Stafford loans. Any further needs are met with Webb’s various own scholarships. The bottom line is that graduates from Webb don’t have the tens of thousands of dollars worth of debt to pay off that many graduates from other top-notch schools do, and any debt that Webbies do incur is small and easily paid off with the high starting salaries that Webb graduates procure.Student Financial Aid DetailsRanks 5396th for the average student loan amount.Secrets to getting the best scholarships and financial aid in New York.Federal Grant Aid $4,050State & Local Grant Aid $1,100Institutional Grant Aid $5,728Student Loan Aid $4,813StudentsIt is most unfortunate: a stellar social life is one of those things that students generally have to give up when they come to Webb for their college education. There is just no way that a school averaging around eighty undergraduates can offer the same amount of social diversity and opportunity that, say, a state school with 20,000 students can offer. This hard fact, coupled with the intense technical workload that Webb requires and (for many male students, at least) the realization that, in some years, you can count the female students on two hands and a foot, tends to make life at Webb seem almost monastic at times.Most Webbies laugh sarcastically when someone mentions social life at Webb.The above view is overly pessimistic, however. On those rare moments when you’re through with your work and you finally have time to look around you, Webb is actually a great place to live. There is an active choral group and a theatrical troupe for students’ artistic outlets. From the campus, to sports, to the student organization, to being directly on Long Island Sound, to the City of Glen Cove, to nearby New York City, Webb has many positive attractions to enjoy.The CampusFor starters, life at Webb is about as comfortable as a middle-class undergrad could hope for. The Webb campus is the former estate of Herbert L. Pratt, who is irrelevant to our story here except for the fact that he owned a really nice house on a really nice piece of property in a really nice area, and now it’s Webb’s. More specifically, Webb’s mansion is located on twenty-six acres of prime waterfront property on beautiful Long Island Sound, in an area nicknamed the “Gold Coast” because of all the rich people who built their lavish estates here back in the Roaring Twenties.Think The Great Gatsby, and you’ll have a pretty good idea of the look of the place. Or, if you haven’t read that book, you can watch the movie Batman Forever and look for Webb as the exterior of Wayne Manor; the outdoor shots were filmed here in 1994!The main building is the mansion, of course. It houses all the important things on its three floors, including all four classrooms in the wings, undergraduate male residence, dining room, library, the academic laboratories, lecture hall, laundry room, computer room, faculty offices, and administrative offices. What this means is that a male student can stay completely indoors for whole weeks at a time (though this is not recommended). The female undergraduate students, on the other hand, have their dorm rooms on the second floor of the nearby Robinson Model Basin, so they are forced to get fresh air every day as they stroll a few yards over to the main building for classes and meals. Both male and female rooms are relatively spacious and are adequately furnished, with two students per room being typical. Phone jacks and TV hookups are in each room. All in all, it’s a nice place to live.ConveniencesWhat are really nice are all the conveniences that Webb offers. The food service provides three meals a day during the week and brunch and dinner on weekends, and the chefs do an excellent job (honestly, this is the best college food in the universe). Little things like free soap, a linen service, fifty-cent washers and dryers, free laundry detergent and bleach, and ample parking for all students (including freshmen) make life just that much easier. Also, the Student Organization (S.O.) services are particularly helpful. The S.O. treasury allows students to cash checks and make deposits and withdrawals. The S.O. kitchen allows students to refrigerate and microwave their own food. The S.O. bookstore has just about every academic tool necessary for classes. Other facilities include the S.O. garage, wood shop, and machine shop. All these services are accessible twenty-four hours a day. Almost anything a person needs to live and work comfortably can be found on campus, which is a big plus for students without cars.The S.O.The Student Organization merits further explanation. Basically, students govern themselves, and to a degree not found at most other schools. All students are members of the S.O. and agree to abide by the S.O. Handbook and the Honor Code. The handbook lays out all the chairmanships and rules, and the Honor Code forbids stealing, cheating, etc. Such documents are not peculiar to Webb; many schools have them. What is different about Webb is that students actually govern themselves by these rules, for the most part. Thus, a tour of Webb will reveal unusual practices, such as dorm rooms with locks operated only from the inside, attic storage of students’ belongings, books and calculators left on classroom desks and library tables, and the aforementioned twenty-four-hour-a-day access to almost every public room and building on campus. This freedom does not mean that Webb is unsafe, however.During the day, everyone is everywhere on campus, and with only eighty-some students, everybody knows everybody who should be there. A student Officer of the Day is also on duty to greet guests. At night, hired security patrols the campus. In short, Webb has not had any serious crimes in a long, long while, and any minor offenses are usually dealt with by the S.O. Honor Council and the school administration. Thus, students at Webb don’t have to worry like students at other schools do about the safety of themselves and their belongings.Social EventsWebb has several social events throughout the year, both large and small, formal and informal. A small event may be an evening of eating, drinking, and shooting pool and the breeze in the student pub while a local guy plucks out some songs on his guitar. Big events include Homecoming, Parents Weekend, the Beach, Halloween and Christmas parties, and the biggest one of all—Webbstock. Webbstock is held on a Saturday in June, just before the school year is out, and entails six or seven bands (some of them famous), free drinks and food, and all sorts of sports, games, and activities out on the terraces under the hot sun in front of the blue Sound. It’s quite an experience.AthleticsThere are many sports and activities at Webb to help students eat up all their free time. For athletics, Webb belongs to the Hudson Valley Men’s Athletic Conference, a sports league of small schools in the area. (Although it says Men’s Athletic Conference, women are welcome to and often do play on the teams—it’s really more like coed sports.) Many students play sports which include basketball and volleyball (played in the gymnasium), soccer (on Thorpe Field), tennis (on the two courts on campus), sailing, and cross-country. For sailing, Webb owns several 420s for competition on the Sound, in addition to Lasers and two motorboats— all for qualified students to use. For personal fitness, Webb has some weight equipment in the gym; also, students can use the Glen Cove YMCA at no cost, with its complete weight room, pool, and gym. Actually, since Webb athletics are run primarily by the students, if students want to start a sport not currently offered, they can form a team, call up other schools in the area that have the sport, and, Presto! there’s competition.Look, Ma, I’m playing college basketball!The above description may make talented athletes and sports enthusiasts cringe when they read it. Admittedly, you’ll never see Webb in the NCAA basketball final four or in the Rose Bowl. However, the general informality of Webb athletics does not mean that athletes do not play hard or that competition is not fierce and fun. All of the Webb teams have won several games in their recent seasons. The sailing team is particularly good and regularly places highly in regattas, occasionally beating schools like Cornell and the U.S. Naval Academy. And this success is all achieved with ordinary students, not elite athletes. Many students who would not otherwise ever play intercollegiate sports can show up for practices and then proceed to beat the tar out of teams from schools ten times larger. Or, if that’s not your style, you can play on an intramural team and just beat the tar out of your roommate.Local CommunityFinally, some reports indicate that there is life outside of Webb. Glen Cove is a quiet suburban town, with a movie theater, various stores, several different churches and houses of worship, public beaches and parks, and the all-important Taco Bell (it stays open the latest). Students with musical talent are welcome to join the North Shore Symphony Orchestra. In addition, students can hop on the Long Island Rail Road and be at Pennsylvania Station in midtown Manhattan in under an hour and a half. Of course, if you have a car, all of Long Island and New York City is within a couple of hours driving time, at most. Students also participate in the Solar Splash Competition. The students work all year on a solar electric boat and then travel to the competition, which has recently been in Buffalo and Arkansas. So, in summary, there are a lot of fun things to do at Webb, both on and off campus, if you have the time…if you have the time.AlumniAfter four excruciating years, it’s nice to know that you can get into just about any graduate school in the country or go straight into industry with a high-paying job and a promising future. Webb’s record is one-hundred-percent placement, even in an industry that has been shrinking in the United States for the past couple of decades. And, by the way, ships aren’t in any danger of extinction! That kind of security is really hard to beat in an era of corporate downsizing.First of all, let’s reiterate: Webb is NOT a military school. There are no obligations whatsoever upon graduation, not even to stay in the maritime industry. You’re free to do as you please with your life.The next question, of course, is, “What do you do with a degree in naval architecture and marine engineering?” It’s a good question, with a multitude of answers. Webbies always seem to be in demand at shipyards across the country, where they do engineering work as they design the ships of the future. Independent design and consulting offices offer attractive jobs with many different kinds of technical work. The offshore industry needs (and pays well for) Webb graduates. Just about any shore-based maritime work is open for graduates, since the Webb degree covers many different areas of learning. Outside of the maritime industry, there are many engineering jobs for which Webb graduates are qualified, especially if they obtain a master’s degree in the particular field. Actually, Webb graduates are not even limited to engineering; business, managerial, and finance positions seem to be popular destinations among the alumni. Basically, the rule of thumb seems to be that as long as there is a maritime industry, Webb graduates will always have jobs.To be completely honest, the demand for Webb grads does not rest solely on the quality of the Webb education, no matter how good it is. In reality, the way many Webb students get jobs for winter work and after graduation is by calling up Webb alumni who work at the particular companies of interest. Many of the key people in the maritime industry are Webb alumni, and they are usually more than willing to help a fellow Webbie get a job. This reality After four excruciating years, it’s nice to know that you can get into just about any graduate school in the country or go straight into industry with a high-paying job and a promising future. Webb’s record is one-hundred-percent placement, even in an industry that has been shrinking in the United States for the past couple of decades. And, by the way, ships aren’t in any danger of extinction! That kind of security is really hard to beat in an era of corporate downsizing.First of all, let’s reiterate: Webb is NOT a military school. There are no obligations whatsoever upon graduation, not even to stay in the maritime industry. You’re free to do as you please with your life.The next question, of course, is, “What do you do with a degree in naval architecture and marine engineering?” It’s a good question, with a multitude of answers. Webbies always seem to be in demand at shipyards across the country, where they do engineering work as they design the ships of the future. Independent design and consulting offices offer attractive jobs with many different kinds of technical work. The offshore industry needs (and pays well for) Webb graduates. Just about any shore-based maritime work is open for graduates, since the Webb degree covers many different areas of learning. Outside of the maritime industry, there are many engineering jobs for which Webb graduates are qualified, especially if they obtain a master’s degree in the particular field. Actually, Webb graduates are not even limited to engineering; business, managerial, and finance positions seem to be popular destinations among the alumni. Basically, the rule of thumb seems to be that as long as there is a maritime industry, Webb graduates will always have jobs.To be completely honest, the demand for Webb grads does not rest solely on the quality of the Webb education, no matter how good it is. In reality, the way many Webb students get jobs for winter work and after graduation is by calling up Webb alumni who work at the particular companies of interest. Many of the key people in the maritime industry are Webb alumni, and they are usually more than willing to help a fellow Webbie get a job. This realityInformation SummaryRanks 13th in New York and 122nd overallSee the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities listOverall Score On On line University Degree Search (about) 94.5Total Cost On-Campus Attendance $61,820Admission Success rate 30%ACT / SAT 75 % ile scores 0 / 1510Student Ratio Ratio of students to faculty 8 : 1Retention(Full-Time / Part-Time) 91% / N/AEnrollment Total (all students) 82Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding AreasReported area around or near Glen Cove, NY 11542-1398Surrounding communityLarge suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000)Total Population 27,693 (27,693 urban / N/A rural)Households 9,826 (2.73 people per house)Median Household Income $56,635Families 6,944 (3.22 people per family)Carnegie Foundation ClassificationSpecial Focus Institutions — Schools of engineeringEnrollment Exclusively undergraduate four-yearGeneral CharacteristicsTitle IV EligibilityParticipates in Title IV federal financial aid programsHighest offering Bachelor's degreeCalendar System SemesterVariable TuitionCongressional District 3603Student Tuition Costs and FeesRanks 26th for total cost of attendanceEffective as of 2014-09-19FT Undergraduate Tuition $42,750Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $61,820Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $43,700Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $43,700Student Tuition Cost History and TrendsEffective as of 2014-09-19Books & Supplies $950(N/C)On-Campus – Room & Board $12,480↓ $13,200On-Campus – Other Expenses $7,970↑ $4,370Admission DetailsEffective as of 2014-09-19Undergraduate Application Fee $25Applicants 105 (90 male / 15 female)Admitted 31 (26 male / 5 female)Admission rate 30%First-time Enrollment 26 (22 male / 4 female)FT Enrollment 26 (22 male / 4 female)Total Enrollment 82Admission Credits AcceptedDual CreditLife ExperienceAdvanced Placement (AP)ACT Test AdmissionApplicants submitting ACT results 35%Verbal scores (25/75 ile) 27 / 34Math scores (25/75 %ile) 32 / 35Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 0 / 0SAT Test Admission28th for 75 pctl scoresApplicants submitting SAT results 96%Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 645 / 745Math scores (25/75 %ile) 715 / 765Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 1360 / 1510Student ServicesRemedial ServicesAcademic / Career CounselingCareer PlacementLibrary FacilityStudent LivingFirst-time Room / Board RequiredDorm Capacity 110Meals per Week 19Faculty Compensation / SalariesRanks 115th for the average full-time faculty salary.Effective as of 2014-09-20Average FT Salary $110,095 ($112,050 male / $69,727 female)Number of FT Faculty 10 (9 male / 1 female)Number of PT Faculty 15FT Faculty Ratio 0.7 : 1Total Benefits $457,22WebbCollege Data Webb Institute College ProfileWebb Institute Featured in Princeton Review Book, "Colleges That Pay You Back: 2016 Edition" - Webb InstituteNovember 4, 2016Webb Institute is one of the nation’s best colleges for students seeking a superb education with great career preparation and at an affordable price according to The Princeton Review (www.princetonreview.com).The education services company features the school in the 2016 edition of its just published book, Colleges That Pay You Back: The 200 Schools That Give You the Best Bang for Your Tuition Buck (Penguin Random House / Princeton Review Books, $21.99, Feb. 2).The Princeton Review chose the schools based on ROI (return on investment) ratings it tallied for 650 school last year. The ratings weighted 40 data points that covered everything from academics, cost, and financial aid to graduation rates, student debt, and alumni salaries and job satisfaction. The Princeton Review editors cullled data from the company’s surveys of administrators and students in 2014-15 and from PayScale - Salary Comparison, Salary Survey, Search Wages’s surveys of school alumni conducted through April 2015.“We highly recommend Webb Institute, and all of our Colleges That Pay You Back schools. They stand out not only for their outstanding academics but also for their affordability via comparatively low sticker prices and /or generous financial aid to students with need – or both,” said Robert Franek, The Princeton Review’s Senior VP/Publisher and lead author of the book. “Students at these colleges also have access to extraordinary career services programs from their freshman year on, plus a lifetime of alumni connections and post-grad support.”In the book’s profile of Webb Institute, The Princeton Review editors praise the school for its “full-tuition scholarship that creates the lowest average student loan indebtedness of any four-year college in the nation besides the military academies.” and a quote from Webb Institute students the company surveyed who described the college as “THE college for Naval Architecture, and a job offer is basically guaranteed after graduating.” It also cites PayScale - Salary Comparison, Salary Survey, Search Wages figures reporting Webb Institute’s graduates with at least a bachelor’s degree have a median starting salary of $65,400 and median mid-career salary of $105,000.The book also has an introductory section identifying “Great Schools for the Highest Paying Majors” and tips for getting financial aid, scholarships and grants from colleges. In addition to the profiles of 200 (66 public and 134 private) tuition-charging schools, profiles of nine tuition-free schools, which includes Webb Institute, are in the book.About Webb InstituteFounded in 1889 by William H. Webb, Webb Institute is a top-ranked undergraduate college specializing in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. Webb provides full-tuition scholarships to all admitted students; admission to Webb is extremely competitive with a maximum of 28 students being accepted into the program each year. Webb Institute prides itself on a 100% placement rate for graduates who are highly sought after by all segments of the marine industry. Webb Institute is located on a beautiful, waterfront campus in Glen Cove, NY, on the North Shore of Long Island. For more information, visit www.webb.edu.About The Princeton ReviewThe Princeton Review is a leading tutoring, test prep and college admission services company. Every year, it helps millions of college- and graduate school-bound students achieve their education and career goals through online and in person courses delivered by a network of more than 4,000 teachers and tutors, online resources, and its more than 150 print and digital books published by Penguin Random House. The Princeton Review is headquartered in Natick, MA and is an operating business of Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH). For more information, visit www.princetonreview.com. Follow the company on Twitter @theprincetonrev.NEWS & EVENTSWinter Work Term 2017Hannah Wisort ’17 Awarded Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial ScholarshipWebb Alumni, Faculty Honored by SNAME at Annual BanquetStudents Tour Composite Prototyping CenterWebb’s Engineering Lab Tech Displays, Donates Historical Mechanical Drawings to Greek MuseumALUMNI RELATIONSWebb Alumni, Faculty Honored by SNAME at Annual BanquetModern-day Record Participation!Webb Alumna Helping Navy Build Better ShipsWebb Alumna Named 2017 Coast Guard Engineer of the YearAlumni Spotlight: Doug Slocum ’10WEBB IN THE MEDIAWebb Ranked Among the Best Schools Nationally for Student DebtWebb Institute Ranked #10 for the lowest student debt per borrower by LendeduMadam Secretary Films at WebbWebb Alumni Featured on ABC’s “Shark Tank”10 Best Private Colleges Where Everybody Gets a Scholarship