12 Public Universities Eager to Fund Your Out-of-State Dreams

Are you dreaming of attending a top-notch public university outside your home state, but worried about the cost? You're not alone. Out-of-state students often face much higher tuition rates at public universities compared to in-state residents. But don't let that discourage you! Many public universities are eager to welcome talented students from across the country and offer impressive scholarships to make it happen.


Here are 12 schools that offer generous scholarships for out-of-state applicants:


University of Arkansas

  • New Arkansan Non-Resident Tuition Award Scholarship: Reduces out-of-state tuition by up to 90% for students with strong academic records.
  • Chancellor’s Merit Scholarship: Offers significant financial aid to high-achieving out-of-state students.
  • University of Arkansas Scholarships


University of Alabama

  • Presidential Scholarship: Covers full tuition for out-of-state students with a high GPA and standardized test scores. Additionally, students may receive a stipend for housing and a book scholarship.
  • Capstone Scholarship: Offers a significant reduction in tuition for out-of-state students with strong academic credentials.
  • University of Alabama Scholarships


University of Mississippi (Ole Miss)

  • Academic Excellence Scholarships: These scholarships provide substantial tuition reductions based on GPA and standardized test scores.
  • Chancellor’s Leadership Class: Offers scholarships to out-of-state students who demonstrate strong leadership and academic achievement.
  • University of Mississippi Scholarships


University of South Carolina

  • McNair Scholars Program: A highly competitive scholarship that offers full tuition, fees, a book stipend, and a laptop for outstanding out-of-state students.
  • Cooper Scholars Award: Provides substantial financial assistance to high-achieving non-resident students.
  • University of South Carolina Scholarships


University of Kentucky

  • Bluegrass Spirit Scholarship: Provides up to $10,000 per year for out-of-state students with high academic performance.
  • Presidential Scholarship: Offers full tuition for non-resident students with exceptional academic credentials.
  • University of Kentucky Scholarships


University of Washington

  • Purple and Gold Scholarship: Offers significant financial assistance to high-achieving out-of-state students based on academic performance.
  • UW Diversity Scholarship: Provides scholarships to out-of-state students who contribute to the diversity of the student body.
  • University of Washington Scholarships


Oregon State University

  • Provost Scholarship: Awards up to $10,000 per year to out-of-state students with strong academic records.
  • Finley Academic Excellence Scholarship: Provides substantial financial aid to high-achieving non-resident students.
  • Oregon State University Scholarships


University of Arizona

  • Arizona Excellence Awards: Merit-based awards for high-achieving out-of-state students, covering a large portion of the tuition costs based on academic performance.
  • Wildcat Excellence Tuition Award: Provides significant financial support to non-resident students with strong academic records.
  • University of Arizona Scholarships


University of Missouri

  • Mizzou Scholars Award: Provides full tuition scholarships to non-resident students with exceptional academic performance.
  • Mark Twain Nonresident Scholarship: Offers substantial tuition reductions for out-of-state students based on academic achievements.
  • University of Missouri Scholarships


University of Kansas

  • KU Distinction Scholarship: Provides significant financial support to out-of-state students based on academic achievements, covering a large portion of tuition costs.
  • Jayhawk Generations Scholarship: Offers substantial scholarships to non-resident students with strong academic records and familial connections to KU.
  • University of Kansas Scholarships


University of Vermont

  • Presidential Scholarship: Provides up to $20,000 per year for high-achieving out-of-state students.
  • Trustee Scholarship: Offers significant financial aid to non-resident students with outstanding academic achievements, covering a substantial portion of tuition.
  • University of Vermont Scholarships


University of Maine

  • Flagship Match Scholarship: Matches the in-state tuition rates of the student’s home state flagship university, significantly reducing the cost for out-of-state students.
  • Presidential Scholarship: Offers substantial financial support to out-of-state students with strong academic records.
  • University of Maine Scholarships


Share by: