US Chess Federation also provides provides scholasrships.
USCF Scholar-ChessPlayer Award Selection Criteria: These annual scholarships awarded by the USCF and the US Chess Trust, are intended to recognize and encourage high school junior or senior students who promote a positive image of chess. Current USCF members (high school juniors or seniors) who have shown outstanding merit in academics, sportsmanship, and chess are eligible to apply for a National Scholar-Chessplayer Award. Five awards of $1000.00 each (for a total of $5,000.00) in scholarship money are available. Applications are available online.
Universities and Colleges offer Chess Scholarships:
Also reference - http://main.uschess.org/content/view/8164/131/
Also reference - http://www.geocities.com/chess_camp/college_scholarships.html
Connecticut
University of Connecticut
Florida
Hawaii
Illinois
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maryland
Three types of four-year Chess Scholarships to UMBC:
- Chess-Player Scholar (up to full-tuition, room, and board);
- Special Merit for Chess (up to $10,000 per year);
- Tournament-Based Awards (up to full tuition)
Mississippi
New Mexico
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Texas
Waiver of all tuition and mandatory fees plus $1000 per year toward housing for each of 4 years.
Scholarship will be upgraded if student has an excellent academic record. Approximate value $18,000+.