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Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
$16,000
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
The Presidential Scholarship for Distinguished Achievement are awarded annually to students admitted to Wake Forest who possess exceptional talents in art, dance, debate, music, and theatre.
Benefits
The scholarship offers a $16,000 amount, to help you with your studies.
Eligibility
- Though Presidential Scholars need not plan to pursue a major in the area of their talent, they are expected to participate actively in that activity on campus.
- Interested students must be prepared to present evidence of outstanding talent and are asked by the Presidential Scholarship Committee for documentation of that talent (such as art portfolios, debate records, taped performances, etc.) and recommendations.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Multiple disciplines
Locations
United States
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
15 Nov 2026
Preference will be given to applicants who apply by November 15.
The application will cease to be available on January 5. Applications received between November 16 to January 5 will be considered as talent areas allow.
Finalists will be contacted by the beginning of March. Winners are notified in late March.