Overview
Scholarship type
Number of scholarships to award
Grant
Scholarship coverage
- other
- tuition fee reduction
Description
Selected outstanding high school seniors are awarded a Presidential Scholarship . The award is open to in-state and out-of-state students. This award may pay institutional charges for tuition, fees, and room and board.
Benefits
In-state students can receive $5,500 a year (maximum of $2,750 a semester) for a four-year total of $22,000.
Out-of-state students can receive $16,000 a year (maximum of $8,000 a semester) for a four-year total of $64,000.
Eligibility
- In certain circumstances, other financial aid you receive may result in your award being reduced.
- Residential Scholars must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0.
- Recipients must enroll in on-campus classes as full-time, Bachelor's degree-seeking students.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Locations
Nationality
Study experience required
Age
Application
Application deadline
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