Overview
Scholarship type
Number of scholarships to award
Grant
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
- living expenses
- accommodation
Description
Eastern's most prestigious award for incoming first-year students, the Presidential Scholarship covers full tuition and room and board for four years. Presidential Scholars are active and engaged members of The Honors College at EMU, complementing their academic college experience with further opportunities for critical thinking, community engagement, and leadership. Qualified students can apply for the Presidential Scholarship during their senior year of high school.
Benefits
The Presidential Scholarship covers full tuition and room and board for four years.
Eligibility
- High School Senior/Incoming Freshman for Fall 2025.
- Must be a high school graduate in 2024 or 2025.
- Must have at least 1.) a 3.5 cumulative GPA and 2.) 25 composite ACT or 1200 SAT (Critical Reading + Math).
- SAT/ACT requirements are waived for those with a GPA of 3.85 or higher.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Locations
Nationality
Study experience required
Age
Application
Application deadline
Must apply for admission to Eastern Michigan University and submit all official transcripts and test scores by the scholarship deadline.
The Presidential Scholarship application deadline for Fall 2026 has passed. The application will re-open Fall 2026 for Fall 2027 applicants.