Full-Tuition Presidential Scholarship

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The Presidential Scholarship is a prestigious, FULL-TUITION scholarship for first-year and transfer students, renewable for up to four years. This award is for the best of the best. Presidential Scholars are leaders in ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½'s Honors Program.

Students must first submit their  to ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ University and receive an acceptance packet before they can apply for scholarships. Admitted students can access the scholarship application through their . 

To qualify for the Fall 2025 term, submit your application for admission to ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ by:

  • December 1, 2024 (first-year students)
  • March 1, 20225 (transfer students)

  • Hear from student Jarius Ingram on his own experience as a Presidential Scholar a ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½.

  • Requirements for Scholarship

    • GPA 3.5 or higher on 4.0 scale (will convert for other academic scales)
    • 27 or higher ACT OR 1260 or higher SAT
    • Students without qualifying test scores will be evaluated on an individual basis.

    Rewarding Academic Achievement

    Presidential Scholars are ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½'s best and brightest students. Selection is based upon outstanding academic performance and demonstrated leadership. ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½'s expectations are high, but Scholars' rewards are great.

    Expectations of recipients

    Presidential Scholars serve as ambassadors to ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ University. They represent the student body as scholars and must fulfill the following expectations in order to retain in the program:

    • A high level of academic success: Presidential Scholars must maintain a cumulative 3.3 GPA.
    • Practice academic integrity: Presidential Scholars found in violation of the Academic Integrity Policies of the University will be removed from the program.
    • Be a part of our residential community: Presidential Scholars are expected to live in campus housing for 4 years and practice positive role modeling in our communities.
    • Become engaged in our campus community: Presidential Scholars are expected to demonstrate a significant contribution to campus life through meaningful engagement in student activities, leadership, and service.
    • Participate in the ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ Honors Program: Presidential Scholars are also strongly encouraged to participate in the James ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ Scholars (JMS) Program: James ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ Scholars have the opportunity to engage in research with faculty and present their findings locally and globally.
    • Audience with the University President: Presidential Scholars meet regularly with the University President and are expected to attend events as invited.

    More information

    Michael Hartsock 
    Honors Program Director 
    217.424.6276 
    mhartsock@millikin.edu