Presidential Scholars

The Presidential Scholars Program is a merit based scholarship that is available to select first year students. Recipients are required to meet program and event participation throughout the school year.

Program Requirements:

• Offered annually for a maximum of four years
• Students must be full-time and have filed a completed admissions application by the January 15th deadline
• Students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility
• Select first year students who have excelled academically
  • 3.4 G.P.A. or higher, 
  •  1100 combined Critical Reading and Math SAT scores,
  • or 29 ACT composite
• Awards are offered through the admissions process
• One Presidential Scholar will be selected in each academic department
• The award level is 75% of tuition

Recipient Requirements:

• Participate in College programs and events:
  • Special Workshops 
  • Research opportunities applicable to area of study

Recipient Benefits:

• Annual Convocation
• Lunch and dinner events with the President and Chief Academic Officer
• Open Houses
• First Year Leaders Program
• Student Orientation
• Junior Year Academic Challenge (Faculty research, peer mentoring)
• Collaboratory, Peer Tutoring
• International Student Exchanges and Study Abroad
• Invitation to attend and meet with distinguished Gates Ferry Lecturers