The Presidential Scholarship
The Presidential Scholarship application deadline for Fall 2025 has passed. The application will re-open Fall 2025 for Fall 2026 applicants.
Eastern's most prestigious award for incoming first-year students, the Presidential Scholarship, covers full tuition and room and board for four years (valued at approximately $100,000). 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.
Eligibility Requirements:
- 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
- Must apply for admission to Eastern Michigan University and submit all official transcripts and test scores by the scholarship deadline.