APPLY NOW! Eastern Michigan Presidential Scholarship 2026
Students must apply to Eastern Michigan University first and have access to their student portal before starting the Presidential Scholarship application
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 2026
- Must have at least one of the following:
- A 3.85+ high school GPA (no SAT/ACT requirement)Â OR
- A 3.5-3.84 high school GPA and a 25 composite ACT or 1200 SAT (Critical Reading + Math)
- Must apply for admission to Eastern Michigan University and submit all official transcripts and test scores by the scholarship deadline.
Students who advance to the second round of consideration will be notified by January 16, 2026.
In-person interviews for those selected will be held on February 7, 2026.
Application Requirements:
- Apply for admission to Eastern Michigan University and submit all official transcripts and test scores by December 15, 2025
- Complete the Presidential Scholarship Application
- Visit Eastern Michigan University during the 2025 calendar year
- Note: The last day to schedule a campus visit is December 12, 2025
