President's Scholar Program

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To become a President's Scholar candidate, a student should have: 1. A minimum of 20 high school academic units in a challenging curriculum, including AP/IB, honors courses, and/or the most rigorous courses available, two years of a single foreign language, and advanced coursework in math and science. | 2. A high school rank in the top 10% of the graduating class. If the school does not rank students, then the expectation is a strong academic record. | 3. A demonstrated commitment to engagement in school, professional settings, and/or community activities. | 4. An SAT or ACT score submission is required. A competitive SAT score for this program is typically above 1400. A competitive ACT score is typically above 32. | 5. Students invited to interview usually exhibit a high degree of intellectual curiosity while pursuing the most rigorous high school coursework available and possess a record of exceptional school and/or community involvement. The median student invited to interview in recent years earned an academic un-weighted GPA of 4.0 (on a 4.0 scale). | 6. To be considered, students must submit the President's Scholars Program Application Essay by November 16th of their senior year. Please note: In order to submit the President's Scholars Program Application Essay, a student must have already submitted their application for admission to SMU (Common App, ApplyTexas, Coalition, SMU application). The selection committee will have access to your full application for admission, including letters of recommendation. Applicants to Meadows' dual admit programs (including Art, Dance, Film BFA, Theatre, and Music) must complete their full Meadows Application and audition or portfolio requirements during the fall.

FAQ

Application deadline	November 16
Scholarship, grant, fellowship, or contest	Scholarship
Award coverage	Comprehensive Tuition
Renewable? The President’s Scholarship will cover tuition and fees for eight (8) consecutive fall and spring academic semesters or graduation, whichever comes first.	yes
Must be repaid?	no
Required to attend a specific school?	yes
Separate application required?	yes

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