Applications are open for the 2027 Presidential Scholarship at Eastern Michigan University (EMU) in the United States. This prestigious award is available to eligible high school seniors planning to begin their first year of university in Fall 2027.
The scholarship covers full tuition, room and board for four years, with an estimated total value of $100,000. Recipients also join EMU’s Honors College, where they can develop leadership skills, engage with their communities and strengthen their academic experience.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be high school seniors or incoming first-year students for Fall 2027.
- Have graduated from high school in 2026 or 2027.
- Meet at least one of these academic requirements:
- A high school GPA of 3.85 or higher, with no SAT/ACT requirement; or
- A GPA of 3.50–3.84 and a composite ACT score of at least 25 or an SAT score of at least 1200 in Critical Reading and Math.
- Apply for admission to Eastern Michigan University and submit all official transcripts and required test scores.
- Visit EMU at least once during 2026 through an eligible campus tour, open house or designated virtual Honors session.
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How To Apply For The Eastern Michigan University Scholarship
- Applicants must first apply for admission to Eastern Michigan University before starting the Presidential Scholarship application.
- Submit the scholarship application and all required supporting materials by December 15, 2026. The university states that no deadline extensions will be granted.
Important Dates
- Application deadline: December 15, 2026
- Interview notification: By January 15, 2027
- Second-round interviews: February 6, 2027
Eligible students should begin the admission process early to allow enough time to complete both applications.