Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will close on the 1st of December, 2024.
Scholarship Summary:
Saint Louis University’s Presidential Scholarship is a four-year award for exemplary student leaders (domestic and international).
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible for consideration, you will need to have;
i. Cumulative high school GPA of 3.85 or higher, weighted or unweighted, as reported on your transcript at the end of your junior year. ACT/SAT test scores are not required.
Value of Scholarship:
This scholarship covers the full tuition cost for eight consecutive full-time (up to 18 credit hours) fall and spring semesters.
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply;
i. Complete and submit the online application for freshman admission and all required materials (transcripts, ACT or SAT scores, etc.) by Dec. 1.
ii. Complete and submit the separate Presidential Scholarship application and all required materials (scholarship essay, résumé and two letters of recommendation) by Dec. 1.
Topic for Scholarship Essay
Prepare a 500-word answer to the following essay question before starting your application:
The Presidential Scholarship is awarded to students who live Saint Louis University’s mission of being servant leaders and men and women for others along with demonstrating strong leadership and interpersonal skills. What does it mean to you to be a leader? Give a detailed example of how you have positively influenced others through leadership, and explain how you would continue the University’s mission as a student.
iii. After reviewing the applications, SLU will invite a select group of students to the St. Louis campus to interview and compete for a Presidential Scholarship.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Saint Louis University Scholarship Page.