Scholarship Awarding University:
University of Puget SoundType of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will close on the 1st of December, 2024.
Scholarship Summary:
The Matelich Scholarship is University of Puget Sound’s most prestigious honor for two freshmen students (domestic and international) who demonstrate a capacity for a life of leadership and sustained personal growth. Recipients of the Matelich Scholarship enter a promising lifetime relationship with the University of Puget Sound.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
When selecting Matelich Scholars, the committee looks for more than academic achievement and potential for intellectual growth. Matelich Scholars are motivated to serve purposes bigger than themselves. Their focused intensity, personal drive, and strong moral compass allow them to be leaders. Even before graduation from high school, they have demonstrated their focus and commitment to improving their communities.
Value of Scholarship:
The Matelich Scholarship covers 100 percent of Puget Sound’s tuition and fees (standard double room, standard medium meal plan, and student government fee) for up to four years of undergraduate education at the University of Puget Sound.
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply for the Matelich Scholarship, all interested students must;
i. Submit a complete admission application and Matelich Scholarship application by December 1.
ii. 10 Finalists will be selected by a faculty committee and invited to interview on campus in late-February. Recipients will be selected by the committee and notified of their selection on or about April 1.
iii. Two Matelich Scholarships will be awarded.
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the University of Puget Sound Matelich Scholarship Page or the International Student Page.