Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end as follows;
i. Early Action: 15th of November, 2024 (priority deadline) (CLOSED)
ii. Regular Action: 15th of January, 2025
Scholarship Summary:
The Powell Scholarship is the University of the Pacific's premier academic merit award, and is designed to cultivate future leaders (domestic and international) through mentoring, instruction, and service.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must;
i. A cumulative high school GPA of 3.7 or higher (on an unweighted 4.00 scale)
ii. Undertaken a rigorous academic curriculum - Honors, AP, and/or IB courses
iii. Demonstrated superior leadership skills in two or more areas, including but not restricted to student government, community service, cultural groups, research or creative activities
Value of Scholarship:
The Recipients of the Pacific Powell Scholarship receive the following;
i. A $45,000 annual scholarship
ii. Special access to research opportunities, study abroad programs, and nationally recognized speakers visiting Pacific.
ii. Special access to research opportunities, study abroad programs, and nationally recognized speakers visiting Pacific.
iii. Participate in extensive mentoring and leadership development.
iv. Access to up to $5,000 for research projects and up to $2,500 for international travel.
Scholarship Application Guide:
Scholarship Website:
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply;
i. The application for the Powell Scholarship is included in your application for admission. Simply check the box, labeled, Powell Scholars Program; once your application for admission has been reviewed, students will receive an email with instructions on how to apply for the scholarship.
i. The application for the Powell Scholarship is included in your application for admission. Simply check the box, labeled, Powell Scholars Program; once your application for admission has been reviewed, students will receive an email with instructions on how to apply for the scholarship.
- If you have already applied for admission, and want to apply for the Powell Scholarship, please use this link. You can access the scholarship application with the same username and password that you use to access your application portal.
ii. In February, a select number of finalists will be invited to campus to interview with the Powell Scholars selection committee. Decisions will released by the end of March.
iii. Selected students will compete for up to 10 scholarships awarded annually by the university. Selection involves a personal interview designed to assess each candidate's potential for intellectual and leadership development, international study, research and creative endeavors, and the ability to make a difference in the world.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the UPacific Powell Scholars Program Page or the International Student Page.