2025 Application Guide for Vanderbilt University Chancellor's Scholarship

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP

Scholarship Awarding University: 
Vanderbilt University

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 1st of December, 2024.

Scholarship Summary:

Vanderbilt University is awarding the Chancellor’s Scholarship to undergraduate students (domestic and international) with outstanding leadership, strength of character, academic achievement, and a deep-seated commitment to diversity and social justice. Chancellor's Scholars have worked to build strong high school communities by bridging gaps among economically, socially, and racially diverse group and are expected to build upon these earlier commitments through continued active engagement in academic and leadership opportunities at Vanderbilt.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria: 
Although there are no set criteria for scholarship consideration, Chancellor 's Scholars are selected on the basis of commitment to diversity, leadership, strength of character, and academic achievement. Strong candidates are intellectually curious and able to articulate their ideas clearly.

Value of Scholarship: 
Chancellor’s Scholars receive full-tuition support each year plus a one-time summer stipend for an immersive experience following the sophomore or junior year.

Vanderbilt will provide additional need-based financial aid to those Chancellor's Scholarship recipients whose demonstrated financial need exceeds the amount of full tuition.

Scholarship Application Guide: 
To apply;
i. Applicants can apply via MyAppVU after submitting an admission application.
ii. In evaluating candidates, the selection committee reviews the Chancellor's Scholarship application along with the entire application for freshman admission.
    
Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Vanderbilt University Scholarship Page.