Presidential Scholar (full tuition)
Full-tuition merit award at the College of Wooster for new first-year students, domestic or international, selected from admission materials.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
United States
Funding
Full tuition (based on 2026-27 tuition; final amount set when tuition is announced), renewed at the same dollar amount.
Eligible applicants
New first-year students, including international, with strong academics
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Overview
Presidential Scholar (full tuition) is offered by The College of Wooster for Undergraduate study in United States. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Full tuition
Included
Room and board
Not included
Full tuition (based on 2026-27 tuition; final amount set when tuition is announced), renewed at the same dollar amount. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Domestic or international first-year students.
- International eligibility
- Wooster is need-aware for international applicants. The award applies to tuition only.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Typically unweighted GPA 3.8+ and/or top 15% of class; test-optional.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Experience and personal requirements
- Financial needRequired
- Not need-based.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United States
Official eligibility summary
Open to new first-year students, domestic or international. The typical profile is an unweighted GPA of 3.8 or higher in a rigorous curriculum and/or top 15% of class. There is no separate application: students are nominated from admission materials and interview.
Applicant profile
- New first-year students, including international, with strong academics
Study route
- Undergraduate study in United States
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to new first-year students, domestic or international. The typical profile is an unweighted GPA of 3.8 or higher in a rigorous curriculum and/or top 15% of class. There is no separate application: students are nominated from admission materials and interview.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Admission application
- Interview
How to apply
- 1
Apply for admission by November 1, 2026
- 2
Be nominated from admission materials
- 3
Complete a Presidential Scholar interview (in person Oct 17 or virtual)
- 4
Receive notification
Application timeline
Application cycle
Fall 2027 entry: apply for admission by November 1, 2026. Priority round interviews at Senior Fall Visit Day on October 17, 2026 with notice by December 31, 2026; standard round interviews by January 24, 2027, with results by February 1, 2027.
The listed deadline is November 1, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
The College of Wooster
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is November 1, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.