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Presidential Scholarship

The Presidential Scholarship is awarded to a select group of highly accomplished high school seniors who demonstrate superior academic achievement, leadership qualities and community involvement.

This scholarship includes full tuition and a room and board stipend over four years at Drake University (estimated value $185,000). Recipients also receive access to personal laptops, iPads and other technology resources through the Drake Technology Advantage Program.

Students with exceptional academic ability are encouraged to apply for the Presidential Scholarship by completing the application for admission to Drake University on or before January 15.

This scholarship is awarded to a select group of highly accomplished high school seniors each year.

This scholarship is awarded to a select group of highly accomplished high school seniors each year. Successful candidates will be notified of their status as a Presidential Scholar in mid-February.

Selection Criteria:

• Academic excellence (top 5 percent of class)
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and initiative as evidenced by community, school, or work activities; participation in sports; other extracurricular activities; or honors and awards received
• Outstanding personal accomplishments that show long-range commitment to achievement, especially considering obstacles overcome or unique circumstances faced
• Evidence of intellectual curiosity and ability to use that curiosity positively for the benefit of self and others

Selection Criteria

• Students demonstrate academic excellence with an ACT score of 33 or higher (1460 SAT or higher)
• Students are recognized as outstanding leaders in their schools who are committed to community service and campus involvement in extra-curricular activities.

The Presidential Scholarship is Drake University’s most selective award, recognizing the highest potential students from a highly competitive pool of applicants. Students who receive this scholarship have demonstrated outstanding academic record, leadership, and community service.

Scholars will have demonstrated academic excellence with an ACT score of 33 or higher (1460 SAT or higher); outstanding leadership and community service; and involvement in extra-curricular activities. The Presidential Scholarship is Drake University’s most selective award.

Selection is based on the following criteria:

• ACT score of 33 or higher (1460 SAT or higher)
• Outstanding leadership and community service
• Involvement in extra-curricular activities

The Presidential Scholarship is Drake University’s most selective award. For specific information about scholarships, please contact the Office of Admissions at 800-44-DRAKE or e-mail admission@drake.edu.

Award Amount

The Presidential Scholarship at Drake University is valued at $20,000 and renewable for all four years of a student’s undergraduate education. The scholarship will be allocated toward tuition and fees, but will not cover costs for room and board. To apply for the Presidential Scholarship, students must complete an application form and submit it to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by March 1. Applicants must also have a minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher and SAT scores of 1300 or above to qualify. The scholarship committee is looking for applicants with demonstrated leadership in school activities, community involvement, excellence in academics and athletics, or volunteer work related to social justice.

A full tuition scholarship and room and board stipend. The estimated value of the Presidential Scholarship is $185,000.

The Presidential Scholarship provides:

• A full tuition scholarship
• Room and board (estimated value of $185,000)
• An invitation to join an international honors community that includes access to unique travel and study opportunities, and distinctive cultural experiences with other Drake students.

If you are eligible for this scholarship, you will be automatically invited to apply for it when you’re admitted.

Duration of the Award

The Presidential Scholarship is renewable for up to eight consecutive semesters, provided that the recipient remains a full-time student (12 or more hours per semester) and maintains a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5.

Students who receive the scholarship must remain enrolled at Drake as a full-time student for the entire academic year (fall, spring and winter terms) each year in order to maintain eligibility. This includes study abroad programs that are operated by Drake University; however, students who take leave from Drake University may not receive the Presidential Scholarship while they are away from campus. Students who take leaves of absence during their freshman year may apply for reconsideration once readmitted, but there is no guarantee of renewal if you are absent longer than one semester (excluding summer). After any absence, students must meet all criteria listed above in order to be eligible for the award upon return.

The Presidential Scholarship covers eight consecutive semesters of undergraduate enrollment at Drake University. Students who leave Drake for any period of time lose their scholarship and must reapply for admission. They are not guaranteed readmission to Drake or readmission on another scholarship beyond the standard merit scholarships offered to all admitted freshmen. Students are strongly advised not to take a semester off from Drake University during their four years of study. Withdrawing from all classes during any semester counts as a leave of absence, and students would be required to reapply for admission. Requests for exceptions may be made in writing to the Associate Provost for Enrollment Management prior to taking time off from Drake.

The Presidential Scholarship covers eight consecutive semesters of undergraduate enrollment at Drake University. Students who leave Drake for any period of time lose their scholarship and must reapply for admission. They are not guaranteed readmission to Drake or readmission on another scholarship beyond the standard merit scholarships offered to all admitted freshmen.

Students are strongly advised not to take a semester off from Drake University during their four years of study. Withdrawing from all classes during any semester counts as a leave of absence, and students would be required to reapply for admission. Requests for exceptions may be made in writing to the Associate Provost for Enrollment Management prior to taking time off from Drake.

…a full tuition scholarship and room and board stipend. The estimated value of the Presidential Scholarship is $185,000.

The Presidential Scholarship is Drake University’s most selective award, and it includes a full tuition scholarship and room and board stipend. The estimated value of the Presidential Scholarship is $185,000. This amount covers eight consecutive semesters of undergraduate enrollment at Drake University. Students who leave Drake for any period of time lose their scholarships.

The application consists of three parts: an online application, an on-campus interview, and a scholarship writing supplement (a personal essay).

The online application must be submitted by December 15 in order to be considered for the Presidential Scholarship. You will be notified if you are selected to interview before February 1.