Eastern Michigan University Presidential Scholarship in USA

Eastern Michigan University (EMU) offers a golden opportunity to make those dreams a reality with its prestigious Presidential Scholarship.

Eastern’s most prestigious award for incoming first-year students, the Presidential Scholarship, covers full tuition and room and board for four years (valued at approximately $100,000).

Presidential Scholars are active and engaged members of The Honours College at EMU, complementing their academic college experience with further opportunities for critical thinking, community engagement, and leadership.

Qualified students can apply for the Presidential Scholarship during their senior year of high school.

To be considered for the Eastern Michigan University Scholarship, you must:

• High School Senior/Incoming Freshman for Fall 2027

• Must be a high school graduate in 2026 or 2027

• Must have at least one of the following:

  • A 3.85+ high school GPA (no SAT/ACT requirement) OR

• A 3.5-3.84 high school GPA and a 25 composite ACT or 1200 SAT (Critical Reading + Math)

The Presidential Scholarship covers full tuition and room and board for four years (valued at approximately $100,000)

To apply for the 2026 Eastern Michigan University Presidential Scholarship, interested and qualified applicants should;

• 1

  Click on the button below to navigate to the scholarship webpage

• 2

  Submit the Presidential Scholarship Application Form

• 3

  Submit the Presidential Scholarship Essay Form 

• 4

  Attend an Official Campus Visit

  • For eligibility, your visit must be completed during the 2024 calendar year. An official campus visit is considered a campus tour, an open house, or a virtual admissions event. Find our visit options at emich.edu/visit.

• 5

  The EMU Honours College will be offering special virtual sessions that will count for visit eligibility. These sessions allow interested students to talk with current Scholars about why they’re glad they came to EMU and learn how to best prepare for the Presidential Scholars Competition.