2026 Application Guide for Eastern Michigan University Presidential Scholarship

Scholarship Awarding University: 
Eastern Michigan University

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will close on the  

Scholarship Summary: 
Eastern Michigan’s Presidential Scholarships are awarded competitively to incoming domestic freshmen with outstanding academic achievements.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria: 
To be considered, interested prospective students will need to meet the following criteria:
i. Applicants must have at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA and 25 composite ACT or 1200 SAT (Critical Reading + Math) 
  • SAT/ACT requirements are waived for those with a GPA of 3.85 or higher
ii. Apply for admission into EMU and submit all official transcripts and test scores by the above deadline 

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

Scholarship Application Guide: 
To apply;
i. All admission application materials mentioned in application instructions must be completed and turned in by the above deadline at 11:59 p.m. No exceptions will be made.
  • Please note: You must also submit all official admission application documents to EMU by this deadline to be qualified.
ii) Submit the 

iii) Attend Official Campus Visit: For eligibility, your visit must be completed during the 2025 calendar year
  • Note: The last day to schedule a campus visit is December 12, 2025
iv. Students who advance to the second round of consideration will be notified by January 16, 2026.

v. In-person interviews for those selected will be held on February 7, 2026.

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the EMU’s Presidential Scholarship Page.