2027 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. 
High School Senior/Incoming Freshman for Fall 2027
ii. Must be a high school graduate in 2026 or 2027
iii. 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)

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. Complete an application for admission and submit all official transcripts and test scores by the deadline. 
ii) Submit the by the deadline

iii) Attend an Official Campus Visit: at least one time during the 2026 calendar year.
  • Official campus events can include an official campus tour, open house, or one of the virtual honors sessions
iv. Students who advance to the second round of consideration will be notified by January 15, 2027.

v. In-person interviews for those selected will be held on February 6, 2027.

Scholarship Website: 

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