Presidential Scholarship for Freshmen
Freshmen who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement are eligible for the Presidential Scholarship - a $40,000 award of $10,000 per year for four years. Your academic record may qualify you for the Presidential Scholarship. The average profile of the freshman class of Presidential Scholars is a 3.83 GPA and 30 ACT.
To be considered for the award, you must attend the Distinguished Scholars Symposium, an invitation-only event. The Irvin D. Reid Honors College will extend an invitation to the university's most promising first-year applicants.
There is not a separate application for the Presidential Scholarship beyond completing an application for admission. Eligible students are invited to participate in the Distinguished Scholars Symposium based on the following requirements*:
- Be admitted to Wayne State by November 15
- Have ACT or SAT scores on record with Wayne State by November 15
You must be an undergraduate attending full-time in order to receive funding. Full-time enrollment is 12 credits or more.
Scholarship awards are effective for the 2012-2013 academic year. Wayne State University offers and renews scholarships at its sole and absolute discretion; offers and renewals are contingent upon available funding and the continuation of the scholarship program. WSU students can receive only one Presidential Program scholarship. These include the University, Presidential, Gold, Green or Anthony Wayne scholarships. Students who have completed a bachelor's degree are not eligible for Presidential Program scholarships. Changes to a student's financial, housing or academic situation may result in adjustments to awards.