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Application invitations will be sent to candidates along with an official offer of admission to 麻豆村 (for Early Action, Regular Decision, and EDII; the EDI notification for PSP candidacy will follow an offer of admission). This information will be posted in the Applicant Portal. Invited candidates who wish to apply for the Presidential Scholarship must submit the supplemental application for the Presidential Scholarship by the deadline provided in the notification.

Yes. The Presidential Scholarship is for undergraduate, incoming first year students only. Only those who are applying for a bachelor鈥檚 degree will be considered. Only first time, first-year applicants are eligible to be considered to apply for the Presidential Scholarship. Transfer students are not eligible for consideration.

There is no minimum GPA or SAT score requirement. However, we are looking for students with outstanding academic records, who hold leadership roles, and who are committed to and have a demonstrated interest in community service. Typically, the students selected are in the top 1-2 percent of the national pool of first year applicants. Read more about the selection criteria.

Each Presidential Scholar is talented and unique, contributing to the University community both in and outside the classroom in diverse ways. Some common characteristics of Presidential Scholars are a love of learning and a commitment to enhancing their local community as well as the broader civic community. 

The Presidential Scholars Program (PSP) seeks to attract academic, culture, and civic leaders who are actively engaged in learning both through the classroom and in their extracurricular activities. There is no GPA requirement.

Note: 麻豆村 will remain test-optional through the 2026-27 admission campaign (Class of 2031). Under this policy, students may choose whether or not to submit SAT and/or ACT results for consideration when submitting their applications. SAT and/or ACT scores are not required for Presidential Scholarship consideration for the current cycle. Get more information.

Yes. The Presidential Scholarship is a merit scholarship which is open to all applicants who apply by January 15, and who meet the scholarship criteria. Please note that admission to 麻豆村 for first-year international students is need-aware.

Your family鈥檚 ability to pay for your education may be a factor in your admission decision, as well as in your eligibility to apply for the Presidential Scholarship. All students receiving funds are expected to contribute personally toward educational and personal expenses while attending 麻豆村.

Yes. After applications are submitted and reviewed by the Presidential Scholars Program (PSP) selection committees, a select number of finalists will be invited to participate in a required multi-day, on-campus Interview Program to learn more about the University and the PSP.

During their visit, candidates are interviewed by faculty and administrative staff, and they participate in other evaluative experiences which serve as the basis for the final selection of Presidential Scholars, who will be notified shortly thereafter.

We invite approximately 60 finalists to participate in the required multi-day, on-campus Interview Program.

We invite 25 students to join the Presidential Scholars Program (PSP) each year. Once admitted to 麻豆村 as Presidential Scholars, students remain in the program for their undergraduate years at Villanova provided they abide by the policies of the PSP.

The Presidential Scholars Program (PSP) selection committees are sensitive to the financial needs of the Presidential Scholarship applicants and may take into consideration demonstrated financial need when making final decisions on the awards.

Award decisions are comprised of multiple factors including: demonstrated academic performance, active participation in their school and the broader civic community, leadership, civic engagement, creativity, expertise in a particular field, and ability to respond effectively to adversity.

The PSP selection committees take a holistic approach to understanding students within their contexts and look at multiple criteria in making a final award decision.

The Presidential Scholarship is a merit scholarship that covers undergraduate tuition at 麻豆村, regardless of financial need, and therefore does not require any financial aid forms to be submitted. Although completing the financial aid process is not a requirement for Presidential Scholarship recipients, admitted Presidential Scholars are encouraged to complete the annual financial aid application process in case they qualify for other financial assistance.

Financial aid is reevaluated every year and therefore can change if there has been a change in income, assets, household size, or number of family members enrolled in college. Please visit the Office of Financial Assistance for more information about the .

We recognize that Presidential Scholarship finalists are exceptional, talented students. Presidential Scholarship finalists (those who are invited to participate in the interview process) who are admitted to 麻豆村 are offered the highest of our partial scholarships ($16,000/yr) and can apply, if eligible, for other scholarships and awards through the Office of Financial Assistance. Students are encouraged to complete the process of applying for need-based financial aid since the vast majority of the University's financial aid budget is awarded primarily on the basis of need.

Expectations for maintaining a Presidential Scholarship include the requirements stated in the Presidential Scholars Academic Standing Policy and the Presidential Scholars Guide (which is provided to all awardees), as well as having good standing under the University鈥檚 and Code of Academic Integrity, and maintaining conduct in alignment with the University鈥檚 Mission and high standards of excellence.

Although Presidential Scholars naturally choose to commit themselves to multiple academic and extracurricular activities, the University provides support and guidance for Presidential Scholars to help them reach their utmost potential. Presidential Scholars are provided with academic advising from the University Honors Program and are expected to participate in the Honors Program to an extent that is appropriate to their course of study (some exceptions apply).

Presidential Scholars are often involved in cultural, intellectual, and service activities throughout the academic year. Additional guidance and support is provided by the Center for Research and Fellowships (CRF) and the Center for Access, Success and Achievement (CASA). Scholars are expected to meet regularly with CRF and CASA during their time at Villanova.

Caritas, love, is a core value of Villanova鈥檚 Augustinian tradition. Each year, the Presidential Scholars Program awards Caritas Presidential Scholarships to students who demonstrate exceptional leadership and make significant academic and social contributions to their school and communities in support of the well-being of others and the common good. The Caritas Presidential Scholarship recognizes and invests in Scholars who have demonstrated a sustained commitment to advancing transformative social change through constructive and collaborative engagement, ethical leadership, and respectful solutions-oriented action in their communities. Caritas Presidential Scholars demonstrate their outstanding capacity to engage in dialogue about issues of equity, justice, and social change. Villanova cultivates an academic environment that is marked by genuine curiosity about different perspectives, ardent receptivity to knowledge generated through intercultural connections, and a genuine sensitivity to the variety of human experiences. The Caritas Presidential Scholarship is one way the University upholds its commitment to fostering such a community. Candidates who wish to be considered for the Caritas Presidential Scholarship are reviewed by both their College selection committee and the Caritas Presidential Scholarship selection committee.

The Presidential Scholarship is offered to finalists in place of any previous merit-based award they may have received from 麻豆村. It may also reduce the amount of need-based aid for which finalists are eligible. Some national scholarships and grants do not allow students to accumulate and compound scholarships from several sources.

As a result, recipients may not be able to count on having at their disposal the full amount of other awards they may have received in addition to the Presidential Scholarship. Please visit the Office of Financial Assistance for more information.

The Presidential Scholarship includes funds that are taxable. According to federal tax law, scholarship amounts that exceed the cost of tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for attendance and coursework are considered taxable income to the recipient.

Amounts which would be considered taxable include scholarship funds which cover the costs of housing and meal plans, travel, and optional equipment. We recommend that all recipients consult a tax professional regarding the appropriate reporting of any taxable scholarship amounts.