Presidential Scholarship
Presidential Scholars receive $28,000 per year for four years. The scholarship includes a one-time $3,000 stipend for an experiential learning opportunity.
Each academic year, The University of Toledo awards the campus' highest distinction, the Presidential Scholarship, to a select group of incoming freshmen whose high school achievements distinguish them both as students and as members of their respective communities. As a UToledo Presidential Scholar, you can do so much more in the next four years than you’d ever imagine.
- Master the fundamentals of community engagement through interactive experiences.
- Be recognized as an academic leader through experiential learning like internships, research and study abroad.
- Grow relationships with mentors who are faculty and campus leaders, dedicated to your academic growth.
- Become the best version of you while challenging others to think differently.
Presidential Scholarship Requirements
- Minimum high school cumulative GPA of 3.8 for all applicants. All applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens.
- Submission of your application for admission to UToledo, including official transcripts and required documents, by Nov. 1, 2026. Transcripts must be postmarked by Nov. 1, 2026.
- Submission of Presidential Scholarship application, including extracurricular résumé, personal essay and additional short essays (3).
The Presidential Scholarship application also serves as the application to the Jesup Scott Honors College, UToledo's premier academic experience for undergraduates. Enrolling in the Honors College confers many distinctions and benefits, including Honors-specific courses and experiential learning opportunities, optional Honors housing, and priority class registration. Check out the Honors College website to meet Honors students and faculty, and to learn more about life as a UToledo Honors student.
Important Dates
The Presidential Scholarship Application opens on Aug. 1, 2026 and is due Nov. 1, 2026.
A completed admission application is required to be considered for the Presidential Scholarship. Admission applications are also due Nov. 1, 2026.
Applicants will hear back from the scholarship selection committee in mid-December.
Questions
If you have any questions regarding the scholarship or the application process, please contact the scholarship office at utscholarships@utoledo.edu.
Presidential Scholarship Application Guide
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Step 1: Submit your admission applicationVisit the Apply page to get started. You must have your admission application account created before you can access the Presidential Scholarship application.
To be considered for the Presidential Scholarship, your admission application needs to be completed by Nov. 1, 2026. Transcripts must be postmarked by Nov. 1. -
Step 2: Complete the Presidential Scholarship applicationThe Presidential Scholarship application will ask for a résumé, a personal essay (up to 300 words), and three additional short essays (up to 300 words each). You can upload documents right onto the application or write out your responses.
Make sure your résumé covers the following four categories of experience, if applicable:
- Extracurricular activities
- Honors, awards or memberships
- Work experiences (paid or unpaid)
- Volunteer experiences
To access the Presidential Scholarship application, use the same login credentials you used for your admission application. -
Step 3: Sign the Statement of Integrity and Authorization of ReleaseThis statement is at the end of the Presidential Scholarship application and is required for scholarship consideration.
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Step 4: Submit all materials by Nov. 1, 2026Your application for admission and Presidential Scholarship application need to be submitted by Nov. 1, 2026.