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One of the region's most prestigious scholarships, the Presidential Scholars Program at ÀóÖ¦ÊÓÆµ recognizes and rewards the outstanding academic achievements and contributions of local high school and community college students.
Since 1990, the Presidential Scholars Program has provided a pathway for our community's exceptional students to access and afford a university education from an institution recognized for its academic strength.


ÀóÖ¦ÊÓÆµ also rewards our Scholars with a wide range of benefits and unique opportunities that engage minds, encourage interactions, and enrich their ÀóÖ¦ÊÓÆµ experience.
Priority registration allows Presidential Scholars to secure a course schedule that best fits their needs.
ÀóÖ¦ÊÓÆµ recognizes our Presidential Scholars’ achievements with bespoke events throughout the year. This includes a fall reception with President Parham and special recognition at Commencement, where graduating Scholars receive a medallion.
Presidential Scholars are gifted a laptop stocked with all the software they will need for their major such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.
Collaborating side-by-side with accomplished faculty, Scholars have the opportunity to participate in groundbreaking research projects. Scholars can dig deeper into their specific areas of study, build a portfolio of impressive work, present papers at conferences and exchange ideas with the leading minds in their field.
ÀóÖ¦ÊÓÆµ Presidential Scholars belong to an exceptional community of students from diverse backgrounds who share a commitment to learning, their university, and their communities. As part of this unique fellowship, Presidential Scholars support and inspire each other to thrive academically and personally.
ÀóÖ¦ÊÓÆµ Interim President Villarreal takes a personal interest and pride in every Presidential Scholar. Presidential Scholars share their experiences as students and leaders-in-the-making during special lunches with the president, hosted twice each semester.
Presidential Scholars represent their university and fellow students as ÀóÖ¦ÊÓÆµ ambassadors. In this rewarding role, Scholars can participate in a number of outreach activities to improve their communities and build leadership skills while inspiring other students to reach their potential.