Location: United States of America
Program: Undergraduate Program
Eligibility: All Nationalities
Duration: 4 years
Deadline: December 1, 2026
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The Presidential Fellows Program is Miami University’s most prestigious and competitive undergraduate scholarship, awarded annually to just 15 exceptional students, offering a fully funded four-year experience that covers tuition, all mandatory fees, on-campus housing, and a full meal plan for the entire duration of the undergraduate degree, along with a one-time $5,000 academic enrichment stipend that fellows can use across their four years for educational enrichment activities of their choosing. Open to both domestic and international applicants from all countries, the scholarship is highly competitive with past recipients typically drawn from the top 5% of the applicant pool, and the selection process includes both a comprehensive review of the overall admissions application and an invitation-only finalist interview with the scholarship selection committee
Miami University is one of the eight original Public Ivy universities in the United States, founded in 1809 and consistently ranked among the top national public universities in America by US News and World Report, renowned for its unparalleled commitment to undergraduate teaching and for providing students with immersive, transformative, and community-centred learning experiences. Located in Oxford, Ohio, a vibrant and safe college town, Miami University’s Oxford campus is widely celebrated for its beautiful neo-Georgian architecture, strong faculty-student relationships, and a campus culture that consistently earns it top rankings for student satisfaction and quality of life. Notable Miami alumni include former US President Benjamin Harrison and Nobel Prize-winning chemist Charles Pedersen, and the university’s strong academic traditions and exceptionally engaged undergraduate community make it one of the most distinctive and rewarding public university experiences in the United States.
Benefits of the Scholarship
This scholarship will provide the following to its recipients:
- Full tuition waiver covering all instructional, non-resident surcharge, basic general, career development, course overload, and course fees for eight fall and spring semesters
- Full on-campus housing for up to four years (Diplomat Standard double occupancy room)
- Full meal plan: Diplomat Standard providing 16 buffet meals per week, $500 Dining Dollars, and five guest buffet meals per semester, plus a bonus week of meals
- One-time $5,000 academic enrichment stipend, usable over four years for educational enrichment activities approved by the Presidential Fellows Program Enrichment Fund Review Committee
- Renewable scholarship
- Other benefits
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following:
- Must apply to Miami University via the Common Application by 11:59 PM on December 1, 2026
- Must indicate interest in Miami’s Honors College and the Presidential Fellows Program on the Common Application
- Must be applying as a first-year undergraduate student for Fall 2026 entry; the scholarship is not available to Spring applicants or transfer students
- Open to both domestic US and international students from all countries worldwide
- Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 each year to retain the scholarship for all four years
- Must remain enrolled full-time on the Oxford campus throughout the scholarship period
- If awarded another singular scholarship of equal or greater value, the Presidential Fellows scholarship may be adjusted accordingly
Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements
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Selection Criteria
The Presidential Fellows Program selection process is among the most competitive at any US public university, with only 15 fellows selected per year from an applicant pool in which past recipients have typically ranked in the top 5% of all Miami University applicants. Academic excellence is fundamental, with the selection committee reviewing the overall strength of each applicant’s Common Application including academic records, test scores where submitted, personal essays, extracurricular involvement, and letters of recommendation, looking for students who combine exceptional scholarly achievement with demonstrated leadership potential, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to making a positive impact in their communities.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application.
