About this scholarship
The President's Scholarship is a merit scholarship worth $4,500/year, awarded automatically on admission, based on the academic record in your application — no separate essay or interview.
Renewable for up to 4 years beyond the first, for a maximum of 5 years total.
Who is eligible
This award is open to incoming first-year students with a 3.9 GPA or higher and a rigorous course load. Meeting the description here does not guarantee an award — funding is limited and awards are made from among eligible applicants each cycle.
How to apply
There is no separate application. Being admitted by the priority deadline automatically puts your file in front of the merit-scholarship committee; the award, if any, appears with your admission decision.
Deadline: Automatic with admission by December 1.
Renewal
Renewal each year requires the cumulative GPA listed in your award letter and continuous full-time enrollment; a term below the threshold triggers a one-term warning before the award is paused, not an immediate loss.
Common questions
Can I apply for this and other scholarships at the same time? Yes. Most Porter scholarships can be combined with each other and with need-based aid, though total gift aid cannot exceed your cost of attendance; the financial-aid office adjusts automatically if a combination goes over.
What happens if my GPA drops below the renewal threshold for one term? Most Porter scholarships give a one-term warning before an award is paused, rather than cancelling it immediately — check your specific award letter, since terms vary.
Does this scholarship reduce my loan eligibility? It reduces need-based aid only if, combined with everything else, it would put your total aid over your cost of attendance; ask financial aid to check your specific package.
Fictional information
UW–Porter Falls is a work of parody. The President's Scholarship, its donor, amount, and every deadline on this page are invented; nothing here is a scholarship you can actually apply for.