December 1, 2026

SLU Presidential Scholarship

Direct application

Full tuition

Eligibility

School
Saint Louis University
Year of study
First year
Grades
GPA 3.85+

About this scholarship

Incoming Saint Louis University freshmen with a cumulative high school GPA of 3.85 or higher may compete for a four-year Presidential Scholarship covering full tuition for up to 10 consecutive full-time fall and spring semesters. ACT/SAT scores are not required.

Submit the freshman admission application and a separate Presidential application (essay, resume, two recommendations) by December 1; finalists interview on campus. The award replaces other SLU merit scholarships.

Essay question

What else to submit

  • Freshman admission application
  • Separate Presidential Scholarship application
  • Essay
  • Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Separate Presidential Scholarship application (in addition to the freshman admission application)
  • Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • All materials due by December 1
  • Cumulative high school GPA of 3.85 or higher (weighted or unweighted) at end of junior year
  • Finalists interview on campus.
  • ACT/SAT scores are not required.
  • Award renewal covers up to 10 consecutive full-time fall and spring semesters.
  • Award replaces other SLU merit scholarships.