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.