OpenFieldAugustana University Distinguished Trustee Honors Scholarship
Augustana's highest merit award recognizing incoming domestic and international scholars who exhibit exceptional academic excellence, moral leadership, and community service.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Minimum 3.7 unweighted high school or transfer undergraduate GPA on 4.0 scale
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 79
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Optional
- Thesis / Research statement
- Honors essay demonstrating intellectual curiosity and leadership accomplishments
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters of recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- $24,000 to $26,000 USD annual renewable tuition scholarship ($100,000+ USD over 4 years)
- Application fee
- $0
- Tuition / joining costs
- $38,500 USD/year (reduced to $12,500-$14,500 USD with award)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027 (Priority scholarship review)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Augustana University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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