OpenFieldClaflin Presidential Scholars Full Tuition & Housing Fellowship
Claflin's most prestigious merit award awarded to top-ranking high school valedictorians and salutatorians entering undergraduate STEM and liberal arts programs.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- High school unweighted GPA of 3.50+ on a 4.0 scale.
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 80 (SAT score 1200+ or ACT 26+ if submitted).
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Two-page essay describing vision for global leadership and ethical community service.
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation from high school teachers.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full scholarship: 100% tuition, room, board, and book stipend ($26,000+ value/year)
- Application fee
- $50
- Tuition / joining costs
- $17,046 standard annual tuition (waived)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 1, 2026
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Claflin University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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