OpenFieldDePauw University Rector Scholarship (Full-Tuition Premier Award)
One of America's oldest and most prestigious merit awards, established in 1919 to fund extraordinary undergraduate scholars demonstrating intellectual leadership and moral character.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Top 5% of graduating class (unweighted GPA 3.9+).
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL iBT 100+ or IELTS 7.5+ for international candidates.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- SAT 1450+ or ACT 32+ (if submitted; optional).
- Thesis / Research statement
- Common Application essay, DePauw supplemental scholarship statement, and high school academic transcript.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic teacher recommendations and one counselor evaluation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full tuition coverage ($57,500/year for four years, total value exceeding $230,000)
- Application fee
- $0 application fee (Common App / Coalition App free)
- Tuition / joining costs
- $57,500 annual tuition (fully waived by scholarship)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official DePauw University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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