OpenFieldWatson and Odyssey Scholars Leadership Fellowship
Transformative cohort-based scholarship awarded to high-achieving first-generation and underrepresented students displaying extraordinary leadership resilience and scholastic determination.
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 GPA 3.5+ in challenging college-prep courses.
- English language proficiency
- English fluency.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- FAFSA/CSS profile, Odyssey program application essay, and high school resume.
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full-tuition scholarship plus $4,000 global study stipend, peer mentoring, and pre-orientation retreat
- Application fee
- $0 fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- 100% tuition coverage for four undergraduate years
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Elon University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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