OpenFieldFHSU President’s Distinguished Scholar Full-Tuition Award
Premier undergraduate scholarship recognizing top incoming freshmen nationwide, providing renewable full tuition support for four consecutive undergraduate years.
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 of 3.6 or higher alongside ACT score of 29+ or SAT equivalent
- English language proficiency
- Not applicable
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Scholarship essay on civic leadership in the American Midwest and activity resume
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation from high school instructors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full in-state or regional tuition coverage renewed annually with 3.3 GPA maintenance
- Application fee
- $0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- 100% tuition coverage
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 15, 2026
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Fort Hays State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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