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Presidential Merit Scholarship for STEM Diversity

Prestigious merit scholarship recognizing incoming students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to broadening participation in STEM.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites
Exceptional secondary school GPA (typically 3.9+ unweighted)
English language proficiency
English proficiency if applicable
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Exempt
Thesis / Research statement
Completed Common App and scholarship essay
Recommendation letters
Academic teacher letters

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend
$20,000 to $40,000 annual merit award renewable for four years of undergraduate study
Application fee
$0
Tuition / joining costs
Credited directly against institutional tuition charges

Dates and verification

Application deadline
January 5, 2027
Last source review
2026-10-16

Important verification note

Facts reflect official Harvey Mudd College documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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