Eisenhower Presidential Leadership Merit Fellowship
Prestigious leadership fellowship pairing undergraduate history, political science, and business scholars with archival research projects in Kansas.
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 >= 3.6 or transfer GPA >= 3.5
- English language proficiency
- Exempt
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Exempt
- Thesis / Research statement
- 500-word essay on civic ethics and democratic governance
- Recommendation letters
- Two teacher recommendations
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- $18,000 annual scholarship plus funded archival research residency at Eisenhower Presidential Library
- Application fee
- $0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Substantial tuition deduction
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Kansas Wesleyan University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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