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Eisenhower Presidential Leadership Merit Fellowship

Prestigious leadership fellowship pairing undergraduate history, political science, and business scholars with archival research projects in Kansas.

Official university details ↗Research checked, not sponsored

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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