United States · Scholarship · Reviewed 2026-10-16

Mirabeau B. Lamar Presidential Honors Scholarship

Lamar University's most prestigious merit scholarship awarded to top graduating high school seniors exhibiting stellar academic performance and intellectual vigor.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: High school GPA >= 3.75 or top 10% class rank, and SAT 1350+ or ACT 29+
English language proficiency: Exempt
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Exempt
Thesis / Research statement: Mirabeau Scholar essay and on-campus interview
Recommendation letters: Two high school teacher recommendations

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

Financial support / stipend: Full tuition, fees, on-campus housing, and book allowance ($12,000-$15,000/year value) renewable for four years
Application fee: $0
Tuition / joining costs: 100% full tuition waiver

Dates and verification

Application deadline: February 1, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

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

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