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Presidential Merit Scholarship for Scholastic Achievement

The university's top competitive merit scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen who exhibit outstanding high school scholastic achievement and leadership.

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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
High school GPA >= 3.6 with college prep curriculum
English language proficiency
Exempt
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Exempt
Thesis / Research statement
Scholarship essay
Recommendation letters
Two high school counselor/teacher recommendations

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

Financial support / stipend
$20,000 annual scholarship renewable for four undergraduate years ($80,000 total value)
Application fee
$0
Tuition / joining costs
Renewable tuition reduction

Dates and verification

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

Important verification note

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

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