Presidential Blue and Silver Full-Tuition Scholarship

UNO's premier merit recognition for incoming first-year students who have demonstrated top scholastic achievement, community involvement, 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 >= 3.5 and ACT score >= 28 or SAT >= 1310
English language proficiency: Exempt
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Exempt
Thesis / Research statement: Presidential scholarship essay
Recommendation letters: Two high school teacher recommendations

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

Financial support / stipend: Full in-state tuition waiver plus $2,000 campus housing stipend renewable for four years
Application fee: $0
Tuition / joining costs: 100% full tuition waiver

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 31, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

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

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