Buchanan Presidential Fellowship Full-Ride Scholarship

The highest academic honor for incoming freshmen at MTSU, awarded to 20 students annually who demonstrate extraordinary academic ability, intellectual curiosity, 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 >= 30 or SAT >= 1360
English language proficiency: Exempt
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Exempt
Thesis / Research statement: Honors essay and on-campus interview
Recommendation letters: Three letters of recommendation

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

Financial support / stipend: Full in-state tuition and fees waiver, book allowance, and priority honors housing ($45,000 total value)
Application fee: $0
Tuition / joining costs: 100% full tuition coverage

Dates and verification

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

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Important verification note

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

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