Miami University Presidential Fellows Program 2024-2025

Miami University USA is pleased to offer the Presidential Fellows Program, an elite scholarship opportunity which will provide the brightest and best scholars and leaders of the 21st century with an unprecedented and exceptional college experience.

Miami University, one of the eight original Public Ivies, is known for strong undergraduate teaching and providing students with unparalleled learning experiences.

In keeping with the tradition of strong academic excellence, we are pleased to announce the creation of the Presidential Fellows Program, an elite scholarship opportunity.

The Presidential Fellows Program is Miami University’s premier scholarship experience for incoming first-year students in all academic areas on Miami’s Oxford campus.

This year, we look forward to welcoming up to fifteen of the brightest and most promising students to our inaugural class of Presidential Fellows.

Miami University scholarships are highly competitive. The academic qualifications determining scholarship awards are dependent on the strength of the applicant pool.

Seventy-nine percent of first-year international applicants accepted for Fall 2021 were offered an academic scholarship.

About University of Miami

A private research university with more than 17,000 students from around the world, the University of Miami is a vibrant and diverse academic community focused on teaching and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the South Florida region and beyond.

The University comprises 11 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 180 majors and programs.

Benefits of Miami University Presidential Fellows Program 2024-2025

1. The Miami University Presidential Fellows Program Scholarship package will cover tuition and fees for eight semesters provided that you maintain a 3.50 cumulative grade point average each year. Tuition and fees include all Instructional, Non-Resident Surcharge, Basic General, Miami Metro, Technology, Facilities, Armstrong Student Center, Matriculation, Career Development, and course fees that you are charged.
2. Your Presidential Fellows Program Scholarship package will not cover University contract confirmation deposits, health insurance, health center fees, pharmacy charges, orientation, pre-enrollment or pre-admission testing fees, books, computers, supplies or other necessities.
3. It will also not cover other optional expenses such as MUlaa accounts, parking permits, parking fines, library fines, air conditioner rentals, and cell/telephone charges.
4. This list is not exhaustive and Miami University reserves the right to determine which charges may/may not be paid by the Presidential Fellows Program Scholarship.

Requirements for Miami University Presidential Fellows Program 2024-2025

Selection Process

Students will be reviewed based on their overall admission application and supplemental essay response.

Finalists will be invited to campus for the Presidential Fellows Program Scholarship Showcase and scholarship recipients will be selected based on their participation in this competition.

How to Apply

To be considered, apply to Miami University via the Common Application by 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 1, making sure to indicate your interest in Miami’s Honors College.

PFP finalists will be notified in January. When indicating your interest for the Presidential Fellows Program, you must also indicate your interest in Miami’s Honors College or the Prodesse Scholars Program and complete the supplemental essay.

Application Deadline

December 1, 2023.