U.S. Presidential Scholars Program — US Dept of Education — OESE funding opportunity
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U.S. Presidential Scholars Program

The Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964, by executive order of the President, to recognize and honor some of our nation's most distinguished graduating high school seniors. In 1979, the program was exte...

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Deadline Rolling Location Alabama Type grant Level Federal Open
✦ AI Summary
  • Who can apply: Local Educational Agencies (LEAs), State Educational Agencies (SEAs), Institutions of Higher Education.
  • Deadline: Rolling — applications accepted any time.
  • Issued by: US Dept of Education — OESE.
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Who can apply — at a glance

  • Eligible applicants: see the Eligibility tab for the criteria from the official announcement.
  • Where: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, District of Columbia.
  • Award: amount not specified by the source.
  • Matching funds: not required.
  • Deadline type: Rolling.

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About the funder

US Dept of Education — OESE is a federal-level funder.

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Deadline
Rolling

About this opportunity

The Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964, by executive order of the President, to recognize and honor some of our nation's most distinguished graduating high school seniors. In 1979, the program was extended to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional talent in the visual, creative and performing arts. In 2015, the program was again extended to recognize students who demonstrate ability and accomplishment in career and technical education fields. Each year, up to 161 students are named as Presidential Scholars, one of the nation's highest honors for high school students. 2026 Semifinalists are Announced! ED Ribbon Link 2026 Semifinalists Eligibility Learn about the eligibility requirements. Review the Requirements Applicant Information See requirements for completing an application. See Application Info Executive Order of the President Read the Executive Order for the Presidential Scholars Program. Read the Directive About the Program Learn about the Presidential Scholars Program. Learn about the program Awards Learn more about current and past award winners Current and past awardees The Commission on Presidential Scholars This group of eminent private citizens appointed by the President to select and honor the Presidential Scholars. View the list Frequently Asked Questions Find answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the Presidential Scholars Program. View FAQs Presidential Scholars Program For general program information: Email [email protected] Main Phone 202-401-0961 Application Help Desk For application and application process information: Email [email protected] Main Phone 507-931-8345 Our Locations Department of Education 400 Maryland Ave, SW Washington, 20202 (Do not mail hard copy applications to this address; they will not be accepted) Mailed Application Location Presidential Scholars Program One Scholarship Way Saint Peter, MN 56082 Application deadline: All materials—secondary school reports, transcripts, etc.—must be uploaded or received in our St. Peter, Minnesota office by 5:00 Central Time (6 ET/3 PT), March 12, 2026. Office of Communications and Outreach (OCO) Page Last Reviewed: May 26, 2026

Funding agency

US Dept of Education — OESE
Federal agency

Tags

Arts & Culture Education & Research Education k-12 oese
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Who can apply

Local Educational State Educational Institutions of Higher Education

Geographic eligibility

  • Alabama
  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Hawaii
  • Idaho
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Mississippi
  • Missouri
  • Montana
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • North Dakota
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Oregon
  • Pennsylvania
  • Rhode Island
  • South Carolina
  • South Dakota
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Vermont
  • Virginia
  • Washington
  • West Virginia
  • Wisconsin
  • Wyoming
  • District of Columbia

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