Clayton State University Presidential Scholars Program

     Clayton State University offers a comprehensive scholarship opportunity for outstanding students, the Presidential Scholarship. In addition to HOPE Scholarship and any other financial aid, Presidential Scholars receive:

• An annual university grant of $3000 (an approximate value of $12,000)
• University housing for 4 years
• A bookstore award of $250

What are the benefits of being a Presidential Scholar?

As a Presidential Scholar you will:

• Actively participate in the University's Honors Program
• Perform at least 30 hours of community service per academic year
• Live in university housing 
• Enjoy early registration: Honors students enroll at the earliest registration date each semester
• Have study abroad opportunities designed for Honors students  
• Have opportunities to work closely with faculty on research projects.
• likely travel to state and regional Honors conferences 
• Develop Honors coursework leadership skills 
• Receive Honors seal on diploma
• Receive Honors recognition at commencement 

What does it take to be a Presidential scholar?

To be considered for the competitive Presidential Scholarship award, prospective students must:

• Apply for admission to Clayton State University as a first-time traditional freshman student 
• Submit an additional application for the Presidential Scholarship
• Write and submit an essay with your Presidential Scholarship Application
• Provide a record of involvement in leadership roles, volunteer opportunities, and/or extracurricular/community oriented activities
• Meet the Honors Program eligibility qualifications (see below) 
• Attend mandatory formal interviews ( if selected as finalist)

Honors Program eligibility qualifications include:

• High school grade point average of 3.5 or above (recalculated based upon College Preparatory Curriculum courses)
• A minimum combined sore of 1100 on SAT (math and verbal sections) or have a composite score of 24 on the ACT

To apply for the Presidential Scholarship visit www.clayton.edu/admissions/presschol

The deadline to apply for the 2017 Presidential Scholarship is Feburary 1, 2017

For questions about the scholarship please contact:

Office of Undergraduate Recruitment and Admissions 

(6780 466-4115

csuinfo@clayton.edu