Purdue University Presidential Scholarship 2026

Overview

Eligibility

• Eligible nationalities: Open to US nationals
• The following factors will be considered,
• Grades in core academic coursework and the strength of your high school curriculum (in the context of courses available at your school)
• Grades in coursework that are critical to success in your intended major
• Application essay and Purdue-specific questions
• SAT or ACT score
• Recommendation (if provided)
• Evidence of commitment to the academic program to which you applied
• Evidence of leadership, service, and other accomplishments, activities, and awards
• Personal background and experiences
• Information provided by your high school

Benefits

• USD 10,000 per year (nonresidents)
• USD 4,000 per year (Indiana residents)

How to Apply

• Students need to enroll in the academic year for which the scholarship was awarded.
• Students should remain continuously enrolled at Purdue.
• Students must meet or exceed individual scholarship renewability requirements.