At High Point University, we believe that a vigorous academic environment is founded on principles of high achievement, active involvement and holistic education.  We want every student at HPU to strive for excellence and embody the spirit of higher education that is adding immensely to our thriving campus every day.  Academic excellence, a sterling faculty dedicated to connecting with students in and out of the classroom, and a commitment to value-centered education have earned High Point University a national reputation.

 For 15 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked High Point University among the top tier of the nation’s comprehensive colleges with regard to academic quality.  In fact, in the 2010 edition of America’s Best Colleges HPU was named the # 1 “School to Watch” in the Baccalaureate College category for the second year running and we were ranked 5^th among 103 Baccalaureate Colleges in the South.  HPU is the only North Carolina school ranked in the top 10 among southern colleges and universities!

 We believe this recognition results, in part, from incredible visionary leadership, a $350 million investment in our state-of-the-art campus and a major investment in academics including the Presidential Scholarship Program.  This program was inaugurated in 1976 to recognize and encourage entering freshmen who, during their high school careers, demonstrated outstanding achievement, good citizenship, strong leadership, and exceptional scholarship.  The program is completely merit-based. 

 Think your student might qualify?  Please, read on!

 

 THE APPLICATION PROCESS

 In order for your son or daughter to be eligible to apply for the Presidential Scholarship Program, he or she must have a score of at least 1100 on the Math & Critical Reading portions of the SAT, or a Composite score of 24 on the ACT.  He or she must have submitted the Application for Admission , along with official high school transcripts, the Counselor Report Form (which can be downloaded from the application page), and official SAT or ACT scores.

 The Presidential Scholarship Application is a separate application, found online at www.highpoint.edu/presidential. The application deadline is December 20, 2009.

 Send your son or daughter to www.SaveRoomForHope.com for a few extra pointers on completing the Presidential Scholarship Application from the perspective of an Admissions Counselor.

 

 THE SELECTION PROCESS

 Recipients of Presidential Scholarship Program awards are selected by the University Scholarship Committee, which gives consideration to high school grades, SAT/ACT scores, course rigor, high school activities, and demonstrated leadership.

• Only students who have submitted the Presidential Scholarship Application and who have been admitted to the University will be reviewed by the University Scholarship Committee. The review of scholarship applications will begin on December 7, 2009.
• After the Committee’s preliminary evaluation, semifinalists will be invited to interview on campus during a Presidential Scholarship Weekend in February 2010. The Admissions Office will assign invited students to an interview weekend.
• Only those students invited to campus as a result of the preliminary evaluation by the University Scholarship Committee may sit for interviews.
• Each semi-finalist will be interviewed by two separate committees, each of which will include members of the faculty and current University or Presidential Fellows.
• Decisions of the University Scholarship Committee will be postmarked by Friday, March 12, 2010.

 For more information about the Presidential Scholarship Program and the different levels of fellowships and scholarships available for the 2010 Awards Program, please visit the Undergraduate Admissions webpage by clicking here.

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