About PSP | Benefits | Eligibility | Quantity
How to Apply | When to Apply | Application Review Process
The President’s Scholars Program is a four-year, full-tuition scholarship program that identifies and encourages outstanding young men and women who have the potential to be future leaders in engineering, science, mathematics and technology, and who are from backgrounds that are traditionally underrepresented at HMC or are the first in their families to attend college. The college also seeks individuals who demonstrate intellectual curiosity, an exceptional sense of responsibility and self-reliance, and who advance the college's diversity efforts.
Qualities that would strengthen one’s candidacy for PSP include: exceptionally strong high school preparation, including evidence that the applicant has actively sought out learning opportunities beyond those normally available at his or her school; indications that the applicant has overcome personal obstacles to achieve academic success; evidence of leadership in school, church, or community organizations; evidence that the applicant has the personal qualities and motivations that would allow him or her to benefit especially from what HMC has to offer.
The President's Scholars Program is sponsored by HMC in conjunction with outside fellowships and with prestigious corporations such as Amgen, Inc., The Boeing Company, Google Inc., Raytheon Company, and Applied Biosystems Group.
Benefits
The benefits to each incoming first-year President's Scholar include:
- A full-tuition scholarship to HMC, renewable for the full four years, subject to satisfactory academic progress.
- Participation in HMC's Summer Institute enrichment program prior to the start of freshman year.
- Priority consideration for summer internships with sponsoring companies.
- Opportunities for summer research fellowships at HMC or corporate sites.
- Opportunities for site visits to corporate sponsor offices.
- Additional support designed to enhance academic, personal, leadership, and professional development.
All PSP students, as part of their HMC education, will engage in at least one full year of independent research (thesis) or will complete a Clinic Project, a model program of applied research sponsored by corporations and government agencies.
Eligibility
To be eligible to be selected as a President's Scholar, you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Demonstrate a potential for leadership and contribution to Harvey Mudd College
- Show a proven record of academic success, including a rigorous course schedule and excellent grades, and be among the top students in your secondary school
- Be a first-year applicant for admission to HMC
Special consideration is given to students from groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in engineering, science, mathematics and technology, including women, ethnic minorities, students from low income backgrounds, students with disabilities, and students who are the first in their families to attend college.
Current HMC students, international students, and transfer applicants are not eligible to apply. Only first-year students are eligible.
Number of Recipients
The college strives to enroll approximately eight President’s Scholar Program recipients in each entering first-year class.
How to Apply
In addition to submitting the application for admission, candidates for PSP must also submit a PSP application form including a résumé and a statement of purpose.
Early Decision candidates are required to commit to Harvey Mudd College and withdraw, in writing, their applications to other colleges by January 15 (or March 15 in the case of Early Decision II). Therefore, candidates who are dependent upon winning the President’s Scholar Award to attend Harvey Mudd College should apply via Regular Decision.
When to Apply
Candidates for PSP must submit both the application for admission and the application materials for PSP by January 25. Students who apply after the January 25 deadline may not receive full consideration as the selection process will be underway.
All application materials must be mailed to:
Harvey Mudd College
Office of Admission
301 Platt Boulevard
Claremont, CA 91711
Application Review Process
Once we receive your application:
- The selection committee will review all students who have submitted both an application for admission to HMC and the application materials for the President's Scholars Program.
- A group of finalists will be selected and contacted to schedule an interview specifically for PSP. The interviews will be conducted at Harvey Mudd College on April 10.
- Award recipients will be selected and notified by April 16.
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