About PSP  |  Scholarship  |  Eligibility  |  Quantity
How to Apply  |  When to Apply  |  Application Review Process

About the President's Scholars Program

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 and 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; and evidence that the applicant has the personal qualities and motivations that would allow him or her to especially benefit from what HMC has to offer.

The President's Scholars Program is sponsored by HMC in conjunction with outside fellowships, alumni and trustee donations, and with support from prestigious corporations such as The Boeing Company, Edison International, Microsoft Corporation, and Raytheon Company.

Scholarship

Each incoming first- year president's scholar will recieve a full-tuition scholarship to HMC, renewable for four years (subject to satisfactory academic progress).

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 at 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 will be the first in their family 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 the President's Schoalrs Program must also submit a PSP application form (pdf) 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 whose commitment to HMC is dependent upon winning the President’s Scholar Award 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:

1. 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.
2. 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 14.
3. Award recipients will be selected and notified by April 21.