The Presidential Scholarship is a renewable, merit-based award covering undergraduate Villanova University tuition (fall and spring semesters), on-campus housing, a meal plan that includes (up to 21 meals per week), the general fee, and the Villanova Textbook Access Program book fee to the completion of one undergraduate degree or up to eight semesters, whichever comes first. Presidential Scholars are transformational leaders both on and off campus who have demonstrated a love of learning and a commitment to enhancing both their local and broader civic communities. As of September 2024, nominations are no longer required for Presidential Scholarship consideration. Students interested in applying for the Presidential Scholarship must submit a complete application for admission to Villanova University through the Common Application by 11:59 PM (EST) January 15. Candidates will be selected by Villanova and invited to apply for this award through their Applicant Status Page. The PSP application includes short-answer essays. The deadline for submission will be included in the candidate's invitation. The deadline for recipients to accept the Presidential Scholarship is in April. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.