Presidential Scholarship

Short Definition

Presidential Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement or potential.

In-depth Overview

Presidential Scholarship

Long definition: A Presidential Scholarship is a prestigious academic award granted by a university or college to outstanding incoming students, typically based on their academic achievements, leadership abilities and potential contributions to the institution. It is one of the highest forms of merit-based financial aid offered to students pursuing higher education.

Etymology: The term "Presidential Scholarship" combines "Presidential", signifying the highest authority within the university, with "Scholarship", which refers to an academic grant or award given to support a student's education.

Synonyms or related academic terms:

• Chancellor's Scholarship
• University Leadership Scholarship
• Academic Excellence Award

Examples of Use:

• She was honored to receive the Presidential Scholarship, which covered her full tuition expenses for all four years of undergraduate study.
• The university's Presidential Scholarship program aims to attract the brightest students from around the world.
• Recipients of the Presidential Scholarship are expected to maintain a high GPA and actively participate in campus leadership activities.

Translations:
Spanish: Beca Presidencial
French: Bourse Présidentielle
German: Präsidentenstipendium
Italian: Borsa di Studio Presidenziale
Portuguese: Bolsa Presidencial
Japanese: 大統領奨学金 (Daitōryō Shōgakkin)
Chinese (Simplified): 总统奖学金 (Zǒngtǒng Jiǎngxuéjīn)
Hindi: राष्ट्रपति छात्रवृत्ति (Rāṣṭrapati Chhātravṛtti)

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unirank Glossary Classification

Miscellaneous higher education terms > University financial terms