Since 1964, this unique program has provided leadership development, fellowship and recognition to more than 5,000 Presidential Scholars. These Scholars are the leaders of the future. While distinguished by diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests, they are united by many common qualities. They share a devotion to family and heritage, display genuine spirit in their schools and clubs, radiate seemingly boundless energy, demonstrate leadership in their communities, civic groups, and places of worship, and make practical their hopes of improving the world. Among them are scientists, volunteers, artists, class officers, inventors, athletes, mentors, linguists, deacons, musicians, cadets, poets, dancers, entrepreneurs, coaches, Scouts, journalists, survivors of life-threatening illness, advocates, and teachers. By age 17 these astonishing young people have mastered multiple languages, worked for NASA and the Air Force Research Lab, played with the New York Philharmonic, conducted cancer research, issued scholarly papers, placed in most major national and international competitions, and launched their own companies. They have devoted thousands of hours to bettering the lives of others in their communities. They go on to attend the Nation’s top colleges and universities, and to exercise their gifts on behalf of our country and the world. From debate to bull riding, from archeology to politics, from rocketry to the environment, they pursue their passions and convictions with joy, dedication, curiosity, and inspiring results. This unique program celebrates the potential of education to open doors, encourage action, and unfetter dreams.

Scholar Alumni, we welcome your thoughts, suggestions and participation! Click here to contact the Presidential Scholars Foundation's Vice President for Alumni Relations, Matt Anestis (1991 Scholar, CT).

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"Visit the official Website of the Presidential Scholars Program" where you can find this year's candidate lists, the application, frequently asked questions, and other important information. The site you are presently at is the Foundation site (presidentialscholars.org), which helps support and raise funds for the Program. Additional scholar search functions are also available at the .gov site. Presidential Scholars Program Search Page