Chancellor’s Scholarship Vanderbilt University

Chancellor Joe B. Wyatt initiated the Chancellor’s Scholars in 1985 to recognise students with outstanding leadership, strength of character, academic achievement, and a deep-seated commitment to diversity and social justice. Chancellor’s Scholars have worked to build strong high school communities by bridging gaps among economically, socially, and racially diverse groups and have demonstrated significant interest in issues of diversity education, tolerance, and social justice. Chancellor’s Scholars are expected to build upon these earlier commitments through continued active engagement in academic and leadership opportunities at Vanderbilt. The programme is funded with gifts from alumni, faculty, staff, students, corporations, and friends.

Summary:

• Full tuition coverage
• One-time summer stipend for an immersive experience
• Renewable for four years with a minimum 3.0 GPA

Benefits:

• Full tuition for four years
• Summer stipend for immersive experience
• Potential for additional need-based aid

Eligibility Criteria:

• Open to all applicants
• Preference is given to those who apply for the scholarship
• Selection based on:
  • Commitment to diversity
  • Leadership skills
  • Strong character
  • Academic achievement
  • Intellectual curiosity
  • Clear communication skills

Application and Selection

The Chancellor’s Scholarship application is strongly encouraged; preference is given to those who apply. Applicants apply via MyAppVU after submitting their admissions application. Chancellor’s Scholars are selected based on commitment to diversity, leadership, strength of character, and academic achievement. Strong candidates are intellectually curious and able to articulate their ideas clearly. In evaluating candidates, the selection committee reviews the Chancellor’s Scholarship application along with the entire application for first-year admission.

Learn how to apply  for our signature scholarships, find more information about  other merit-based scholarships , and get answers to  frequently asked questions.

How to Apply:

• Submit a general admissions application to Vanderbilt University.
• Submit a separate Chancellor’s Scholarship application through MyAppVU after submitting your admissions application.

Additional Information:

• Application deadline: December 1, 2024

Learn more about other merit-based scholarships at Vanderbilt University

Scholarship Application Deadlines

• Ingram Scholars Programme
  • December 1, 2024
    Learn more »
• Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholarship
  • December 1, 2024
    Learn more »
• Chancellor’s Scholarship
  • December 1, 2024
    Learn more »

Timeline

• December 1, 2024
  Deadline to electronically submit Chancellor’s Scholarship applications
• Mid-March 2025
  Chancellor’s Scholarship recipients notified by mail and e-mail

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