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PRESIDENT'S SCHOLARSHIP WEEKEND

Join scholars from around the country

January 22–23, 2027

What if you could attend America's Premier University for Catholic Leaders on a full scholarship.

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­'s President's Scholarship Weekend is an exclusive event where exceptional students can be considered for our most significant scholarshipsβ€”including awards that cover full tuition, fees, and room and board. See below what's needed to be invited to attend this extraordinary event!

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STEP 1: APPLY TO ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ & BE ACCEPTED

Start by completing your application to ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ by October 15th, 2026. The ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ application is free and it only takes five minutes to complete! Apply now.

  • Submit all official transcripts and test scores.
  • Connect with your admissions counselor.
  • Complete your admissions interview.
  • Be accepted to ΒιΆΉΣ³»­.
APPLY TO ΒιΆΉΣ³»­

STEP 2: MEET THE SELECTION CRITERIA AND COMPLETE THE PSW APPLICATION

To be invited, students must:

  • Be an incoming first-year student.
  • Hold a minimum 3.7 unweighted GPA.
  • Score at least 30 ACT, 1360 SAT, or 95 CLT.

STEP 3: ATTEND PSW AND COMPETE FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

You must attend the President's Scholarship Weekend to compete for ΒιΆΉΣ³»­'s top awards.

At the President's Scholarship Weekend, attendees compete for ΒιΆΉΣ³»­'s top awards.

  • President's Scholarshipβ€”Full cost of attendance (tuition, fees, and room and board), totaling more than $203,000.
  • Provost Scholarshipβ€”Full cost of tuition and fees, totaling more than $140,000.
  • Honors Collegeβ€”All participants will have an opportunity to apply for the Honors College at ΒιΆΉΣ³»­...an extra $12,000.

Every PSW participant will receive a scholarship. Amounts will vary.

All attendees will receive the $2,000 Overnight Visit Scholarship.

Please note: Each scholarship listed above reflects the total amount awarded over four years. Divide each amount by four to determine the yearly award.

Questions?

Please contact the Office of Enrollment at (239) 280-2556 or admissions@avemaria.edu.

Schedule of Events

8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

Check-In, Activities Fair, and Breakfast

Location: Bob Thomas Student Union Building (SUB), Ballroom

Enjoy a light breakfast while connecting with ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ ambassadors and staff, and discover opportunities in student life, campus ministry, and clubs.

9:30 a.m.

Welcome Address

Location: SUB Ballroom

10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Campus Tours

Location: Depart from SUB and end at Academic Lawn

Go on a personalized tour of ΒιΆΉΣ³»­'s campus.

12:00 – 12:45 p.m.

Daily Mass

Location: Ave Maria Parish

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Presidential Luncheon with President Middendorf

Location: SUB Ballroom

2:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Interviews with Faculty and Mock Classes

Location: Faculty Offices and William C. Demetree Lecture Hall

Students meet individually with faculty for their interview and attend mock classes with professors.

2:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Parent Sessions

Location: O'Bryan Performance Hall

Parents will hear from ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ staff and learn about financial aid, faith formation, and campus life.

4:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Meet Ambassadors

Location: Female Students - SUB Ballroom; Male Students - Thomas and Selby Prince Building Lobby

5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Settle In

6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Provost Dinner with Dr. Roger Nutt

Location: SUB Ballroom

Parents depart after dinner.

7:30 – 10:00 p.m.

Evening Activities (Students)

Location: Student Park and Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel

Enjoy s'mores by the bonfire, play an energetic beach volleyball game, spend some time in adoration, and socialize with the other attendees.

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β€œYour arrival at ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ marks the beginning of a wonderful new chapter, one that will be filled with growth in knowledge, discovery of God's calling for your life.”

β€” Mark Middendorf, ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ President