President's Scholars Program

The President's Scholars Program (PS) offers a four-year opportunity for some of the nation's most gifted students to bring their intellectual vitality, diverse talents, and active involvement to enrich the SMU community.

This program is dedicated to supporting exceptional students who have demonstrated a remarkable level of academic achievement and possess a strong commitment to making a positive impact both on campus and beyond.

Please click below to find out more information about how to apply for the President's Scholar Program.

 

SMU's highest commitment to attract and serve high-achieving students.

Featured President's Scholar Alumnus

  • Joshua Ange is a white man with brown hair. He wears glasses, a black short sleeve dress shirt, and navy blue slacks. He stands in front of a black iron fence with trees in the background.

    Joshua Ange, Class of 2025

    Joshua Ange majored in Physics and Mathematics and minored in Computer Science and English. He was awarded the prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship as a second year student and was SMU's first Churchill Scholarship recipient in his senior year. The Goldwater encourages the country’s most promising undergraduate scientists to pursue careers in natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering research and is considered the preeminent award of its type in these fields. There are only 16 Churchill Scholarships awarded a year, and the award covers 1 year of tuition, airfare, immigration fees, and a stipend to study in the UK. He is currently at the University of Cambridge as a Churchill Scholar, studying astrophysics.

    Dedman College News Article about receiving the Goldwater

    SMU News Article about receiving the Churchill

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Campus Leaders

Many President's Scholars are leaders in student government and serve on committees of the SMU Board of Trustees, the governing body of the University. SMU is one of the few universities in the nation to have a voting student-member on its Board of Trustees, along with student members serving on all Board committees.
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Academic Life Balance

It is not unusual for President's Scholars to combine double or triple majors across disciplines, while also actively participating in campus life. After graduation, many continue their studies at distinguished medical, law, and other graduate schools throughout the world.

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University Honors Program

President’s Scholars join the University Honors Program, which fosters an intellectual community through challenging interdisciplinary courses, student-initiated research, internships, and classes taught by exceptional faculty.

 

A group of female President's Scholars pose with Author Brene Brown, Tate Lecture Series Speaker

High Profile Events

President's Scholars have the opportunity to meet and have dinner with Tate Lecture Series speakers, like Researcher and Author Brene Brown.

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