Presidential Classroom Scholarship Requirements

Through the assistance of corporations, foundations and individual donors, a number of scholarships are available to students. These Scholarships for Excellence in Academics and Leadership are both merit and need based and generally range from $100 to $750. Applications must be postmarked by November 16, 2007 for the Winter Session and March 14, 2008 for the Summer Session. Applications will not be evaluated until after the respective deadlines and applicants will be informed of their status approximately four weeks after the deadline.

If you think you may qualify for a scholarship, please send all required materials by the appropriate deadline (if seeking a need based scholarship please be sure to include a copy of the most recent IRS 1040 for both parents),

In addition to scholarships, many PC Scholars raise their own funds. Presidential Classroom has developed fundraising ideas to help make it easy, fun, and feasible for all students to participate.

Scholarship Eligibility and Application Requirements

  • Maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4 point scale (If different, please indicate school’s grading system)
  • Demonstrate activity in school or community
  • Completed 2008 PC Application with all required signatures
  • For need based scholarships: a photocopy of the first page of the most recent IRS 1040 tax form filed by each parent you live with (If an IRS 1040 tax from was not filed, please include a statement of your family's income and any special circumstances.)
  • Written recommendation from the principal or guidance counselor
  • Copy of your school transcript
  • List of prominent school, community and volunteer activities, special recognition, honors, awards and scholarships
  • One-page Essay –"How will Presidential Classroom enhance my leadership skills in my school and/or community?"
  • Please Note: Students are only eligible for one scholarship (either exellence or needs).

Do not include the $150 deposit with the application. You will receive more information regarding payment after a decision has been made.

Begin fundraising immediately -- financial assistance does not cover the entire tuition. Presidential Classroom has developed fundraising ideas to help make it easy, fun, and feasible for all students to participate.