The University of Richmond Scholars Program offers the University’s top academic merit award, covering full tuition, food, and housing. The programme seeks to attract and retain high-achieving students characterised by academic success, leadership, purpose, and commitment to diversity. It emphasises mentorship and a multi-disciplinary community to support the development of future leaders in defining their personal and professional aspirations.
Application Deadline
- 1 December 2026 (complete admission application by this date for scholarship consideration).
Tell Me About The Scholarship
The Richmond Scholars Program is the University of Richmond’s most prestigious merit award, covering full tuition, housing, and food for undergraduate students. It recognizes students with exceptional academic achievement, leadership, purpose, and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
No separate scholarship application is required — applicants are automatically considered when they submit their undergraduate admission application by the deadline.
Type
- Fully Funded Merit Scholarship | Undergraduate | USA
Who Can Apply
Applicants must:
- Be first‑year undergraduate applicants (US or international).
- Submit a complete admission application by 1 December 2026.
- Demonstrate excellence in academics, leadership, and community engagement.
- Provide English‑language proficiency evidence if required (IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo, or waiver conditions).
- SAT/ACT scores are optional for 2027 entry.
Benefits
- Full undergraduate tuition.
- University housing.
- Food/meal plan.
- Membership in a small multidisciplinary scholars’ community.
- Faculty mentorship and enrichment programming.
- Leadership and professional development opportunities.
- Access to enrichment grants for faculty‑mentored activities.
How Long Will the Scholarship Last
- Covers the entire undergraduate degree (4 years, subject to satisfactory progress).
Selection Process
- Submit admission application by 1 December 2026.
- Finalists notified by 1 February 2027 via Spider Portal.
- Finalist interviews with faculty committee in mid‑February 2027 (via Zoom).
- Final selection completed by 1 March 2027.
Required Documents
- Common Application or Coalition Application.
- University of Richmond supplemental response (“Richmond Question”).
- Secondary‑school transcript (grades 9–11).
- School report.
- At least one recommendation from a school official.
- Senior‑year progress grades (when available).
- Details of activities, honors, leadership experience.
- English‑language test results (if applicable).
- SAT/ACT scores (optional).
How to Apply
- Choose an undergraduate programme at the University of Richmond.
- Apply via the Common Application or Coalition Application through Scoir.
- Complete the Richmond supplemental response.
- Submit transcripts, recommendation, and required documents.
- Provide English‑language evidence if required.
- Submit the complete application by 1 December 2026.
🌐 Visit the application webpage for details
