Cecil C. Humphreys Presidential Scholarship

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Tennessee, United States
Fees

Award value

US$56,000.00

Fees

Funding type

Fee waiver/discount

Fees

Deadline

1 December 2026

Fees

Study level

Undergraduate

About this scholarship

Awarding Institution

University of Memphis

Number of awards

Not specified

What does this scholarship cover?

  • Tuition fees

More details on the scholarship

USD $56,000 (USD $14,000 per year)

Entry requirements

Nationality

All International

Gender

Applicable to all genders

Delivery mode

In Person

Selection approach

All eligible students

Study mode

Full time

Intake year

January 2027, August 2027

Other criteria

Academic excellence

Course subject and study level you are applying for

Subject area(s)*

Not subject specific

Study level

Undergraduate

Other eligibility requirements

The University of Memphis (UofM) selectively awards competitive merit-based scholarships for newly admitted degree-seeking international students on a J-1 or F-1 visa, taking classes on campus. We value scholarly achievement and academic success and want to attract the best and brightest students to join our cutting-edge programs and to learn from our world-renowned faculty.

GPA - 3.25+; ACT - 31+; SAT - 1390+

Two pathways for academic scholarship consideration:

  • GPA + Test Score Evaluation: Students are reviewed based on a combination of their cumulative high school GPA and ACT/SAT scores.
  • GPA-Only Evaluation: Students may also be considered for certain scholarships based solely on their cumulative high school GPA. We encourage students to submit qualifying ACT/SAT scores, as we consider super scores to help maximize eligibility. Updated GPA and test scores may be submitted through March.

Selection basis

Students are shortlisted based on their

  • Academic excellence

How to apply

Application process

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

Application details (from the awarding institution)

Scholarships are awarded based on information submitted on the UofM admissions application. For priority consideration, freshmen students should apply to the University of Memphis by Dec. 1.

Application deadline

1 December 2026

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