Top Scholar Program

High-achieving students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential, and a commitment to community service are eligible to apply. There are no residency restrictions.

Yes, all applicants must have official scores from the ACT or SAT on file. Each scholarship has its own score requirements; we recommend a score at or above 26 ACT or 1230 SAT.

Yes! Be sure to submit your application by the December 15^th deadline. If your test scores are not yet available, answer “0” (zero) where the application requests your test score. We will contact you in January if we haven’t yet received an official score.

The selection process involves a thorough review of applications by a committee, followed by phone interviews, then a Top Scholar selection weekend in the Spring.

Selection weekend, which includes finalist interviews, is an exciting opportunity to meet other creative, motivated students like you, and to experience a fun weekend at Marshall!

No, the Yeager program will exist as it has since 1987. Yeager Scholars are part of Marshall’s Top Scholar program, along with Hedrick Scholars, Hodges Scholars, and 1837 Scholars.

Scholars are expected to maintain a 3.5 unweighted high school GPA, participate in program activities, and contribute to the university community through leadership and service.

Scholars receive extensive support, including academic advising, career counseling, and access to exclusive resources such as study abroad programs and additional funding.