President's Scholarship Weekend

PRESIDENT'S SCHOLARSHIP WEEKEND

Join scholars from around the country

January 16-17, 2026

What if you could attend a premier Catholic university on a full-ride scholarship?

�鶹��ý��’s President’s Scholarship Weekend is an exclusive event where exceptional students can be considered for significant scholarships—including awards that cover full tuition, fees, and room and board. No matter what, every participant is guaranteed at least $26,000 in scholarships. See what’s needed to be invited and attend!

STEP 1: APPLY & BE ACCEPTED

Start by completing your application to �鶹��ý�� by December 15. The �鶹��ý��application is free and takes only five minutes to complete! Apply now.

Submit all official transcripts and test scores
Connect with your admissions counselor
Complete your admissions interview
Be accepted to �鶹��ý��

STEP 2: MEET SELECTION CRITERIA

To be invited students must:

Be an incoming first-year student
Hold a minimum 3.7 unweighted GPA
Score at least 30 ACT, 1360 SAT, and 92 CLT

STEP 3: COMPETE FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

At President's Scholarship Weekend, finalists compete for �鶹��ý��’s top awards. All participants will receive at least $26,000 in scholarships.

President's Scholarship – Full cost of attendance (tuition, fees, and room and board), totaling more than $192,000.
Provost Scholarship – Full cost of tuition and fees, totaling more than $132,000.
Additional President's Merit Scholarships:
St. Thomas Aquinas President's Merit Scholarship: $30,000
St. John Henry Newman President's Merit Scholarship: $20,000
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Prsident's Merit Scholarship: $12,000

All participants will be invited to participate in the Honors Program—an extra $12,000. Also, all attendees will receive the $2,000 Overnight Visit Scholarship.

‍Please note: Each scholarship listed above reflects the total amount awarded over four years. Divide each amount by four to determine the yearly award.

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The President's Scholarship Weekend will include:

A full tour of campus, including premier Honors Program housing
An exclusive dinner with President Middendorf and his wife, Christine
A joy-filled overnight stay with �鶹��ý��students
An experience of exciting and fun activities around campus
An encounter with the heart of life at �鶹��ý��with Mass and prayer
A personal interview with a member of our world-class faculty

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Students are paired with �鶹��ý��host students for overnight accommodations. Parents and families are invited to stay at nearby hotels.

For students traveling alone, �鶹��ý��offers complimentary airport pickup from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers. Students should coordinate their travel plans with the Office of Admissions.

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ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

At �鶹��ý��, we are committed to working with families to help students afford quality Catholic higher education. Our scholarship programs recognize excellence in academics, leadership, athletics, and more.

Please contact your admissions counselor to learn more about scholarship opportunities.

EXPLORE MORE SCHOLARSHIPS

STEP 1:
‍APPLY & BE ACCEPTED

Start by completing your application to �鶹��ý�� by November 15.

Submit all transcripts and test scores
Connect with your admissions counselor
Complete your admissions interview
Be accepted to �鶹��ý��

STEP 2: MEET SELECTION CRITERIA

To be invited students must:

Be an incoming first-year student
Hold a minimum 3.7 unweighted GPA
Score at least 30 ACT, 1360 SAT, or 92 CLT

STEP 3: COMPETE FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

At Presidential Scholarship Weekend, finalists compete for �鶹��ý��’s top awards. All participants will receive at least $3,000 per year for four years.

Presidential Scholarship – Full cost of attendance (tuition, fees, room, and board), totaling more than $48,000 per year for four years
Provost Scholarship – Full cost of tuition and fees, totaling more than $33,000 per year for four years
Additional merit scholarships: $7,500, $5,000, or $3,000 per year for four years

All participants will be invited to participate in the Honor’s Academic Program—an extra $1,000 per year for four years.

Please contact the Office of Admissions at (239) 280-2556 �ǰ� admissions@avemaria.edu.

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“Your arrival at �鶹��ý�� marks the beginning of a wonderful new chapter, one that will be filled with growth in knowledge, discovery of God’s calling for your life."
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— Mark Middendorf, �鶹��ý�� President

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