Ingram Scholars Program
Full tuition + fees + housing + summer stipend for incoming first-year Vanderbilt students who combine professional ambition with civic leadership; requires ~20 hrs/month community service commitment. Apply by December 1, 2026.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
United States
Funding
Full tuition, required fees and the value of on-campus housing each year, plus a stipend for a summer service project; need-based aid covers demonstrated need above full tuition.
Eligible applicants
Incoming first-year students; service-oriented; leadership
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Overview
Ingram Scholars Program is offered by Vanderbilt University for Undergraduate study in United States. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 12, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- Vanderbilt admission applicationRequired
- Ingram Scholars Program application (MyAppVU)Required
What this scholarship covers
Full tuition
Included
Required fees
Included
Value of on-campus housing
Included
Summer service project stipend
Included
Renewal needs a 3.0 GPA and about 20 service hours a month
May be included
Full tuition, required fees and the value of on-campus housing each year, plus a stipend for a summer service project; need-based aid covers demonstrated need above full tuition. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 12, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: Domestic and international applicants.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United States
Official eligibility summary
Prospective or current first-year undergraduates who apply through Vanderbilt's first-year admission process, chosen for commitment to civic-minded service, an entrepreneurial spirit, strength of character and leadership potential. Finalists interview with the committee. The page does not say whether international students are eligible; ask scholarships@vanderbilt.edu.
Applicant profile
- Incoming first-year students; service-oriented; leadership
Study route
- Undergraduate study in United States
Current-cycle criteria
- Prospective or current first-year undergraduates who apply through Vanderbilt's first-year admission process, chosen for commitment to civic-minded service, an entrepreneurial spirit, strength of character and leadership potential. Finalists interview with the committee. The page does not say whether international students are eligible; ask scholarships@vanderbilt.edu.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Reference letters (current first-years)
How to apply
- 1
Submit the Vanderbilt first-year admission application
- 2
Submit the Ingram application through MyAppVU by 1 December 2026 (current first-years: link opens mid-January 2027, due 28 February 2027)
- 3
Interview with the selection committee if you are a finalist
Application timeline
Application cycle
Prospective first-years apply by 1 December 2026; current first-years by 28 February 2027, with notification in the second half of May 2027.
The listed deadline is December 1, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Vanderbilt University
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 12, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is December 1, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.