Richmond Scholars Program
Full tuition, room, and board for ~45 outstanding entering freshmen at the University of Richmond (USA), renewable for 4 years; requires a merit scholarship application by December 1.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
United States
Funding
Full cost of attendance: tuition + standard room + board. Renewable for 8 semesters. Academic enrichment fund of $1,000–$5,500 for study, travel, and professional development.
Eligible applicants
Entering freshmen at the University of Richmond; US and international students; top 1% of applicants; academic merit; December 1 scholarship application deadline
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Overview
Richmond Scholars Program is offered by University of Richmond for Undergraduate study in United States. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- University admissionMust apply for undergraduate admission to the University of Richmond; scholarship application required by December 1
- Richmond merit scholarship applicationRequired
- Richmond undergraduate admissions applicationRequired
What this scholarship covers
Full tuition, room, and board
Included
$1,000–$5,500 academic enrichment fund
Included
Full cost of attendance: tuition + standard room + board. Renewable for 8 semesters. Academic enrichment fund of $1,000–$5,500 for study, travel, and professional development. 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 11, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: Domestic and international applicants.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordCompetitive
- Highly competitive; top academic achievers; strong test scores, GPA, and activities
- 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
Open to: Entering freshmen at the University of Richmond; US and international students; top 1% of applicants; academic merit; December 1 scholarship application deadline. University of Richmond also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
Applicant profile
- Entering freshmen at the University of Richmond; US and international students; top 1% of applicants; academic merit; December 1 scholarship application deadline
Study route
- Undergraduate study in United States
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to: Entering freshmen at the University of Richmond; US and international students; top 1% of applicants; academic merit; December 1 scholarship application deadline. University of Richmond also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
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
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Apply for undergraduate admission to the University of Richmond (ED or regular decision)
- 2
Submit the separate Richmond Scholars merit scholarship application by December 1
Application timeline
Application cycle
2027 entry: scholarship application deadline December 1, 2026. Apply via the University of Richmond merit scholarship portal.
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
University of Richmond
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 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.