Robert W. Woodruff Scholarship
Full tuition, required fees, on-campus room and meals for up to eight semesters for incoming Emory College first-years who show promise in the Scholars Qualities; no separate application.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
United States
Funding
Full tuition, required fees, on-campus room and meals, plus specialised advising, programming and summer funding. Renewable for up to eight regular semesters.
Eligible applicants
Incoming Emory College first-years; apply to Emory by November 15 and indicate interest in merit-based awards
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Overview
Robert W. Woodruff Scholarship is offered by Emory 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.
- University admissionAdmission to Emory College; apply by the November 15 Scholar deadline and indicate interest in merit-based awards.
- Emory College admissions applicationRequired
What this scholarship covers
Full tuition and required fees
Included
On-campus room and meals
Included
Scholar advising, programming and summer funding
Included
Full tuition, required fees, on-campus room and meals, plus specialised advising, programming and summer funding. Renewable for up to eight regular semesters. 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
- Academic recordCompetitive
- Top 1–2% of the applicant pool; exceptional academics, activities, and community impact
- 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
Incoming Emory College first-years who show promise in developing the Scholars Qualities and are motivated to be agents of positive social change. Scholars can pursue any field of study.
Applicant profile
- Incoming Emory College first-years; apply to Emory by November 15 and indicate interest in merit-based awards
Study route
- Undergraduate study in United States
Current-cycle criteria
- Incoming Emory College first-years who show promise in developing the Scholars Qualities and are motivated to be agents of positive social change. Scholars can pursue any field of study.
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 to Emory College by November 15
- 2
Indicate interest in merit-based awards on the application
- 3
Finalists take part in Scholars selection in February and March
Application timeline
Application cycle
Apply to Emory College by November 15, 2026 and indicate interest in merit-based awards. Finalists go through selection in February and March; winners are announced in early April.
The listed deadline is November 15, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Emory 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 November 15, 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.