Coolidge Scholarship

Scholarship Overview: Full-ride merit scholarship open to current juniors planning to attend college the fall after their senior year.

Deadline Date: December 16, 2025

Scholarship Details:

The Coolidge Scholarship is an annually awarded, full-ride, presidential scholarship that covers a student’s tuition, room, board, and expenses for four years of undergraduate study.

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Current high school junior who plans to enroll in college the fall after their senior year.
2. Must be an American citizen or legal permanent resident
3. Cannot be the immediate family member of any current employee, trustee, or significant donor to the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation or the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Fund
4. Above all, Coolidge scholars must possess a distinguished academic record, interest in public policy and demonstrate humility and service (click here to learn more)

Application Requirements:

1. Completed online application (click here for application)
2. Two Letters of recommendation (see guidelines here)
3. Three essays
4. Unofficial transcript with GPA and class rank

Application Requirements: Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript

Essay Details:

See application for essays. Two of the essays require students to read The Autobiography of Calvin Coolidge. The Coolidge Foundation recently published a new edition of the Autobiography, which includes a new introduction and additional supplemental material. Please see this link for more details: https://bit.ly/4hC3S6v.

Award Amount: $130,000

Award Details:

A Coolidge Scholarship covers a student’s full tuition, room and board, and required fees for four years of undergraduate study. The Coolidge Scholarship also provides an annual stipend for books and supplies. This scholarship may be used at any accredited college or university in the U.S.

Website/URL: https://coolidgescholars.org/

Scholarship Manager Information:

Contact Email: coolidgescholars@coolidgefund.org
Additional Contact & Submission Information:

Application Deadline – Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time: Please note the timezone. All application materials, including letters of reference must be submitted by the deadline.

Additional Scholarship Information:

By June 1, 2026: All applicants will be notified of their outcomes. Applicants can check their outcome by logging into their application portal. Applicants who are named finalists will be contacted directly by phone and invited to Finalist Interview Weekend, which takes place in Woodstock, Vermont and historic Plymouth Notch, Vermont. The Coolidge Foundation will cover the travel and lodging costs for finalists and one parent to attend Finalist Weekend.
Summer 2026: Newly selected Coolidge Scholars will spend an orientation week at the Coolidge Foundation in Plymouth Notch, Vermont.
Summer 2026: Newly selected Coolidge Senators will attend the 2025 Coolidge Senators Summit.

Filters:

Eligibility: Community Service, Minimum GPA/Class Rank
Areas of Study: Open to All
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Student (9-11)
Location Specific: National