2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars Application

2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars Application

Broad Academic Achievement Recognition
The deadline for submitting the 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars application is November 1 at 5:00 p.m.

Georgia seniors seeking U.S. Presidential Scholars recognition are required to meet the program eligibility criteria, complete the state-level application, and secure signatures from their principal, counselor, and parent or legal guardian(s).

Verification forms are found on GaDOE U.S. Presidential Scholars webpage here.

Broad Academic Achievement Program Eligibility Criteria

Georgia high school seniors are required to:
- Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident at the time of application.
- Graduate or receive a diploma between January and August 2026.
- Score exceptionally well on either the SAT of the College Board or the ACT of the American College Testing Program, based on tests taken during the three-year window that begins in August 2022 and runs through October 2025, for the recognition cycle concluding in June 2026.
Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee the student will be nominated for the national program.

Should you have any questions, please contact Arlecia Brooks, GaDOE Excellence Recognitions Specialist, at Recognitions@doe.k12.ga.us.
Student attends a:*

Public SchoolPublic State Charter SchoolPrivate School
Select School District or State Charter*

Student Information
Student Information
Full Legal Name*

Legal First NameLegal Middle NameLegal Last Name
Email*

Confirmation Email
Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Home or Cell Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Gender*

FemaleMale
Are you a U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident? Applicants must be U.S. citizens or have permanent residency at the time of application.*

Yes, I am a U.S. Citizen or a legal permanent resident.No, I am not a U.S Citizen.
Are you expected to graduate or receive a diploma between January and August of 2026?*

Yes, I am expected to graduate OR receive a diploma between January and August of 2026.No, I am not expected to graduate or receive a diploma between January and August of 2026.

School Information
School Information
School Name*
Students attending public schools (including charters) and private/independent schools are eligible.
K-12 School Code*
Click here to find your school's CEEB code: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/k-12-school-code-search
School Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
School Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Principal's Name*

PrefixPrincipal's First NamePrincipal's Last Name
Principal's Email*

Confirmation Email
School Counselor's Name*

PrefixFirst NameLast Name
School Counselor's Email*

Confirmation Email

Parent or Legal Guardian Information
Parent or Legal Guardian Information
Sole Parent/Guardianship*

YesNo
Parent/Legal Guardian Name*

PrefixFirst NameLast Name
Parent/Legal Guardian Home or Cell Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Parent/Legal Guardian Email*

Confirmation Email
2nd Parent/Legal Guardian Name*

PrefixFirst NameLast Name
2nd Parent/Legal Guardian Home or Cell Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
2nd Parent/Legal Guardian Email*

Confirmation Email

Academic Documentation
Academic Documentation
What is your current GPA on a 4.0 scale?*
Please contact the school counselor if the GPA is unknown.
Upload a .pdf copy of your unofficial high school transcript*

Naming convention: Transcript_StudentFirstName_StudentLastName
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What is your highest Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) combined score?*
If the SAT was not taken, please type "N/A"
What is your highest American College Testing (ACT) composite score?*
If the ACT was not taken, please type "N/A"
Upload a .pdf copy of the SAT and/or ACT score report.*

Naming convention: TestName_StudentFirstName_StudentLastName
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Accomplishments and Organization Involvement
Accomplishments and Organization Involvement
Accomplishments, Honors, and Awards
List school-related awards, or special recognition received within your high school career.*
School-Related Service and Organization Involvement
List involvement and service in school-based organizations.*
Community-Related Service and Organization Involvement
List involvement and service in community-based organizations.*

Student Essays
Student Essays

Essays are limited to a 500-word maximum with a 200-word minimum requirement. Essays will be judged on organization, ideas and content, evidence of personalization, and writing conventions.
What qualifies you as a U.S. Presidential Scholar? How does your academic performance and community service make you stand out from your peers? *

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What challenges have you overcome while still achieving high academic success?*

0/500

U.S. Presidential Scholars Verification Forms
U.S Presidential Scholars Verification Form
1. Download and print the principal, counselor, and parent verification forms from the GaDOE U.S. Presidential Scholars webpage here.
2. Obtain signatures as required.
3. Save all forms in one .pdf file.
4. Use this naming convention for the file name:
  Verifications_StudentFirstname_StudentLastName
  (e.g., Verifications_Sally_Jones)
Upload all completed and signed verification forms as one .pdf file here. Electronic signatures are not accepted.*

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You may save and continue your application at a later date. Save your access link in a safe location, as GaDOE cannot retrieve a saved application.

Once submitted, you will receive a pop-up “Thank You” and a confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation email, your application has not been received.
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Student Information