Presidential Scholarships range from $21,000 to $25,000 per year. All prospective students that have applied and been admitted by the priority deadline of March 1 are automatically considered for these awards. Recipients of these tuition scholarships are chosen based on a complete review of the application for admission.
Awards are based on a variety of criteria depending on the type of scholarship and are not based on financial need. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE RENEWABLE (UP TO 4 YEARS TOTAL OR UNTIL A BACHELOR’S DEGREE IS EARNED) IF REQUIRED ACADEMIC STANDING AND GRADE POINT AVERAGE ARE MAINTAINED. For students entering one of Drake’s joint undergraduate/graduate degree paths, refer to the table below to see how undergraduate awards (including Fine Arts Scholarships) are impacted.
Program |
Scholarship Availability |
Law 3 + 3 |
Undergraduate awards available for 3 years or until first year of Law Program (L1). |
Doctor of Pharmacy |
Undergraduate awards available for 4 years or through the 2nd year of the Pharmacy Program (P2). |
Masters in Athletic Training |
Undergraduate awards available for 3 years or until the first year of the Athletic Training Program (AT1). There is a one-time, $5000 scholarship for AT1. |
Now - Apply for Admission for Spring or Fall 2021
January 26 - Virtual Sneak Peek at Drake
February 1 - Actuarial Science Scholarship(s) deadline
February 1 - Journalism & Mass Communication Scholarship(s) deadline
Februray 5- Submission Deadline for Virtual Theatre Auditions
February 5 - Virtual Music Audition Day
February 10 - Virtual Sneak Peek at Drake
February 12 - Virtual Music Audition Day
February 15 - Adams Leadership Institute Deadline