Premier Scholarship Program
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- Award
- Fall 2027 Premier awards: JGK III and Jennifer A. Moore each cover full tuition, fees, on-campus housing and meals; William T. Young covers full tuition and fees; Kenan begins at $36,000 per year.
- Deadline
- Apply by December 1, 2026 for fall 2027 Premier Scholarship consideration.
- How to apply
- Apply for Transylvania admission by December 1, 2026. Premier consideration uses the admission application, including academic record, activities, recommendations and admissions essay if submitted. Selected finalists are invited to an on-campus interview in December or January.
- What you'll need
- No separate application: you are considered when you apply for admission
- An interview
- A finalist round or selection weekend
- Who can apply
- First-year applicants entering fall 2027, selected on academic performance, leadership, extracurricular involvement, community engagement and potential.
- Good to know
- The official Fall 2027 scholarship table now lists each Premier award's coverage. Initial consideration is based on the admission application, with a later finalist interview; the admissions essay is considered if submitted, not universally required. Premier awards may not be combined with other merit scholarships above Transylvania's standard tuition-and-fee amount.