Quick answer: The Emory University Scholar Programs 2027 are accepting first-year applications from domestic and international students for partial-to-full merit scholarships at Emory University in Atlanta, United States. Submit every required admission item by 15 November 2026; Early Decision I applicants must use the earlier 1 November 2026 deadline. Emory does not list a cutoff hour or time zone on the Scholar Programs page.
Host: Emory University
Country: United States
Study level: First undergraduate degree / first-year admission
Eligible nationalities: All citizenships
Funding: Partial-to-full merit scholarships
Duration: Renewable for up to eight regular academic-year semesters, subject to programme requirements
Scholar deadline: 15 November 2026
Early Decision I deadline: 1 November 2026
Exact cutoff time and time zone: Not listed
Separate scholarship application: No
Application fee: US$75 for Emory admission; an official fee waiver can be requested
English requirement: International applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate proficiency; TOEFL or IELTS are recommended on the current first-year checklist
Direct application: Common Application
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What do the Emory Scholar Programs offer?
Emory awards partial-to-full merit scholarships through its Scholar Programs. The current programme includes Emory College Woodruff Scholars and Oxford College Woodruff Scholars. In addition to scholarship funding, Emory lists programme resources such as early course registration, exclusive scholar programming, faculty mentorship and a Scholars community.
Award values vary, so applicants should not assume that every finalist receives a full scholarship. Scholarships can be renewed for a total of eight regular academic-year semesters when recipients maintain the personal and academic standards and other semester or annual requirements provided with the award.
Who can apply?
- First-year applicants seeking admission to Emory College, Oxford College or both.
- Students applying under Early Decision I, Early Decision II or Regular Decision.
- Applicants of any citizenship, including international students.
- Students who submit all required admission materials by the Scholar Programs deadline.
- Applicants who select “Yes” when the Common Application asks whether they want consideration for the Emory University Scholar Programs.
No school nomination is required. Emory does not request an additional scholarship essay or separate scholarship materials for this programme.
Required application documents
Emory’s current first-year checklist includes:
- Common Application
- Common App personal statement
- Emory-specific short-answer responses
- Official high-school transcript
- Official college transcripts, if the applicant completed college-level coursework
- Secondary School Report submitted by the school counsellor
- Two academic recommendations from core-subject teachers
- Midyear report and transcript for Early Decision II and Regular Decision applicants
- English-proficiency evidence where applicable
- US$75 application fee or an approved fee waiver
Emory says no extra nomination form, scholarship essay or programme-specific document is required beyond the completed admission application and the “Yes” response for Scholar consideration.
English-language and testing requirements
International applicants must demonstrate English proficiency if English is not their primary language. Emory’s current first-year page recommends TOEFL or IELTS in that situation, while its international-applicant guidance directs students to the official testing policy for accepted methods and exemptions. The Scholar Programs page does not publish one scholarship-specific minimum score. SAT/ACT requirements should be checked on Emory’s current testing page for the applicant’s entry year rather than assumed from an older policy notice.
How to apply
- Create or sign in to a Common Application account and add Emory University.
- Choose Emory College, Oxford College or both, and select an admission plan.
- Answer “Yes” to the question asking whether you want to be considered for the Emory University Scholar Programs.
- Complete the Common App personal statement and Emory short-answer questions.
- Arrange the transcript, school report and two teacher recommendations.
- Provide English-proficiency evidence if Emory requires it for your background.
- Pay the US$75 admission fee or request an official fee waiver through the Common Application.
- Submit all required items by 15 November 2026, or by 1 November 2026 if applying Early Decision I.
Important dates and countdown
- Early Decision I Scholar deadline: 1 November 2026
- Early Decision II and Regular Decision Scholar deadline: 15 November 2026
- Application review: October–January
- Finalists notified: By the end of February; Emory’s FAQ says applicants are notified by 1 March
- Finalist visit and scholarship offers: Late March
- Enrollment deposit: 1 May
How are scholars selected?
The Office of Admission and Emory faculty administer the merit selection. Emory reports that roughly 10,000 students apply each year and about 175–200 are selected as finalists. The finalist process includes activities and interviews. Students not chosen as Scholar finalists still receive full admission review and automatic consideration for smaller merit scholarships.
Scholar selection is separate from need-based financial aid. Emory advises applicants whose enrollment depends on a particular financial package to consider Regular Decision because Scholar awards are finalized after Early Decision deposit deadlines.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Emory University Scholar Program fully funded?
Some awards can be full scholarships, but Emory describes the overall programme as offering partial-to-full merit scholarships. The exact value depends on the award.
Can international students apply?
Yes. Emory explicitly states that students can be considered regardless of citizenship.
Is a separate scholarship form required?
No. Apply for Emory admission through the Common Application and answer “Yes” to Scholar Programs consideration.
Is there an application fee?
The Emory first-year admission fee is US$75. Applicants experiencing financial hardship may request a fee waiver through the Common Application. No additional Scholar Programs fee is listed.
Is IELTS compulsory?
Emory requires qualifying international applicants to demonstrate English proficiency and recommends TOEFL or IELTS on its first-year checklist. It does not publish a separate scholarship-specific score; applicants should review Emory’s current English policy for accepted alternatives and exemptions.
How long is the scholarship renewable?
Up to eight regular academic-year semesters, provided the recipient continues to meet the programme’s academic, personal and annual requirements.
Official sources
- Emory University Scholar Programs
- Emory first-year application checklist
- International applicant requirements
- Official Emory Common Application page
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- University of Miami Stamps Scholarship 2027
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Verification note: ScholarshipHubNow checked this independent guide against Emory University’s official Scholar Programs, first-year admissions and international-applicant pages and the official Common Application profile on 15 September 2026. Programme terms can change; the official application pages remain authoritative.
