Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced the 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields.

The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964, by executive order of the President, to recognize and honor some of our nation's most distinguished graduating high school seniors.

This page provides information about award recipients, project abstracts, and summaries of competitions under the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.

The Commission on Presidential Scholars is a group of eminent private citizens appointed by the President to select and honor the Presidential Scholars.

This page details the eligibility requirements for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.

Find answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.

The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program Fact Sheet describes the program's history, components, and application process.

This page describes how scholars are selected for U.S. Presidential Scholars Program recognition.