Leading Scholar Calendar

September 1, 2025

Leading Scholar Application opens

October 15, 2025, 6:00 p.m. ET

Informational Webcast about the application process—This is a great opportunity for you to discover more about the scholarship, tips for applying, and ask any questions you may have.

November 1, 2025

Deadline to complete your Undergraduate Admissions application

November 15, 2025

Leading Scholar applications are due by 11:59 p.m. ET. You must also have a completed application for admission on file by this date.

November 30, 2025

Decisions regarding Leading Scholar applications will be sent out no later than November 30. Applicants chosen as finalists will receive an initial notification in their husky portal followed by a physical invitation in the mail with more event details.

December 15, 2025

Deadline for invited finalists to register for one of the seven on-campus Leading Scholar events.

December 19, 2025, 6:00 p.m. ET

Informational Webcast for registered finalists— During this session, we will go over what to expect during the on-campus Leading Scholar Finalist events. Finalists will receive an invitation by email to register for the webcast.

January

Leading Scholar Finalist Competition dates are January 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, and 30th—Finalists must attend one of these events to be considered for the Leading Scholar Award. Finalists should register for the day that works best for their schedule.