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Presidential Scholarship Interviews

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You're Invited

Congratulations on your invitation to interview for Saint Louis University’s Presidential Scholarship! You'll have an asynchronous interview via the platform StandOut and must attend a Presidential Scholarship Visit Day. 

Scholarship recipients will be announced in March. Watch for a decision notification email.

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Important Dates

Jan. 13: Receive invitation to create StandOut account
Jan. 24: Deadline to create StandOut account and register for Presidential Scholarship Visit Day
Jan. 30: Deadline to complete and submit interview

Virtual Interview

You’ll use StandOut to record and submit your answers to three pre-recorded interview questions. Watch for a StandOut email the afternoon of Monday, Jan. 13 inviting you to create your account, which you must do by Friday, Jan. 24. Complete and submit your interview any time between Jan. 13-30. 

Keep scrolling for more on how to use StandOut. 

Informational Webinar

Thank you for joining our optional Presidential Scholarship webinar on Thursday, Jan. 16. Watch the webinar recording here. Hear SLU admission counselors explain what to expect, answer questions and provide tips on how to make an impression. 

Webinar Recording

Presidential Scholarship Visit Day

This day-long, in-person visit will give you a comprehensive look at SLU academics and resources. You must register for one of the two event dates by Friday, Jan. 24. 

Feb. 7 Registration

Feb. 21 Registration

If you cannot attend a Presidential Scholarship Visit Day, you must attend one of the following admitted student visit programs: You at SLU Day, Admitted Student Day or Billiken for a Day. 

Admitted Student Event Registration

If you cannot attend any of the events listed above, please contact your admission counselor.


Presidential Scholarship Visit: What to Expect

  • Becoming a Billiken presentation
  • Dean's welcome
  • Academic session
  • Lunch
  • Class visit
  • Parent panel, Presidential Scholars panel
  • Resource room, resource fair
  • Campus tour
  • Pre-health information session
  • Admission counselor meeting
  • Presidential Scholarship Welcome Reception
Your day begins with a 9:15 a.m. check-in and concludes with the 5 p.m. Presidential Scholarship Welcome Reception, during which light hors d'oeuvres will be served. If you're looking for dinner options after the event, consider these Billiken-approved favorites:

Recommended Restaurants



Rules and Regulations

To be considered for the scholarship, candidates must create their StandOut account and register for a Presidential Scholarship Visit Day by Friday, Jan. 24. They must complete and submit their interview by Thursday, Jan. 30. If they cannot attend a Presidential Scholarship Visit Day, they must attend one of the admitted student visit programs listed above.

Family Attendance

Parents/guardians and family members are welcome to attend the campus visit program, but their attendance is not required. 

Itinerary and Additional Requests

We hope these activities provide a first-rate introduction to life at SLU. Because the itinerary is highly customized to each candidate’s individual needs, we cannot schedule additional appointments during your visit. Please be assured you will have ample time to speak with representatives from many University offices and academic departments.

Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship

Did you apply for SLU's Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship, too? If you choose to interview for the Presidential Scholarship, you will not be considered for the Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship.

Helpful Information

What to Expect

Your interview questions are prepared by current Presidential Scholars. You’ll have one practice session and then formally record your answers to three questions. 

Presidential Scholarship Visit Day gives you the chance to experience life as a Billiken. You'll meet other students interviewing for the Presidential Scholarship and can talk with current Presidential Scholars and SLU faculty. 

All interviews will be reviewed by a group of SLU’s current scholars, alumni and faculty. Decisions will be released in early March.

How to Use StandOut

You'll receive a StandOut email the afternoon of Monday, Jan. 13 inviting you to create your StandOut account, which you must do by Friday, Jan. 24. Log in to watch instructions on how to practice and submit your answers to three pre-recorded interview questions.

Practice

  • Record and review practice responses starting Monday, Jan. 13.
  • Practice at least once; all practice recordings will disappear once you submit your official interview responses. 
  • Plan on two- to three-minute answers for each question. 

Submit
  • Remember: Once you start recording your actual interview responses, you cannot stop. 
  • Record and submit your official interview any time between Jan. 13-30. 

How to Prepare

To create an optimal interview environment, consider the following tips:

  • Choose a quiet space with good lighting and a plain background to sit/stand in front of.
  • Make sure your computer is fully charged or plugged in. 
  • Use Chrome as your browser, if possible. 

How to Personalize Answers

Be prepared to tell stories about your life and leadership experience. Your interview will be reviewed by a group of current scholars, alumni and faculty — they want to get to know you and what kind of leadership you could offer the SLU community. SLU’s Presidential Scholars have different backgrounds and personalities. Be yourself and have fun!

Where to Park

SLU is located in the heart of St. Louis and is easily accessible by air, car and train. If you are driving to SLU, visitor parking is available at Laclede Parking Garage, located at the intersection of Grand Boulevard and Laclede Avenue at 3642 Laclede Ave., St. Louis, Missouri, 63103.

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Office of Admission

Questions? We’re happy to help! Reach out to an admission counselor today.

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