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Ingram Scholars Program at Vanderbilt University
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Publish Date 10/1/2026 Application Deadline Not Specified Opportunity Type Scholarships Publisher Foras Khadra Available Countries All World, The Arab World, Palestine, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen, Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Djibouti, Somalia, Comoros Description

The Ingram Scholars Program is a merit-based undergraduate scholarship at Vanderbilt University designed to support students who seek to combine a successful professional career with a long-term commitment to community service and addressing important social challenges. Students selected for the program participate in developing and implementing real community-service projects. They are expected to dedicate approximately 20 hours per month during the academic year to community-service activities, in addition to completing a service project during one of their undergraduate years. The program combines financial support with leadership development, community engagement, learning, and collaboration with community organizations and institutions.
Details
  • Organizing institution: Vanderbilt University, United States.
  • Study location: Vanderbilt University's campus in Nashville, Tennessee, United States.
  • Study level: Undergraduate/bachelor's degree.
  • Scholarship duration: The scholarship can be renewed annually through the student's final undergraduate year, for up to eight semesters, provided the student meets program requirements and maintains a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
  • Target group: Students applying for first-year admission to Vanderbilt University.
  • International students: Eligible to apply for all merit-based scholarships at the university, including the Ingram Scholars Program.
  • Application process: Applicants must first apply for admission to Vanderbilt University. After submitting the admission application, applicants can create a MyAppVU account and access and submit the Ingram Scholars Program application electronically.
  • Deadline for new applicants: December 1, 2026.
  • Deadline for currently enrolled first-year students: February 28, 2027, after the application becomes available in mid-January 2027.
  • Selection: Selection is based on commitment to community service, entrepreneurial spirit, character, and leadership potential. The scholarship application is reviewed alongside the first-year admission application.
  • Interview: Finalists for the Ingram Scholarship are required to participate in an interview with the selection committee.
Eligibility Criteria
  • Applicants must be applying for first-year admission to Vanderbilt University, or be currently enrolled first-year students applying for the following year's Ingram Scholarship.
  • International applicants are eligible. Vanderbilt University confirms that international first-year applicants may apply for all merit-based scholarships offered by the university.
  • New applicants must submit an application for admission to Vanderbilt University before applying for the Ingram Scholarship through MyAppVU.
  • Demonstrated commitment to community service and civic engagement.
  • Demonstrated initiative and the ability to develop solutions to community and social challenges.
  • Leadership potential.
  • Strong character and the ability to combine professional goals with community service.
  • Finalists must participate in an interview with the selection committee.
  • To maintain the scholarship, students must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and fulfill the program's service requirements.
Opportunity Benefits
  • Full tuition coverage each year.
  • Coverage of required university fees.
  • Coverage of on-campus housing costs each year.
  • A financial stipend for a dedicated summer service project.
  • Potential additional need-based financial assistance if the student's demonstrated financial need exceeds the value of full tuition, subject to university policies.
  • Annual scholarship renewal through the student's final undergraduate year, for up to eight semesters, provided all continuation requirements are met.
  • Participation in real community-service projects in collaboration with community organizations and institutions.
  • Development of leadership, initiative, and community-engagement skills.
  • Participation in weekly meetings in large and small groups to discuss project progress and personal and social experiences related to service.
  • Opportunity to complete an intensive summer service project. The program indicates that second-year students develop a project proposal and work for eight weeks with a community organization on an issue that matters to them.
  • Access to the Ingram Scholars alumni network, which continues to provide opportunities for communication, mentoring, professional engagement, and community involvement.