Welcome to the Presidential Mentors Academy!
The Presidential Mentors Academy is an immersive scholarship program designed to attract, recruit, and enroll exceptional high school students. For over 20 years, the PMA program has been a place where students find out who they are, become leaders, and experience student success in and outside of the classroom. This program is a student retention initiative dedicated to providing the support and resources necessary for students to thrive and successfully complete their college journey. The PMA program offers leadership development, mentoring, academic support, and a transformational student experience. We hope to welcome you soon into this prestigious program at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ. Roar Lions!
Dr. Jocelyn Wright
Director of PMA
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The PMA program is a selective, leadership development program, that seeks students who demonstrate leadership potential, academic excellence, and commitment to community service.
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Be admitted to the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ. to apply now.
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Minimum ACT/SAT score of 18/960-980
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Minimum 3.0 high school GPA (unweighted)
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Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ through your MyÄ¢¹½ÊÓƵ account (linked below) beginning November 3.
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Deadline to apply is February 1.
Scholarship Details
Scholarship
The PMA Scholarship is renewable for five years.
| Classification | Annual Scholarship Amount |
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| Freshman | $2,000 |
| Sophomore | $2,200 + $500 bookstore |
| Junior | $2,400 + $500 bookstore |
| Senior | $2,600 + $500 bookstore |
| Fifth Year – if necessary | $2,000 |
Benefits of the PMA Program
- Scholarship for up to five years
- Early registration
- Summer bridge experience
- Support and opportunity for study abroad
- Leadership development
- Mentoring and much more
These are the renewal requirements for maintain your scholarship and graduating as a Presidential Mentor.
Students who are admitted into the Presidential Mentors Academy must:
- Successfully complete the PMA summer requirements their Freshman year which include:
- Live in the residence halls for the month of July.
- Successfully complete two in-person PMA courses totaling 4 credit hours during the month of July.
- *All expenses for July are covered by PMA. This includes housing, meals, and courses.*
- Maintain full-time enrollment for Fall and Spring semester (minimum 12 credit hours per semester)
- Successfully complete 27 credit hours per academic year (fall/spring) with an average grade of “B”
- Must actively participate in monthly meetings and events.
Important note: If you were to lose your scholarship, you will not be able to return to the PMA program.
Application Details
The PMA application will be open from November 1 to February 1. After applications close, eligible candidates will be contacted via email to schedule an IN-PERSON interview on Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ's campus.
Interviews will take place on February 15, 2027.
- Important Note: PMA is a selective leadership development program with limited spots. Not all who apply will be contacted for interview.
Presidential Mentors Academy Staff
Dr. Jocelyn Wright
Ms. Candice Buford
Senior Administrative Assistant
Presidential Mentors Academy
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Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Box 5155
Guillot University Center
Florence, AL 35632
256-765-4655