David O. McKay Presidential Scholarship
The two top students from church schools in the Pacific area are considered for the David O. McKay Presidential Scholarship. Receiving this scholarship is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity as only a few candidates are selected.
The scholarship provides recipients with full tuition, room and board, and books for all four years for those who maintain eligibility. See the cost of attendance table for estimated amounts.
The scholarship also includes a travel stipend to help cover transportation to BYU–Hawaii and your return home upon graduation (one round trip total).
Scholars will receive the scholarship for a year. Scholarship eligibility will then be reviewed after each completed semester, once grades are posted and a new cumulative grade point average (CGPA) is available.
- The David O. McKay Presidential Scholarship will cover no more than four years in residence.
- Scholars will be required to enroll in a minimum of 12 credits for fall and winter and 8 credits for spring.
- Scholars must maintain a 3.20 CGPA to continue to receive the scholarship.
There is no application for the David O. McKay Presidential Scholarship and it is awarded based on recommendations. Admission to the scholarship program is decided by the Admissions department.
Is there a limit per church school for the David O. McKay Presidential Scholarship?
BYU–Hawaii will make that determination.
Can I receive any other scholarships while receiving the David O. McKay Presidential Scholarship?
David O. McKay Scholarship recipients are eligible to receive the Dean's List Scholarship and other institutional and external scholarships if they meet the requirements.