The Porter Presidential Scholarships in Science and Mathematics are awarded on the basis of superior accomplishment and exceptional promise, without regard to financial need. Each Porter Scholar is awarded a $40,000 scholarship ($10,000 per year).

While scholarship recipients are not required to major in a scientific or mathematical discipline, they are expected to demonstrate serious research and to participate actively in academic and cocurricular activities in these fields.

Porter Scholars are automatically considered for membership in Skidmore's Honors Forum, a program of enriched academic and cocurricular opportunities for highly motivated students. The Porter Scholarship and Honors Forum offerings range from Honors-designated courses to special lectures, field trips, and even housing choices that foster intellectual and social interaction among ambitious and talented students.

All applicants for admission are considered for the Porter Scholarships. Scholarship candidates are selected on the strength of their admissions applications, with emphasis on course work in science and math, standardized test scores, teacher recommendations, and pursuits beyond the classroom. To be considered for a scholarship, candidates must also write an essay that discusses their interests in science and/or mathematics, the experience(s) that sparked those interests, and what they have done to pursue them. A faculty committee determines the awardees from the applicant pool each spring and informs them of their selection by April 1.

The application deadline for admission is January 15. For more information, please call 1 800-867-6007 or inquire by e-mail to admissions@skidmore.edu. You can also contact Professor of Psychology Hugh J. Foley, Ph.D. at (518) 580-5308 or hfoley@skidmore.edu.