Presidential Scholars are selected based on their academic promise, with attention to recruiting economically and demographically diverse groups from a variety of geographic origins and academic interests. PSP creates a community where students will thrive both academically and socially.

The Presidential Scholars Program will provide a foundation for scholars to expand their intellectual curiosity through:

• Research assistant opportunities with faculty
• Summer internship placement assistance
• Peer mentorship and academic support
• Alumni networking opportunities
• Professional development workshops developed exclusively for Presidential Scholars

Scholars will also engage in social activities where they will:

• Become a part of a community of scholars    
• Learn from and engage with upperclassmen
• Develop a sense of belonging
• Explore career pathways and opportunities for life after Brown.

PSP Scholars engage in a wide range of academic pursuits throughout the year and after graduation, including:

• Concentrations across the university’s diverse array of academic departments
• Summer internships and research roles at Brown and beyond in scientific labs, national and state archives, nonprofit organizations, advocacy groups, and private industry
• Prestigious national fellowships, such as the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, Goldwater Scholarship, Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program, Marshall Scholarship, Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship, Pembroke Fellowship, and the Royce Fellowship
• Postgraduate opportunities such as medical school, law school, masters and doctoral programs, as well as clinical research
• Industry jobs in web design and development, data analysis, journalism, teaching, public policy, accounting, consulting and finance, climate change advocacy, and archeology