The William & Mary Scholars Award is presented each year to a small group of academically exceptional students who will add to the diversity of campus. Every applicant is eligible for the award, however, recipients are usually first-generation college students; have a history of overcoming significant adversity; a member of an underrepresented racial or ethnic group; or a member of a low-income family. Eligibility is restricted to eight semesters of undergraduate study. The scholarship is not available during the summer. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.