The Santa Clara Johnson Scholars Program is offered to students whose qualities, experiences, and perspectives have prepared them to excel as leaders. SCU applicants who are admitted in the Early Action and Early Decision I rounds will be eligible to apply to the University Honors Program. Johnson Scholars Finalists will be selected out of the EA and EDI University Honors Program applicant pool. Those selected as JSP finalists will be invited to attend virtual Selection Day in mid-March 2025. From among the finalists, 5 Johnson Scholars will be selected and notified shortly thereafter. Finalists will be selected on the basis of academic achievements in addition to their potential to contribute to the intellectual and civic life of SCU and the world at large. Johnson Scholars are also members of the University Honors Program.
The following characteristics are typical of Santa Clara University's Johnson Scholars:
- Evidence of leadership and a spirit of tenacity
- Demonstrated record of high academic performance
- An unweighted cumulative GPA of 3.8 or higher
- Record of service throughout their high school career
- SAT scores of 1450 or above, if submitted. (please see SCU Test Optional Policy)