The University of Iowa named 35 Presidential Scholars for 2013.

According to a UI news release, more than 1,000 applicants applied for the scholarship, which is worth $52,000 over four years. Students were awarded on the basis of high-school grade-point averages, college entrance-exam scores, performance on the essay portion of the scholarship application, and school or community service and leadership, the release said.

Recipients of the scholarship have until May 1 to accept the scholarship offer.