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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

UI announces 2013 presidential scholars

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.

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