High School Applicants
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Requirements and Deadlines
Required Application Components
- Lu Scholar Application
- ACT or SAT test scores (optional)
- School Report form and counselor letter of recommendation
- Official transcript(s) or academic results
- Letters of recommendation from 1 teacher (up to 2) and one optional additional recommendation from a non-teaching adult (e.g., coach, employer, mentor).
Application Deadlines
Submit your Lu Scholar Application by 11:59 p.m. (in your local timezone) on April 1.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
Standard Application Deadline This is the deadline for the Lu Scholar Application and required materials. Please visit the After Submitting Your Application page for additional information. | April 1 |
| Notification of Missing Documents | Mid-April |
Decision Released By The date and time of decision release will be posted on the News & Announcements page in advance. Applicants will also receive an email when the decision is available in the application portal. | Late May |
The Lu Memorial Scholarship Foundation reserves the right to evaluate an application and render a final decision even if all pieces of the application have not been received.
Updated on February 7, 2026