Presidential Mentors Academy Requirements


These are the renewal requirements for maintaining your scholarship and graduating as a Presidential Mentor.

Students who are admitted into the Presidential Mentors Academy must:

  • Successfully complete the PMA summer requirements their Freshman year which include:
    • Live in the residence halls for the month of July.
    • Successfully complete two in-person PMA courses totaling 4 credit hours during the month of July.
    • *All expenses for July are covered by PMA. This includes housing, meals, and courses.* 
  • Maintain full-time enrollment for Fall and Spring semester (minimum 12 credit hours per semester)
  • Successfully complete 27 credit hours per academic year (fall/spring) with an average grade of “B”
  • Must actively participate in monthly meetings and events.

Important note: If you were to lose your scholarship, you will not be able to return to the PMA program. 


Scholarship Amounts & Credit Hour Requirements

Classification Annual Scholarship Amount Credit Hour Requirements*
Freshman $2,000 27 credit hours by the end of spring semester
Sophomore $2,200 + $500 bookstore 54 credit hours by the end of spring semester
Junior $2,400 + $500 bookstore 81 credit hours by the end of spring semester
Senior $2,600 + $500 bookstore 108 credit hours by the end of spring semester
Fifth Year – if necessary $2,000
*Keep in mind that total credit hours to complete a degree at UNA is a minimum of 120 credit hours.