Students chosen as U.S. Presidential Scholars receive an expense-paid trip to Washington, D. C. in June and the U.S. Presidential Scholars medallion at a ceremony sponsored by the White House, in commemoration of their achievements. During their visit to Washington, Scholars have access to important national and international figures, including government officials, educators, authors, musicians, scientists and other accomplished people. Scholars are provided opportunities to: wrestle with issues that concern America and the world; participate in volunteer activities such as community service, to benefit those in need and make a difference in our Nation's Capital; attend recitals, receptions and ceremonies held in their honor; and visit area museums and monuments. But perhaps the greatest benefit to the Scholars, and the one they most often remark on, is the chance to exchange ideas with similarly motivated and accomplished peers, and to forge friendships that last a lifetime.

The final selection of U.S. Presidential Scholars includes one young man and one young woman from each state and up to 15 students are chosen at large.  Two of three academic scholars from the state of Florida (out of a total of 85 candidates) are Hillsborough County Public Schools students:  Kevin J. Mutchnick 2014 graduate of the IB Program at Robinson High School and Haoqing Wang 2014 graduate of the IB Program at King High School.