Executive Order 11155

Providing for the Recognition of Certain Students as Presidential Scholars

Ordered by Johnson on May 23, 1964

Summary

Establishes a commission to annually select outstanding graduating secondary school students as scholars, recognizing academic excellence nationwide. Commission membership appointed by the president, includes the current National Teacher of the Year. Scholars chosen from each state, DC, Puerto Rico, and specified overseas territories. Recipients awarded a special medallion.

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