Incoming Freshmen

Priority deadline for incoming freshmen scholarships for the 2008-2009 academic year is December 1, 2007. All applications received after this deadline will be considered on a funds-available basis.

Incoming freshmen can apply for the following programs described below.  Read the instructions for each program carefully and be sure to submit all of the required materials.  Apply only if you are eligible.

Academic Achievement
Academic Achievement Scholarships are $8,000 awards disbursed at a rate of $2,000 per year for four academic years. This scholarship is open to all incoming freshman students and is not restricted to any particular college major. Decisions will be based on your academic standing, class rank, test scores, enrollment in AP classes and recommendation letters.

The top four Academic Achievement Scholarship recipients will be chosen to compete for the President’s Council Scholarship. The President’s Council Scholarship is the most prestigious scholarship award offered by the University. It provides a $24,000 scholarship disbursed at a rate of $6,000 per year for four years to one outstanding individual. The top four candidates will be notified by mail after the Academic Achievement selection process is complete.  The recipient of the President’s Council scholarship is chosen through an interview process conducted on campus.

Student Leader
The Student Leader Scholarship Program was created to recognize and reward students who have demonstrated leadership qualities within and outside the school environment. Applicants must have a satisfactory conduct record.  Recipients of the Academic Achievement scholarship are not eligible to receive this scholarship.

Rising Scholars
The Rising Scholars Scholarship was created to provide additional assistance to students demonstrating financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).