Leadership Scholarship Event Brings Academic Achievers to Campus
McKendree University’s Leadership Scholarship Event on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 will host
more than 300 students from over 200 high schools throughout Illinois and beyond.
The Leadership Scholarship, which has a maximum value of $5,000 annually, is available
to students that have been awarded a McKendree University Presidential or Honors Scholarship
and attend the Leadership Scholarship Event. During the Leadership Event, students
take part in two interviews and submit an essay.
Presidential Scholarships, valued at $8,000 annually, are awarded to students at the
time of admission who have both a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) and a composite ACT
score of 22 or higher. Honors Scholarships, valued at $12,000 annually, awarded to
students at the time of admission who have both a 3.6 GPA and a composite ACT score
of 27 or higher.
“These students are academic achievers who are typically involved in an impressive
number of co-curricular activities,” said Chris Hall, vice president for admission
and financial aid. “When awarding scholarships, we take every aspect of a student’s
profile into consideration. We’re looking for outstanding students who will contribute
to the life of our campus and benefit from the high academic quality that McKendree
provides.”
During the interviews, panels of faculty, alumni, staff members and current McKendree
students learn a bit more about each applicant. Students and their families also have
opportunities to meet with support service staff, ask questions, tour the campus and
explore what college life is like at McKendree.
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