Scholarship Resources Compiled by the West Bloomfield High School College and Career Center Paying for college can be daunting, but there are many resources available to both parents and students. This document provides specific information pertinent to Michigan schools as well as private scholarships that can be used at any school. Please remember that WBHS hosts Financial Aid Night and Junior Parent Night in December of each year, both of which will provide greater information. Helpful Websites www.fafsa.gov Federal Student Aid, a part of the U.S. Department of Education, is the largest provider of student financial aid in the nation. At the office of Federal Student Aid, our 1,200 employees help make college education possible for every dedicated mind by providing more than $150 billion in federal grants, loans, and workstudy funds each year to more than 15 million students paying for college or career school. We are proud to sponsor millions of American minds pursuing their educational dreams. https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college The College Board created this site, Big Future, with many articles and links on how to pay for college. www.fastweb.com www.scholarships.com www.zinch.com www.uncf.org For more than 69 years, UNCF has raised more than $3.6 billion to help more than 400,000 students attend college and graduate from college. UNCF has distributed more funds to help minorities attend school than any entity outside of the U.S. government. www.gmsp.org The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program selects 1,000 talented students each year to receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university of their choice. http://www.albion.edu/admission/scholarships-and-financial-aid/enteringstudents/applying-for-aid/scholarships Albion's academic scholarships are awarded to students with outstanding academic records who demonstrate potential for future success. Students will automatically be considered for awards when they apply. Scholarships for the 2014-15 academic year will range from $14,000 to $22,500 ($56,000 to $90,000 over four years). All Albion academic scholarships are based solely upon merit, regardless of need. All are renewable each year, subject to satisfactory academic progress. https://www.cmich.edu/ess/OSFA/Pages/CMU_Scholarships.aspx CMU Scholarship Policy Recipients of CMU merit- and talent-based scholarships of a dollar value equal to or greater than $2,500 are required to reside on campus during their freshman and sophomore years unless they qualify as commuting students or for another exception to the Campus Residency Policy. Students may receive two renewable merit scholarships. Students who are selected for more than two renewable scholarships may choose the awards of highest value. Centralis Scholarship Program These Centralis scholarships include CMU’s highest merit-based awards. All high school students with grade point averages of 3.7 or higher and ACT composite of 27 or above are eligible to compete for Centralis Scholar or Centralis Gold awards. Invitations are sent to applicants in the fall. Centralis Scholar Award Twenty Centralis Scholar Awards are granted annually. The monetary value of this scholarship is equal to the cost of tuition, fees, room and board, and a $500 allowance toward the cost of books and supplies. The scholarship is renewable for three additional consecutive years if a 3.25 cumulative GPA and successful completion of 30 new credit hours is maintained. Centralis Gold Award 130 Centralis Gold Awards will be granted. The value of this scholarship is equal to the cost of full tuition up to 36 credits per academic year. The scholarship is renewable for new freshmen for three additional consecutive years if a 3.25 cumulative GPA and successful completion of 30 new credit hours is maintained. New awards for 2014-2015 * We ask that you APPLY EARLY. Scholarship funds for the Academic Prestige, Academic Excellence, and Academic Success Awards are limited and the awarding process is competitive. Meeting the eligibility requirements does not guarantee a student will receive a scholarship. The best way to improve your candidacy is to submit all admission application materials as soon as possible. *Academic Prestige Award This scholarship honors high school students who have a 3.25 cumulative GPA and an ACT composite score of 27 or higher. The value of this award is $6000 per academic year and is awarded to new freshman who meet eligibility requirements. Funds are limited and are awarded first come, first served basis. The scholarship is renewable for 3 consecutive years if a 3.25 cumulative GPA and successful completion of 30 new credit hours is maintained. *Academic Excellence Award This scholarship honors high school students who have a 3.00 cumulative GPA and an ACT composite score of 23 or higher. The value of this award $4500 per academic year and is awarded to new freshmen who meet eligibility requirements. Funds are limited and are awarded first come, first served basis. The scholarship is renewable for 3 consecutive years if a 3.25 cumulative GPA and successful completion of 30 new credit hours is maintained. *Academic Success Award This scholarship honors high school students who have a 3.00 cumulative GPA and an ACT composite score of 21 or 22. The value of this award $3000 per academic year and is awarded to new freshmen who meet eligibility requirements. Funds are limited and are awarded first come, first served basis. The scholarship is renewable for 3 consecutive years if a 3.25 cumulative GPA and successful completion of 30 new credit hours is maintained. CMU Leader Advancement Scholarship Program These Leader Advancement scholarships are awarded each year to 40 outstanding Michigan high school seniors who have distinguished themselves through a record of leadership in their schools and communities. Recipients are selected by a committee through the analysis of the scholarship application, a portfolio record of activities completed by the student. Competitors must have a minimum, cumulative high school GPA of 3.00. The value of the scholarship is $2000 per academic year and is renewable for three additional consecutive years if a 2.75 cumulative GPA and full-time continuous enrollment is maintained. CMU Lloyd M. Cofer and Multicultural Advancement Scholarships Up to 10 Lloyd M. Cofer scholarships are awarded annually to deserving incoming freshmen who are graduates of a Detroit public high school. Up to 60 Multicultural Advancement Scholarships are awarded to high school graduates who through past activities or educational aspirations indicate an interest in the advancement of underrepresented groups in American society. The value of these scholarships is $4,125 per academic year. The Advancement scholarships are renewable for three additional years for recipients if a 2.50 cumulative GPA, full-time continuous enrollment, and successful completion of at least 24 new credit hours per year are maintained. Up to 10 Multicultural Advancement Awards of Distinction are also awarded each year. The value of this scholarship is $10,500 per academic year to be used toward the cost of tuition, fees, room and board, books and supplies. The scholarship is renewable for three additional consecutive years if a 3.25 cumulative GPA, full-time continuous enrollment, and successful completion of at least 24 new credit hours per year are maintained. CMU President’s Award The President’s Award is granted to non-Michigan resident high school seniors with at least a 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average and to non-Michigan resident transfer students who have earned 30 or more credit hours with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75(on a 4.0 scale) and who enroll directly at Central Michigan University as full-time, on-campus students. The value of the award is equal to the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition for the academic year. The award is renewable for new freshmen for three additional consecutive years if a 2.5 cumulative GPA, non-Michigan residency and full-time continuous enrollment are maintained and for new transfer students for up to two additional consecutive years if a 2.5 cumulative GPA, non-Michigan residency and full-time continuous enrollment are maintained. All students must complete 24 new credit hours for the academic year (excluding the summer session). Participation in the Legacy Program replaces this award. Native American Advancement Award The Native American Advancement Award is awarded to one new freshman each year. The award is for $3,000 per year and is renewable for up to four years. The award can be applied to tuition, fees, books, and/or room and board. Christman Company Scholarship Application Scholarship criteria: Freshman admitted to CMU by March 1st; Majoring in Construction Management; Completed three years of high school math; Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; Demonstrate financial need per the FAFSA C.J. Brown Memorial Scholarship Application Scholarship criteria: Freshman admitted to CMU by March 1st; Planning to pursue a major in arts, science, mathematics, or chemistry; Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher Herceg & Kelley Scholarship Application Scholarship criteria: Freshman admitted to CMU by March 1st; Resident of Michigan; Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; Planning to major in teacher education; Demonstrate financial need per the FAFSA First-Year Scholarships Eastern Michigan University awards millions of dollars in academic scholarships each year. EMU awards certain scholarships to qualified freshmen who are admitted by June of their senior year. The Education First Opportunity Scholarship (EFOS) is available for students who are admitted by March 1. EMU Scholarships are customized based on a review of your high school GPA, ACT or SAT test scores, and the rigor of your high school curriculum. Qualified students are automatically considered for these awards at the time of admission. Exclusive Awards (one per student) Presidential Scholarship (learn more) Amount: Full Tuition, Full Room and Board Requirement: Admitted and competed in the Presidential Scholarship Competition (PSC) Emerald Scholarship Type: Automatic consideration Variable $1,500 - $4,500 Requirement: Variable based on combination of GPA and ACT/SAT test scores EMU Education First Opportunity Scholarship (EFOS) Type: Automatic consideration Amount: Full Tuition minus Federal, State and other EMU aid Requirement: Pell Grant eligible; resident of MI or OH, Minimum 20 ACT, Minimum GPA of 3.0, file FAFSA Other Awards (students may earn one of these awards in addition to one exclusive award) National Scholars Program Type: Automatic Consideration Amount: $15,600 (2013-2014 difference between resident and non-resident tuition) Requirement: GPA of 2.75, ACT of 20, SAT of 950 Note: Award pays the difference between out-of-state and in-state tuition for qualified students. Students from Michigan and Ohio pay in-state tuition and are not eligible for this award. Come Home to Eastern - Come Home to Michigan Award Type: Automatic Consideration, upon Verification Amount: $15,600 (2013-2014 difference between resident and non-resident tuition) Requirement: Child of EMU alumnus (including step or adopted children) and resident of a state outside of Michigan and Ohio. Thousands of EMU students receive scholarship money throughout their college careers from EMU academic departments and private scholarship programs. Information is available from the Office of Financial Aid. For renewal criteria and full terms regarding these scholarships, visit the Office of Financial Aid. http://hope.edu/admissions/costs-financial-aid-and-scholarships/merit-scholarships Trustee Scholarship $18,000 per year - Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic record, standardized test scores, and demonstrated leadership abilities. Finalists are selected from the applicant pool by a faculty committee. Thirty Trustee Scholarships are available per class. Total Award Value: $72,000 National Merit Scholarship $18,000 per year - Scholarships awarded to students designated as National Merit Scholarship Finalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The Corporation will allow Hope College to sponsor these scholars who notify them that Hope is their first choice college. Total Award Value: $72,000 Presidential Scholarship $7,000 - $16,000 per year - Scholarships awarded on the basis of overall high school record. Dominant factors in the selection of Presidential Scholars are grade point average, standardized test scores, and rank in class. Students presenting at least a 3.75 or 90 grade point average and an ACT composite score of 28 or combined critical reading/math SAT of 1240 will be considered for this scholarship. Total Award Value: $28,000 - $64,000 Distinguished Scholar Award $5,000 - $6,000 per year - Scholarships awarded to students based on course selection, grade point average, class rank, and standardized test scores. Total Award Value: $20,000 - $24,000 Valedictorian Scholarship $5,000 per year - Scholarships awarded to high school valedictorians who are not selected to receive one of the other Hope-sponsored merit-based scholarships. Total Award Value: $20,000 Alumni Honors Scholarship $3,000 - $4,500 per year - Students presenting a high school grade point average of 3.75 or higher or who present a grade point average of 3.5 and one or more of the following: an ACT composite score of at least 24, combined critical reading/math SAT score of at least 1090, or a minimum class rank of 80th percentile will be considered for this scholarship. Total Award Value: $12,000-$18,000. http://admissions.msu.edu/finances/scholarships.asp All admitted students are automatically considered for scholarships. In most instances, the application for admission, including the required personal statement, are sufficient for award consideration. Scholarship selection criteria vary. Academic performance, standardized test scores, class rank, and a student’s personal statement are often used to determine eligibility. Academic criteria are based on the cumulative GPA (4.0 scale) from the freshman through junior years of high school. The Oakland County Alumni Club has awarded its scholarships for students attending Michigan State University for the 2014-2015 academic year. Scholarship applications for those students who will be graduating in 2015 will be mailed to the high schools in January, 2015. The application should not be submitted until after January 2015 and the high school must furnish the appropriate transcripts and test scores. Also, the student must already have been accepted to Michigan State University for the 2015-2016 academic year. http://msuoakland.com/scholarship West Bloomfield High School Brian Falzon Book Scholarship The Brian Falzon Book Scholarship was established by Brian’s parents in his memory to assist and encourage Lyman Briggs’ students who have demonstrated the capacity to achieve educational and professional goals. It provides the recipient with up to $300 for the purchase of course-related books. The Fall award is given to a graduate from West Bloomfield High School entering their freshman year at Lyman Briggs http://msuoakland.com/scholarship/other-scholarships At Michigan Tech the scholarship application process is easy. In fact, all admitted students are automatically considered for most merit-based scholarships—a special application form is not required except for the Michigan Tech Leading Scholar Award. Priority consideration for financial aid and scholarships is given to students who are accepted by January 15. Many scholarships are renewable provided you meet the criteria. Need-based scholarships require you to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office at 888-688-1885 or email finaid@mtu.edu. Available scholarships: Michigan Residents Leading Scholar Award Presidential Scholars Program Michigan Tech Alumni Legacy Award Michigan Tech Transfer Scholarship School of Business and Economics Impact Scholarship Summer Youth Diversity Incentive Award Athletic Grants Scholarships sponsored by individuals and organizations Michigan Tech National Merit Scholarships ROTC (US Army or Air Force) Scholarships Michigan Competitive Scholarships http://www.nmu.edu/financialaid/node/77 All first-time freshmen students who apply to NMU are automatically considered for our “Excellence, Honors, Success” awards upon admission. All scholarships require full-time enrollment. View your potential award by using our online scholarship tool: www.nmu.edu/admissions/NetPriceCalculator. New Freshmen Michigan Residents Non-Michigan Residents NMU Excellence Award $3000/yr. NMU National Excellence Award $6500/yr. NMU Honors Award $2000/yr. NMU National Honors Award $5500/yr. NMU Success Award $1500/yr. NMU National Success Award $4000/yr. *Awarded based on high school GPA and test scores; sliding scale. New Freshmen Competitive Scholarships High school seniors compete on campus in November. In order to qualify for competition, students must be admitted to NMU and meet academic criteria. Number of awards varies. Registration deadlines apply. See www.nmu.edu/presidentialscholars for more information and to complete the competition application. Waldo, Kaye, Munson and Leadership Scholarships are awarded in addition to the “Excellence, Honors, Success” awards. Harden Scholarship - full ride: tuition, residence hall room and board (alternative policy for NMU apartments or off campus); university fee, student activity fee, one-time athletic event fee, and MacBook fee (Art and Design majors). Waldo Scholarship $2000/yr. Kaye Scholarship $1000/yr. Munson Scholarship $ 500/yr. Leadership Scholarship $2000/yr. Other Awards Freshman Fellowship: $1000 in earnings working with faculty on research projects during freshman year; approximately 40 fellowships awarded. Apply at www.nmu.edu/freshmanfellows by deadline. Talent Recognition Awards: Amounts vary for awards in art/design, music and theater. Contact academic department directly to arrange auditions or obtain detailed information. http://www.oakland.edu/payingforcollege?tab=21099 To be considered for scholarships, Oakland University must receive your application, transcript and ACT score by March 1, 2015. If you meet this deadline, you will automatically be considered for OU scholarships. You should apply for admission during your senior year of high school when your academic record reflects the strongest grades and your high school cumulative GPA is the highest. Awards are based on your academic record, including GPA and ACT score, at the time of application. PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLAR AWARD Full tuition for four years. Awarded to entering freshmen with a high school GPA of 3.90 or higher and an ACT composite score of 31 or higher. DISTINGUISHED SCHOLAR AWARD $20,000 for four years ($5,000 per year). Awarded to entering freshmen with a high school GPA of 3.80-3.89 and an ACT composite score of 27 or higher, OR high school GPA of 3.90 or higher and an ACT composite score of 27-30. TALENTED SCHOLAR AWARD $12,000 for four years ($3,000 per year) Awarded to entering freshmen with a high school GPA of 3.70-3.79 and an ACT composite score of 27 or higher, OR with a high school GPA of 3.80 or higher and an ACT composite score equal to 25 or 26. ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD $8,000 for four years ($2,000 per year) Awarded to entering freshmen with a high school GPA of 3.50 or higher and an ACT composite score of 24, OR with a high school GPA of 3.50-3.79 and an ACT composite score equal to 25 or 26, OR with a high school GPA of 3.50-3.69 and an ACT composite score of 27 or higher. UNIVERSITY RECOGNITION AWARD $6,000 for four years ($1,500 per year) Awarded to entering freshmen with a high school GPA of 3.40-3.49 and an ACT composite score of 23 or higher, OR with a high school GPA of 3.40 or higher and ACT composite score equal to 23. FIRST YEAR FOCUS AWARD $3,000 for three years ($1,000 per year) Awarded to students who attempt and complete 28 or more OU credits in the fall and winter semesters of their first academic year and achieve a 3.0 or higher cumulative OU GPA. http://www.finaid.umich.edu/Home/TypesofAid/ScholarshipsGrants/TypesofScholarships.aspx#alumni http://alumni.umich.edu/clubs/detroit/scholarships U of M Alumni Club of Greater Detroit Scholarships Full applications are available on the Career Center website or the link above. Application with required enclosures, transcript, letters of reference, and essay must be received no later than 5:00 pm on Friday, January 16, 2015. Eligibility Criteria ACT: Minimum score of 31, OR SAT: Minimum score of 2100, OR Top 1% of your graduating class (Must meet 1 of the 3 criteria) Lloyd & Laurie Carr Scholarship The Lloyd & Laurie Carr Scholarship extends an award of $3,000 to one outstanding freshman applicant to the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. The Lloyd & Laurie Carr Scholarship does consider economic need,(as determined by the Office of Financial Aid at the University of Michigan). Harold duCharme Scholarship The Harold duCharme Scholarship extends an award of $3,000 to an outstanding freshman applicant to the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor. David J. Hallissey Memorial Scholarship The David J. Hallissey Memorial Scholarship extends two $3,000 awards each year to two outstanding freshman applicants who enroll at the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor. Jerry & Anne Hanlon Scholarship The Jerry & Anne Hanlon Scholarship extends an award of $3,000 to one outstanding freshman applicant to the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. The Jerry & Anne Hanlon Scholarship does consider economic need,(as determined by the Office of Financial Aid at the University of Michigan James H. LoPrete Scholarship The James H. LoPrete Scholarship extends an award of $3,000 to an outstanding freshman applicant to the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor. Frederick C. Matthaei Scholarship The Frederick C. Matthaei Scholarship extends $3,000 awards to two outstanding freshman applicants to the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor. The Frederick C. Matthaei Scholarship may consider economic need, (as determined by the Office of Financial Aid at the University of Michigan). Gary & Ann Moeller Scholarship The Gary & Ann Moeller Scholarship extends an award of $3,000 to one outstanding freshman applicant to the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. The Gary & Ann Moeller Scholarship may consider economic need, (as determined by the Office of Financial Aid at the University of Michigan). Elaine and Roger Zatkoff Scholarships The Elaine and Roger Zatkoff Scholarships extend awards of $3,000 to two outstanding freshman applicants to the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor. The Elaine and Roger Zatkoff Scholarships may consider economic need, (as determined by the Office of Financial Aid at the University of Michigan). http://umdearborn.edu/scholarships/ The University of Michigan-Dearborn wants to reward academic excellence. Simply apply for admission and become automatically eligible to be considered for select scholarships. Shortly after admission, students will be notified of scholarship eligibility. Freshman scholarship offers are based on GPA and ACT or SAT scores for high school student applying for Fall 2015 (see chart below). For a complete list of scholarships and criteria, visit the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Apply for admission by December 15, 2014, to receive priority scholarship consideration. Scholarships will continue to be awarded after December 15 as long as funds are available. University of Michigan-Flint http://www.umflint.edu/finaid/scholarships http://www.umflint.edu/admissions/paying-college http://www.utoledo.edu/admission/freshman/scholarships/scholarship-grid.html High School GPA +3.75 3.50 - 3.74 3.25 - 3.49 3.00 - 3.24 2.75 - 2.99 ACT/SAT Score 30+/1330+ $6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $3,500 29 - 28/1320 - 1250 $6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $3,500 $3,500 27 - 25/1240 - 1130 $6,500 $6,500 $3,500 $3,500 $1,500 24 - 22/1120 - 1020 $3,500 $3,500 $3,500 $1,500 $1,500 21 - 20/1010 - 940 $3,500 $3,500 $3,500 $1,500 $1,500 19 - 18/930 - 860 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 $1,000 17 - 16/850 - 770 $1,500 $1,500 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 UT Legacy Award Awards $500 to students who are children of alumni. UT Sibling Award Awards $1000 per sibling who are both attending UT. Levis Leadership Scholarship A $1000 scholarship for the first academic year is offered to 40 incoming freshman students. University Housing Award Variable award for students attending UT directly from high school who show financial need as determined by the FAFSA and will be residing in university. Students are automatically reviewed for this award Wayne State University http://wayne.edu/scholarships/ The Green Scholarship is valued at $2,500 per year for four consecutive years — a total of $10,000. A completed WSU admissions application containing all required documents must be received by March 1, 2015. This award will be offered to admission applicants based on GPA and ACT scores. Average student profile: Awarded to students with average ACT scores of 23 (or SAT scores of 1070) and an average GPA of 3.5. The Gold Scholarship is valued at a minimum of $5000 per year for four consecutive years — a total of $20,000. Gold scholars will receive nominations to the Irvin D. Reid Honors College. . To compete for a seat in the Honors College and additional scholarship funding, you must participate in Scholars Day. The Distinguished Scholarship is valued at a minimum of $7,000 per year for four consecutive years — a total of $28,000. The Presidential Scholarship is valued at a minimum of $9,000 per year for four consecutive years — a total of $36,000. The award package for the University Scholarship includes: $11,500 per year for four consecutive years $5,000 per year toward on-campus room and board for up to four years One-time study abroad funding Membership in the Irvin D. Reid Honors College There are many scholarships are administered by this office and are funded through the generosity of private donors. They may be based on a combination of the specific award criteria, including financial need, scholastic achievement or leadership qualities. You may apply if you are a current Wayne State University student or an admitted student planning to enroll for the upcoming fall semester. Scholarships are awarded based on a combination of factors and may include a review of the information you provided on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), your grade point average and your completed admission application. The application process Not all WSU Private Scholarships require submission of the Private Scholarship Application. If the Private Scholarship Application requirement is not indicated in the description of the scholarship, then only the submission of the FAFSA is required. The number of qualified applicants for scholarships is far greater than the available funding. Not all qualified applicants will receive scholarships. The decisions of the scholarship committee are final. Western Michigan University http://wmich.edu/finaid/undergrad/scholarships/freshmen.html Medallion Scholarship Value: $12,500 annually ($50,000 total award) 3.7+ cumulative GPA on a 4-point scale at end of junior year 26+ ACT composite or SAT of 1170+ (math + critical reading) Eligible students participate in one of two Medallion competition days on Jan. 24 or Jan. 31, 2015 For first-time, full-time freshman students entering fall 2015 Complete admissions application must be received by Dec. 5, 2014. Dean’s Scholarship Value: $3,000 for one year Criteria3.7+ cumulative GPA on a 4-point scale at end of junior year 26+ ACT composite or SAT of 1170+ (math + critical reading) Eligible students participate in one of two Medallion competition days on Jan. 24 or Jan. 31, 2015 For first-time, full-time freshman students entering fall 2015 Complete admissions application must be received by Dec. 5, 2014. Multicultural Leader Scholarship (MLS) Value: $4,000 annually ($16,000 total award) 3.0+ cumulative GPA on a 4-point scale at end of junior year 18+ ACT composite or SAT of 860+ (math + critical reading) For students who attend and graduate from selected high schools Eligible students participate in the MLS competition on Feb. 21, 2015 For first-time, full-time freshman students entering fall 2015 Complete admissions application must be received by Feb. 2, 2015. Diversity Scholarship Value: $1,000 for one year 3.0+ cumulative GPA on a 4-point scale at end of junior year 18+ ACT composite or SAT of 860+ (math + critical reading) For students who attend and graduate from selected high schools Eligible students participate in the MLS competition on Feb. 21, 2015 For first-time, full-time freshman students entering fall 2015 Complete admissions application must be received by Feb. 2, 2015. Seita Scholarship Value: Undergraduate Tuition For foster care youth Must meet Michigan Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Guidelines Must live on campus in University housing Limited number of scholarships available For first-time, full-time freshman students entering fall 2015 Complete admissions application must be received by March 2, 2015.