Scholarship Opportunities
Information Session
Wofford College
The Thomas Wolfe Scholarship
Danforth Scholars Program
Jefferson Scholars Program
The Belk, The Bryan
The Park
The Levine
The Morehead-Cain
Presented by: Independence High School Counselors
Wofford Scholars Program
Wofford College
Spartanburg, SC
Overview
 Candidates are eligible to compete for scholarships ranging
from $2,000 per year up to a full scholarship, valued at
$45,000 per year.
 Students must:
 Rank in the top 10% of the class.
 Have a minimum score of 1250 (critical reading and math) on
the PSAT or SAT, or have a 28 composite on the PLAN or ACT.
 Demonstrate scholarship, leadership, and potential for success.
How to Apply
 Students must complete the Common Application,
submitting a transcript and letters of reference.
 Nominees are screened by the Wofford Scholars Selection
Committee. If selected, s/he will be invited to participate
on Wofford Scholars Day, which includes interviews for
students and various information sessions for nominees and
their parents.
 Interviews are held in February for regular decision
candidates.
 Nominations are due ASAP. Contact your counselor if you’re
interested.
The Thomas Wolfe Scholarship
The University of North Carolina
At Chapel Hill
Overview
 The Creative Writing Program and the Department of English of
the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are pleased to
announce the Thomas Wolfe Scholarship, which offers full fouryear financial support to one incoming freshman per year.
 The Thomas Wolfe Scholarship's level of support will be equal to
that of the University's well-known Morehead Scholarships.
Whereas the Morehead Scholarship places broad emphasis on a
candidate's exemplary leadership, community service, academic
excellence, and physical vigor, the Thomas Wolfe Scholarship seeks
to identify and reward students with exceptionally focused
literary ability and promise.
How to Apply
 Thomas Wolfe Scholarship applicants must apply
simultaneously to the University of North Carolina at Chapel
Hill by the October 15, 2013 EARLY admission
deadline and must meet all academic requirements for
EARLY admission.
These are two distinct application processes and require different forms
and separate mailings.
Danforth Scholars Program
Washington University
in St. Louis
Overview
 The Danforth Scholars Program honors the student who
embraces high ideals, whose life choices are guided by
personal integrity, selflessness, a commitment to community,
and a dedication to leadership and academic excellence.
Details
 Danforth Scholars may receive full- or partial-tuition scholarships.
The scholarship is renewed each year for the duration of the
degree program, provided the scholar progresses academically and
upholds the high standards of character required of scholars.
 The Program is open to prospective graduate or undergraduate
students applying to Washington University. Undergraduates
must be nominated to received consideration. This is a
merit-based program, but need will be considered as part of the
award process.
Nominations are due by October 15, 2013.
There is no limit to the amount of students that can be
nominated.
How To Apply
 When a student has been nominated, the committee will
notify the student and provide the application.
 To be considered for the scholarship, the student must return
the application, short answers, essay, and transcript to
the committee by January 15, 2014. The student also must
submit the application for undergraduate admission to
the Class of 2018, including essay, recommendations, and
SAT or ACT scores by January 15, 2014. Students whose
primary language is not English must submit TOEFL
scores by the same date.
Jefferson Scholars Program
University of Virginia
Overview
 The fundamental mission of the Jefferson Scholars
Foundation is to identify, attract, and nurture individuals of
extraordinary intellectual range and depth who possess the
highest qualities of leadership, scholarship, and citizenship.
Details
 The undergraduate scholarship program began at the inception of
Jefferson Scholars Foundation and has been attracting and cultivating
undergraduate leaders since 1980. The program currently supports 108
Jefferson Scholars in residence at the University of Virginia. Intended to
cover the entire cost of attendance for four years at the University of
Virginia, the Jefferson Scholars’ stipend includes tuition, fees, books,
supplies, room, board, and personal expenses. In 2013-14, Jefferson
Scholars from the Commonwealth of Virginia will receive over $25,000
each year, and out-of-state or international Jefferson Scholars will
receive an annual stipend of over $50,000. In addition to the financial
component of the Scholarship is an extensive enrichment program
which aims to support and nurture these students throughout their four
years at UVA. Also an important part of the program is the community
that develops between Scholars, Graduate Fellows, staff, and alumni.
How To Apply
 No one may apply for a Jefferson Scholarship. Instead, schools are
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invited to nominate ONE student based on the criteria.
The sole criteria for selection are excellence in the Jeffersonian
ideals of leadership, scholarship, and citizenship.
Neither financial need nor prior interest in the University of
Virginia should factor in to your decision of who to nominate
from your school.
The counselor nomination form is due electronically by
December 1, 2013.
The nomination process is entirely separate from the
admissions process. The student you nominate is not required to
apply to UVA by our November 1 deadline, but we strongly
encourage them to submit an application to the University by their
January 1 deadline.
How to Apply Continued…
 Nominated students may not apply to a binding early decision
commitment at another University or College.
 Once nominated, a student is under no obligation to accept a
Jefferson Scholarship should he/she be offered one at the end of
the competition process. By accepting the school’s nomination,
he/she is only agreeing to participate in the competition.
The John Belk Scholarship
Davidson College
Overview
As a group, Davidson's Belk Scholars are energetic,
adventurous, studious, artistic, athletic, creative,
collaborative, engaged, and compassionate. Primarily,
though, each one is an individual, with scholarship
applications that reflect a varied and sometimes surprising
range of experience, interest, talent, and achievement.
Details
 The John Montgomery Belk Scholarship Program provides academically
powerful and dynamic student leaders a framework in which to develop
as scholars, leaders, and individuals.
 One of the nation's most prestigious and generous undergraduate
scholarships, the program is built around Davidson's belief that each
Belk Scholar possesses unique talents that should be recognized and
nurtured.
 Belk Scholars benefit from all the opportunities Davidson College
offers: a rigorous and rewarding curriculum; challenging and engaging
faculty; world-class facilities for science, the arts, humanities, and
athletics; and broad experiences in leadership, service, and international
travel.
 Thanks to the generosity of the John M. Belk Educational Foundation,
up to eight Belk Scholars are selected in every entering class. For each
scholar, the Belk Scholarship provides comprehensive funding (tuition,
fees, room and board-$52,155 in 2012-13) plus two special study
stipends of $3,000 apiece.
How To Apply
Nomination and Selection Process
 Guidance counselors, heads of school, or principals may
nominate one candidate from each school.
 The Davidson Admission Staff may also nominate candidates
based on the strength of the students' applications for
admission.
 November 8
Nominations must be made by this date by completing the
online nomination form and submitting the required
documentation (recommendation letter, transcript, and school
profile) to the Office of Admission and Financial Aid.
 December 2, 2013, at 5:00 pm.
Application completion deadline for nominees.
How to Apply Continued…
 Application by this deadline does not indicate a
commitment to Early Decision.
 Mid-February
Phone interviews will be conducted with 60 semifinalists
selected from the nominee pool (~800).
 March 20-22, 2014.
Twenty-five to thirty finalists will visit Davidson for Belk
Scholars Weekend to participate in interviews conducted by
selection committees composed of members of the Belk family,
Davidson faculty and administrators and current and past Belk
Scholars.
 April 5
Up to 8 John Montgomery Belk Scholars will be selected.
The Bryan Scholars Program
Davidson College
Athletic Scholarship
Overview
 The Bryan Scholars Program offers two
scholarships, one each to a female and male
scholar athlete in each entering class. The
scholarships are valued at $30,000 annually,
totaling $120,000 during the recipients’
Davidson careers.
Details
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Baseball
Cross Country
Golf
Indoor Track
Outdoor Track and Field
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Wrestling
*Please note that Men’s Basketball,
Women’s Basketball, and Football
are not eligible for the Bryan
Scholars Program.
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Cross Country
Field Hockey
Indoor Track
Lacrosse
Outdoor Track and Field
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Volleyball
How To Apply
 Participate in an eligible sport (see list).
 Be nominated by your counselor, school head, coach (high school
or league), or a Davidson College coach no later than September
20 of your senior year. Schools can nominate up to 3 candidates.
 Provide stats and player profile information to the Davidson coach
of your sport immediately. Coaches’ names and contact details can
be found at www.davidson.edu/athletics.
 Complete and submit Parts I and II of the Davidson
Application for Admission OR the Common Application with
the Davidson Supplement no later than October 15. Both are
available from your counselor or at www.davidson.edu/apply.
(This deadline does not imply an Early Decision commitment to
enroll at Davidson.)
How to Apply Continued…
Submit scores for the SAT I and/or the ACT. (Davidson CEEB
#5150. Davidson ACT #3086.) Recommended but not
required are two SAT II subject tests (mathematics and one of
your choosing) and the completion of the ACT Assessment in
Writing.
 If English is not your native language, submit your score on the
required TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
 Finalists are notified by October 30th.
 Selection interviews are on campus on November 3rd.
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The Park Scholarship
North Carolina State
University
Overview
 The mission of the Park Scholarships program is
to bring exceptional students to NC State, based
on outstanding accomplishments and potential in
scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
The program develops and supports Park
Scholars in these areas, preparing them for
lifelong contributions to the campus, state,
nation, and world.
Details
 40 Park Scholars are selected on the basis of academic merit, exemplary
character, exceptional potential for leadership, and the sense of promise
that they may one day make contributions of enduring importance to the
betterment of the human condition. The goal of the selection process is
to identify young people with demonstrated high academic achievement
and leadership, as well as those with unusual aptitudes, uncommon
talents and special gifts of creativity or entrepreneurial acumen.
Financial need is not a consideration.
 The Park Scholarships Selection Committees evaluate candidates on the
four selection criteria at every stage of the selection process:
scholarship, leadership, service and character. The committees
consider demonstrated achievement as well as evidence of future
potential. While it is unusual for any one student to excel with respect
to all four criteria, it is important that candidates show evidence of
potential in all four areas.
The Benefits
 Four-year scholarship valued at $88,000 in-state and
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$144,000 out-of-state, including tuition and fees, room and
board, books and supplies, travel, and personal expenses.
Computer stipend.
Grants to fund professional and personal enrichment
experiences, such as research projects, service activities, and
conferences, in the United States and abroad.
Early course registration.
Guaranteed invitation to join the University Scholars
Program for all Park Scholarships finalists.
How to Apply
 The Park Scholarships application is online and is part of the NC State
Undergraduate Admissions application. Park Scholarships candidates can
access this special section of the NC State undergraduate admissions
application by either being endorsed by their high schools or by selfendorsing. Park Scholarships candidates must provide two essays, names
of two recommenders, one official transcript, and information about AP
or IB courses.
 Each fall, the Park Scholarships office invites most North Carolina high
schools and select high schools in other states to endorse candidates for
the Park Scholarships. High school counselors must endorse TWO
candidates by October 1.
 All candidates must be United States citizens and must matriculate into a
baccalaureate program in the fall semester as a first-year student.
 All required materials from candidates are due November 1.
Self-Endorsement
 Remember, endorsements are due October 1 so that
candidates have time to work on their required materials.
 Self Endorsement: There are unusual occasions when a
student is encouraged to apply directly to the Park
Scholarships through the self-endorsement process. These
cases might involve a talented home-schooled student, a
student at a high school that cannot endorse students, or
sometimes a school has an exceptionally strong senior class.
Self endorsement deadline – October 25, 2013.
The Levine Scholarship
The University of North
Carolina at Charlotte
Details
 15 Levine Scholarships are awarded each year to extraordinary
high school seniors based on scholarship, ethical leadership
and civic engagement.
 The Levine Scholarships carry a high honor, one that bestows
tremendous opportunities and assumes high expectations of its
recipients – as students, as leaders within the university, and as
citizens of the greater global community. No matter what their
interests, Scholars find campus and community partners eager to
embrace their contributions and enhance their education through
hands-on experiences. To complement classroom learning, Levine
Scholars participate in rich and varied opportunities in the vibrant
commercial and cultural center of Charlotte. After four years of
study, Scholars graduate fully prepared for a life of learning,
service and leadership in their chosen field.
Benefits
 The Levine Scholars Program takes the brightest, most
capable students and gives them the tools, resources and
environment they need to connect, transform and make a
difference in the world. The four-year scholarship includes
full tuition, room and board, a grant to implement a service
project of the Scholar’s own design, and four summers of
experiences that will develop leadership skills, social
awareness, and an international perspective. The total value
of this four-year package is estimated at $90,000 per in-state
student and $140,000 per out-of-state student.
Details
 Students must be applicants for freshman enrollment at UNC Charlotte
in a baccalaureate program for the fall term immediately following their
high school graduation. Students must be admitted to UNC Charlotte to
receive a Levine Scholarship.
 Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents.
 Students must demonstrate a commitment to community service, hold
an academic record that reflects a sustained passion for knowledge, and
possess a capacity for ethical leadership that beckons fellow students
toward a higher standard.
 Successful candidates will likely have a grade point average of 3.8 – 4.00
(unweighted) and score 1800 – 2400 on the three combined sections of
the SAT or 29 – 36 on the ACT composite. Thus, while there are no
minimum SAT, ACT or grade point averages to apply for the Levine
Scholarship, students must excel academically.
How to Apply
 Nomination: Students must be nominated online by their school counselor
at their current high school. There are no limitations to the number of
students who can be nominated from each high school. Nominations will be
accepted until October 15, 2013.
 Application for Admission: Students should log in and create their
Future 49er Web account. This account will allow them to access the
freshman online admissions application. Students should complete and
submit the online application. Applications and application materials
(transcript and test scores) must be postmarked by November 1, 2013.
 Completion of a Levine Supplemental Scholarship Application:
Once students have been nominated, they will receive an email directing
them to the Levine Scholars Portal where they will find the supplemental
scholarship application and essay questions. Students should complete
Section A of the application immediately so that emails can be sent to those
individuals who will be writing letters of recommendation. The entire
supplemental application must be completed and submitted online by
November 8, 2013.
How to Apply Continued…
 Submission of Online Recommendations: Students can have up to
three recommendations submitted on their behalf, but only two
recommendations will be required. The first required recommendation
should be from someone with direct knowledge of their academic
potential and accomplishments; the second required recommendation
should be from someone with direct knowledge of their commitment to
community service and capacity for ethical leadership. The third,
optional, recommendation can be from anyone who has known the
student in an academic or community setting. Students will be asked to
submit the names and email addresses of their two required
recommenders and one optional recommender when completing the
supplemental scholarship application. The recommenders will be sent an
email immediately directing them to a link to the online
recommendation form. The recommendation submission deadline is
November 8, 2013.
No interviews are necessary at
Independence!
We will nominate all students that wish to be
nominated who have a 3.8 or higher (unweighted
GPA).
The Morehead-Cain Scholarship
The University of North Carolina
at Chapel Hill
Overview
 The first merit scholarship program established in the United
States. Founded at the first public university in the United
States. The first to envision and implement a strategic
summer enrichment program and, most recently, the first to
designate a fund for discovery for each of our scholars.
Established in 1945 and inspired by the Rhodes Scholarship at
Oxford University, the Morehead-Cain provides an
undergraduate experience without peer.
Details
Moral Force of Character
 Integrity, empathy, bravery, humility, maturity, generosity: these form the bedrock
of the Morehead-Cain culture.
Scholarship
 It isn’t the high-achieving student we seek so much as the scholar — the one for
whom knowledge is about more than grades and test scores, and for whom learning
is an appetite rather than a means to an end.
Physical Vigor
 It’s as simple as a demonstrated commitment to an active lifestyle and a dedication
to fitness and physical activity.
Leadership
 It’s more than titles held or roles played. Here, leadership demonstrates courage
and action. Morehead-Cains initiate. They act and impact. They influence and they
inspire.
The Morehead-Cain is conferred solely on the basis of merit. Financial need is not considered in
the selection of Morehead-Cain Scholars.
Benefits
Your life at Carolina — fully funded
 full tuition
 student fees
 housing
 meals
 books and a laptop
 supplies and miscellaneous
Your life across the world — fully funded
 A four-year Summer Enrichment Program made up of diverse, customized experiences
that begin the summer before freshman year and include:
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Outdoor Leadership
Public Service
Inquiry and Exploration
Private Enterprise
 Discovery Funds to be used for education opportunities
How to Apply
 Click here to apply. The application deadline is October 1,
2013.
 There are two ways high school seniors in North Carolina may be
considered for the Morehead-Cain. They may:
 Be nominated by their high school (FOUR).
 Nominate themselves by applying directly.
Please Note
 Admission to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a
separate process from application for the Morehead-Cain. All
forms and correspondence dealing with admission to Carolina
should go directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. The
final deadline to apply to Carolina is January 5, 2014.
Class of 2017 Scholars
 For more information about the previous year’s scholars,
please click here.
What should I do now???
For the Morehead-Cain, Park, and Belk Scholarships:
Submit a resume, transcript, and essays (if required) to
Mrs. Schuch in Student Services by
Monday, September 23rd at 8:00 am.
No late submissions will be accepted.
What should I do now???
 Before returning to class, make sure you sign up in the front
of the mall for the following scholarships if you are
interested:
• Wofford Scholars
• Danforth Scholars (Washington University)
• Jefferson Scholars (UVA)
• Bryan Scholarship (Davidson – Athletic)
• Levine Scholarship (UNCC)
Interviews
 Will be held during school on Thursday, September 26
 The Morehead Cain Scholarship (4).
 The Park Scholarship (2).
 The Belk Scholarship (1).
 You will receive notification from your counselor on Tuesday,
September 24th informing you of your interview time.
Only the top 7 students will be
interviewed!
Tips
 Be prompt.
 Dress to impress.
 What sets you apart from the rest?
 Think about your service. How did you create and innovate?
 Have a personality.
 Don’t be afraid to speak about your accomplishments.
 Do your research.
Scholarship Wiki
 www.bigibelieve.com
 Click on Guidance
 Click on Scholarships
Q & A Session