The Presidential Scholarship Program - High Point University

The Presidential Scholarship Program
High Point, North Carolina • www.highpoint.edu
At High Point University, every student receives an
extraordinary education in a fun environment with caring people.

the purpose
The Presidential Scholarship Program at High Point
University was inaugurated in 1976 in order to recognize
and encourage entering freshmen who, during their
high school careers, demonstrated outstanding achievement, good
citizenship, strong leadership and exceptional scholarship.
Dear Friend,
We’re proud and honored that you’re considering High
Point University for your new home over the next four
years. A vigorous academic environment is founded on
principles of high achievement and active involvement,
and your qualifications embody the spirit of higher
education adding immensely to our thriving campus.
We’re growing by leaps and bounds in many areas,
most notably the changes on our campus map and
in our academic programs. We know you’ll love our
new wellness center, university park with waterfalls,
wireless campus, and numerous academic buildings
that will house our Schools of Education, Business,
Communication, and Commerce.
The energy on our campus is contagious, and these
new facilities will enhance each student’s academic and
social experience here at HPU. Our campus blends the
excellent facilities of a larger university with the social
camaraderie of a smaller institution. This winning
combination is one of the main reasons that students
from 44 states and 50 countries choose High Point
University.
We hope you too will become a part of our diverse
and well-rounded family, and make High Point
University the next step on your pathway to great
achievement in life.
Best wishes for continued success,
Dr. Nido Qubein
President
the 2007 awards
program
The Presidential Scholarship Program supports University
Fellows, Presidential Fellows, Presidential Scholars,
Leadership Fellows, and Leadership Scholars:
University Fellows. The University Fellowships, which
fully cover the cost of tuition ($18,000) are awarded
annually on a competitive basis to entering freshmen. For
the 2007–2008 academic year, the University Fellowship
amounts to $18,000. Because the University Fellowship
is renewable, provided the recipient maintains a gradepoint
average of 3.5 or higher, the total value of the
University Fellowship will exceed $72,000.
Presidential Fellows. Presidential Fellowships ($12,000)
are awarded annually on a competitive basis to entering
freshmen. Because the Presidential Fellowship is
renewable, provided the recipient maintains a gradepoint
average of 3.25 or higher, the total value of the
Presidential Fellowship is $48,000.
Presidential Scholars. Presidential Scholarships
($7,000) are awarded annually on a competitive basis to
entering freshmen. Because the Presidential Scholarship
is renewable, provided the recipient maintains a gradepoint
average of 3.0 or higher, the total value of the
Presidential Scholarship is $28,000.
Leadership Fellows. Leadership Fellowships ($5,000)
are awarded annually on a competitive basis to entering
freshmen. Because the Leadership Fellowship is renewable,
provided the recipient maintains a grade-point average of
3.0 or higher, the total value of the Leadership Fellowship
is $20,000.
Leadership Scholars. Leadership Scholarships ($3,000)
are awarded annually on a competitive basis to entering
freshmen. Because the Leadership Scholarship is
renewable, provided the recipient maintains a grade-point
average of 3.0 or higher, the total value of the Leadership
Scholarship is $12,000.

the application process
If you wish to be considered for the Presidential
Scholarship Program, you first must be admitted to the
university. If you have already been admitted, then you
should submit the Presidential Scholarship application. In the
event that you have not been admitted you should submit the
following to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions:
1. Submit the Application for Admission to High Point
University. This application can be found at
www.highpoint.edu/apply/ug. As a part of the
application process, you will need to submit a $40
application fee;
2. Submit the enclosed Presidential Scholarship Application
or apply online at www.highpoint.edu/presidential;
the selection process
Recipients of awards associated with the Presidential
Scholarship Program are selected by the University
Scholarship Committee which gives balanced
consideration to the high school grade-point average, the
SAT/ACT scores, high school activities and demonstrated
leadership.
3. Ask your school counselor to forward a copy of your
official high school transcript;
4. Give a copy of the Secondary School Report Form
to your school counselor. This form should be
submitted with your official high school transcript.
The Secondary School Report Form can be found
online at www.highpoint.edu/apply/ug;
5. Request that a copy of your official SAT or ACT
scores be submitted to High Point University. High
Point University’s College Board code is 5293. The
ACT code is 3108.
Although we encourage applications to be completed by
January 22, the university will accept applications as long as
space is available.
interview on campus during Presidential Scholarship
Weekend (February 9-10, 2007);
• Only those persons invited to campus as a result of the
preliminary evaluation by the University Scholarship
Committee may sit for interviews;
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• Only students who have completed the application
process and who have been admitted to the university will
be reviewed by the University Scholarship Committee
beginning December 4;
• As a result of the preliminary evaluation by the University
Scholarship Committee, semifinalists will be invited to
the academic environment
For 12 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has
ranked High Point University among the top tier of
the nation’s comprehensive colleges with regard to
academic quality. This recognition results, in part, from
High Point University’s major investment in the Presidential
Scholarship Program which has grown by 145% since 1990.
Moreover, because 23% of the currently enrolled
students are fellows or scholars, you will be on a campus
where it is easy to develop friendships with other students
who share your academic goals. It is easier to learn when
you are at a school where your peers give priority to learning.
• Each semi-finalist will be interviewed by two separate
committees, each of which will include both members of
the faculty and current University or Presidential Fellows;
• Decisions of the University Scholarship Committee will
be postmarked by Friday, February 23.

2 a commitment to academic excellence
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High Point University is committed to enhancing student learning experiences. In order to bring these learning
experiences to fruition, the university has committed over $30 million to the construction of four brand new schools.
The schools of education, communications, business, and commerce will provide High Point’s students with stateof-the-art
technology, spacious classrooms, and expanded academic resources like libraries, computer labs, and study
rooms.
• Library
• Lounge
• Classrooms
• Classroom Labs
• Computer Lab
• Faculty Offices
Brayton School of Education
Projected Completion Date: Spring 2008
Square Footage: 16,000
• $1 Million Television
Studio
• Radio Studios
• Two-Story Library
• Study Rooms
• Classrooms
• Video and Audio
Editing Labs
Qubein School
of Communications
Projected Completion Date: Fall 2007
Square Footage: 37,600

• Cozy Fireside Lobby
• State-Of-The-Art
Computer Labs
• Hi-Tech Classrooms
• Faculty Offices
• Spacious Auditorium
• Tiered Lecture Rooms
• Private Study Rooms
• Conference Rooms
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three
School of Business
The Earl N. Phillips Jr. Hall
Projected Completion Date: Fall 2006
Square Footage: 27,000
• Monumental Rotunda
• Fireside Reception
• Spacious Classrooms
• Private Study Rooms
• Stock Market
Trading Room
Plato S. Wilson
Family School of Commerce
Projected Completion Date: Spring 2008
Square Footage: 39,600

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effectiveness indicators
Academic excellence, a sterling faculty dedicated to classroom teaching, and a commitment to value-centered
education have earned High Point University a national reputation:
For the twelfth consecutive year, America’s
Best Colleges, a publication of U.S. News and
World Report has ranked High Point University
among the top tier of comprehensive colleges
in the United States. Nationally, there are 324
comprehensive colleges, including 103 located
within the southern region.
Recently, two High Point University students
were named North Carolina Board of Governors
Medical Scholars. The award pays medical
school tuition and mandatory fees and provides
an annual stipend for living expenses. Recipients
are selected by a special selection committee
appointed by the president of the University of
North Carolina system. Both students chose
to attend the Wake Forest University School of
Medicine.
The Peterson’s publication Smart Parents Guide to
College, written by Dr. Ernest L. Boyer, former
president of the Carnegie Foundation for the
Advancement of Teaching, together with his
son Paul Boyer, lauds the university’s efforts to
inculcate values and to facilitate student success
in college.
Few colleges or universities today send more
students to schools of theology than does High
Point University. Recent graduates have been
admitted to schools of their choice, including:
Duke University of Chicago Princeton
Emory Vanderbilt Yale Harvard
Sixty-seven percent (67%) of High Point students applying to law school have been admitted, a number that is
significantly higher than the national acceptance rate (46.4%) for law school admission. Within the last five years,
High Point’s graduates have been accepted to over two dozen law schools. Schools admitting recent graduates
include, among others,
American University
Dickinson School of Law
Emory University
George Washington University
Penn State University
Saint Louis University
Seton Hall University
University of Maryland
University of Miami
University of Michigan
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
Villanova University
Wake Forest University
Washington & Lee University
At Least 75% of HPU’s pre-medical students are admitted to one or more medical schools, the national average is
41%. Schools admitting recent graduates include, among others,
East Carolina University
New York University
Medical College of Georgia
Pennsylvania State University
University of Louisville
University of Virginia
Wake Forest University
West Virginia University
Virginia Commonwealth University
University of Medicine and Dentistry [NJ]
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

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honors program
The High Point University Honors Program offers
enriching, challenging and intellectually stimulating
opportunities–both curricular and co-curricular–for
academically superior students. The Honors Experience at
High Point University is unique as students are introduced
to advanced interpretive methodology, critical thinking and
research methods. They benefit from greater interaction
between students and faculty and a strong focus on analytical
writing. The program, however, emphasizes more than
academics in the classroom.
• The Odyssey Club is the student organization of the
Honors Program. This club provides Honors students
with the opportunity to participate in a variety of social
events with each other.
• The College Bowl is one of several campus-wide activities
sponsored by the Honors Program and Odyssey Club.
This competition tests the academic knowledge of four
person teams. The university’s College Bowl team winners
have participated in regional and national competitions
with other universities.
• Visiting Scholars are actively involved in speaking and
teaching at the university. These scholars are sponsored by
the Honors Program and Odyssey Club.
• Research Assistantships are offered to Honors students
as an opportunity to conduct research for professors who
publish in their fields. It is a unique opportunity for undergraduates
planning to pursue a graduate education.
world renowned leaders
High Point University is committed to providing
its students with opportunities to be engaged by
some of the world’s greatest speakers and leaders.
Here are just a few of the leaders that have spoken to our
students:
• Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan was our featured
commencement speaker in May 2006.
experiential learning
Experiential learning provides students with a rich array
of real-world experiences enhancing both academic
development and life skills development. High Point
University offers a comprehensive experiential learning
program, including the President’s Seminar on Life Skills,
the Civic Engagement program, Study Abroad, the Student
Career Internship Program (SCIP), and Collaborative
Inquiry. These programs are designed to stimulate students
to think critically, reflectively, and creatively, while also
cultivating their abilities as leaders, innovators, and
responsible citizens.
• President of the United States George W. Bush visited
the University in 2002 making it the first time a sitting
President has visited a college or university in North
Carolina.
• Rudy Giuliani, former mayor of New York City, was
the featured commencement speaker in May 2005.

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the application for
financial aid
If you will require financial assistance, in addition to the
academic scholarship, in order to attend High Point
University, you should submit the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov. When
processed, the FAFSA indicates how much you, together with
your family, can contribute toward the cost of attending
High Point University. Your financial aid package will include
your academic scholarship, any state or federal grant money, a
need-based grant from the University if eligible and self help,
including student loans and work study.
the university’s
investment in financial aid
For Academic Year 2006–2007, enrolled students at
High Point University received over $33,000,000
in financial aid, including:
• $950,000 from Endowment funds;
• $2,800,000 from Federal funds;
• $3,700,000 from the State of North Carolina; and
• $600,000 from outside sources.
Indicative of the University’s commitment to academic
excellence is the fact that for academic year 2006–2007 the
university’s investment in academic scholarships exceeded the
university’s investment in athletic scholarships by
$11,500,000. From its own resources, and in addition to
monies which are derived from federal and state sources, for
academic year 2006–2007, the university awarded:
• $3,113,587 in academic awards were granted to 685
students;
• $2,343,234 in athletic awards were granted to 188
students;
• $3,100,365 in need-based awards were granted to 821
students.

Office of Undergraduate Admissions, High Point University
833 Montlieu Avenue, High Point, North Carolina 27262-3598
800-345-6993 • 336-888-6382 • e-mail: presid@highpoint.edu • www.highpoint.edu
The Presidential Scholarship Application
For Students Entering Fall 2007
Instructions:
Please type or print in the space provided. You may attach extra sheets if necessary. You may submit your Presidential Scholarship Application online at
www.highpoint.edu/presidential.
Name:______________________________________________________________________________________
first middle last preferred
Address:_____________________________________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________________State:______________ Zip:__________ Country: _____________
Home Telephone: (______)___________________ E-mail Address:________________________________________
area code
High School:__________________________________________________________________________________
Intended Major(s): (If you’re undecided, print “undecided”)_______________________________________________
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Academic Awards and Honors
Please list and describe the academic awards and honors which you have recieved.
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Organizations and Activities
Please list and describe the organizations and activities in which you have been involved at school. Please include offices held
and/or leadership roles.
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Volunteer and Community Service
Please list and describe the volunteer or community service projects in which you have been involved. Please indicate the level
of your involvement and describe leadership roles, if applicable.
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Special Talent
Please list any talents (athletic, artistic, literary, musical, et cetera) which you have developed and indicate any recognition
which you have received.
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Short Essay Questions
Your responses should be at least 300 words, typed or printed, and attached to the form.
1. Independent inquiry is the hallmark of an intellectually curious mind. Select an intellectual activity in which you have
participated that has been most meaningful to your growth and development.
2. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its importance to you.
3. Explain why you feel you should be selected as a High Point University Fellow or Scholar. How will your selection as a
Fellow or Scholar help you to attain your career and personal goals?

Enrolled Presidential Scholars & Fellows - 2006

To apply online: www.highpoint.edu/presidential
High Point
University
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
833 Montlieu Avenue
High Point, NC 27262-3598
800-345-6993
Fax: 336-888-6382
e-mail: presid@highpoint.edu
Web: www.highpoint.edu