2010-2011 - Sweet Briar College

academic scholarshipsVirginia residents who also qualify for one ofSweet Briar’s merit scholarships, the Sweet BriarCollege Virginia Grant becomes part of thattotal scholarship award. To be eligible for theSweet Briar College Virginia Grant, studentsmust be enrolled at Sweet Briar as full-time,undergraduate degree-seeking students.Academic ScholarshipsSweet Briar College is pleased to be able torecognize excellence in all its forms. TheCollege values students of extraordinary overallacademic achievement, along with thosewho have developed special competence in theareas of art, natural science, music, humanities,or social sciences. Sweet Briar also seeks studentswho have shown superior involvement inschool and community activities.Named scholarship funds—Prothro,Founders, Commonwealth, Betty Bean Black,Sweet Briar, and Fletcher—are made possible bygifts provided by generous alumnae and friendsof the College. Such philanthropy has made itpossible for Sweet Briar to rank among the highestin the nation in the amount of endowmentper student.If a student wishes to be considered for anacademic award, her Application for Admissionand all supporting credentials must be completedby February l. She will automaticallybecome a scholarship candidate; there is noseparate application.Questions regarding scholarships should bedirected to the Admissions Office.Student LifeSweet Briar CollegeSweet Briar College blurs the distinctionbetween formal classroom learning andstudent life. From serving on a judiciary committee,to hiking the Blue Ridge Mountains,to having a campus job, many of the experiencesstudents engage in outside the classroomcomplement their academic pursuits andbroaden their understanding of the world ingeneral. Because these experiences enhancethe curriculum, they are called co-curricularexperiences and grouped under the heading ofCo-Curricular Life.At Sweet Briar, curricular and co-curricularprograms work together to further the educationalmission of the College. Students are givenopportunities to connect classroom learningwith student life, as well as to contribute to adiverse campus community through participationin social, cultural, and recreational activities.Students are also encouraged to test theirknowledge and skills in off-campus internships,volunteer activities, and outdoor adventure programs.Academic life, involvement in sports andrecreation, and participation in a rich variety ofco-curricular opportunities are all parts of theSweet Briar experience.Co-Curricular Life[www.ccl.sbc.edu]Through participation in co-curricular opportunities,students gain both self-knowledge anda greater sense of social responsibility. They arechallenged to assume positions of leadership instudent government, peer judicial boards, clubsand organizations, and athletics. No matter thelevel of interest or time commitment, volunteeropportunities are available to communitymembers.The Division of Co-Curricular Life encouragesstudent creativity and the generation ofnew ideas. Staff members work closely withindividual students, faculty, staff, as well as12