Bulletin 2007-2008 - Austin College

COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIPS■ Presidential Scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen and provide fulltuition for four undergraduate years. Up to 10 awards are made each year andare based on superior academic achievement, scholarly motivation, and extracurricularinvolvement. Finalists for these awards will be invited to campus forinterviews with the Scholarship Committee. The scholarships are renewable eachundergraduate year for a maximum of four years (eight long terms, excludingsummer terms) provided a student earns the required cumulative grade pointaverage. All admission materials and the application for the Presidential Scholarshipmust be postmarked by January 15.■ Posey Leadership Institute Scholarships are awards for up to 15 incoming freshmenadmitted into the Posey Leadership Institute. Competitive candidates willhave clearly demonstrated leadership ability and have distinguished themselvesin the classroom as well. Finalists for these awards will be invited to campusfor interviews with the Posey Leadership Institute Steering Committee. Theseawards are renewable each undergraduate year for a maximum of four years(eight long terms, excluding summer terms) provided a student has maintainedthe required cumulative grade point average by the end of each academic yearand meets all participatory and other requirements of the Posey LeadershipInstitute. Up to five rising sophomore Austin College students also are selectedeach year to join the program and receive this scholarship. All admissionmaterials and the application for the Posey Leadership Institute Scholarshipmust be postmarked by January 15.■ John D. Moseley Alumni Fellowships and Scholarships are awarded each yearto outstanding freshman applicants. They are renewable for each undergraduateyear for a maximum of four years (eight long terms, excluding summer terms)provided a student maintains the required cumulative grade point average. Tobe eligible, a student must be nominated or recommended by a member of theAustin College Alumni Association. The alumni recommendation/nomination,all admission materials, and the Moseley Alumni Fellowship and ScholarshipApplication must be postmarked by January 15.■ The Robert and Sara Hallam Citizen Scholar Program awards scholarships witha value of $5,000 per year to select students who have demonstrated a commitmentto community service in addition to outstanding academic performance. Recipientsare selected in late March by a committee led by the director of Church Relationsat Austin College. These awards are renewable each undergraduate year for amaximum of four years (eight long terms, excluding summer terms) provided astudent is involved in continued community service, progressively works towarda leadership role in at least one community service program, and maintains therequired cumulative grade point average by the end of each academic year. Alladmission materials and the application for the Robert and Sara Hallam CitizenScholar Program must be postmarked by January 15.■ Sara Bernice Moseley Fellowships and Scholarships for Outstanding PresbyterianStudents are awarded to students with records of academic achievement whoare members of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Strong candidates will have demonstrateda commitment to the church and to service to others. This scholarship isrenewable for each undergraduate year for a maximum of four years (eight longterms, excluding summer terms) provided a student is involved in meaningfulways in the life of the church, in service to others and remains in good academicstanding. All admission materials and the application for the Sara Bernice MoseleyFellowship and Scholarship must be postmarked by January 15.ADMISSION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION| 41