Apply to the Scholars Program

Through the Scholars Program, Roanoke College supports students of superior academic and leadership ability. More about the Scholars Program…

To be considered for these scholarships, you must complete the Scholars Program application and be a prospective college freshman seeking first-time fall enrollment. You must also be accepted to the College prior to the competition. Students with at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average in a rigorous academic curriculum should consider applying for the Scholars Program.

Instructions & Dates

1. The 2011-2012 competition dates: February 27.
2. Applicants must be prospective college freshmen seeking full-time enrollment for the first-time in the fall semester.
3. Students must submit the admissions application and be accepted to the College prior to the competition. Official high school transcripts and SAT and/or ACT scores must be submitted by the deadlines outlined below.
4. Admissions and Scholars Program Application Deadline:  January 9 for the February competitions.
5. Semifinalists will be notified the week of January 23 for the February competitions.
6. In order to be considered for the Beard, Bittle, Baughman, Dreher and Morehead Scholarships, semifinalists are required, with no exception, to participate on campus in one of the scheduled competitions.
7. Scholarship recipients will be notified the week of March 19 for the February competition.

Additional need-based financial aid may be available. You may contact the Admissions or Financial Aid Office for further information.

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