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. 

Instructions & Dates

1. The competition dates are February 13, 16 & 20 and March 13 & 16.
2. Applicants must be prospective college freshmen who are seeking first-time enrollment for 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 Scholarship Application Deadlines: January 15 for the February and March competitions.
5. Semifinalists will be notified the week of January 26 for the February & March competitions.
6. In order to be considered for the Beard, Bittle, Baughman and Dreher 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 December 15 for the November competitions, the week of March 23 for the February competitions and the week of April 6 for the March competitions.

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

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