Deadline: December 1, 2014
Boston University’s most prestigious merit-based award recognizes students who show outstanding academic and leadership abilities. Students from the United States and around the world are nominated by secondary school principals and headmasters. Those considered for the Trustee Scholarship rank in the top of their class and demonstrate exceptional records of service and activity in their schools and communities.
While the competition is especially rigorous, the benefits are considerable. A Trustee Scholarship covers full undergraduate tuition plus the University orientation and mandatory undergraduate student fees and is renewable for four years if certain criteria are met.
Every year, Boston University welcomes about 20 outstanding students to the Trustee Scholars Program. Many of our current Scholars had perfect 4.0 grade point averages in high school and typically ranked in the top 5–10% of their class.
In addition to exceptional academic credentials, Trustee Scholars are intellectually and creatively adventurous and demonstrate viewpoints, experiences or achievements beyond the usual. They are, in other words, not just top students, but extraordinary people. At BU, scholars also become part of a unique campus community that offers many intellectual, cultural, and social opportunities.
To
be considered for a Trustee Scholarship:
- Trustee Scholarship applicants must be nominated by their secondary school principal or headmaster. The individual nominating you should complete and submit the Trustee Scholarship Nomination Web Form.
- Boston University Trustee Scholars are encouraged to develop well-informed and well-reasoned views of important political, social, and artistic issues. We select students who have a sense of how to present persuasive arguments in support of their views. With that in mind, please select one of the questions below and respond with an essay explaining your perspective in 600 words or less. Submit this as part of the Common Application.
- Proponents of cognitive enhancement–the use of “smart
pills,” deep brain stimulation with electrodes, brain-to-computer
interfaces, and the like–describe a future with smarter, more productive,
and higher achieving individuals. Critics of the vision voice ethical
concerns about such technologies, as well as the social and professional
consequences for those who cannot afford or choose not to use them. In
your view, should cognitive enhancements be widely available?
- Pablo Picasso once said, “We all know that Art is not
truth. Art is a lie that makes us realize truth, at least the truth that
is given us to understand.” Do you believe art is a lie? What kinds of
truth may art (or if you prefer, fiction, music, or poetry) cause us to
realize?
- The International Criminal Court, established in 2002 to prosecute those guilty of wartime atrocities and crimes against humanity, has successfully tried and sentenced several former African leaders with support of the international community. Despite endorsing the court’s rulings, however, some governments believe that allowing their citizens to be tried by an international court would violate their own sovereignty. Do you believe that all people should be subject to prosecution by international judicial bodies like the International Criminal Court, or are there justifiable reasons for certain countries to protect their leaders and military personnel from such jurisdiction?
- Submit the Common Application for
admission to one of the undergraduate degree programs at Boston University
along with other supporting credentials by December 1.
- Ensure that your principal or headmaster has
submitted the Nomination Form no
later than December 1.
- Submit official results of either the SAT or the ACT
Plus Writing. For the Accelerated Medical and Accelerated Dental programs,
additional SAT Subject Tests are required. Please see the Program Requirements page. All tests
must be taken no later than November.
For more information, please contact
us at 617-353-2320.
Website:
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Ithaca College
Two Scholarships Available
Martin Luther King Scholar Program
Citizenship and Service in the Global Community
The Martin Luther King Scholar Program is a dynamic learning community, developing future leaders and global citizens who are committed to promoting King’s legacy of social justice and equality in their personal and professional lives, engaging in public services, building bridges to other communities, and educating others with their international perspective.
Open to academically talented U.S. citizens and permanent residents from ethnic and racial backgrounds that have been historically underrepresented in U.S. higher education, the program challenges students to think critically, act compassionately, and give back to the world through service learning and scholarly research.
http://www.ithaca.edu/mlk/
Park Scholar Awards
The Park Scholar Program offers much more than a scholarship; it creates a dynamic learning community that develops future communications leaders who engage critically, act globally, and perform ethically. Through a mixture of academic and service programming, scholars are challenged to take action and give back to their communities, and to use the power of mass communication to make a positive impact on the world.
At least 10 merit-based scholarships are awarded to outstanding high school seniors each year. In addition, at least four merit-based scholarships are awarded to Park School rising juniors each spring.
Upon entering the Park Scholar Program, Park scholars are expected to
In addition, first-year scholars are expected to live with and participate in the H.O.M.E. program, a residential learning community that explores multicultural issues.
Follow these three steps to apply to become a Park scholar:
1. Complete the Common Application online no later than January 2.
Apply to Ithaca
2. Complete the following Park Scholar Award application materials:
3. Send your Park Scholar Award materials to arrive no later than January 15 to:
Park Scholar Program Director
Ithaca College
953 Danby Road
Ithaca, NY 14850-7000
(607) 274-3089
(607) 274-7095 (fax)
parkscholars@ithaca.edu
(Faxed and e-mailed materials are acceptable.)
Please note: To be considered for this award, you must be a U.S. citizen and apply to Ithaca College and the Roy H. Park School of Communications
For more information please visit:
http://www.ithaca.edu/parkscholars/
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Martin Luther King Scholar Program
Citizenship and Service in the Global Community
The Martin Luther King Scholar Program is a dynamic learning community, developing future leaders and global citizens who are committed to promoting King’s legacy of social justice and equality in their personal and professional lives, engaging in public services, building bridges to other communities, and educating others with their international perspective.
Open to academically talented U.S. citizens and permanent residents from ethnic and racial backgrounds that have been historically underrepresented in U.S. higher education, the program challenges students to think critically, act compassionately, and give back to the world through service learning and scholarly research.
As an MLK scholar, you will...
- Pursue social justice research and explore social justice policies during one domestic and three international trips.
- Participate in scholarly seminars and interact with distinguished visitors and leading social justice experts.
- Make a difference locally, nationally, and globally through service projects and research.
- Gain leadership experience and the perspective you need to continue making positive change—no matter what your career path.
- Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.3 and create a leadership portfolio you will contribute to each semester.
- Receive up to full tuition in aid, with a minimum merit-based scholarship of $25,000.
Who Is Eligible?
The MLK Scholar Program is open
to academically talented U.S. citizens and permanent residents from ethnic and
racial backgrounds that have been historically underrepresented in U.S. higher
education.
Follow these four steps to apply to
become an MLK scholar:
- Complete the Common Application online no later than
January 2. Auditions and interviews, which are required for certain
majors, should also be completed by that date. Transfer students are not
eligible for this program.
- Complete the MLK Scholar Program application in myIthaca.
Click on the Scholarships tab to get started. The application and two
required essays must be completed by January 15.
- Send a link to the recommendation form to someone who
can tell us about your leadership, academic, and service experiences, and
ask him or her to submit it online by January 15.
- Watch your mail. If you are selected as a finalist, you
will be invited to interview with us and participate in special on-campus
programming in late March.
For more information contact
Office of Admission
Ithaca College
953 Danby Road
Ithaca, NY 14850-7000
(607) 274-3124 or (800) 429-4274
admission@ithaca.edu
Website:Office of Admission
Ithaca College
953 Danby Road
Ithaca, NY 14850-7000
(607) 274-3124 or (800) 429-4274
admission@ithaca.edu
http://www.ithaca.edu/mlk/
Park Scholar Awards
The Park Scholar Program offers much more than a scholarship; it creates a dynamic learning community that develops future communications leaders who engage critically, act globally, and perform ethically. Through a mixture of academic and service programming, scholars are challenged to take action and give back to their communities, and to use the power of mass communication to make a positive impact on the world.
At least 10 merit-based scholarships are awarded to outstanding high school seniors each year. In addition, at least four merit-based scholarships are awarded to Park School rising juniors each spring.
Upon entering the Park Scholar Program, Park scholars are expected to
·
maintain a 3.5 GPA and full-time enrollment in
the Park School
·
engage in community service
·
participate in Park scholar activities
·
be a model citizen and maintain good judicial
standing.
In addition, first-year scholars are expected to live with and participate in the H.O.M.E. program, a residential learning community that explores multicultural issues.
Follow these three steps to apply to become a Park scholar:
1. Complete the Common Application online no later than January 2.
Apply to Ithaca
2. Complete the following Park Scholar Award application materials:
·
Application
form (fill out both pages): NOTE: will be available at the end of
September
·
Essays
·
Resume
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Three letters of recommendation
·
Official or unofficial transcript(s)
3. Send your Park Scholar Award materials to arrive no later than January 15 to:
Park Scholar Program Director
Ithaca College
953 Danby Road
Ithaca, NY 14850-7000
(607) 274-3089
(607) 274-7095 (fax)
parkscholars@ithaca.edu
(Faxed and e-mailed materials are acceptable.)
Please note: To be considered for this award, you must be a U.S. citizen and apply to Ithaca College and the Roy H. Park School of Communications
For more information please visit:
http://www.ithaca.edu/parkscholars/
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