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Scholarship Awarding University:
Oglethorpe UniversityType of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 1st of November, 2023
Scholarship Summary:
Oglethorpe University is pleased to offer up to ten full tuition scholarships to the top performing domestic and international freshmen who attend the Oglethorpe Scholarship Weekend.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
Students must be nominated by the Office of Admission to compete in Scholarship Weekend. Nominations are determined by a holistic review of a student’s application, including their academic credentials, co-curricular activities, leadership experience, personal essay, and recommendations.
Students are notified of the competitions for which they have been nominated in their admission Petrel Package and by email. The final deadline to RSVP for each competition is two weeks before the event date.
Value of Scholarship:
This Oglethorpe full-tuition scholarships are as follows;
i. James Edward Oglethorpe: Full tuition award + stipend for a junior-year study abroad experience.
ii. Civic Engagement: Full tuition award + internship with a non-profit organization.
iii. Oglethorpe Theatre: Full tuition award + internship with a professional theatre company.
iv. Hammack Business: Full tuition award + stipend for study abroad or internship experience.
Scholarship Application Guide:
Scholarship Weekend is by invitation only. Students can be considered for Scholarship Weekend by completing an application to Oglethorpe during the Early Application period (November 1 deadline). Go to the how- to-apply page for further details.
The competition dates for each scholarship is as follows;
i. The James Edward Oglethorpe (JEO) Scholarship competition: n Saturday, January 20, 2024 OR Saturday, February 17, 2024. Nominated students should choose one of the above dates to attend the competition.
ii. The Hammack Business Scholarship competition will take place on Friday, February 16, 2024.
iii. The OU Theatre Scholarship competition will take place on Friday, February 16, 2024.
iv. The Civic Engagement Scholarship will be awarded based on your dedication to service and community engagement as illustrated in your application and your participation in Scholarship Weekend.
- Each scholarship competition will consist of a series of optional and mandatory events that will take place between approximately 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. In order to be eligible to win, you must be physically present for the mandatory portions of each competition in which you participate.
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Oglethorpe Scholarships Page or the International Scholarship Page.