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Pioneer Scholars are a select group of students who rank among the best
college-bound seniors in the nation based on their strong high school
academic records and test scores. We believe these extraordinary
students are poised to take full advantage of every opportunity at
Marietta College.
The
Pioneer Scholars Program is designed to recognize and encourage the
next generation of pioneers and perpetuates our spirit and heritage. In
1860, Marietta College was the 16th recipient among prestigious
colleges of Phi Beta Kappa, the most revered academic honor society.
Today, our curricular blending of the liberal arts tradition with
contemporary relevance is innovative.
Pioneer Scholars will be recognized within the Marietta College community and will be guaranteed a $6,000
Dean's Scholarship along with the opportunity to compete for higher monetary scholarships through the Pioneer Scholars Competition.
Admission Application Deadline
Friday, December 7, 2007
Submit a complete application. |
Pioneer Scholars Competitions
Monday, February 18, 2008;
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Selected candidates will be invited to compete for higher levels of Marietta College merit-based scholarships. |
The competition, including an essay and an academic
exchange with faculty, allows
us to further determine a student's capability to benefit
from and contribute to Marietta College's intellectual
community.
Higher levels of scholarship are determined by a student's:
- academic achievements,
- extracurricular accomplishments,
- demonstrated
leadership and
- scholarship competition evaluation.
Annual renewal of scholarships requires students to:
- maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 annually,
- be in good standing in the community, and
- make standard academic progress while studying at Marietta College to annually renew their awards.
All
scholarships through the Pioneer Scholars program can only be used to
defray direct costs of full time enrollment at Marietta College.
President's and Dean's Scholars are also eligible for consideration of
one additional non-need based Marietta College award.
Special Programs
at Marietta College
Marietta College offers students many opportunities to enhance their
intellectual growth beyond the typical experience and the completion of
a major, including:
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Competition Awards
McCoy Scholarship
Valued at more than $120,000 across four years, the McCoy Scholarship
provides a guarantee of total direct costs equal to tuition, room and
board at Marietta College for four years. This award supercedes all
other college funded awards.
The scholarship was endowed by John G. McCoy '35 and Jeanne B.
McCoy to promote and recognize outstanding academic ability and achievement in an incoming freshman
student.
Trustees' Scholarship
(up to 10 awarded)
Valued at more than $93,000 across four years, the Trustees' Scholarship
provides a scholarship equal to full tuition at Marietta College for
four years.
This award replaces all
other non-need based college funded awards.
President's Scholarship
(up to 20 awarded)
Valued at more than $46,000 across four years, the President's Scholarship
provides a scholarship equal to half tuition at Marietta College for
four years.
Dean's Scholarship
The annual scholarships provide between $6,000 and $10,000 for four years.
The amount will be
based on academic ability and the scholarship competition.
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