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Scholarship Competition Application

Rich in the tradition of superior scholarship, leadership, and community service, the College celebrates more than one hundred years of developing well-rounded graduates who serve as active participants in the global society. Therefore, Lynchburg College proudly presents its ninth annual Scholarship Competition to recognize the achievements of those students who excel in the Lynchburg College traditions of scholarship, leadership, and community service.

The Scholarships

$1,500, $3,000, and $5,000 awards
($6,000, $12,000, and $20,000, four-year totals respectively)

The Guidelines

  • Only students who have been admitted to the College are eligible to compete, so complete your admissions application soon!
  • Completed admissions application (including transcripts and test scores) and competition application must be submitted by February 5, 2010 for the spring competitions. Applications can be mailed to Lynchburg College, Office of Enrollment Services, 1501 Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24501.
  • Applicants must submit the name of a reference who is a teacher, guidance counselor, or community leader, and students are encouraged to submit an example of achievement from their junior or senior year.
  • Students invited to compete must participate in the on-campus competition (no exceptions). The competition will include an interview with a faculty member and a timed hand-written essay. Invitations will be mailed the week of February 8, 2010.
  • Four competition dates are scheduled: One competition is hosted in the fall, and three competitions are hosted in the spring. The fall scholarship competition deadline has passed and we are now only accepting applications for the spring competition. Once invited to compete, students must RSVP by the deadline listed on their competition invitation.
  • Scholarship award notifications will be mailed the week of April 15, 2010 for the spring competitions.

Questions?

Call or e-mail Kim Wilbur in the office of Enrollment Services at 434/544-8437 or 800/426-8101 ext. 8437 or wilbur@lynchburg.edu.