Presidential Scholarship

Scholarship Information

In 2006, York College instituted the Presidential Scholarship to recognize the merits of one incoming Freshman each year.  The York College Presidential Scholarship is the school's most prestigious award, recognizing academic achievement, as well as high moral character.  The recipient of this scholarship will represent the very best of York College--being selected is a great honor.  This award is more than financial aid; it's about being selected from among your peers to uphold the ideals of York College, and to be a representative of York College to the community and the world.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Presidential Scholarship, the applicant must be accepted to York College by February 1st, 2008 and have an ACT composite score of 28 or higher (SAT scores will be converted to an ACT composite score).

To Apply

• Submit a resume that includes honors and awards received as well as co-curricular, school, and community service activities.
• Complete and submit each essay as directed below.
• Submit a letter of recommendation from an educator.
• Submit a letter of recommendation from a minister.
• Submit a letter of recommendation from a personal reference.

All of the above information is to be submitted together and received at the York College Admissions Office no later than March 1, 2008.  Finalists will be invited to campus to interview with the scholarship selection committee.  Invitations will be sent by March 15, 2008.

Essay Topics

Please type your answers to both essay topics.  Limit your responses to two double-spaced pages per topic.

Essay topic #1-  Tell us of your academic and career goals, as well as how you anticipate your experience at York College will impact your life in the future.

Essay topic #2-  Tell us of your spiritual journey and the significance of your personal relationship with God.

*All scholarship interviews will occur on Saturday, April 12, 2008.  

*There will be 1 Presidential Scholar named and 4 Dean's Scholars.  The Presidential Scholar will receive a full tuition scholarship and the Dean's Scholars will receive a scholarship worth $8,500 per year.