is “a unique, life-changing educational opportunity that combines a four-year
undergraduate merit scholarship with a lifelong challenge to make a difference
in the world as a leader. The Program provides fours summers of global travel
and experiential learning, personal mentoring by experienced advisors and
accomplished Program Alumni, and a remarkable group of motivated peers.” (http://www.moreheadcain.org)
Robertson Scholars are individuals with different ideas, perspectives and
insights but they have the following characteristics in common: superior
academic achievement and intellectual curiosity, strong leadership potential,
behavior that is grounded in ethical principles, active commitment to helping
others and to community service, courage, and collaborative spirit. This
scholarship covers full tuition, room and board, and a living stipend at UNC or
full tuition at Duke. (http://www.robertsonscholars.org)
of Virginia: The Jefferson Scholarships are among the most selective in the
country and are awarded to students who “exemplify excellence in the
Jeffersonian ideals in exceptional leadership and scholarship and who show
promise of making significant contribution to the University community as
students and to society at large as graduates.” This merit-based scholarship
covers the full cost of attending the University. (http://www.jeffersonscholars.org)
University: The Danforth Scholars Program at Washington University in St. Louis
honors the student who embraces high ideals; the student whose life choices are
guided by personal integrity, selfishness, a commitment to community, a
dedication to leadership and academic excellence. (http://www.admissions.wustl.edu/scholarships/programs/Pages/Danforth.aspx)