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Program

Alverno Scholars of Wisconsin
Organization

Alverno College
Opportunity Type

Scholarship
About the Program

The Alverno Scholars of Wisconsin program awards a unique academic scholarship to one graduating high school senior from each county in Wisconsin for the 2014-15 academic year, to be used at Alverno College—one of the nation’s top-ranked women’s liberal arts colleges.
Application Deadline

Application available in November 2015
Application Website

www.alverno.edu/scholarship/

Program Benefits

Renewable?

No
Additional Details

The following must be submitted to receive full consideration:

  • Complete the Alverno College Application for Admission (apply at alverno.edu) and submit your official high school transcript and ACT or SAT score reports.
  • File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) no later than March 15, 2014 at www.FAFSA.ed.gov (please use Alverno’s Title IV School Code: 003832)
  • Complete the Alverno Scholars of Wisconsin Application
  • Submit a student essay
  • Submit a student outline or resume
  • Include two Alverno Scholars of Wisconsin recommendation forms. One should be completed by a teacher and the other should be completed by someone who is familiar with your accomplishments in leadership or service to others.

Requirements

Description

Candidates must be high school senior women graduating from an accredited high school. You must also be a resident of Wisconsin and the specific county from which you are applying.

Additionally you must have demonstrated leadership and a commitment to service and volunteerism in curricular and extracurricular activities.

Finally, two of the following criteria must be met:

  • GPA of 3.5 or higher
  • ACT composite score of 23 or higher
  • Top quartile of your class
  • Preference is given to those who have already taken Alverno’s Communication Placement Assessment.
Open to residents of:
  • WI
Open to students attending school in:
  • WI
Limited to Students from a Particular College/University?
 Yes
University
 Alverno College
Limited To Gender
 Female Only
Minimum GPA
 3.5
Year in School
  • 12th Grade
Academic Requirements
  • ACT composite score of 23 or higher
  • Top quartile of your class
Citizenship
  • U.S. Citizens
  • Legal Permanent Residents
Other Details
  • Merit-based
Contact

admissions@alverno.edu
Organization Address

Admissions Office, 3400 South 43rd Street, P.O. Box 343922
, WI 53234-3922
Organization Phone
 1.800.933.3401
Last Modified Date
 July 16, 2015