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Annika Rodriguez Scholars Program—All Undergraduate Schools . 0 available @ USD 2,500

Multiple full- and partial-tuition scholarships with a $2,500 stipend
Renewable annually
Rodriguez applicants may apply for other programs in this book that match their interests.
Students who apply to any undergraduate division of Washington University may apply for the Annika Rodriguez Scholars Program. This nationally pre-eminent program is intended to foster a richly diverse educational atmosphere on campus and to enhance the overall quality and diversity of the Washington University student body.

The University is seeking students of exceptional merit who demonstrate academic and leadership achievements and who have engaged in or shown a commitment to community service. An important component of this program is that students chosen exemplify the spirit of Annika Rodriguez and that they continue to honor her legacy.

The Rodriguez Program

Washington University’s Annika Rodriguez Scholars Program recognizes students of exceptional merit who demonstrate academic and leadership achievements, along with the passion for service exemplified by Annika Rodriguez. In keeping with the legacy of the program, applicants should demonstrate their commitment to, or a history of, bringing diverse groups together and celebrating the cultures of diverse people.

Those selected as Rodriguez Scholars are expected to participate in a program designed for them, including orientation to Washington University, meetings with University and community leaders, academic support and advising, the Rodriguez Freshman Seminar, and events with other Rodriguez Scholars. The Scholars are expected to become involved in activities on campus and in community service projects.

Annika Rodriguez

Annika Lynn Rodriguez was born and raised in Puerto Rico prior to attending Washington University. She received a B.S.B.A. degree from the University’s Olin Business School in 1996, majoring in international business. While a student, she was active with the Association of Latin American Students, serving as its president during her senior year. Annika planned the first Latin American Awareness Week on campus, educating Washington University students about issues affecting Latin America, as well as teaching merengue and other dances.

She joined the Peace Corps after graduation and was sent to Honduras to help aid people living in poverty. Tragically, she was killed in a flash flood while there. In remembering her, a friend said, “Annika gave herself wholeheartedly to every person who entered her life.”

Army & Air Force Scholarships . 0 available @ USD 0

Scholarships are also available through the Army and Air Force.

For information on the Army ROTC, call (314) 935-5537, send e-mail to rotc@cec.wustl.edu, or visit www.rotc.wustl.edu. To apply for a four-year Army ROTC scholarship online, go to the national headquarters Web site www.armyrotc.com.

For more information on Air Force scholarships, call (800) 851-3048 or (314) 977-8277.

Arnold J. Lien Scholarships in the Social and Behavioral Sciences . 0 available @ USD 0

Entering freshmen who apply for the Lien Scholarships plan to pursue undergraduate majors in African and African American studies, American culture studies, anthropology, archaeology, economics, education, environmental studies*, international and area studies, philosophy-neuroscience-psychology**, political economy, political science, psychology, urban studies, or women and gender studies. Lien finalists will be invited to be interviewed by faculty; from this group, up to four Lien Scholars will be selected.

* Environmental studies applicants should choose the scholarship that best reflects their primary approach to the subject: physical (Compton), social (Lien), or biological (Moog)

** Philosophy-neuroscience-psychology applicants should choose the scholarship that best reflects their primary interest: Mylonas, Moog, or Lien.

Arthur Holly Compton Fellowships in the Physical Sciences and Mathematics . 0 available @ USD 0

Entering freshmen who apply for the Compton Fellowships plan to pursue undergraduate majors in earth and planetary sciences, environmental studies*, mathematics, or physics. Compton finalists will be invited to be interviewed by faculty; from this group, up to four Compton Scholars will be selected.

Conway/Proetz Scholarships—Art . 6 available @ USD 6,000

One full-tuition scholarship and up to five $6,000 scholarships Renewable annually Conway/Proetz Scholarship applicants may apply for the Entrepreneurial Scholars Program, Ervin Scholars Program, Friends of Music Scholars Program, or Rodriguez Scholars Program.
Washington University College of Art awards the Fred Conway Scholarship or the Esther & Arthur Proetz Scholarship, in alternating years, to an entering freshman who plans to pursue the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. The Conway or Proetz Scholarship consists of full tuition; up to five partial-tuition awards are available for remaining finalists. The award is made for each year of undergraduate study, as long as the student is making satisfactory progress toward the degree.

The Conway or Proetz Scholarship in Art

The Fred Conway or the Esther & Arthur Proetz Scholarship recognizes superior artistic and academic performance.

Dean’s Scholarship Program in Business . 6 available @ USD 0

One full-tuition scholarship and up to five partial-tuition scholarships
Renewable annually Dean’s Scholarship applicants may apply for the Entrepreneurial Scholars Program, Ervin Scholars Program, Friends of Music Scholars Program, or Rodriguez Scholars Program. Incoming first-year undergraduate students seeking a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree may apply for the Dean’s Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded for four years of study as long as the student is making satisfactory progress toward the degree.

The Dean’s Scholarship in Business

The Dean’s Scholarship recognizes first-year applicants to the Olin Business School who demonstrate outstanding character, academic achievement, and promise for a career in business.

Engineering Academic Fellowship Program . 15 available @ USD 8

Engineering Academic Fellowships include:
Up to four Alexander S. Langsdorf full-tuition fellowships
Up to eight Calvin M. Woodward half-tuition fellowships
Langsdorf and Woodward fellowships are renewable annually
Engineering Dean’s Awards
Up to 15 James M. McKelvey Undergraduate Research Scholar awards of $8,000 each to be used for research expenses
You may apply for both an Academic Fellowship and the McKelvey Undergraduate Research Scholarship.
In addition, Engineering applicants may also apply for the Summer Scholars Program in Biology and Biomedical Research (if interested in biomedical engineering), Entrepreneurial Scholars Program, Ervin Scholars Program, Friends of Music Scholars Program, or Rodriguez Scholars Program.
The School of Engineering & Applied Science offers up to 12 merit-based fellowships to entering freshmen of exceptional promise. Each Langsdorf Fellowship provides full tuition. The Woodward Fellowships provide up to half tuition. Each award is for four years of study as long as the student is making satisfactory progress toward the degree.

In addition, freshman applicants to the School of Engineering & Applied Science are eligible to apply for an $8,000 James M. McKelvey Undergraduate Research Scholar award to support working with a faculty member on a research project.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Scholars Program . 40 available @ USD 0

The Enterprise Rent-A-Car Scholars Program was established at Washington University thanks to a generous donation from Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company. The Enterprise Scholars Program makes it possible for a minimum of 30 to 40 deserving students each year to have an exceptional educational experience at Washington University.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Scholars

Each year, some of the Enterprise scholarships are awarded to students selected on criteria established for the University’s John B. Ervin Scholars Program. The Ervin Scholars Program, named in memory of the University’s first African-American dean, administers scholarships to exceptional students based on academic merit, leadership, and commitment to community service. The program, which is open to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, is also intended to help expand the diversity of the University’s student body.

The remaining Enterprise scholarships support talented students who require financial assistance to attend Washington University.

In addition, approximately 10 percent of the Enterprise Rent-A-Car scholarships each year are reserved for high school graduates and community college transfer students from the St. Louis area.

Ervin Scholars Program: Talented students who apply for freshman admission to Washington University and who apply to the Ervin Scholars Program are also considered for the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Scholars Program. The Enterprise support makes it possible for these students to experience an outstanding Washington University education.

Students who require financial assistance: In addition, each year a group of talented students who apply for undergraduate admission to Washington University and who apply—and are eligible—for financial assistance are named Enterprise Rent-A-Car Scholars.

Entrepreneurial Scholars Program—All Undergraduate Schools . 8 available @ USD 3,000

Up to eight $3,000 scholarships
Renewable annually
Entrepreneurial Scholarship applicants may apply for the other programs in this book that match their interests.
Incoming first-year undergraduate students who apply to any undergraduate division at Washington University may apply for the Entrepreneurial Scholars Program, which awards $3,000 scholarships for up to eight students. The scholarship is awarded for four years of study as long as the student is making satisfactory progress toward the degree.

Entrepreneurial Scholars Program

These four-year scholarships are designed for students with entrepreneurial spirit and vision. Scholars have a variety of opportunities to explore entrepreneurship and community building through activities both on campus and in the St. Louis community. The Entrepreneurial Scholars Program seeks students who are innovative, creative, energetic, and eager to make a difference in their communities.

Eligibility

Fitzgibbon Scholarships—Architecture . 6 available @ USD 6,000

One full-tuition scholarship and up to five $6,000 scholarships Renewable annually Fitzgibbon Scholarship applicants may apply for the Entrepreneurial Scholars Program, Ervin Scholars Program, Friends of Music Scholars Program, or Rodriguez Scholars Program. Washington University’s College of Architecture awards the James W. Fitzgibbon Scholarship in Architecture to an entering freshman who plans to pursue the Bachelor of Science in Architecture or the Bachelor of Arts with a major in architecture. The Fitzgibbon Scholarship consists of full tuition plus a $1,000 stipend; up to five partial-tuition awards are available for remaining finalists. The award is made for four years, as long as the Scholar is making satisfactory progress toward the degree.

Florence Moog Fellowships in the Biological Sciences and Chemistry . 0 available @ USD 0

Entering freshmen who apply for the Moog Fellowships plan to pursue undergraduate majors in biochemistry and molecular biology, biology, chemistry, environmental studies*, or philosophy-neuroscience-psychology**. Moog finalists will be invited to be interviewed by faculty; from this group, up to four Moog Fellows will be selected.

Friends of Music Scholars Program—All Undergraduate Schools . 3 available @ USD 2,500

Up to three $2,500 scholarships plus full waiver of fees for music lessons
Renewable annually
Applicants for the Friends of Music Scholars Program may also apply for one of the school scholarships, as well as the Entrepreneurial Scholars Program, Ervin Scholars Program, or Rodriguez Scholars Program.
Washington University’s College of Arts & Sciences awards the Friends of Music Scholarships to three entering freshmen who are gifted in any branch of music. The award is renewable for four years, as long as the Scholar is making satisfactory progress and participating in a Department of Music course or ensemble.

The Friends of Music Scholars Program

These scholarships are designed for gifted musicians. Applicants do not need to plan to major in music. In addition to the scholarship, Friends of Music Scholars receive a full waiver of fees for music lessons (currently $580 per term for one-hour weekly lessons).

George E. Mylonas Scholarships in the Humanities . 0 available @ USD 0

Entering freshmen who apply for the Mylonas Scholarships plan to pursue undergraduate majors in Arabic; art history and archaeology; Chinese; classics/ancient studies; comparative arts; comparative literature; dance; drama; English; film and media studies; French; German; modern Hebrew; history; interdisciplinary project in the humanities; literature and history; Italian; Japanese; Jewish, Islamic, and Near Eastern studies; music; philosophy; philosophy-neuroscience-psychology**; religious studies; Russian studies; or Spanish. Mylonas finalists will be invited to be interviewed by faculty; from this group, up to four Mylonas Scholars will be selected.

Honorary Scholars Program in Arts & Sciences . 16 available @ USD 1,000

The Honorary Scholars Program awards up to 16 full-tuition scholarships with a $1,000 stipend.
Additional half-tuition scholarships—up to 16—are awarded to Honorary Scholars Program applicants.
Renewable annually
Honorary Scholars Program applicants may apply for only one of the four scholarships: Compton, Mylonas, Moog, or Lien.
Honorary Scholars applicants may simultaneously apply for the Friends of Music Scholars Program, Howard Nemerov Writing Scholarships, Summer Scholars Program in Biology and Biomedical Research, Entrepreneurial Scholars Program, Ervin Scholars Program, or Rodriguez Scholars Program.
Each year, the College of Arts & Sciences awards academic scholarships to incoming freshmen in honor of distinguished Washington University teachers and scholars. Each student who is selected as a Compton, Mylonas, Moog, or Lien Honorary Scholar receives an award of full tuition and an annual $1,000 stipend. All scholarships are awarded for each of the four years of study, as long as the Scholars are making satisfactory progress toward a bachelor’s degree.

In addition to the Honorary Scholars, up to 16 scholarship applicants are named Liselotte Dieckmann Scholars and awarded four-year partial scholarships.

Honorary Scholars Program in Arts & Sciences . 0 available @ USD 0

Washington University is committed to providing our Honorary Scholars with an exceptional academic experience. We work with each Scholar to create an academic program tailored to his or her interests, whether they include combining studies in biology and ethics or spending a semester abroad. At the same time, the Honorary Scholars Program ensures that students are introduced to the variety of academic interests represented by our diverse faculty.

During their four years here, Honorary Scholars contribute immeasurably to our community. Their energy, intellect, curiosity, and love of learning affect all of us at Washington University.

Howard Nemerov Writing Scholarships—Arts & Sciences . 8 available @ USD 3,000

Up to eight $3,000 scholarships Renewable annually Arts & Sciences applicants who apply for the Howard Nemerov Writing Scholarships may also apply for the full-tuition Compton, Mylonas, Moog, or Lien Scholarships, as well as for the Entrepreneurial Scholars Program, Ervin Scholars Program, Friends of Music Scholars Program, or Rodriguez Scholars Program.

Washington University’s College of Arts & Sciences awards the Howard Nemerov Writing Scholarships to up to eight entering freshmen who are gifted writers. The award is renewable for four years, as long as the Scholar is making satisfactory progress toward a degree

The Howard Nemerov Writing Scholars Program

The Howard Nemerov Writing Scholarships are designed for students with a true dedication to writing and exceptional writing talent. Scholars participate in a series of educational experiences designed to meet the needs and interests of writers, including enrollment in the Howard Nemerov Writing Seminar, submission of their work to campus publications, attendance and participation in writing-intensive group activities, and the earning of a minor in English writing.

J. Stephen Fossett Pathfinder Fellowship in Environmental Sustainability . 0 available @ USD 0

Applicants for the Compton or Moog Fellowships may be eligible for the Fossett Pathfinder Fellowship if they are interested in environmental studies.

James W. Fitzgibbon Scholarships . 0 available @ USD 6,000

One full-tuition scholarship with a $1,000 stipend; up to five $6,000 scholarships

A portfolio must also be submitted

John B. Ervin Scholars Program—All Undergraduate Schools . 0 available @ USD 2,500

Multiple full- and partial-tuition scholarships with a $2,500 stipend
Renewable annually
Ervin applicants may apply for other programs in this book that match their interests.
All applicants to the Ervin Scholars Program will also be considered for the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Scholars Program, made possible by a generous contribution from Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company. No separate application is needed.
Students who apply to any undergraduate division of Washington University may apply for the John B. Ervin Scholars Program. This nationally pre-eminent program is intended to foster a richly diverse educational atmosphere on campus and to enhance the overall quality and diversity of the Washington University student body. The Ervin Scholars Program is open to all qualified applicants, regardless of race.

The University is seeking students who demonstrate exceptional intellectual and leadership achievements and who have engaged in or shown a commitment to community service. The program supports students who demonstrate their commitment to bringing diverse people together.

Multiple scholarships—each with full tuition and a $2,500 annual stipend—are awarded each year; partial scholarships may also be awarded. The scholarships support four years of undergraduate study if the Ervin Scholar maintains a satisfactory academic record and meets the expectations of the program.

The Ervin Scholars Program

In honor of John B. Ervin, Washington University established the Ervin Scholars Program to help create a more diverse community on campus. Recognizing the intellectual, leadership, and service achievements of American students, this program supports students who demonstrate their commitment to bringing diverse people together. U.S. citizens who apply to any undergraduate division may also apply for this program.

Students selected as Ervin Scholars are expected to participate in each component of the program, including orientation to Washington University, meetings with University and community leaders, academic support and advising, and events with other Ervin Scholars and the program’s administrators. Ervin Scholars are also expected to engage in organizations and activities on campus and in service projects in the community.

Langsdorf and Woodward Fellowships . 0 available @ USD 0

The Engineering Academic Fellowship Program recognizes first-year applicants to the School of Engineering & Applied Science who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, particularly in science and mathematics.

McKelvey Undergraduate Research Scholarships . 15 available @ USD 0

First-year applicants to the School of Engineering & Applied Science may apply for the James M. McKelvey Undergraduate Research Scholar Program, which provides $8,000 each for up to 15 incoming freshmen. (You may apply for this award in addition to applying for an Engineering Academic Fellowship.) A total of up to 15 research scholarships will be awarded. This award will support research expenses, which the student may use during the course of his or her undergraduate study. The award recipient may work with any faculty member in engineering, medicine, or science. McKelvey Research Scholars will also be able to take advantage of special programming, the opportunity to publish in a special undergraduate research journal, and preparation and mentoring for graduate school.

Summer Scholars Program . 20 available @ USD 0

Up to 20 students are awarded grants to travel within the United States and living expenses for the seven-week, on-campus program.
Scholars selected are not expected to contribute summer earnings in calculations of their financial assistance for their freshman year at Washington University.
Applicants to the Summer Scholars Program in Biology and Biomedical Research may apply for other programs in this book appropriate to their interests and circumstances.
Support for the Summer Scholars Program in Biology and Biomedical Research has been provided in part by a grant from the Undergraduate Biological Sciences Education Program of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
The Summer Scholars Program in Biology and Biomedical Research is designed for students who will enter Washington University as freshmen in the fall. This intensive seven-week program helps participants make the transition to active learning by engaging in research prior to their freshman year. Awards include grants for U.S. travel and living expenses during the program.

The Summer Scholars Program in Biology and Biomedical Research

The program is designed to meet the needs of interested students from a variety of high school and ethnic backgrounds, providing accessible yet challenging research opportunities. During the first week, students work together in the lab to master basic research skills, including techniques used in molecular biology. During the remaining six weeks, they work with mentors to apply these tools to a variety of research problems. Mentors in biochemistry, biophysics, and biomathematics are available to students interested in these areas.

The summer program also includes an introduction to campus resources (professors, library, computers, etc.) and assistance with options for the freshman year. The Scholars live together in residential housing with resident advisors—upperclass students who are alumni of the Summer Scholars Program. Weekend activities introduce them to St. Louis attractions—from the Missouri Botanical Garden to Cardinals baseball.

The Danforth Scholars Program . 0 available @ USD 0

The Danforth Scholars Program at Washington University in St. Louis honors the student who embraces high ideals, whose life choices are guided by personal integrity, selflessness, a commitment to community, and a dedication to leadership and academic excellence.

Named in honor of William H. and Elizabeth Gray Danforth, the former Chancellor and First Lady of Washington University from 1971 to 1995, the program is a tribute to their exemplary leadership and service. The program is funded by friends of the Danforths.

The Scholarship

Danforth Scholars may receive full- or partial-tuition scholarships. The scholarship is renewed each year for the duration of the degree program, provided the scholar maintains academic progress and upholds the high standards of character required of those in the program.

The Program is open to prospective undergraduate or graduate students applying to Washington University. Undergraduates will be considered from nominations only; students may not apply directly for the program. This is a merit-based program, but need will be considered as part of the award process. Scholars are selected annually.

Each summer a call for nominations goes out to Washington University alumni and high school guidance counselors around the world. Students who are nominated receive program information and application materials from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Nominations are due by October 15 each year; applications are due by the following January 15.

Washington University/Boeing FIRST Scholarship . 0 available @ USD 0

Washington University/Boeing FIRST Scholarship
In support of the FIRST mission, Washington University in St. Louis, with support from Boeing, is offering one scholarship for $5,000 per year to a high school senior who has participated on a FIRST team during high school. This scholarship may be used to study engineering at Washington University. The scholarship is renewable for four years, as long as the student is making sufficient progress toward the degree. The recipient must meet the regular academic requirements for admission to Washington University.

Scholarship Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, you must:

Have participated in the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) or a FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Team at least one full season during high school.
Apply and be admitted to Washington University’s School of Engineering as a full-time student. (You do not need to have already been admitted at the time you apply for this scholarship).
Demonstrate financial need.

Worseck Dance Scholarship—Arts & Sciences . 0 available @ USD 0

Another scholarship available through the Performing Arts Department in the College of Arts & Sciences is the Worseck Dance Scholarship.

For further information, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by phone at (800) 638-0700 or (314) 935-6000 or by e-mail at admissions@wustl.edu.