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FAQScholars Weekend
Your Chance to Compete for Full Tuition Scholarships
Application due Friday, December 11, 2009.
You've studied hard and excelled in high school. Now's the time to plan for your future. Regent University School of Undergraduate Studies is proud to invite you to apply for a spot at our fifth annual Scholars Weekend, February 4-6, 2010. If you are accepted, you will have an opportunity to compete for one of several available full-ride scholarships* as well as check out our academic programs, campus and faculty by being our guest here on-campus for an entire weekend. You and your parent or guardian will enjoy staying at the well-renowned hotel on campus, The Founders Inn and Spa. In order to participate in Scholars Weekend, you must be considered a high school senior as of September 1, 2009 and have applied for admission for Fall 2010 by December 11, 2009. The scholarship competition includes evaluating your ACT or SAT scores, official high school transcripts, GPA, written essay and an interview with a panel of our distinguished faculty. Several full-tuition scholarships* and partial scholarships will be awarded during the weekend.
Apply today to secure your place. While we encourage all high school students to apply, only a select few of the applicants will be invited to this exclusive event.
* Scholarships cover full tuition costs for a maximum 4 years. Books, fees, room and board are not covered.
FAQs:
First, you must apply for admissions to Regent University for Fall 2010. We must have your application, official SAT/ACT scores and official high school transcripts in our office by December 11, 2009. The latest SAT test date we can accept is the November 7, 2009 test date.
You must also apply separately for Scholar's Weekend. Please click on the link below and follow the step-by-step instructions in order to apply for Scholar's Weekend. You do not need to submit your SAT/ACT scores or transcripts a second time; we will utilize the scores and transcripts provided with your application for admission.
If I am selected to attend the weekend event, what can be expected?
Students will be expected to visit the Virginia Beach campus Thursday, February 4 through Saturday, February 6, 2010, where you will meet with faculty and staff, tour our campus, interact with other students, and interview in front of a panel of faculty members for an opportunity to win a scholarship. The weekend will conclude with an elegant banquet in our beautiful Library Atrium.
Professional Dress
Students will be expected to wear business casual during the day, and business formal for the evening banquet.
Missing Class
Students will be expected to miss class Friday at their high school.
Accommodations
Hotel rooms at the Founders Inn have been reserved for all Scholars Weekend participants and their parent/guardian. Regent will provide complimentary continental breakfast, lunch, and one banquet dinner to ALL scholarship attendees and their parent/guardian.
What are the criteria for being selected to attend the weekend?
- All seniors must submit an application no later than December 11, 2009 .
- The application will ask for your GPA, SAT or ACT scores along with a written essay.
What are the criteria for the scholarship awards?
The student must have exceptional scores, a well written essay, and high interview scores which will be determined by our faculty judges. All of these scores will be combined and the highest scores will receive scholarships.
What are the deadlines for application to attend this weekend?
All applications are due by 5 p.m. EST on December 11, 2009 .
What if I'm a home schooled student?
Students who are homeschooled will be evaluated on the same criteria as other students attending public or private high schools. Home schooled students must also submit a high school transcript demonstrating courses taken and grade point calculations based on a 4.0 scale.
Student will be expected to bring a good attitude, preparedness and an expectation to have a great weekend!
