FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, June 5, 2008
LOCAL STUDENTS AWARDED TOP SCHOLARSHIPS AT BETHANY
LINDSBORG, Kan.—Bethany College is proud to announce the recipients of its Bethanian Scholarships, the college’s highest academic merit scholarships.
“At Bethany, we value students who are motivated to achieve and who are interested in cultivating intellectual pursuits both inside and beyond the classroom. We offer the Bethanian, and many other scholarships, to reward these students,” said Tricia Hawk, dean of admissions and financial aid at Bethany.
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| Jamie Wollenberg |
Jamie Wollenberg has been awarded the Bethanian Scholarship, a full-tuition scholarship. For the 2008-2009 academic year, this scholarship will be in the amount of $17,824. Because the scholarship is renewable, the total award is more than $70,000.
Wollenberg, Newton, Kan., recently graduated from Hesston High School. At Bethany, he plans to study physics and mathematics, and participate in instrumental music.
Wollenberg is the son of Nathan and Tanya Wollenberg, both Bethany alumni.
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| Marit Ehmke |
Marit Ehmke and Sabrina Scroggin each have been awarded a three-quarters Bethanian Scholarship. For the 2008-2009 academic year, this scholarship will be in the amount of $13,368. Because the scholarship is renewable, the total award is more than $50,000.
Ehmke, Healy, Kan., also has been awarded a performance award in music and an Honors Program scholarship. She attended Dighton High School.
Ehmke is the daughter of Louise and Vance Ehmke, both of whom studied at Bethany. Her brother, Cole Ehmke; grandfather, Perry Carlson; and grandmother, Alice Carlson, also are alumni.
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| Sabrina Scroggin. |
Scroggin, Towanda, Kan., also has been awarded a performance award for cheerleading and an Honors Program scholarship. She attended Circle High School and is the daughter of Bill and Debbie Scroggin.
“I am extremely pleased with our Bethanian Scholarship recipients, who were selected from a pool of many quality applicants,” said Hawk. “These talented students are perfect matches for Bethany. I look forward to helping them grow and flourish here.”
Invited students competed for Bethanian Scholarships during an event day on the Bethany campus. As part of the competition, students wrote a short essay and interviewed with a panel of Bethany professors.
Students who meet grade point average and ACT requirements are eligible to apply for the college’s Honors Programs. Students selected into the program are offered perks like extended book-lending privileges and a reserved study lounge.
Most importantly, honors students are eligible for a series of unique educational opportunities, including special sections of classes and exclusive interdisciplinary seminars. Honors students may conduct independent research with faculty and attend private discussions with guest lecturers on campus. All honors students are awarded a special Honors Program scholarship.
Performance awards are granted to students who show proficiency in a sport or fine art and contribute to campus life by participating in intercollegiate athletics, music, visual arts or theatre. Performance awards and scholarships are renewable for up to four years if specific academic standards continue to be met.
Bethany College, established by Swedish Lutheran immigrants in 1881, is a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. The mission of Bethany College is to nurture and challenge individuals in their search for truth and meaning as they lead lives of faith, learning and service. Bethany College is on the Web at www.bethanylb.edu.
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