Prospective Scholars
Endowed Scholarships | College Scholarships | Other Awards
To become an Emory College Scholar is to connect your dreams with the vision and opportunities of a great university. The Scholars Program is designed to enrich that connection -- to broaden your intellectual horizons, to strengthen your ethical sensibilities, and to deepen your personal growth.
Nomination
To be considered for an academic scholarship, students must be nominated by an appropriate high school official, normally the college counselor. Emory mails nomination forms to high school counseling offices in the early fall; forms should arrive by October 1. Secondary schools may nominate up to four of their most outstanding students.
Please contact the Admission Office (admiss@emory.edu) if you do not receive the nomination forms by early October.
Application and nomination deadline: November 1
The nomination form, scholar essay, scholar recommendation and all admission application materials must be submitted by November 1 of the student's senior year. Though the submission deadline is in November, the application is not a binding, early decision application.
A student may apply to Emory as an Emory Scholar nominee and as an Early Decision candidate, but if attendance at Emory is contingent upon receiving a merit scholarship, do not apply as an Early Decision candidate. Emory Scholar selections do not occur until early April, and Early Decision applicants have to pay their binding deposits in January or February.
Selection Timeline
All nominees will learn whether or not they become Semifinalists in late January via the U.S Postal Service. From a pool of approximately 350 Semifinalists, Emory will select and notify scholarship Finalists in late February. Emory will bring these Finalists to campus for interviews which usually take place in late March.
Finalist Interview Weekend
For 2010, the interviews will take place March 24-27. Finalists will be brought to Emory (at no expense to them) for activities designed to help them become better acquainted with programs and opportunities at Emory and to aid the Scholars Selection Committee in making its final choices for the various awards. Attendance of all four days of Finalists Weekend is mandatory for all scholar finalists. No exceptions.
For more information on Finalists Weekend, Semi-finalists may visit the scholarship candidates LearnLink subconference. Details on how to access this subconference can be found in the discussion board section of the Emory Scholars website.
Awards Selection
Awards selection of merit scholars is extremely competitive; Emory typically receives 2000 nominations and awards approximately 150 scholarships. The awards range from two-thirds-tuition to the full cost of tuition, University room, board, and fees. Scholarships are renewable for four years of undergraduate study, provided they maintain high standards of personal and academic excellence. All scholarships are awarded solely on the basis of outstanding merit without regard to financial need, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran / Reserve / National Guard status, or national origin.
During the initial stages of the selection process, nominees will be considered as candidates for all academic scholarships. For those that provide full tuition, the award includes the cost of tuition for the current academic year less any other awards that a student receives designated specifically for tuition.
Recipients of merit-based scholarships may also receive other financial aid based on additional demonstrated need. The total aid from all sources may not exceed the cost of attendance. If total aid, including all external awards, exceeds the cost of attendence, the amount of the scholarship may be reduced so that external awards may be utilized. Because each scholar's financial package differs, specific questions should be directed to the student's Financial Aid advisor.
NCAA rules prohibit any Division III institution from awarding athletically-related financial aid and from considering athletics ability or participation in regard to any financial aid awarded to any student. Accordingly, while interscholastic athletics participation can be considered in the Emory admissions process, it may not be considered in the awarding of the merit-based scholarships through the Emory Scholars Program.
For more information on the application process, please visit Emory College Admissions.
All Emory Scholars, regardless of the particulars of their award, are full members of the Emory Scholars Program and are eligible to enjoy all of its benefits and opportunities.
Endowed Scholarships
Ely R. Callaway Jr. Scholars
The Ely R. Callaway Jr. Scholarships honor a distinguished alumnus and supporter of Emory College. Aimed at bringing talented Georgians to Emory, the Ely R. Callaway Jr. Scholarships are awarded to young men and women from Georgia who have distinguished themselves by academic excellence, individual achievement, and service to their schools and communities during their secondary-school careers. Recipients are awarded a stipend equal to the cost of tuition and fees along with University room and board.
Martin Luther King Jr. Scholars
The Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarships are awarded each year to outstanding students from the Atlanta Public Schools whose qualities of mind and spirit promise outstanding contributions to society. Scholarships are in the amount of full tuition and fees, University room and board, and any additional need, as demonstrated by the College Scholarship Service PROFILE. Interested students should seek nomination through their high school guidance/college counselor. For 2010, finalists for this award competition will be invited to visit campus for an information session on February 6 and again for interviews March 24-27. Attendance is mandatory.
Robert W. Woodruff Scholars
The Robert W. Woodruff Scholarships bear the name of the renowned businessman and philanthropist who was head of The Coca-Cola Company for many years and was a peerless benefactor of Emory University. The scholarships are awarded to young men and women who have demonstrated qualities of forceful and unselfish character, intellectual and personal vigor, outstanding academic achievement, impressive skills in communication, significant leadership and creativity in school or community, and clear potential for enriching the lives of their contemporaries at Emory University. Recipients of the Robert W. Woodruff Scholarships are awarded a stipend equal to the cost of full tuition and fees along with University room and board.
The following endowed scholarships are awarded each year in the amount of full tuition and are renewable for four years of undergraduate study at Emory College.
Henry L. Bowden Scholars
The Bowden Scholarships honor an eminent graduate of Emory College who served for twenty years as chair of the University's Board of Trustees. Henry L. Bowden Scholarships are conferred on the basis of academic achievement, character, and leadership. Residents of the Southeast will be considered, with Georgia residents given priority.
Charles and Anne Duncan Scholars
Charles William Duncan Jr. of Houston, Texas, established this scholarship for gifted students residing west of the Mississippi River. One Duncan Scholarship is awarded each year, with priority given to residents of Texas and the Southwest.
Edward D. Smith Scholars
The Edward D. Smith Scholarship has been endowed in honor of an outstanding Emory College alumnus who became one of the South's leading bankers. The scholarship, which gives priority to an outstanding graduate of the Westminster Schools in Atlanta, commemorates Mr. Smith's devoted trusteeship of both Emory and Westminster. The Edward D. Smith Scholarship recognizes strong moral character, top academic achievement, and effective, unselfish service to others.
J. Pollard Turman Leadership Scholars
J. Pollard Turman, a native of Atlanta, was a member of Emory's family and a guiding force at the University for more than fifty years. Throughout his life, Mr. Turman was an influential humanitarian. His understanding and support of higher education, combined with his personal commitment, have benefited institutions throughout Georgia. The J. Pollard Turman Leadership Scholarship is awarded to incoming first-year students who show special leadership potential, as demonstrated by their personal commitment to service and excellence in school, civic, and other activities combined with sound academic achievement. Residents of the Southeast receive special consideration.
D. Abbott Turner Scholars
The D. Abbott Turner Scholarship is awarded each year to an exemplary graduate of a high school in Georgia. Preference is given first to graduates of the Brookstone School in Columbus and then to students who are natives of the Chattahoochee Valley. Turner Scholarships are awarded on the basis of character, achievement, and service.
Chris A. Yannopoulos Scholars
Endowed by Mr. and Mrs. Michael Carlos in the memory of Mrs. Carlos's son, the Chris A. Yannopoulos Scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated an interest in classical studies or who represent the strengths brought to the United States by immigrants.
College Scholarships
In addition to the endowed scholarships, the college honors a group of notable individuals by selecting scholarship recipients in their memory. Unless noted otherwise, these scholarships are awarded in the amount of full tuition and are renewable for four years of undergraduate study.
The Flora Glenn Candler Scholarships bear the name of the woman who proved to be Emory's greatest patron of the arts. Candler Scholars are recognized for their pursuit of excellence both in academics and the performing arts.
The Ignatius Alphonso Few Scholarships honor the founding president of Emory College. As early as 1832, he believed that the Methodists of Georgia should start a college to provide systematic education on the rather rough western frontier of the state. His efforts were rewarded when Emory was granted its charter in 1836, with Few as the first president.
The Augustus Baldwin Longstreet Scholarships carry the name of Emory College's second president and the author of numerous sketches known collectively as Georgia Scenes, a celebrated piece of regional literature.
The Dumas Malone Scholarships honor an Emory alumnus who is considered America's most accomplished biographer. From 1962 until his death in 1987, Malone was resident biographer at the University of Virginia. There he completed his Jefferson volumes, the fifth of which won the Pulitzer Prize in 1975, and the last of which he completed while totally blind.
The Kemp Malone Scholarships bear the name of the 1911 Emory graduate who became known as the foremost American scholar of his generation to focus on Old English language and literature.
The Benjamin E. Mays Scholarships honor a long-time leader in the Atlanta community, past President of Morehouse and a mentor for Martin Luther King, Jr. at Morehouse. This award is offered in the amount of two-thirds tuition to a select group of MLK Scholar finalists.
The Alexander Means Scholarships carry the name of a multitalented scientist, physician, minister, and teacher who served as the fourth president of Emory College. In equal parts, he combined scientific, philosophic, and poetic temperaments.
The David M. Potter Scholarships honor this Emory alumnus and winner of the Pulitzer Prize for history. His comprehensively researched and penetrating writings on the South and other subjects convinced many of Potter's colleagues that he may have been the greatest American historian of the mid-twentieth century.
Other Awards
Unless noted otherwise, all of the following scholarships are part of the Emory Scholars Program.
Alben W. Barkley Debate Scholarships (Selected from first-year applicants to Emory) Up to two outstanding debaters in the incoming first-year class are recognized each year with scholarships renewable for four years of undergraduate study. These awards (and the Barkley Forum debate program) honor the memory of Alben W. Barkley, a late vice president of the United States and graduate of Emory College. Candidates for admission to Emory College with outstanding debating experience should include their debating history on the admission application. Information may be obtained by writing to Melissa Wade, Director of Barkley Forum, Drawer U, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia 30322, or by visiting www.emory.edu/BF/.
Dean's Achievement Scholarships, which include the Ammerman family, Jeanne Gold, Pat H. Odom, and Goodrich C. White awards, are awarded each year to rising sophomores and juniors in Emory College who have a gpa of at least 3.60 and have demonstrated unusual capability through involvement in the academic and extracurricular life of the Emory community. Students who wish to be considered for these highly competitive scholarships should refer to the Dean's Achievement Scholarship website for more information. The applications are available in March and the deadline is typically early to mid May. These awards are for $10,000. They will also become full participants in the Emory Scholars Program. Students who are already receiving other Emory merit-based awards or courtesy scholarships cannot receive additional financial assistance from this award. For students who are receiving need-based financial aid, these awards will normally replace loan support in their financial aid package. Decisions about these awards are typically announced in early July. http://www.college.emory.edu/current/achievement/scholars/deans.html
Dean's Music Scholarships are awarded each year to incoming first-year students who show exceptional promise in their applied areas of music. The awards cover half the cost of tuition. Students who wish to be considered for these scholarships must meet all admission requirements of Emory College, must plan to major in music, and must audition for the scholarships before February 1. No additional application is required. Scholarship recipients are notified in April. For more information about the awards or about the audition process, go to www.emory.edu/MUSIC/ or call 404-727-6445.
John Emory Scholarships, in the amount of two-thirds tuition, are offered each year to a highly select group of Emory Scholar Semi-finalists in recognition of their outstanding academic record and potential for intellectual contributions to the Emory community.
Liberal Arts Scholarships, which are partial tuition scholarships, are awarded to Emory Scholar Semi-finalists in recognition of their academic excellence. Recipients of Liberal Arts Scholarships are not admitted into the Emory Scholars Program. After their first and/or second year in Emory College Liberal Arts Scholarship recipients may compete for a Dean’s Achievement Scholarship. If successful, they become Emory Scholars and are permitted financially to combine the two awards.
Oxford Scholarships are awarded to students who chose to pursue the first two years of Emory University’s liberal arts curriculum at Oxford College and then transition to Emory College to complete the curriculum. Each year Oxford College designates a number of its outstanding incoming freshmen as Oxford Scholars. Oxford Scholars include Robert W. Woodruff Scholars, Dean's Scholars, and Faculty Scholars, all of whom are selected on the basis of their grades, curriculum test scores, essays, extracurricular activities, and demonstrated interest in the Scholars Program. While enrolled at Oxford, these scholars participate in the Oxford Scholars Program, and they participate in the Emory Scholars Program once they transition to the Atlanta campus.
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