edScholar Scholarship deadline quickly approaching

 | 02/03/2004

April 1 is the deadline for applications for two "edScholar" scholarships to be awarded to freshmen at Lipscomb University this fall.

The scholarships, valued at $6,250 each, are available to incoming first-time freshmen for the 2004-2005 academic year. The edScholar program is sponsored jointly by edSouth and edAmerica, and is designed to recognize and reward outstanding students seeking higher education in Tennessee.

Eligibility criteria include:
- 3.25 GPA and ACT composite of 23 or SAT of 1070
- FAFSA results demonstrating financial need
- Outstanding community service and leadership
- Submission of 250-word essay
- Completion of edScholar application
- Two letters of recommendation - one academic and one personal

Scholarships are renewable for initial awardees for the next academic year if the students maintain full-time status with a GPA of 2.5 or greater. To be considered for an edScholar scholarship, students must complete the admissions process and satisfy eligibility requirements.

For more information visit http://financialaid.lipscomb.edu or call the Financial Aid Office at 615.269.1791 or 800.333.4358, ext. 1791.