
Students are eligible if they are high school seniors, graduating in 2010, who have a cumulative GPA of 3.70 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher at the end of the junior year and have an ACT composite of 26 or higher or an SAT score of 1170 or higher (math and verbal). Students must also have a completed application file in Admissions by December 4, 2009. Click here for more details on eligibility.
No. Students only need to apply for admission to WMU in order to be considered.
Once students are admitted to WMU the Office of Admissions will send general information about the competition to those who meet the eligibility criteria. A formal invitation for the January 23, 2010 competition will be mailed to all eligible competitors in December.
If the score is received in Admissions by December 4, 2009 we will consider that toward Medallion Scholarship Competition eligibility.
During the competition the competitors will take part in essay writing and group problem solving activities. Participants will also have the opportunity to visit a University Showcase where they can interact with WMU faculty and staff. Current Medallion Scholars will also provide a student panel Q & A session.
The top 35 competitors will be invited back to campus the end of February to interview with the Medallion Selection Committee after which approximately 15 will be named 2010 Medallion Scholars.
The scholarship amount will depend upon your performance in the essay writing and group problem solving activities. Other components include your GPA and ACT/SAT scores as well as your interview with the selection committee. Based on all that information, you will be awarded one of these scholarships:
Medallion Scholars need to successfully complete a minimum of 24 credits each academic year (fall and spring semesters) and maintain an overall GPA of 3.25. Scholars also need to stay in good standing with the Lee Honors College. For more information on the maintenance criteria visit Financial Aid's website