Ingram Scholars (Rejections)

Could anyone who did not receive the Ingram Scholarship post their rejection letter below? Thanks in advance.

why?

I want to see how its worded. A friend of mine received a different letter than the one I did.

Thank you for your interest in Vanderbilt and for taking the time to apply for the Ingram Scholarship Program. The selection committee recently met to identify semi-finalists for the Program. Selecting the semi-finalists was, as always, extremely difficult given the outstanding community service records of the nearly 1,000 candidates. I regret to inform you that you have not been selected as an Ingram Scholarship semi-finalist.

Given the devotion you have shown to service, I anticipate that you will continue in your service effort. If you enroll at Vanderbilt, our Office of Active Citizenship and Service will surely value your involvement. This office facilitates the activities of programs such as Alternative Spring Break, Habitat for Humanity, and Best Buddies, just to name a few. Also, please keep in mind that Ingram Scholarships are awarded to currently enrolled students each year, and you are welcome to compete again for the scholarship.

The process of selecting scholarship recipients is still ongoing for other awards we administer, including the Cornelius Vanderbilt and Chancellor’s Scholarships. Award recipients will be notified either by a separate letter during the month of March or with an offer of admission.

Please note that the largest share of dollars we offer to incoming students is in the form of need-based financial assistance. We are committed to making a Vanderbilt education affordable for families based upon our three commitments:

The rest after that is just generic stuff talking about financial aid. What did yours/your friend’s say?

Yeah, I got the same thing. What were the key differences in yours and your friends Vaib