Mount Holyoke Leadership Awards

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<p>What's the dollar amount that these awards compensate? The website just says this:</p>

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As an institution that values the highest levels of academic excellence and the cultivation of women leaders, Mount Holyoke is pleased to offer a limited number of merit scholarships—awarded competitively—to first-year candidates who have an outstanding record of scholarship and extracurricular achievement in high school and who demonstrate noteworthy leadership skills. These scholarships—Mount Holyoke College Leadership Awards—will be renewed annually, up to a maximum of eight semesters for as long as a student is enrolled full-time and remains in good academic standing.

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<p>Does it vary based on need, or...?</p>

<p>Thanks,
Bustles</p>

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<p>it is not based on need...it is a merit scholarship...not sure how much it amounts to tho</p>

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<p>mine is 20,000/yr. they may differ. It's merit...I wasn't qualified for a need scholarship.</p>

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<p>I'm not positive, but I believe they can go up to full tuition; however, I don't think that ever really happens. Most women I've met with Leadership Awards are between $10,000-$20,000 a year.</p>

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<p>If one did not get a scholarship from Smith, would they probably not get one from Mount Holyoke either? What is the scholarship based on?</p>

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<p>keai--I didn't get a scholarship from Smith, but I did get one from MHC--the 21st Century Scholar one, which is actually more selective than Smith's STRIDE.</p>

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<p>Would anyone who did receive a MHC scholarship mind posting their stats? I have no idea what my chances are.</p>

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<p>My D received a Leadership Scholarship (20,000).
Weighted GPA: 4.8 (1/290)
SAT: M 640, W 750, R 710
SAT2 French 800
AP (Hist) 5<br>
AP (French) 5
No "leadership" activity per se, but a lot of mentoring and community service.
One sport.
Average essays, but great recommandation letters.</p>

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<p>I got a Leadership Scholarship too -
Weighted GPA - 4.0 (not my most sterling feature ;))
SAT: M620 CR750 W800
SAT II: Lit 760, Bio 680
AP Euro - 4
Lots of leadership - Editor in chief of newspaper, co-editor of lit. mag.; founder of nonprofit environmental org... bunch of shtuff, really.
I think my essay was pretty solid and I don't know about my recs.
Additional info: I'm a junior.</p>

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<p>Haha, that's so funny! I just realized that I started this thread!</p>

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<p>Do scores factor into it do you think? I didn't send mine because they were not my best feature.</p>

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<p>i also got $20000</p>

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<p>MHC 21st Century Scholar versus Smith Stride? I am interested in lab research in Biology (molecular and cellular) and I’m wondering which school offers better opportunities. Welcome your opinions, thanks!</p>

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<p>keai: I didn’t send my scores and got a 20000 Leadership Award. It’s possible!</p>

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<p>When do you find out if you have been awarded the scholarship or not?</p>

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<p>^ I think it’ll be listed on your FA package.</p>

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<p>I received an award of $15,000/yr, but that was 3 years ago, so the standards may have changed given the economy and budget cuts.</p>

<p>Weighted GPA: 3.8
SAT: M 640, W 760, V 740
5 AP tests–One 5 (Biology), Four 4s (French, English Lit, US Gov, US History)
Lots of leadership (MUN team, editor of school lit magazine, church choir)
One sport for 10 years (horseback riding)
Solid part-time employment for 3 years
Solid essays, decent recommendation letters</p>

<p>It really depends on the stats of the class coming in. I think 2011 happened to not have as many stellar applicants, which may be why I got a good deal of merit aid (not even close to qualifying for financial aid).</p>