The Andrew M. Rouse Scholarship, endowed by and named in honor of Andrew M. Rouse '49, former Trustee of the College, seeks to recognize two outstanding first-year students who have demonstrated high academic achievement, strong character, and significant leadership skills, whether through their communities, schools, or religious organizations. Rouse Scholars should have the potential to make a positive and significant impact on the student body, and to contribute to the legacy of the College. Rouse Scholars also receive a Macintosh computer. The John Marshall Scholar Program supports students who, during their high school years, have demonstrated unusual motivation, spirit of achievement, and independence of thought. The program was created on the premise that bright, curious minds flourish best when challenged in an environment that gives highest priority to individual interests and abilities.
Scholars also receive special opportunities for excursions and on-campus activities.
The William H. Gray, Jr., Scholarship, established by his son William H. Gray III, provides financial aid to outstanding students from ethnic backgrounds that are traditionally underrepresented in higher education. Gray Scholars are chosen on the basis of potential for achievement as demonstrated by academic strength, leadership ability, and strong moral character. The financial aid package for Gray Scholars is designed to minimize loan and job expectations over the course of four years. Students selected as Presidential Scholars have demonstrated excellent academic achievement in a challenging high school course load. Presidential Scholars are invited to dinners with faculty and the Vice President of the College.