A selection committee evaluates the applications and chooses finalists. Freshman applicant finalists are brought to campus and interviewed in mid-March. Finalists who are current Vanderbilt students are interviewed in early February. Tuition Ingram Scholars receive a 50 percent tuition scholarship. Additional need based financial aid is available to students with demonstrated need.
Scholarships are renewable annually through the senior year.
Community Service Scholars are expected to participate in community service projects for approximately 20 hours per month during the academic year and at least one of their undergraduate summers. In addition, during their senior year, Ingram Scholars serve as mentors to fellow Ingram Scholars and other students interested in service. Summer Orientation New Ingram Scholars are required to attend a special summer orientation program designed to acclimate scholars to Vanderbilt and Nashville and to develop research, presentation, and community-building skills. During the academic year, Ingram Schools attend monthly seminars that explore volunteerism from a variety of perspectives. The costs of these programs are paid by the scholarship.