This award is designated to recognize excellence in writing. All freshman applicants who have not previously attended college are eligible to submit writing samples as part of the competition for this scholarship. Please contact the Office of Admissions for details. This award is not renewable. This merit-based scholarship was established in 1999 to recognize the growing number of academically gifted students who enroll in the Corcoran.
Selection is highly competitive.
Candidates are selected based on high school grade point averages and test scores. Strongest consideration for this award is given to high school seniors with minimum cumulative grade point averages of 3.50. Letters of recommendation and personal essays also are reviewed. The total award amount is distributed evenly over four years of enrollment at the Corcoran. In order to renew this amount annually, students must maintain a minimum 3.25 cumulative grade point average and continuous full-time enrollment at the Corcoran.