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OUR STUDENTS DO GREAT THINGS. A Mount education develops the whole person. Every field of study emphasizes analytical skills; critical thinking; clear persuasive communication; and moral and religious thought—the essentials for success in every profession. Success lies at the center of Mount Saint Vincent’s Programs of Distinction. Students seeking additional academic challenges and growth opportunities through scholarships, awards, specialized coursework, individual research experience, community service, international education, service learning, and leadership development are invited to join other exceptionally motivated individuals in such rigorous and rewarding programs. 2
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Scholarships & Awards
CORAZON C. AQUINO SCHOLARSHIP
This four-year, full-tuition scholarship is awarded to a high-achieving incoming student of Filipino descent. Recipients must maintain a 3.2 GPA. There is no separate application for this scholarship. Recipients will be selected in early March. FONTHILL WRITING AWARD
This four-year, room and board scholarship is awarded to four prospective students eager to develop their writing skills. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA. A panel comprised of faculty, including the Director of Writing, will judge applicant portfolios. Recipients must pursue a minor in writing and be an active participant in writing in a campus club or student organization. MARY AMBROSE DUNPHY, S.C. SCHOLARSHIP
The Mary Ambrose Dunphy, S.C. Scholarship was established in honor of the first dean of the College of Mount Saint Vincent. To be eligible for the award, the applicant must be a niece or nephew of a Sister of Charity or the child of an employee of the Sisters of Charity.
Eligibility & Application If you are applying for a premiere academic scholarship, you must be a full-time student and maintain the GPA stipulated by your particular award for annual renewal. Students who fail to meet the academic requirement for scholarship renewal will have their eligibility for financial aid renewed on an individual basis. admissions@mountsaintvincent.edu 3
Honors Program Students who are looking to enhance and enrich their academic experience are invited to join our Honors Program. The program offers an exceptional and unique approach to the core curriculum, with interdisciplinary classes specifically designed for students to develop advanced academic skills.
Eligibility Students who have achieved the highest academic profiles in high school are invited to the Honors Program. Typically our Honors students are from the top 10th percentile of their high school class. A selection committee reviews students’ applications to the College and invites the most well-qualified students into the program. honors@mountsaintvincent.edu
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This prestigious and socially intimate program welcomes highly motivated students, offering them a challenging and rigorous atmosphere, advancing intellectual curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking skills. Professors encourage contemplation of moral and ethical approaches to knowledge. They seek the education of the whole person, the heart as well as the mind. Team-taught interdisciplinary thematic courses are designed to thoroughly examine ideas and events from multiple perspectives. Working closely with faculty in small classes, students engage in discussion and inquiry with peers, collaborate on group projects, and make liberal use of the cultural and educational opportunities in the “off-campus classroom” that is New York City. The program culminates in the completion of the Honors Thesis, an original piece of scholarship reflecting each student’s interests. Many students present their work at national and regional conferences. Nothing better confirms the quality of our students’ accomplishments. Nothing better prepares them for professional and graduate school work.
“The Honors Program has challenged me intellectually and has opened my eyes to subjects and ideas that I never would have imagined I would be studying. It has not only helped prepare me for the challenges that lay ahead, but has provided me with a group of amazing individuals that have turned into some of my greatest friends.” Stephanie Rodway ’17 Major: Biology
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Seton Service & Leadership Program The Seton Service and Leadership Program, funded in part by the Sisters of Charity of New York, encompasses four main themes: academic excellence, service, leadership, and community.
Eligibility & Application This four-year, full room and board scholarship is awarded to prospective students with high academic profiles and outstanding community service and leadership skills. The scholarship requires an annual commitment for continuation. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA and fulfill a commitment to a service project of their choice. Recipients of the award will reside with a fellow Seton Service and Leadership Program scholar. sslp@mountsaintvincent.edu 6
Program participants join a likeminded community of peers who serve together and mentor one another throughout their four years. Students work with leading service organizations in health care and environmental action, with Habitat for Humanity and in homeless shelters, with veterans and in communities for the elderly, and in after-school programs and soup kitchens. Students lead volunteer efforts encouraging other Mount volunteers to join them. The program also features weekly reflective gatherings and a leadership retreat each semester, which allows students to guide themselves and others through the journey of volunteerism and self-discovery. Being in the Seton Service and Leadership Program is much more than an outward appearance—it is a deep commitment to what the Mount believes is our obligation to serve others in need, particularly those who are disenfranchised.
ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES In addition to our distinctive programs and scholarships, the College offers numerous resources and opportunities for students to achieve success. IPSL @ Mount Saint Vincent is a world leader in international student education and service learning. Nearly every college student has an opportunity to study abroad, but Mount students have an advantage: they can imbue their study abroad experiences with meaningful work that makes a difference. Through IPSL @ Mount Saint Vincent, students can expand their academic studies and participate in international service learning projects in more than a dozen countries. The nationally recognized Oxley Career Education Program helps students appreciate their strengths and interests, understand the value and range of opportunities associated with their strengths, and strategize how to translate what they love into a meaningful career. The Oxley Career Education Program benefits students by allowing them to identify their professional options and cultivate the skills and expertise necessary to excel. The Center for Undergraduate Research sponsors and assists students as they develop original research and scholarship. The Center is interdisciplinary and allows students to learn qualitative and scientific methods along the entire spectrum, from conception to measurement to analysis. Student work is driven by individual ideas and passions, and held up for public inspection at national and international conferences. 7
The College of Mount Saint Vincent combines a strong core curriculum with a full array of majors. Small class sizes and personalized attention provide our talented students with an exceptional academic experience. Education here goes beyond knowledge, skills, and preparation for work: At the Mount, we seek to develop the whole person—the heart as well as the mind. The services provided by these programs are designed to facilitate academic challenges and growth opportunities for exceptionally motivated students. To be admitted into a Program of Distinction, students must meet the eligibility requirements of Mount Saint Vincent. For more information on the admission requirements, please visit:
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