Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008 • 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. • Sherman Center

RECOGNIZING STUDENT EXCELLENCE IN ACADEMICS,
LEADERSHIP, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

Dakota Wesleyan University cordially invites exemplary high school seniors to attend the 2008 SCHOLARSHIP DAY COMPETITION. This once-a-year event recognizes the outstanding academic, extracurricular, leadership and community service students have made to their school and community.

Scholarship Day is designed with accepted students in mind. Whether students are visiting for the first or the fourth time, the experience promises to be a memorable one. The day offers plenty of opportunities for future students to focus on their own educational aspirations. Students and their parents will have an opportunity to visit with senior faculty members in all the departments, attend mock classes, and meet with staff members from financial aid, residence halls, student activities board and more.

In addition, an activities fair, panel discussions, a chapel service (optional), campus tours, meetings with coaches and extracurricular activity directors, and other informational sessions are on the schedule. Senior administration and faculty members will conduct student interviews and will help determine the scholarship award amounts. Scholarship Day competitors are honored at a special scholar luncheon at noon. We welcome and encourage parents to attend the Scholarship Day Competition.

Scholarship Opportunities
Randall Scholarship:
$10,000 and higher per year
Application Criteria: To be eligible for the Randall Scholarship, a student must be a 2008 high school graduate with a 26 ACT/1180 SAT and a 3.75 GPA, accepted to the university, submit a completed Scholarship Day application and attend the Scholarship Day competition. The scholarship is renewable if the student maintains a 3.25 GPA and remains in good standing with the university.

Trustee Scholarship:
$8,000 and higher per year
Application Criteria: To be eligible for the Trustee Scholarship, a student must be a 2008 high school graduate with a 21 ACT/990 SAT and a 3.5 GPA, and accepted to the university. Students also must submit a completed Scholarship Day application and attend the Scholarship Day competition. The scholarship is renewable if the student maintains a 2.75
GPA and remains in good standing with the university.

How to Apply
To apply for Scholarship Day, you must complete the 2008 Scholarship Day Competition application and checklist items listed below. Submit all items to the DWU Admissions Office by Feb. 11, 2008.

Scholarship Day Competition Checklist:
	Apply to DWU and be accepted as a full-time student.
	Submit the DWU Scholarship Day Competition Application.
	Submit official high school transcript.
	Submit ACT/SAT results.
	Submit resume and attach it to the application.
	Submit one letter of recommendation.
	Complete Essay No. 1 and Essay No. 2 and attach them to the application (see Scholarship Day Application for details on essays.)
	Complete an on-campus interview on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008.

Students who are not able to attend Scholarship Day due to other obligations are encouraged to speak with an admissions counselor about scheduling an alternate interview time.

The Interview
We are interested in learning more about you, your background, interests, abilities and potential as an academic scholar at Dakota Wesleyan University. The interview will last approximately 15 minutes, and students will be asked 10 to 15 questions about their goals, faith, service and leadership skills.

The Randall Scholars will have 2 interviews. The first will be with a group of current students and the second interview will be with a group of faculty and administration. The Trustee Scholars will have one interview. The interview will be evaluated on academic preparation, leadership potential, personal motivation, attire, poise and articulation.

We recommend that you come dressed to impress, keep a positive attitude, relax, and be yourself!

Questions?
Dakota Wesleyan University
Admissions Office
1200 W. University Ave., Mitchell, SD 57301
Phone: 605-995-2650 or 1-800-333-8506
E-mail: admissions@dwu.edu