5.6.2. The J. Fred and Catherine B. Agel Leadership Scholarship

J. Fred and Catherine B. Agel Leadership Scholarships cover tuition unpaid by state scholarships and grants for a maximum of eight regular (fall and spring) semesters of undergraduate study in the TU program. Candidates must demonstrate a superior record of leadership in extracurricular activities, either in school or in the community. Applicants are selected during the annual Scholarship Weekend competition for rising first-time, full-time freshmen held on campus in the winter each year. Eligible candidates must earn a minimum cumulative grade-point average in a competitive high school curriculum and complete an interview detailing their history of leadership. This scholarship is renewable for a maximum of eight regular (fall and spring) semesters provided the recipient maintains a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.2 and completes a minimum of 12 semester hours each fall and spring semester. Recipients of a J. Fred and Catherine B. Agel Leadership Scholarship are required to live on campus (excluding Gables Brookhaven) while enrolled at Oglethorpe. For application procedures, deadlines, and requirements, contact the office of admission.