Young Harris College
General undergraduate scholarships
Ms. Leeah Hughes , Office of Academic Affairs
Cohort Highlights:
- Make large, full-tuition awards to enable students with the greatest need to attend college with no debt upon graduation
- Focus on students who face significant barriers to college enrollment and completion
- LPW awards accompanied by a work study component to assist students with spending money annually
- Students are supported through the Student Success Center – they flag students with a 2.5 GPA in any class and engage them in weekly monitoring/tutoring overseen by an academic advisor
- Special programs and activities have included monthly meetings, bi-monthly LPW peer group meetings, professional development events, and service projects
- Each student is assigned a female staff member as a mentor to help them adapt to adult life and provide guidance about careers, daily life, and balancing work and personal priorities.
- Emphasize LPW’s philanthropic legacy
