Mary Mitchell, resident of Cicero and current Hamilton Heights High School student, was awarded the Faculty Scholarship at Grace College’s 16th annual Presidential Scholarship Competition (PSC) on Feb. 16. The Faculty Scholarship will provide Mitchell with $17,000 per year, totaling $68,000 over four years.
PSC is an invitation-only weekend scholarship competition for qualifying high school seniors. Invitations are based on academic achievement, with awards ranging from $4,000 scholarships to full tuition. In all, 68 scholarships were awarded totaling over $2.2 million in tuition.
On Friday, participants enjoyed dinner and a program, followed by an opportunity to speak with faculty members and a panel discussion with former finalists. On Saturday, students competed for prizes through an interview and essay contest.
PSC is one facet of the robust financial aid program at Grace College. The college is committed to offering affordable, excellent, Christian higher education. Ninety-nine percent of Grace students receive some institutional financial aid. Through Measure of Grace, the college’s comprehensive affordability program, tuition never increases after the first year of enrollment, all students receive free textbook rentals and can earn a bachelor’s degree in more than 70 majors in a three-year accelerated degree format.
For more information about financial aid and scholarships available at Grace, visit gracecollege.com/admissions all 866-974-7223 or email financialaid@grace.edu.