<p>What’s the dollar amount that these awards compensate? The website just says this:</p>
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<p>Does it vary based on need, or…?</p>
<p>Thanks,
Bustles</p>
<p>it is not based on need…it is a merit scholarship…not sure how much it amounts to tho</p>
<p>mine is 20,000/yr. they may differ. It’s merit…I wasn’t qualified for a need scholarship.</p>
<p>I’m not positive, but I believe they can go up to full tuition; however, I don’t think that ever really happens. Most women I’ve met with Leadership Awards are between $10,000-$20,000 a year.</p>
<p>If one did not get a scholarship from Smith, would they probably not get one from Mount Holyoke either? What is the scholarship based on?</p>
<p>keai–I didn’t get a scholarship from Smith, but I did get one from MHC–the 21st Century Scholar one, which is actually more selective than Smith’s STRIDE.</p>
<p>Would anyone who did receive a MHC scholarship mind posting their stats? I have no idea what my chances are.</p>
<p>My D received a Leadership Scholarship (20,000).
Weighted GPA: 4.8 (1/290)
SAT: M 640, W 750, R 710
SAT2 French 800
AP (Hist) 5<br>
AP (French) 5
No “leadership” activity per se, but a lot of mentoring and community service.
One sport.
Average essays, but great recommandation letters.</p>
<p>I got a Leadership Scholarship too -
Weighted GPA - 4.0 (not my most sterling feature ;))
SAT: M620 CR750 W800
SAT II: Lit 760, Bio 680
AP Euro - 4
Lots of leadership - Editor in chief of newspaper, co-editor of lit. mag.; founder of nonprofit environmental org… bunch of shtuff, really.
I think my essay was pretty solid and I don’t know about my recs.
Additional info: I’m a junior.</p>
<p>Haha, that’s so funny! I just realized that I started this thread!</p>
<p>Do scores factor into it do you think? I didn’t send mine because they were not my best feature.</p>
<p>i also got $20000</p>
<p>MHC 21st Century Scholar versus Smith Stride? I am interested in lab research in Biology (molecular and cellular) and I’m wondering which school offers better opportunities. Welcome your opinions, thanks!</p>
<p>keai: I didn’t send my scores and got a 20000 Leadership Award. It’s possible!</p>
<p>When do you find out if you have been awarded the scholarship or not?</p>
<p>^ I think it’ll be listed on your FA package.</p>
<p>I received an award of $15,000/yr, but that was 3 years ago, so the standards may have changed given the economy and budget cuts.</p>
<p>Weighted GPA: 3.8
SAT: M 640, W 760, V 740
5 AP tests–One 5 (Biology), Four 4s (French, English Lit, US Gov, US History)
Lots of leadership (MUN team, editor of school lit magazine, church choir)
One sport for 10 years (horseback riding)
Solid part-time employment for 3 years
Solid essays, decent recommendation letters</p>
<p>It really depends on the stats of the class coming in. I think 2011 happened to not have as many stellar applicants, which may be why I got a good deal of merit aid (not even close to qualifying for financial aid).</p>