<p>Grant and scholarship money that you do not have to pay back to the university is a good deal, and Bucknell wants scholars and committed students. Don’t look at any essay that you have to write for Bucknell as a chore…when I applied back in 2006 (Class of 2011) I wrote every essay and then some and was pleased with the scholarship money I received. In the long-run I know it eventually helped me get into med school and because of the great education I received at Bucknell-I climbed the mountain and was admitted. Bucknell ultimately is about people–and you won’t find a place that is more committed to people (IMHO) than Bucknell. Although I was a Bio major-I know the Arts Merit Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity-go for it! 'ray Bucknell!</p>