Shimer College is pleased to announce the third annual
Michel de Montaigne Scholars' Competition
The Michel de Montaigne Scholarship will be awarded to students new to Shimer on the basis of students' merit in writing and discussion--the kind that Shimer students undertake every day. The scholarship honors Michel de Montaigne, the French Renaissance author and essayist.
What: Two full-tuition and two half-tuition renewable scholarships for the 2009-2010 academic year.
When: Saturday, February 14 or Sunday, February 15 from 9:30am to 4pm
Where: Shimer College, 3424 S. State Street, Chicago, Illinois 60616
You may participate if you:
- Submit a complete application for admission by January 15, 2009. You can apply online or download an application at www.shimer.edu. A complete application includes: the application, essays or writing samples, a letter of recommendation from a teacher or a guidance counselor, high school transcripts, and a $25 application fee.
- Submit a scholarship application either online or via mail by January 15, 2008. If submitting via mail, please send the application to Shimer College Montaigne Scholarship Competition, 3424 S. State Street, Chicago, IL, 60616.
- Plan to complete a FAFSA. (Students who are awarded Federal or State Grants may have their Shimer Scholarship adjusted if the combined amount of all aid exceeds the cost of tuition.)
Please reply soon, since space is limited! Contact us with any questions that you may have at 1.800.215.7173 or admission@shimer.edu.
