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Earn a bachelor's degree from Bucknell

Designed for high-achieving, low-to-moderate income community college students, the Scholars program allows you to take your Montco associate's degree to the next level. Experience life at Bucknell during the six-week summer program and receive financial and administrative support throughout. Upon completion of the summer program, you will have the opportunity to apply to Bucknell to earn a bachelor's degree on a full-tuition scholarship.

Six-week summer program

Located in Lewisburg, PA, you will complete a six-week program at Bucknell University during the summer, where you will

• Live on campus
• Take two courses
• Receive a stipend
• Participate in campus orientation, team-building, research, technology and writing activities

Information sessions will be hosted during the fall semester and in January 2020. You can also participate in a visit Bucknell, which will be held in early February.

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Applying to the program

Applications for the Bucknell Community College Scholars program are due at the end of February.

Criteria for applying

• Show potential to succeed in a bachelor’s degree program at Bucknell
• Have a GPA of about 3.4 or higher
• Have completed at least 12 community college credits as of January 15
• Demonstrate leadership abilities and problem-solving skills
• Have a low- to moderate-income* financial status

Complete your application and either submit it electronically (preferred), or print and submit it to directly to Counselor, Derrick Smith at dsmith5@mc3.edu. Application assistance is also available.

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Contact information

For additional information, contact Counselor, Derrick Smith at dsmith5@mc3.edu or Geography Professor, Wayne Brew at wbrew@mc3.edu. Details can also be found through .

*Low- to moderate-income financial status is defined as Adjusted Gross Income below $60,000 for families, $45,000 for married couples or below $30,000 for independent students.