Below is a wonderful opportunity for any Junior student in the top 10% of their class. If anyone is interested and needs assistance with the application please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Skemp sskemp@janesville.k12.wi.us for Parker and Mrs. Kane mkane@janesville.k12.wi.us for Craig.
Beloit College Porter
Scholars Program
Each year, high
school seniors from the greater Beloit area are selected as Porter Scholars to
enroll in one course at Beloit College each semester, tuition-free. Porter Scholars have the opportunity to study
courses not available at their high schools—such as anthropology, sociology,
biochemistry, geology, Russian, and Chinese—or to enrich their academic
experience by studying their fields of interest at a higher level. Porter
Scholars work closely with college faculty and current students while preparing
to become successful college students themselves.
Why Study at
Beloit College?
Beloit College is a nationally ranked,
private liberal arts and sciences college that enrolls students from nearly
every state and from more than 40 foreign countries. The College has been
recognized as an innovative leader in higher education and offers more than 50
fields of study to its student body of 1,250. The Porter Scholar program has been
in existence since 1958, and is held in high esteem by residents of the Stateline
area and the universities that enroll Porter Scholar alumni. It is an important
partnership between Beloit College and local high schools.
How Do I Apply?
To qualify for Porter Scholar consideration, students must be:
·
High school juniors from partner high schools
·
Ranked in the top 10% of their class
The online application has several components, including:
·
The application
·
A required essay
·
Official high school transcript
·
School/college counselor recommendation
·
Teacher recommendation
·
Parent recommendation
Important Dates:
·
March 1-Application available online
·
April 15-Application deadline (application and
all supporting materials must be received by this date)
·
June 15-Decision notifications mailed for all
applicants
The Porter Scholar Application is an online application. For
more information, and to apply, go to:
www.beloit.edu/porter
What are the benefits of the Porter Scholar Program?
·
Students may take one course per semester free
of charge. One course = up to 1 unit / 4 semester hours.
·
Students who perform well in their courses will
have earned college credits that can be transferred to other colleges and
universities.
·
Registered students receive a Beloit College ID
and have access to the library, sports facility, and student discounts
May a Porter Scholar Enroll at Beloit College After High School?
·
Yes! To be considered as a degree-seeking
student Porter Scholars complete the Common Application; many supporting
materials are converted from the original Porter Scholar application.
·
Porter
Scholars who enroll at Beloit College as degree-seeking students are eligible
for the Porter
Scholarship of $20,000 over 4 years ($2,500 each semester) by achieving a “B” or better in a one unit
Beloit College course (not including music ensembles).
·
Students
may also be eligible for other merit scholarships such as the Presidential or
Eaton Scholarships. Students are also encouraged to apply for need-based
financial aid, which can include grants, loans, and work opportunities.
Recent classes taken by Porter Scholars include:
Chemistry
230
Organic Chemistry I
Russian
100
Elementary Russian I
Political
Science 160
International Politics
Theater
107
Fundamentals of Acting
Math
115
Calculus II
Philosophy
110
Intro to Philosophy
The program does not include books, private
lessons, course materials (such as art supplies), and campus services that
charge a fee (such as official transcript requests).
For more information, please contact your high school counselor
or Beloit College:
700 College St.
Beloit, Wisconsin 53511
608-363-2500 or
800-923-5648
admiss@beloit.edu
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