Leadership Scholarship
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who may participate?
2. How do I register?
3. What costs are involved with the weekend?
4. Are parents welcome to attend?
5. Where will my parents stay?
6. What should I pack?
7. Who will I be staying with on campus?
8. Is there a dress code for the event?
9. How soon will the winner be announced?
10. If I am unable to attend the weekend, will I still receive financial aid?
11. Is there a schedule of events?
12. Do I have to attend all of the events?
13. What will the weather will be like?
14. What are the requirements for the Leadership Essay?
15. How do I submit my transcript and SAT or ACT scores?
1. Who may participate? [Go to the top]
All high school seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a SAT score (math and verbal) of 1000 or above are eligible. Students wishing to participate in the scholarship weekend must complete the registration, CIU admissions application, Christian experience essay, CIU financial aid application, and a 500-600 word leadership essay.
2. How do I register? [Go to the top]
To register for the event please click here or contact the Campus Visit Coordinator at 1-800-777-2227, ext. 5058.
3. What costs are involved with the weekend? [Go to the top]
It's free! The only costs incurred by students participating in the weekend is travel to and from Columbia. All housing, meals and events are covered for students. CIU will provide breakfast and lunch for parents on Friday. Students who choose to fly into Columbia will be picked up and returned to the airport by members of the CIU staff and student body.
4. Are parents welcome to attend? [Go to the top]
Although parents and family members are not required to attend, we do encourage them to visit CIU with you. We will prepare special events and activities during the weekend especially for them.
5. Where will my parents stay? [Go to the top]
Click here for a list of local hotels and rates.
Please note: Breakfast is also provided on campus for parents on Friday.
6. What should I pack? [Go to the top]
Students staying overnight in a residence hall will need the following items:
Sleeping Bag
Pillow
Toiletries
Towel
Alarm Clock
Clothing for each day (Dress for the weekend will range from professional to casual. See Question # 8 for guidelines on dress.)
Umbrella
7. Who will I be staying with on Campus? [Go to the top]
You will be staying in a CIU residence hall with either a current student or with another Scholarship Weekend participant. You will receive your room assignment when you arrive on campus for the Scholarship Weekend.
8. Is there a dress code for the event? [Go to the top]
You will need a combination of casual and formal clothing for activities during the weekend. During most activities, guys are required to wear casual slacks (no jeans/shorts) and ladies are required to wear dress slacks or skirts (no jeans/shorts). For the Saturday Luncheon formal attire is required: guys please wear a tie, and ladies please wear a skirt, dress, or dress slacks. Students may wear jeans/shorts/casual wear at times and please bring one outfit for our outside group activity (tennis shoes, casual wear).
9. How soon will the winner be announced? [Go to the top]
The recipient of the R.C. McQuilkin Leadership Scholarship will be notified by December 12. Other scholarship recipients will be notified of their award by mail by December 19.
10. If I am unable to attend the weekend, will I still receive financial aid? [Go to the top]
Although a large number of our freshman awards will be committed to prospective students during this weekend, you may still be eligible for federal, state, and institutional aid. However, to be eligible for the R.C. McQuilkin Leadership Scholarship, you must attend this weekend event.
11. Is there a schedule of events? [Go to the top]
Individual schedules will be designed for each participant, but for a general schedule of events, click here.
12. Do I have to attend all of the events? [Go to the top]
You must attend all events during the weekend, from registration through the banquet on Saturday.
13. What will the weather will be like? [Go to the top]
Click here to see local forecast.
14. What are the requirements for the Leadership Essay? [Go to the top]
Please write a 500-600 word essay answering the question: "How do you anticipate being a leader on our campus?" All essays must be typed and double-spaced.
All documents must be received by CIU by Friday, November 12th, 2010. Please either mail documents to CIU (P.O. Box 3122, Columbia, SC 29230) or e-mail to leadership@ciu.edu.
15. How do I submit my transcript and SAT or ACT scores? [Go to the top]
Contact your high school guidance office and request an unofficial copy of your transcript be either mailed (P.O. Box 3122, Columbia, SC 29230) or faxed (803-223-2500) to CIU. After you have graduated from high school, you will need to submit an official copy of your transcript to CIU.
When you take your SAT or ACT, you can request that your score be sent to CIU. Another way to send CIU your score is through College Board for the SAT and through ACT, Inc. for the ACT. If you have questions, please email leadership@ciu.edu.
Still have questions? Email leadership@ciu.edu or call us at 803.807.5058!
