Welcome to the 9th Annual Academic Scholarship Celebration!
Parents, click HERE for your event page!
CLICK TO JOIN THE VIRTUAL ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP CELEBRATION
We are so glad that you are here with us today. During this event, you will get to know the faculty, staff, and students of Roberts Wesleyan University as you compete for one of three B.T. Roberts Full-Tuition Scholarships and apply for the exclusive Global Honors Program.
Click the link above to enter the event on Saturday, February 3rd by 9:00 a.m.
Call 585-594-6898 or email onlinesupport@roberts.edu if you are having trouble joining the meeting link above. If you experience technical difficulties while you are in the virtual event, please private message the host or go back to the main meeting room. Support requests will be met in the order they are received.
Student Schedule
9:00 a.m. Welcome Session
Meet our President, Dr. Rupert A. Hayles, Jr., Ph.D, our Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Marlene Collins-Blaire, and hear from an Admissions Representative about today’s event.
9:15 a.m. Student Breakout Session
Curious about the items in the box we mailed to you? Learn how they all fit together during this student-led breakout session.
10:00 a.m. Global Honors Program Highlights
Hear from Honors Director Dr. Jeffrey McPherson and Global Honors Program alumni about the opportunities that await you in the Global Honors Program.
10:30 a.m. Group Discussion
Join other prospective honors students and Roberts faculty and staff for small group discussions on a relatable topic. Find your breakout room assignment in the email sent to you on Wednesday, January 31st from visit@roberts.edu.
11:15 a.m. Break
11:30 a.m. Faculty Meet & Greet
Connect with professors in any and all of your areas of academic interest.
VIEW ACADEMIC BREAKOUT ROOMS
12:15 p.m. Debrief & Group Game
Reconnect with your small group from the morning to debrief the day’s activities and play a few rounds of Quiplash.
Event Survey
Thank you very much for spending the day with us. We appreciate and value your opinion and welcome your feedback. Please take a moment to fill out this brief survey.
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Scholarship Information
B.T. Roberts Full-Tuition Scholarship
Roberts will award three students a full-tuition scholarship (after financial aid). Students must attend the entire Academic Scholarship Celebration event and deposit by March 23, 2024, to be eligible for this award. Scholarship winners and alternates will be notified by February 9th, 2024.
B.T. Roberts Finalist Award
Students not selected for a B.T. Roberts Full-Tuition Scholarship will receive the B.T. Roberts Finalist Award worth up to an additional $4,000 over four years. Students must attend the Academic Scholarship Celebration event and deposit by March 23, 2024, to be eligible.
Global Honors Program
Year One: Explore Rochester and discover how historical events that took place in our city have impacted today’s society.
Years One and Two: Experience the world through unique courses with a Global focus.
Summer 2025: Participate in an all-expenses-paid course in Brazil or Puerto Rico. This on-location experience has been carefully designed to further broaden your worldview!
Students accepted into the Global Honors Program will be notified by February 16th, 2024.
Final Note: Due to the large number of attendees, we are not able to provide individualized feedback.