J. Ollie Edmunds Distinguished Scholarship Nomination

The J. Ollie Edmunds Distinguished Scholarship Program is a nationally competitive merit-based college scholarship program that attracts top student scholars with leadership potential to Stetson University's campus. The scholarship pays expenses for four years at Stetson for students who exhibit exemplary academic and personal leadership. Edmunds Scholars, in addition to their academic abilities and intelligence, must have strong character and integrity along with the potential to be outstanding leaders. Intellectual distinction alone is insufficient for selection as an Edmunds Scholar. Edmunds Scholars, like Rhodes Scholars, are chosen based on a combination of their intellectual excellence, personality, and leadership. Candidates should have active co-curricular involvement, participation in athletics or physical fitness activities, discipline, integrity, character, strong written and verbal communication skills, creativity, and the potential to be well-rounded leaders and contributors in the Stetson University community.

Student Information

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Nominator Information

Nominator First Name

Nominator Last Name

Nominator Email

Principal/Head Master

U.S. Senator/Representative

Guidance Counselor

School Name

School Phone Number

Name of U.S. Congressional District

Additional Documentation

It would be advantageous to the student if you would attach a separate letter of recommendation, written by you or the student’s guidance counselor. Early nominations are encouraged, and the deadline for receipt is January 15, 2019.

I nominate the above-named student as a candidate for the J. Ollie Edmunds Distinguished Merit-Based Scholarship beginning in the Fall 2019 semester at Stetson University.

I hereby attest that the above-named student meets or exceeds the minimum academic requirements of at least a 3.5 GPA and has at least a 1350 combined score on the SAT-I or a 30 composite score in the ACT. Further, this student has my highest regard with respect to his/her strength of character, leadership qualities, moral and personal integrity, and well-rounded contributions to his/her school and community.

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