Scholars' Day

March 8, 2013

About Scholars' Day

With over fifty majors spanning over four academic colleges and the Culinary Arts Institute, MUW can prepare you for your academic goals. You'll be challenged to seek the best in yourself, to explore your own values, deepen your knowledge, and sharpen your thinking. Join us to discover a campus that is ready to help you reach your full potential.

MUW provides the opportunity, during Scholars' Day, to compete for the prestigious scholarships available such as the Centennial, Honors, University, and Reneau Scholarships.

Frequently Asked Questions

What will I do at Scholars' Day?
Students who attend Scholars' Day have a unique opportunity to experience MUW firsthand. During your visit, you will meet MUW faculty, staff, and students; tour campus; and learn more about what MUW can offer you. Most importantly, you will also be competing for four of MUW's most prestigious scholarships. Students will be interviewed by an honors committee to determine Scholars' Day awards.

What should I wear to Scholars' Day?
We recommend that students wear professional attire.

Will I get a scholarship?
Everyone who attends Scholars' Day will receive one of the four scholarships offered. However, there are a limited number of Centennial Scholarships and Honors Awards that are given out.

How are Centennial recipients chosen?
MUW considers a holistic view of the student when evaluating Scholars' Day candidates. All pieces of the student's Scholars' Day application, as well as the on-campus interview, are taken into consideration. Centennial scholars are chosen for their academic achievements as well as their academic potential.

When will I know about my scholarship?
Scholars' Day candidates will be notified of their scholarship awards usually within one month.