McElroy Minority Scholarship

The R.J. McElroy Minority Scholarships are endowed by the R.J. McElroy Foundation and awarded to one student from the Waterloo-Cedar Falls area each year. Awards are renewable up to a total of four years if students achieve a grade point average of 2.0 or higher. The deadline for application is March 15.

TO QUALIFY

• Candidates must be seniors graduating in the spring of the current academic year.
• Candidates must rank in the upper half of their graduating class and have a grade point average of at least 2.25 on a 4.0 scale.
• Candidates must have applied and been accepted for admission to Wartburg prior to the March 15 deadline.

TO APPLY

Complete the application form by clicking the button below, which will ask for the following:

• List your community and extracurricular activities. Include awards and honors you have received as well as volunteer and leadership positions you have held.
• Write a 250-500 word essay on how you would benefit from a Wartburg education.
• Upload two recommendations. One should be from a high school teacher. The other should be from a person unrelated to you who has known you outside the classroom through employment, church, activities, community service, athletics, etc.

Scholarship Interview
The McElroy Scholarship Competition includes a 15-minute interview conducted by three members of the Wartburg community (a current McElroy Scholar and two faculty/staff members). The interview questions are designed to help us get to know you better. They may relate to your involvement in activities, your past achievements, your goals and aspirations for the future, and your thoughts and ideas on community and public issues. The interview will help us evaluate your potential for leadership at Wartburg. Interviews will be scheduled on an individual basis.

Scholarship Essay
Please write an essay on how you would benefit from a Wartburg education. The essay should be no less than 250 words and no more than 500 words. It should demonstrate your ability to write clearly. The topic does not call for a “correct” answer, but rather for your thoughtful response. Essays will be evaluated on content, organization, clarity, and evidence to support your position.