The Grace Y. Bissett and Louise Monez Hill Scholarship, a full four-year award for students who are dedicated to pursuing a career that improves race relations. The Bissett-Hill Scholarship covers the cost of attendance at Centenary University, including tuition and fees, room and board, books, transportation, travel, and miscellaneous expenses.

Students studying race relations can get a full scholarship at Centenary University

Requirements

Graduated from high school, preferably (again, not requirement) in the top one-third of his or her class
Is morally and academically deserving (as determined by the committee)
Has demonstrated a sincere interest and intention to pursue a career in teaching, religion, social work, or the like, devoted to improving the relationships between the races

Process

The application process will be facilitated by the University Admissions department. Applicants for the Bissett-Hill Scholarship must be admitted to Centenary for the fall 2023 semester and submit the following materials before June 1:

A statement from the high school principal or vice principal stating that the student will graduate or has graduated in the top one-third of their class
A letter from someone in a position of authority (coach, clergyperson, community leader, organization/club advisor, etc.) regarding the candidate’s character and participation in school, church and/or community activities
An essay of approximately 750 words, written by the candidate, describing how this scholarship will assist in pursuing a career beyond college devoted to improving the relationship between the races

Finalists will be notified by the end of June and will be invited to participate in an interview with the Bissett-Hill Scholarship Committee.

Please send any documentation with the email subject as: Hill Scholarship with your full name to: [email protected]

Fill out the Hill Scholarship Application here!

Criteria	5	4	3	2	1
Academic Orientation	Strong link between curriculum choice and career goals	Moderate link between curriculum choice and career goals	Possible link between curriculum choice and career goals	Weak link between curriculum choice and career goals	No link between curriculum choice and career goals
Leadership: Varsity sport captain, club president, etc.) Leadership experience: (club officer, etc.) Volunteerism	Multiple significant leadership experiences	One significant leadership experience, and at least	Multiple leadership experiences	One leadership experience	No leadership experiences identified
Orientation toward improving relations between the races	Describes detailed plans to advance diversity and inclusion goals through community outreach activities, educational programs, etc.	Describes general plans to advance diversity and inclusion goals through community outreach activities, educational programs, etc.	Mentions interest in advancing diversity and inclusion goals through community outreach activities, educational programs, etc.	Does not mention plans to advance diversity and inclusion goals through community outreach activities, educational programs, etc.	No evidence provided

There shall be only one (1) annual award and, in the event that there is no suitable candidate in any year, then the income for that year shall be added to and reinvested as part of the principal.There shall be only one (1) annual award and, in the event that there is no suitable candidate in any year, then the income for that year shall be added to and reinvested as part of the principal.