Medallion Scholarship events at CHHS in February

For two Fridays in January, Dean Earlie Washington welcomed high school seniors, visiting WMU to take part in the Medallion Scholarship competition, to the College of Health and Human Services to learn more about the excellent academic programs available in the college.

The students and their families were able to tour the building and see, firsthand, classrooms and labs featuring the latest teaching technology as well as medical devices that mirror those used in today's health care facilities.

When the tours were all complete, our guests shared dinner with CHHS faculty, where they were able to ask questions and learn more about academic opportunities available at the College of Health and Human Services.

The competition itself took place on Saturday, Jan. 23 and 30 at various locations on campus. The competition consists of an essay and group problem solving sessions, as well as a Medallion Scholar student panel and academic college showcase.

The top 40 candidates for 2016 will be contacted to interview with the Medallion Selection Committee the week of Feb. 22.

About the Medallion Scholarship

Western Michigan University’s Medallion Scholarship Program was established in 1983 with its first stipends awarded in 1984, when 15 Michigan high school seniors came to campus to compete for the scholarships. Since then, about $80 million in four-year scholarships have been offered to more than 15,000 students through this scholarship program. WMU’s Medallion Scholarship is the highest merit-based scholarship offered at the University, and is among the largest merit-based scholarship programs in the country. Each Medallion Scholarship is valued at $60,000 across four years ($15,000 per year).