Erica Shepard '15 Recognized at Elmira College

2011 Sep 29

Erica Shepard '15 of Painted Post earned the Presidential Scholarship. Erica is the daughter of Robert and Christine Shepard.

Members of Elmira College's Glorious class of 2015 were recognized during the College's Fall Academic Convocation for receiving Valedictorian, Salutatorian, Presidential, Trustee, or Founder Scholarships.

Students earn a Valedictorian or Salutatorian Scholarship for graduating first or second in their secondary school class. Valedictorian Scholarships are valued at full tuition for four years. Salutatorian Scholarships are 75 percent of the tuition for four years.

Presidential, Trustee, and Founder Scholarships are awarded based on rank in secondary school class, overall academic achievement, and test scores.

The Presidential Scholarship is valued at $72,000 over four years.

The Trustee Scholarship is valued at $60,000 over four years.

The Founder Scholarship is valued at $48000 over four years.

Elmira College awards in excess of $11,000,000 in Honors Scholarships each year.