By request of numerable interested students and several remaining seats, the application deadline has been extended to April 24, 2013.
The Summer Scholars Essay Contest, offering seven different scholarships to our program (details below), has also been extended to a deadline of April 24, 2013.
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Program Description:
What is knowledge? How do I know what I think I know? Can there be knowledge without wisdom? How does knowledge interact with virtue? Are smart people better people? Does having the facts right make you right? Where do I fit into the great scheme of things? What should I do with my life?
At the Templeton Honors College we believe that cultivating the life of the mind is central to finding our place in God’s world. It is as we understand the ideas that drive our world for good and for ill that we better see where we come from and what our place is. Just like most everything else, our own ideas have a history—much of which is unfamiliar to us. It is, therefore, in discovery of ourselves that we gather as scholars. Reading great works of literature in the classic tradition of western intellectual history is one of the most stimulating, exciting, pleasurable things to do—even more so in the company of like-minded friends. So join us in the summer of 2013 as we consider together the theme of “Knowledge, Wisdom, Virtue, Calling.”
What: A college-credited, residential honors program; limited to 40 students
When: July 15-23, 2013
Where: Eastern University campus
For: High school students who will be rising juniors or seniors
Goals:
- Enjoy the life of the mind
- Read and discuss great books in the company of lovers of learning
- Sharpen skills of thinking, analysis, discussion, and writing with the aid of the Templeton Honors College’s leading professors and students; one-on-one writing workshops
- Earn 3 college- credits
- Contribute to a community of courtesy, respect
and mutual intellectual edification - Make friendships to last a lifetime. You could even meet your future roommate!
- Experience college life living in dorms on Eastern University’s campus
- Take a cultural trip to Philadelphia
Desired Outcomes:
- Greater awareness of your own capacity to think and articulate big ideas
- Enhanced skill in oral and written verbal expression
- Growing desire to serve God with your mind and thoughts
- Encouragement as you make connections with other intelligent, inquiring and fun peers
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Admission & Cost:
The Summer Scholars Program at the Templeton Honors College is a nine-day residential pre-college program, in which participants will earn three college credits. The curriculum involves intensive reading, writing and discussion in both the Great Books and major current books and ideas. Instruction will be provided by professors from the Templeton Honors College faculty, and Summer Scholars will also benefit from one-on-one writing workshops, and cultural experiences—all alongside the mentorship of current Templeton Honors College students.
Admission to the Summer Scholars Program is limited to forty students, and is based on an evaluation of the applicant’s demonstrated leadership and academic potential. Applicants will be notified about their status with the Summer Scholars Program once all application materials have been received.
The total cost for the Summer Scholars Program is $1,699.00. This cost accounts for room, board, program fee, all off-campus costs during the program, and all instructional hours which will be awarded with 3 college-credits upon completion of the program.
Limited scholarship is available (both need-based and via the Summer Scholars Essay Contest–see below). You are welcome to contact us if you wish to discuss scholarship opportunities.
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Dates & Deadlines
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February 1, 2013 - Early Application Deadline
February 15, 2013 - Early Notification of Acceptance
March 1, 2013 - Early Deposit Due
April 24, 2013 - Application Deadline (extended)
April 15, 2013 - Notification of Acceptance
Tentative - Deposit Due
June 15, 2013 - Final Payment Due
July 15-23, 2013 - Summer Scholars Program
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Apply Now:
2013 Summer Scholars Application
Applications can be sent by mail to:
Templeton Honors College, SSP
1300 Eagle Road St. Davids, PA 19087
or email/fax:
thcssp@eastern.edu
(610) 341-1790
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The Summer Scholars Essay Contest:
The Templeton Honors College is pleased to announce the Summer Scholars Essay Contest. The contest offers seven prizes: two first-prize winners will receive full scholarships ($1699), two second-prize winners will receive half scholarships ($850), and three third-prize winners will receive $300 scholarships.
This contest is open to all high school sophomore and juniors applying to the Summer Scholars Program. To be considered entries must be submitted with an application (unless contestant has already applied).
Topic: “Does having more knowledge make you a better person?”
Length: 300-500 words
Format: Times New Roman, 12-point; single-spaced; include full name and contact information
Deadline: April 24, 2013 (5:00pm, EST)
Entries and applications can be sent to thcssp@eastern.edu, or:
The Templeton Honors College, SSP Essay Contest
1300 Eagle Road
St. Davids, PA 19087
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Contact Us:
We welcome your questions and any concerns. Please direct them to:
Templeton Honors College, SSP
1300 Eagle Road
St. Davids, PA 19087
Email: thcssp@eastern.edu
Phone: 610-225-5022
Fax: 610-341-1790
The Student Development Staff at Eastern University is committed to providing a wide variety of programs and events that serve our student body.
