Two Students Earn Presidential Scholarships

Students will Receive Scholarship Covering Full Tuition

Charleston, WV – May 13, 2021 – Two high school seniors have been selected to receive the University of Charleston’s Presidential Scholarship – worth $120,000, covering the full cost of attendance.

The students who will receive the Presidential Scholarship are:

Kelton Boblits of Edmond, WV (Homeschooled)

Ava Reed, Charleston, WV (George Washington High School)

“The Presidential Scholarship truly recognizes high achievers,” explained Dr. Beth Wolfe, Executive Vice President of Enrollment Management at UC. “In addition to being scholars with strong records of academic success, they have also demonstrated impressive accomplishments in their pursuits beyond the classroom. Throughout a demanding interview process involving multiple rounds of review, these scholars have impressed our campus community, including President Roth during their personal interviews with him. The winners of this scholarship should be very proud – it is quite an achievement.”

To receive the scholarship, students must have a high school GPA of 4.0 or higher, score a 25 on the ACT or 1150 on the SAT, plan on living on campus while at UC, and participate in an interview with UC President Dr. Martin Roth while attending one of the University’s Scholarship Days events.

“We are proud to offer these outstanding students the opportunity to pursue their dreams,” stated Roth. “We congratulate them on their achievements so far and know that they will accomplish great things. We are looking forward to welcoming them to the Golden Eagle family.”