Long-Vanderburg Scholars Program

LongVanderburg Scholars Program Recognizing Diversity, Leadership and Service

Long-Vanderburg Scholars Program The Long-Vanderburg (LV) Scholars Program recognizes high scholastic achievement among those students who have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, leadership and community service. The program is named in honor of the first two African-American graduates of Millikin University, Fred Long, Class of 1918, and Marian Vanderburg McCants, Class of 1934.

Millikin’s LV Program gives underrepresented students a place to showcase their academic ability and leadership, and encourages commitment to the community where they live and work. The program empowers our studentscholars to be passionate and intentional as they develop personal, social, academic and professional skills at Millikin. The LV scholarship is renewable for up to four years for those students maintaining a 3.2/4.0 cumulative GPA and actively participating in the program.

Requirements & Acceptance Students must submit their application for admission to Millikin University and receive an acceptance packet before they can apply for scholarships. Admitted students can access the application through their myVIP page.

To qualify for the LV Scholars Program, students must:

» Display exemplary academic achievement that includes a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher (on a 4.0 scale);

» Show evidence of leadership, commitment to diversity and community service participation in high school and/or local community organizations;

» Be a member of any historically underrepresented group or show demonstrated commitment to the advancement of these groups;

» Submit an impressive Long-Vanderburg Scholarship Application and Personal Statement;

» Successfully interview for LV Scholars Program on Millikin University’s campus.

Program Benefits » $5,000 annual scholarship, totaling $20,000 over four years

» Specialized courses

designed to foster personal, cultural, academic, and professional development

» The LV Scholars Freshman

Summer Leadership Academy

» Residence in exclusive Living Learning Communities

» Contribution to impactful service projects

» Participation in distinctive LV

programs and activities focused on preparing scholars for success

» Global opportunities — apply for an additional $5,000 LV travel grant to study abroad!

More Information Dr. Anne Matthews Program Director ammatthews@millikin.edu 217.420.6691

Dr. Ngozi Onuora Program Director nonuora@millikin.edu 217.420.6737

millikin.edu/lv

LONG-VANDERBURG SCHOLARS PROGRAM

Hear from our scholars

Rubi Rodriguez ’20 Pre-Medicine/Biology Major; Spanish and Psychology Minors

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Being a Long-Vanderburg

Scholar has not only impacted my college experience, but it

Oluwafunke Odufuwa ’21 Political Science Major; Spanish and Pre-Law Minors

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I knew I wanted to study abroad, and I knew it was

possible at Millikin. Aside from

Joshua Klaber Higgins ’25 Musical Theatre Major

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I knew when I stepped foot on campus that this is where I wanted to go. The musical

has shaped me as a person.

that, Millikin has so many

theatre program is one of the

The scholarship program is

resources and connections I

best in the country and I knew I

based around social justice,

know I would be able to take

wanted some solid training,

and it has not only taught me

advantage of off-campus.

but it wasn't until I interviewed

how to express myself and be bold, but it has empowered me.

It has made me more of a global citizen. I don't think I would be the same person without the Long-Vanderburg

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Scholars Program.

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for the LV Scholars Program and got a real feel for what the program was that I knew that

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this was going to be my home.