Five students from Pennsylvania and Atlantic region awarded scholarships to Thiel College

GREENVILLE, Pa.—Thiel College awarded five high school students from Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania $16,000 Leadership Scholarships recently.

• Bereket Debebe, Silver Spring, Md., attends Paint Branch High School.
• Emily Eutsey, of Jones Mills, Pa., attends Mount Pleasant Area High School.
• Tami Garcia, New Castle, Dela., Cab Calloway School of the Arts.
• James Kempton, Sewickley, Pa., attends Quaker Valley High School.
• Ellie Moore-Swogger, Allison Park, Pa., attends Shaler High School.

A scholarship competition was held on campus in early February. Applicants were interviewed by faculty and staff and were judged on variety of criteria, including academic record, co-curricular activities and civic and community engagement.

“We are excited to congratulate the recipients of our prestigious Leadership Scholarships at Thiel College. Their outstanding achievements and demonstrated leadership qualities set them apart,” Thiel College Director of Admission Sonya Lapikas said. “Their dedication to academic excellence, community involvement, and leadership initiatives were outstanding. We believe that they embody the qualities of a future leader who will undoubtedly make a significant impact in their chosen field and beyond. This scholarship is a testament to their hard work, commitment, and potential to excel, and we are excited to see how they will contribute to our vibrant campus community. We are confident that Thiel College will provide them with the resources, mentorship, and opportunities needed to further cultivate their leadership skills. We look forward to welcoming these students to our campus and witnessing their continued growth and success.”

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Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The College is also home to a new Master of Science in speech-language pathology and 2Master of Business Administration. Both master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The speech-language pathology program also has an accelerated 15-month graduate-level program. The M.B.A. program also has a 12-month post-graduate program.A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it celebrates 150 years.