GREENVILLE, Pa.—Caleb Burkes, of Eastpointe, Mich., has been awarded a Dean’s Scholarship to attend Thiel College.
The Dean’s Scholarship, worth $12,000 over four years, is awarded annually to five incoming students who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership and community involvement.
Burkes is a student at South Lake High School and plans to major in exercise science.
While in high school, Burkes was a member of the school’s football team.
Burkes is the son of Andrianne Fiddler.
At Thiel College, students benefit from a supportive learning environment and strong financial aid opportunities. Ninety-nine percent of Thiel students receive some form of financial aid, including merit scholarships, grants and other assistance.
Students and families interested in learning more about other scholarship opportunities at Thiel College should contact the Thiel College Office of Admission at 724-589-2345 or admissions@thiel.edu.
About Thiel College
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.