GREENVILLE, Pa.—Lillian “LiVi” Nielsen, of Sparta, Tenn., 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.
Nielsen is a student at George Washington University Online High School and plans to pursue the five-year Bachelor of Science/Master of Science program in communication sciences and disorders and speech-language pathology.
In high school, Nielsen was involved in multiple leadership roles within the National Honor Society, including president, vice president and secretary. She also works as a peer mentor leader, served on the yearbook staff, and worked as a tutor at Northridge Elementary School. Nielsen is also involved with the Ukraine Youth Action Network, representing her school in the organization.
She is the daughter of Michael and Laura Nielsen.
Thiel College is committed to making a private liberal arts education accessible and affordable. Ninety-nine percent of Thiel students receive some form of financial aid, including scholarships, grants and other assistance designed to help students achieve their academic and career goals.
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.