GREENVILLE, Pa.—Badger High School senior Allison Philbrick, of Kinsman, Ohio, has been awarded an academic scholarship worth $129,000 to Thiel College in Greenville, Pa.
The scholarship announcement was made Monday afternoon at the high school with representatives of the school administration and Thiel College along with her family.
“Allison has worked hard and earned this opportunity,” Vice President of Enrollment Management Ashley Josay Zullo said. “At Thiel College, our students find a welcoming community that puts students in touch with the resources to graduate prepared to take the next step.”
She plans to major in biology.
“(This) is a very big blessing in my life,” Philbrick said after she was told the news at Monday’s gathering. “I am so excited to start my time there.”
She is a daughter of Jim and Debi Philbrick, of Kinsman, Ohio.
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.