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Westminster Offers $17,000 Award to Top Transfer Students

Incentive Award provides top transfer students an exclusive private education at a public institution cost

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Contact Admissions, (801) 832-2200

April 6, 2009


SALT LAKE CITY- Taking a proactive approach to supporting the best transfer students in a difficult economic climate, Westminster is offering an incentive award to match the highest in-state public university “cost-of-attendance.” The estimated value of the award is $17,000 per year.

This exclusive award package will be offered for the summer and fall 2009 terms only.

“This incentive award provides the best and brightest transfer students access to a quality private education at an excellent cost,” said Joel Bauman, vice president for enrollment. “Unlike many institutions that are cutting programming and increasing class sizes, Westminster is committed to providing a quality education through our 10:1 student-faculty ratio, allowing many opportunities for personal faculty mentoring and an active and engaged classroom experience.”

Students interested in applying for this Transfer Scholars Incentive Award must file a Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), apply before June 1, 2009, have a 3.5 GPA or above from an accredited college or university, and enroll full time at Westminster. The award is renewable until graduation, provided they maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

For more information about the Transfer Scholars Incentive Award, visit http://www.westminstercollege.edu/transfer or contact the admissions office at (801) 832-2200.

About Westminster:
Westminster is a nationally recognized, comprehensive liberal arts college. With a broad array of graduate and undergraduate programs, Westminster is distinguished by its unique environment for learning. Westminster prepares students for success through active and engaged learning, real world experiences and its vibrant campus community. Westminster's unique location, adjacent to the Rocky Mountains and to the dynamic city of Salt Lake, further enriches the college experience. For more information, visit http://www.westminstercollege.edu or follow WestminsterSLC on Twitter.