The Batten Scholarship Program a Distinguished Scholarship Program at Culver Academies Creating an Opportunity of a Lifetime
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The Batten Scholarship Program A distinguished scholarship program at Culver Academies Creating an opportunity of a lifetime The Batten Scholarship Program is one of the most extraordinary programs in the country for high school students. Offering full tuition and more, this scholarship’s total value is more than $200,000. What makes a Batten Scholar? At Culver Academies, we believe in Leadership and Character, Learning to Learn, Global Citizenship, and Timeless Values. A Batten Scholar is a student who will embrace and exemplify the values that set Culver Academies – and its students – apart. Specific qualities sought in Batten Scholarship recipients include: • Previously demonstrated excellence in academics, citizenship, and character • A history of involvement in activities within their school and community • Demonstrates a commitment to contribute to the overall life at Culver Academies, both inside the classroom and out Who is eligible? • Incoming 9th and 10th grade boys and girls • Incoming domestic and international students What does the Batten Scholarship cover? • Full tuition • Required uniforms • Room and board • Books and laptop • Global Pathways Spring Program experience in U.S. or abroad • Summer Enrichment Experience in U.S. or abroad Find out more and apply at www.culver.org/scholarships Dorm: Atrium Dream Job: Hannah Cybersecurity Luo CLASS OF 2019 entrepreneur Three words that describe you: Intelligent. Assertive. Charismatic. Favorite Quote: “Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else.” – Margaret Mead What does this scholarship mean to you? Without it, I would not have been able to attend Culver. It has allowed me to make some of the most meaningful friendships and memories I have ever had in my life as well as expand my horizons. The many resources and opportunities the school offers are why Culver is so valuable to me. Culver provided me autonomy, experience, and community. All of those resulted in an experience that continues to shape how I live, what I do, how I view the world and my vision of what it should be. LEX CLAY ʼ06 Frank Batten ’45 A legacy of Culver community support The late Frank Batten ’45 and his wife, Jane, have given generously to Culver Academies. Under Mr. Batten’s leadership as publisher in 1960, The Virginian-Pilot received a Pulitzer Prize for articles championing desegregation. The Virginian-Pilot and The Ledger-Star in Norfolk, Virginia were the foundation of Landmark Communications, the privately-held media company that Batten grew by acquiring additional media properties, as well as by founding The Weather Channel. He also served as chairman of the Associated Press from 1982 to 1987. Mr. Batten also attended Culver Naval School in 1940. He served on the Culver Summer Schools & Camps staff in 1944. Mr. Batten received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia and his MBA from Harvard in 1952. Step into your future. Apply for the Batten Scholarship. Find out more at www.culver.org/scholarships Connect with us. @culveracademies fb.com/culveracademies @culveracademies vimeo.com/culveracademies phone: 574-842-7100 online: culver.org/admissions email: [email protected].