MORE THAN 100 AREAS OF STUDY STETSON’S CURRENT EDMUNDS SCHOLARS Stetson University is one of only 286 top schools in the nation to host a chapter of , the nation’s most prestigious academic honor society. As the first private university in , there is a continuing emphasis at Stetson on distinctive academics and mentoring, affordability, internships and learning that goes beyond classrooms. Stetson welcomes the highest caliber of students who seek to develop true leadership and work to foster a socially responsible and inclusive community.

Accounting...... Marketing...... GRADUATE PROGRAMS Africana Studies...... Mathematics...... Accounting (Online or Tax Track)...... American Studies...... Molecular and Cellular Biology...... Advocacy Law...... Anthropology...... Music...... Business Administration ...... Applied Mathematics...... Music with Business...... Counseling (Clinical Mental Health and/or Applied Statistics...... Music Composition...... Marriage, Couple and Family)...... Aquatic & Marine Biology ...... Music Education (Instrument or Voice)...... Creative Writing (Prose or Poetry in the Expanded Field)...... Art - History Emphasis...... Music with an Outside Field...... THE J. OLLIE EDMUNDS Educational Leadership...... Peter Greubel ’21 Hunter Wilkins ’21 Ansley McCoy ’22 Art - Studio Emphasis ...... Music Performance (Guitar, Orchestral Instrument, Organ, Piano or Voice)...... Elder Law ...... Asian Studies...... Music Technology...... Flex MBA for Professionals...... Biochemistry...... DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARSHIP Music Theory ...... Healthcare Administration Biology...... Nursing Pathway with Advent Health...... and Business Administration...... Business Administration...... Philosophy ...... International Law...... Business Flex...... Physics...... Jurisprudence Aging, Law and Policy...... Business Law ...... Political Science...... Jurisprudence Healthcare Compliance...... Business Systems and Analytics...... Professional Sales...... Jurisprudence International Chemistry...... and Comparative Business Law...... A Nationally Competitive Merit-Based Scholarship Psychology...... Communication and Media Studies...... Law ...... Public Health ...... Computer Information Systems...... Law and Business Administration...... Public Management...... Computer Science...... Modified Educational Leadership ...... Religious Studies...... Creative Writing...... Pharmacy and Business Administration...... Camilo Lilleslatten ’23 Chole DeYoung ’23 Miranda Bihler ’24 Wyatt Sise ’24 Russian (World Languages and Cultures)...... Cybersecurity...... Play and Creativity in Couseling (Certificate) ...... Russian, East European, Eurasian Studies . . . . . Data Analytics...... Social Justice ...... Social Science...... Digital Arts...... Sociology ...... Economics...... Spanish (World Languages and Cultures)...... CHARACTERISTICS SOUGHT IN EDMUNDS SCHOLARS Economics Business...... Sport Business...... Education ...... The J. Ollie Edmunds Distinguished Scholarship Program at Stetson University seeks students Sustainable Food Systems...... Elementary Education ...... who demonstrate a balance of the following qualities: Theatre Arts...... English ...... Translator (World Languages and Cultures)...... • Superior intellect and academic achievement, as measured • Character, integrity and self-motivation. Entrepreneurship...... by academic record and standardized testing. Environmental Science...... • Discipline and physical wellness gained by participation - A secondary-school GPA of 3.5 or above. Environmental Studies...... SIGNATURE PROGRAMS in athletics or fitness activities. Although some applicants STETSON UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS Family Enterprise Management...... Bonner Program...... - A combined SAT-R score of at least 1350 (Evidence have actively participated in varsity sports, this is not J. Ollie Edmunds Scholarship Finance...... Community Engagement ...... Based Reading and Writing and Math) or an ACT required. Applicants who participate in aerobics, dance French (World Languages and Cultures)...... Continuing Education and Outreach ...... composite score of at least 30. or other fitness programs that create physical wellness 421 N. Woodland, Blvd., Unit 8378 Gender Studies...... Discovery Program...... • Outstanding leadership potential, as measured by meet this characteristic. DeLand, FL 32723 German (World Languages and Cultures)...... Honors Program...... leadership roles in high school or the community. Global Development...... Pre-Dentistry...... • Outstanding personality and communication skills, This may include leadership roles in academic, athletic, Apply online: stetson.edu/edmunds-scholar Health Sciences ...... Pre-Engineering...... both oral and written. History...... Pre-Forestry & Environmental Studies ...... religious, scientific, military, social, civic or service Phone: 386-822-7100 / 800-688-0101 Human Resource Management ...... Pre-Law ...... organizations in high school or the community. • Active participation in campus and community activities and personal achievement in co-curricular activities. Email: [email protected] Integrative Health Science...... Pre-Med/Health ...... • Stetson seeks students with proven leadership potential International Business...... Pre-Veterinary...... Web: stetson.edu/edmunds who may be future Stetson student-body presidents, • Stetson seeks creative and imaginative students: International Studies...... Professional and Corporate Education...... creativity and imagination as demonstrated by Jewish Studies...... Roland George Investments Program...... as well as members of and Journalism...... ROTC (Air Force and Army)...... Phi Beta Kappa. participation in fine arts, music, acting, theater, dance, Latin-American and Latino Studies...... Study Abroad ...... writing, poetry, debate or scientific investigation. Management...... Background Life at Stetson University Stetson at a Glance Location The Edmunds Scholarship Program at Stetson University was established in 1996 by the for Edmunds Scholars Edmunds family to honor the character, charismatic personality, integrity, vision and leadership Stetson University’s historic campus is in DeLand, Florida, just 25 miles west of Daytona Beach and 35 miles northeast of Orlando. The DeLand campus serves more than 4,300 undergraduate and of the late J. Ollie Edmunds, former Stetson University president and chancellor. The purpose of Stetson students study with an outstanding senior faculty in small classes on a graduate students in the university’s College of Arts & Sciences, School of Business Administration the program is to attract the brightest students across the country with outstanding leadership beautiful campus in DeLand, Florida. Edmunds Scholars at Stetson benefit from and School of Music. The Stetson University College of Law has a campus in St. Petersburg/ abilities to Stetson University. Stetson’s intimate educational environment provides a solid forum the support of a special faculty mentoring and enrichment program, and a student Gulfport and the Tampa Law Center in Tampa, Florida. for high-ability students to learn under the mentoring and instruction of senior faculty members. organization, the Edmunds Laureate. In order to maintain the scholarship, each Edmunds Scholar must uphold a 3.5 GPA on a cumulative basis. Edmunds Scholars are expected Main Campus and Area Today, the scholarship program continues both through annual support by the Edmunds Family to participate in community-outreach programs. Although there is no requirement to and in perpetuity through a permanent endowed fund (recently established by Jane Edmunds Our historic main campus sits in the heart of DeLand, Florida – a medium-sized college town with J. OLLIE participate in sports, Edmunds Scholars are encouraged to maintain a balance between Novak and her husband, Wayne Novak), their family foundation (Third Growth Foundation) and a a thriving downtown, all within walking distance from campus. Shopping, restaurants, cultural academics and campus activities. Edmunds Scholars also are encouraged to become bequest from Mr. Novak’s aunt, Lydia Pfund. Also contributing to the endowment are Dr. J. Ollie events, Florida beaches, and the attractions and opportunities of Orlando are within close reach. involved in a leadership capacity in campus activities to further develop their leadership Edmunds Jr. and his family through their family foundation (The Sequoia Foundation). It is the EDMUNDS skills. They are expected to be role models for other students. family’s hope that generations of Edmunds Laureate will also support the fund, thereby enabling School & Class Size J. Ollie Edmunds was associated with Stetson University for 60 years, from 1921 when he We have approximately 3,100 undergraduate and 1,300 graduate and law students. even more students to realize the benefits of the Edmunds Scholarship Program. An advisory committee evaluates the program annually. Stetson University and the enrolled as an undergraduate student until the day he retired as chancellor. He served Our undergraduate students come from 45 states, 64 countries and 4 territoriesz. With 381 faculty, Edmunds family and friends keep in touch with scholars after graduation. Stetson for more than 50 years in the capacities of trustee, president and chancellor. As a Dr. Edmunds’ family has also supported Stetson University in other ways. Family members the student-faculty ratio is 13:1. The School of Music offers a 6:1 student-faculty ratio. student, he worked his way through Stetson and remained active in campus organizations. have sponsored the annual McEniry Award for Excellence in Teaching; the Etter McTeer Turner Covered Costs He was president of his sophomore and senior classes, president of the campus YMCA, Award for the year’s top graduate; the Edward B. Henderson Award for the most outstanding Degree Programs The J. Ollie Edmunds Distinguished Scholarship covers full tuition, annual fees, required and a member of the debate team, along with the fraternity, Glee Club, graduating senior in Stetson’s Department of Teacher Education who plans to pursue graduate Stetson has more than 105 areas of study leading to Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, course texts and materials, and on-campus room and board for four years (eight semesters) and the Torch and Scroll honorary. He often took leading roles in campus plays at Stover studies in Florida; and the George and Mary Hood Award, which recognizes a person or persons Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Business Administration degrees. Master’s degrees are offered for students selected. The program includes a $1,500 summer stipend. The stipend may be Theatre, including Shakespearean productions. He was editor of the yearbook and who display extraordinary passion for, and commitment to, Stetson University and its core in accounting, business administration, education, English and counseling. The Juris Doctor degree used for a vocational internship or alternatively for a summer study-abroad in a Stetson- business manager of the student newspaper. He received a bachelor’s degree in 1925, values. Other gifts from the Edmunds family include contributions to the Edmunds Sabbatical is awarded by the College of Law, which guarantees admission to Stetson undergraduates who sponsored program. All scholars are encouraged to study for one semester abroad, which a master’s degree in 1927 and a law degree in 1928, all from Stetson. In 1943, his alma and Faculty Development Program, Stetson’s Emily Edmunds Garden Pavilion, Phi Beta Kappa meet challenging academic requirements. is in addition to the summer stipend. mater presented him with the honorary Doctor of Laws degree. Fund, Stewart Lecture Series in Christian Ethics, Kresge Science Initiative, Challenge Gift Program, and the J. Ollie Edmunds Distinguished Scholarship Program Endowment. Selection Process Study-Away Program Dr. Edmunds was elected to Stetson’s Board of Trustees in 1934, helped organize Study-away programs are life-changing, allowing you to experience and learn in a local setting J. Ollie Edmunds Scholars are chosen each academic year. Scholars keep their awards for Stetson’s National Alumni Association and served three terms as its president. He around the world. From DeLand to Washington, D.C., or even China, Stetson’s study-away programs four years (eight semesters), as long as they continue to meet the scholarship criteria. was a judge in Duval County in Jacksonville, Florida. In 1947, he left his probate law allows you to expand what you learn in a classroom to real life. practice to become Stetson’s fourth president. His 19-year tenure as president Apply online today at Principals or headmasters at secondary schools that consistently produce excellent students rejuvenated the university. He hired new faculty, raised academic standards and Athletics are invited to nominate candidates. Recommendations may be directed to the Office of enlarged the campus from 33 to 80 acres, raising $18.4 million and constructing A member of the NCAA Division I Atlantic Sun Conference and the , stetson.edu/edmunds-scholar Admissions at Stetson University. A limited number of finalists are invited to campus for an 16 new buildings. A national leader in higher education, he served as president Stetson fields 17 intercollegiate sports. If that’s more than you had in mind, we offer a vibrant all-expenses-paid interview weekend, when the final Edmunds Scholar is selected for the of the American Association of Colleges and Universities. Beloved by faculty Students must apply for Early Decision or Early Action 1 intercollegiate Club Sports program and a campus-based intramural program. admission year. The scholarship is awarded solely on the student’s outstanding merit. and students, President Edmunds was highly respected on campus, in the admission to Stetson by November 1 to be considered for Student Activities state and across the country. The J. Ollie Edmunds Distinguished Scholarship Significant Outcomes Stetson is home to more than 140 student organizations, including service and special-interest The J. Ollie Edmunds Distinguished Scholarship J. Ollie Edmunds (JOE) Scholars have a proven history of significant accomplishments and groups, student government, social fraternities and sororities, and 17 scholastic and honorary continue to shape the definition of success on a global scale. You can find alums working at societies, including Phi Beta Kappa, Omicron Delta Kappa, Mortar Board and . Edmunds Scholars, in addition to their academic abilities and intelligence, must have strong character and integrity, Fortune 500 companies like Google and Macy’s, attending top law schools like Stanford and The J. Ollie Edmunds Distinguished Scholarship Program is a nationally along with the potential to be outstanding leaders. Intellectual distinction alone is insufficient for selection as an Fordham, continuing service-centered careers with international organization like the Peace Accreditation competitive merit-based college scholarship designed to attract top student Edmunds Scholar. Edmunds Scholars, like Rhodes Scholars, are chosen based on a combination of their intellectual Corps and the Bureau of National Affairs and changing the landscape of medicine at schools We are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges scholars with leadership potential to Stetson University. The scholarship excellence, personality and leadership. Candidates should have active co-curricular involvement, participation in like Johns Hopkins and University of Florida. The connections forged here open a variety of pays expenses for four years at Stetson for students who exhibit exemplary athletics or physical fitness activities, discipline, integrity, character, strong written and oral communication skills, (SACS). Our School of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, while the academic and personal leadership. creativity, and the potential to be well-rounded leaders and contributors in the Stetson University community. career opportunities and serve as a foundation for a life of achievement and impact. School of Business Administration is accredited by AACSB.