DUBUQUE, IOWA (March 15, 2022) — More than fifty high-school seniors attended the University of Dubuque's Second Century Scholars Program on Friday, February 18, 2022, on campus.
HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, HIGH SCHOOL, PARENT(S)
East Moline, IL
Abdelakim Baba Traore, United Township High School, Kadira Baba Traore
Eldridge, IA
Kaitlyn Kuhl, Easton Valley High School, Barb and John Kuhl
Geneseo, IL
Anthony Pierce, Geneseo High School, Josh and Nikki Pierce
Wilton, IA
Gage Oien, Wilton Jr/Sr High School, Anne Oien
The program awards two renewable full-tuition scholarships as well as significant one-time scholarships to incoming first-year University of Dubuque (UD) students who show a wide-ranging curiosity about their world, a strong capacity for self-discipline, and a passion for academic excellence in service to their communities.
"These are students who will perpetuate the Mission of the University of Dubuque in thought, word, and deed," said Lara Fluhr, director of admission at UD.
In order to be considered for a Second Century Scholars Award, students must have a minimum high-school grade-point average of 3.7 and participate in the scholars' day on campus. The day included a series of interviews and a writing exercise. Additionally, students learned about the UD's Scholar-Leader Honors Program and met with faculty and students. The day concluded with a dinner and recognition ceremony.
Students were presented a Certificate of Achievement by UD Chairman of the Board of Trustees Joseph Chlapaty (C'68, DHL'98) and his spouse, Linda, during the recognition ceremony.
