Hollins celebrates stellar academic achievement and leadership potential through its Batten Scholar program. Candidates are selected from Hollins Scholar Award candidates after a review of their records by a committee of Hollins faculty members. Batten Scholars candidates will be invited to participate in the scholars' interview weekend, held on campus.
To be considered, you must submit your application for admission by January 13.
The Batten Scholars program offers:
* four-year, full-tuition awards
* leadership opportunities
Here are a few of our Batten Scholars:
Sara Boddorf '12, from Pearl River, New York is an art history major and economics minor. She is active in several student organizations such as the Women Art Supporters of Hollins (WASH) and the Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance (FMLA). Sara has served as a Student Success Leader within the First-Year Student Seminar Program as well as a resident assistant for Housing and Residence Life. During the spring of her junior year Sara studied abroad in London and completed an internship with an international art dealer. Sara is currently applying to graduate programs in art history and hopes to pursue a career in the museum field.
Erin Struble '12, from Williamsburg, Virginia, is a biology major on a pre-veterinary track. She is the active in Student Senate, holding the positions of Senator, Parliamentarian, and Vice Chair through her time at Hollins. She loves passing on her passion for Hollins through hostessing, Orientation team, and orientation volunteering. She is the president of the Hollins Martial Arts Club, promoting martial arts and women's self defense on campus. She has been a counselor for the Hollinsummer program for two summers. She plans to attend veterinary school after graduating from Hollins.
Macy Carman '13, from Billings, Montana, is an environmental studies major. She has been involved in the riding and golf teams as well as sitting on the Student Athletic Advisory Board. She is pursuing the Batten Leadership Certificate and serves on the Batten Leadership Institute Student Board. Other extracurriculars include Phonathon and working in student admissions. She looking forward to attending graduate school a career in "green" architecture or environmental policy.
Catherine Hensly '14, from Virginia Beach, Virginia, is a business major with a concentration in finance. She is also pursuing the Certificate in Leadership Studies from the Batten Leadership Institute. She is an active member of the riding team, the treasurer of DIVAS (Developing and Inspiring Vibrant and Ambitious Students), and the Social Media Director of the up-and-coming Hollins chapter of "Her Campus." She also works at the Center for Learning Excellence as a Writing Center Tutor.
102011
