"This luncheon provides an opportunity for the College to congratulate recipients and to educate them on the selection process used to award their named scholarships," says Heron. "I feel very blessed," says Leonard, who was one of more than 60 students who attended a luncheon for scholarship recipients organized by Janet Heron, director of stewardship, on February 15. Since 2007 that policy has included a commitment to offer only grants, instead of loans, to relieve students of the burden of debt in order to expand their career and life options. He is just one of the 50 percent of current Haverford students who receive financial aid from the College, thanks to a need-blind admission policy that meets the demonstrated financial need of all admitted applicants, regardless of their ability to pay. Keith Tunnell '66 Memorial Scholarship, which was established to assist students displaying exceptional academic and leadership ability, Leonard can worry about his schoolwork, rather than his school bills. The sophomore political science major travelled all the way from Calcutta, India, to enroll here because he knows the importance of a good education, a value instilled in him by his parents who are both teachers at a school for underprivileged children back in India.Īttracted by its intimate size, liberal arts curriculum and cricket team, Leonard knew he wanted to attend school at Haverford, but, he says, "with the work my parents do, I wouldn't be able to come here paying full tuition." Thanks to the W. While all students move away from home to attend Haverford, few have moved quite as far as Thomas Leonard.
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