Laurel Ambrose Receives Agnes Scott College Scholarship

DECATUR, GA (05/20/2010)(readMedia)-- Laurel Ambrose of Aynor has been awarded a Founders Scholarship by Agnes Scott College for the 2010-2011 academic year. Laurel is the daughter of Cynthia Ambrose and William Ambrose.

This Founders Scholarship totals $76,000 over four years. Those selected to be Founders Scholars have excelled in the classroom and in leadership, character and personal achievement. Overall, they have achieved high marks in their GPA and class standing. In addition, Founder Scholars have demonstrated balanced extracurricular experience, which suggests they will contribute to life at the college. Academics are important, however Agnes Scott students are encouraged to explore interests outside the classroom. Contributing factors are leadership, athletics and community service projects.

Agnes Scott, located in metro Atlanta, Ga., is a highly selective liberal arts and sciences college for women and is known for its dynamic and challenging intellectual community.

Agnes Scott College educates women to think deeply, live honorably and engage the intellectual and social challenges of their times. Students are drawn to Agnes Scott by its excellent academic reputation, exceptional faculty, and metropolitan Atlanta location – offering myriad cultural and experiential learning opportunities. A diverse and growing residential community of scholars, this highly selective liberal arts college encourages study abroad and presents its curriculum with international context. Agnes Scott College delivers on its promise: The World for Women.