Saturday, February 23 – Sunday, February 24
You've been selected from hundreds of high school students to attend Clarke University's student scholarship weekend. The competition is designed to further develop your leadership, communication, problem-solving and team building skills. It's also a great jump-start for attending college.
Among the topics covered are your personal Vision for the future, your personal Integrity, your desire for Excellence and the kind of Wisdom you want to possess in the future. You'll work in small groups, facilitated by Clarke students, as well as Clarke faculty and staff.
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Here are the details:
You could win a $1,000 scholarship
Weekend Schedule
Parent's Saturday Night option: February 23-24
Registration for students will begin at 10:45 a.m. on Saturday in Clarke's Wahlert Atrium. The Parent/Adult session will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday in the Wahlert Atrium. The weekend concludes after lunch on Sunday afternoon.
Students must attend the entire weekend to be eligible for the scholarships.
Here’s what to bring:
Clarke will provide overnight accommodations and meals for all students (including local-area students). Please bring a sleeping bag, pillow, personal toiletries, alarm clock and spending money for the bookstore.
Dress for Saturday is casual and Sunday is professional.
More particulars:
Resume: Each student is required to submit a resume using the format provided by Clarke. Please complete the resume and send it to the Clarke University Admissions Office by the Friday before your VIEW Weekend (either Friday, February 8 or Friday, February 22). The resume must be received (not post marked) by the correct Friday. Email to kelsey.meyer@clarke.edu, fax to (563)584-8666 or mail to:
Clarke University Admissions
1550 Clarke Drive
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Parents and Guests: Hotel rooms have been blocked at the Best Western Plus Dubuque for the Clarke University rate of $99.99+tax for each Saturday night. This rate includes a free hot breakfast buffet. Reservations can be made by calling (563)557-8000 and requesting the Clarke block. Reservations MUST be made by January 18 for Saturday, February 10 and by February 6 for Saturday, February 24. Check out the hotel at: www.dbqhotel.com.
Due to limited space, participants may only bring up to 2 adult guests.
Click here to reserve your spot at a VIEW Scholarship Weekend.