Scholar Services
Scholar Services is the umbrella initiative that represents all of the programs, workshops, and information distribution for stipend-receiving scholars. White-Williams Scholars has introduced Scholar Services in order to expand its supplementary programming to all stipend-receiving scholars. Workshops and trips are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Lenfest Scholarship
Open to seniors who are applying for admission to Penn State University Park or Abington campuses or Temple University. Recipients receive full financial assistance to Penn State University thanks to the generosity of the Brook J. Lenfest Foundation.Workshop: October 8, 2007
Writing workshops
9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students will be invited to spend the day refining their writing skills with professionals from area businesses who use writing in their daily work. Full day retreats are scheduled in the fall and in the spring thanks to the support of KPMG. (November 30, 2007)
Financial Aid Workshops
Each year PHEAA offers city-wide FAFSA workshops for students and their families. White-Williams Scholars program staff will help facilitate and advertise one or more of these workshops.
College Exploration Workshop
WWS is partnering with a team of undergraduates from the Wharton Business School management class for 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students who would like to find out more about the process of searching, applying for admission, and ultimately selecting the best college to fit their needs. (November 2007)
Interviewing and Presentation Skills Workshop
WWS is partnering with Gephart Interview Coaching to offer tips on interviewing and public speaking as well as mock interview preparation to 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students. This workshop is especially relevant to those students that are seeking summer employment and are interviewing for scholarships and college admission. (Spring 2008)
