The Creigh Weyer Scholarship program is a highly-competitive, merit-based scholarship that is offered to Hastings College juniors who have outstanding leadership potential. Creigh Weyer Scholars are persons who have the initiative, integrity, intellect and leadership potential to become leaders at the highest levels. Creigh Weyer Scholars may pursue any field, including academia, the arts, business, entrepreneurship, government, the learned professions and the non-profit sector.

• Recognition of outstanding leadership potential,
• Active mentoring, guidance and support from senior leaders in business, government and academia, and
• Up to $40,000 in grants to support graduate study in the United States or overseas.

The Creigh Weyer Scholarship program is highly selective. The program seeks to award one scholarship each year, but will not make an award in any given year if no qualifying candidate is identified.

Creigh Weyer Scholars are expected to attend one of the top graduate schools in their chosen field. Previous Creigh Weyer Scholars have been accepted by some of the finest graduate schools in the United States, including: Columbia University, Emory University, Georgetown University, Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, New York University, Northwestern University, Purdue University, Tufts University, University of California, University of Chicago, University of Michigan, University of Pennsylvania, University of Texas and Yale University.

Scholarship recipients:

• Ann Goding (2004 honorary) – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA. MPH, Emory University Rollins School of Public Health
• Keian Kirkegaard (2005) – Raytheon Corporation, Denver CO. MS, Purdue University
• Jillian Heiden (2006) – MD/MPH candidate, University of Nebraska Medical Center
• Starlight Fonseca (2007) – JD candidate, University of Texas School of Law
• Tyler Keyser (2007) – JD candidate, Harvard Law School. Former Executive Assistant to the CEO, Fedcap Rehabilitation Services Inc., New York, NY
• Jessica Thompson (2008) – Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington, DC
• Ruth Swift (2009) – JD Candidate, Yale Law School
• April Christensen (2010) – Energy Pioneer Solutions, Lincoln NE
• Kevin Wright (2011) – AB Candidate, Hastings College

Creigh Weyer Scholars are selected on the following criteria:

• Demonstrated leadership potential,
• High probability of becoming a leader who will have a substantial impact on his or her community,
• Highest ethical standards and integrity,
• Strong communication skills, and
• Strong academic record with likely acceptance by a first-rate graduate school.

Leadership potential may be demonstrated in a wide variety of ways, including: student government, campus activities, entrepreneurial activity, non-profit and public sector activities, employment, military service or training, internships, community service, religious service and athletics. As long as a candidate demonstrates leadership potential, the manner in which this potential is demonstrated is not important. There is no preference as to any particular field.

Creigh Weyer Scholars will generally be in the top 10% of their class. However, demonstrated leadership potential is more important than academic distinction. A mandatory personal interview is a critical aspect of the selection process.

• Click here to download an application form and return via e-mail to lfrombgen@hastings.edu