Richardson Family Scholarship

Richardson Family Scholarship

Criteria for Selection

• Applicants must be nominated as a Wofford Scholar by their high school guidance counselors
• Moral force of character
• Strong family commitment
• Instincts to lead
• Energy and inclination to use one’s talents, as evidenced by participation in sports and/or other active hobbies
• Scholarly accomplishments
• Evidence of courage, sense of duty, unselfishness and concern for others

The Richardson Family Scholarship provides a full, four-year scholarship to Wofford College that includes:

• Full tuition, fees, room and board
• A monthly stipend for books and miscellaneous expenses
• A laptop computer for entering first-year students
• Summer internships, with one involving opportunity for overseas travel
• A January travel experience

Richardson Family Scholars will participate in a variety of enrichment activities, both on and off campus, to enhance their educational experience. Special opportunities not listed above may include the following:

• Luncheons with prominent community and campus leaders
• Dinner with Wofford’s Board of Trustees
• Resume and career preparation sessions
• Local community service opportunities