Admission

Bus Scholarship Application 2023

The Office of Admission is pleased to announce that Whittier College's Campus Visit Bus Scholarship is now open for the 2023-2024 academic year!

The bus scholarship is designed to alleviate some of the costs associated with group visits and transportation expenses. If selected, this scholarship will provide a stipend to help fund your visit and provide opportunities for college workshops.

Bus Scholarship Application Guidelines

Open to high schools within a 50-mile radius of Whittier College.
Groups such as AVID, Upward Bound, Honors Programs, or other high school college preparatory. classes are encouraged to apply.
Group Visits have a maximum capacity of 50 students from grades 9-12.
An application must be submitted to be considered. Emails will not be accepted.
Applications must be received no later than October 1 to be considered.

Recipient Information

Selected schools will be scheduled for a 3-hour visit to campus which will include an information session and campus tour. The bus scholarship includes travel costs and lunch on campus. The date of the campus visit will be agreed upon based on the availability of your school and the Office of Admission.

Selected schools must arrange their own transportation logistics. Schools must provide a receipt for the hired bus and Whittier College will either pay the bus company directly or provide a reimbursement to the school or district.

All selected bus scholarship recipients will be notified by October 14. Visits will take place between October 2023 and April 2024.

Other On-Campus Opportunities

Although we would like to award the bus scholarship to every school that applies, please understand that the process is competitive. We understand the importance of providing opportunities for college access. We are committed to working with schools in local communities beyond this opportunity. Visit the website for more information on group visits, on-campus tours, virtual information sessions, one-on-one meetings with admission counselors, and connecting with current students.

Applicant First Name

Applicant Last Name

Applicant's Title

Email Address

High School Name

What grades are the students in that you plan to bring? Select all that apply.

9th

10th

11th

12th

How many students would you like to bring? (Please note the maximum number of students we can accommodate for this program is 50)

Is the student group a part of a on-campus program? ex. AVID, Upward Bound, Honors Program, etc.

Please list which group or write N/A:

How would this scholarship impact your school and students? Please be as detailed as possible. Your answer will help the selection committee make the decision when awarding the scholarship.

Is there any additional information we should know?

If you have any questions, please email AdmissionScholarships@whittier.edu.