Templeton Scholars Program

Lewis & Clark College has created the Templeton Scholars Program to provide opportunities for gifted high school students from the greater Portland area to undertake advanced study. Qualified students who seek a challenging academic experience beyond the offerings of their high school curriculum may enroll in regular Lewis & Clark courses with the permission of the instructor.

Credit earned through the Templeton Scholars Program can be used toward graduation from Lewis & Clark. Since policies concerning transfer credit vary among institutions, students who attend other colleges should ask the admissions office about the possible transfer of this credit. The student’s high school may also give credit for the courses.

Cost

An administrative fee of $300.00 per semester will be charged and may be paid by you or your high school. You should discuss the availability of such funds with your guidance counselor. Students are responsible for course-related expenses such as books and supplies.

Course Selection

We ask you to indicate on the application form which area of study most interests you. If you are accepted, we will provide a course listing and arrange for you to meet with an adviser to select the course you would like to take. You will be limited to one course per semester.

Participation in the Templeton Scholars Program will require a substantial amount of study time outside of the classroom. We estimate that students will need to spend approximately two hours of outside work for every hour spent in class. It is important that you plan accordingly. We will gladly help you in using the resources of the College if you need help.

Applying for Admission

Students must apply every semester for consideration as a Templeton Scholar. Preference is given to those students who have not previously taken a course at the College.

To apply for admission as a Templeton Scholar, you must complete an application form and write a personal statement (see checklist below). You should give those materials, with the Counselor Reference Form and an addressed, stamped envelope to your high school guidance counselor. S/he will need to complete the Counselor Reference Form, attach a current transcript along with a current and projected course list and mail the packet to the address below.

In addition, you should ask an academic teacher with whom you have recently studied to complete the enclosed Teacher Reference Form. This form should be completed by a teacher in the subject area most closely aligned with the one you would like to pursue at Lewis & Clark. You should provide an addressed, stamped envelope for the teacher’s use.

Mail all application materials to:

Lewis & Clark College
Templeton Scholars Program
0615 SW Palatine Hill Road, MSC 32
Portland, OR 97219-7899

When all required materials have been received, the Templeton Scholars Selection Committee will consider the applications and make a decision as soon as possible. Please note that all materials need to be received by the stated deadlines below in order to be considered for review.

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Application Checklist

Application
Counselor Reference
Personal Statement
Teacher Reference

Fall Deadline: July 15

Spring Deadline: December 1