Transylvania student studying Swahili this summer through Critical Language Scholarship
Transylvania student Cynthia Kayitesi ’24 is studying Swahili this summer through a U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship.
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Transylvania student Cynthia Kayitesi ’24 is studying Swahili this summer through a U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship.
Two Pioneers recently received awards from the Alpha Lambda Delta honor society, building on the school’s tradition of being a national leader in the number of students receiving ALD accolades.
Transylvania has partnered with the Next Genius Foundation to help students in India pursue a college education in the United States.
Transylvania student Lali Lucero ’23 has been awarded a scholarship from First Generation Women Achievers of the Bluegrass.
Some local high school programs prepare students so well for a Transylvania education — get them so primed for the liberal arts — that the university guarantees their graduates a substantial scholarship. To be eligible for these awards (along with all merit-based scholarships, except for Premier Scholarships), students planning to enroll with Transylvania University’s Class of 2025 this fall must apply by the Feb. 1 Regular Decision Deadline. These scholarships cover a broad range of programs, from Lexington Catholic’s Exemplar Scholars to Paul Laurence Dunbar’s Math, Science and Technology Center. “The partnerships are there to give these students an opportunity to continue their work at the collegiate level,” Vice President for Admissions Johnnie Johnson said. “We are also trying to keep some of the best students in Lexington — in Lexington.” Current Transylvania students know first hand how well specialized high school programs prepare future Pioneers. Junior Ryan Wood, who participated in Tates Creek High School’s International Baccalaureate Programme, said starting college was seamless. “I felt like I was on track.” The elementary education major said the IB program is rigorous and requires a lot of critical thinking, analysis and time management. When he got to Transylvania, he was “ready to have some conversations,” understanding he wasn’t always going to be right. “Knowing that I can be wrong — that’s part of learning.” Plus, as is evident by the title, Wood pointed out how the IB program’s international flavor relates