Newark student is Henry Wells Scholar

Holly Gilligan, a senior at Newark High School, has been named a Henry Wells Scholar at Wells College - one of the school's most prestigious awards.

Henry Wells Scholars are high school students with a 90% cumulative grade point average and 1150 or higher in the SATs who are nominated by a guidance or Wells alumna. Having demonstrated academic excellence in high school, Scholars are awarded $3,000 to fund an experiential learning opportunity should they choose to enroll at Wells College.

During the freshman year, they receive hands-on experience in a work setting that matches their academic interests. The paid experience, which takes place during the junior or senior year, can be an internship, research project with a professor, or off campus study, among other options.

For more information, call the Admissions Office at 800.952.9355, email 

admissions@wells.edu 

and visit www.wells.edu

Wells College is a nationally recognized private coeducational liberal arts college located in Aurora, on the eastern shore of Cayuga Lake.

It was established in 1868 by Henry Wells, founder of the Wells Fargo and American Express Companies. The College is known as an exceptional value, pairing top quality academic programs with affordable tuition.

Wells boasts small class sizes, an extensive experiential learning program, cross enrollment with Cornell University and Ithaca College, and a wide range of off-campus study options.

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