Scholarships Augustinian Scholarship

“To whom much has been given, much shall be required.”
Intellectual gifts are a sacred trust to cultivate and invest in God’s work in the world.

About the Program

The Augustinian Scholars Program (ASP) offers a four-year scholarship and honors curriculum to students committed to academic excellence and Christian formation. The ASP invites students to study the work of St. Augustine of Hippo and other key thinkers in the Christian intellectual tradition because a rigorous pursuit of truth grows out of our pursuit of God. Rather than a separate honors college, ASP operates within Westmont, providing support and intellectual fellowship to the scholars and enhancing their engagement with the broader community.

Westmont awards at least 60 Augustinian Scholarships to incoming first-year students each year, which cover 85 percent of tuition for four years.

If you are a high school senior graduating in 2021, start thinking today about the Augustinian Scholarship and apply to Westmont by November 1, 2020. The college invites candidates to campus in January to compete for the awards and announces the recipients by the end of February.

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Candidacy Criteria

To be considered as candidates for the 2021 Augustinian Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Apply Early Action as a First Year Student for Fall 2021.

  • Submit excellent academic credentials.

  • Take an interest in and show an aptitude for leadership; demonstrated leadership experience in high school, church and/or volunteer activities desirable.

  • Profess a commitment to the Christian faith and a desire to grow spiritually.

  • Commit to spending a semester studying abroad.

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Friday Program

8:00 a.m. Check-in

 Welcome to Westmont! Check-in and receive your weekend schedule and informational packet. Location: Global Leadership Center

8:30 a.m. President’s Breakfast Reception

 Join us for breakfast and meet President Gayle D. Beebe on the patio and mingle with other prospective students and members of the Westmont community. Location: Global Leadership Center Patio

9:00 a.m. Morning Welcome and Program

 Find a seat in our Global Leadership Center as Jesse Covington, Director of the Augustinian Program welcomes you. Irene Neller, vice president for enrollment, will then introduce you to Westmont. Next, dive deeper into Westmont’s mission as President Gayle D. Beebe shares the value of a Christian liberal arts education. Location: Global Leadership Center

10:00 a.m. Chapel

We’ll arrive early to chapel to meet Campus Pastor Scott Lisea (’88), who will share insights about the importance of chapel for our Westmont community. You will hear him speak in chapel today. Location: Murchison Gym

11:30 a.m. Lunch or Tours

 Half of the group will be escorted to the Dining Commons to have lunch following Chapel. Families and guests may pay for their lunch at the entry desk. Candidates, please enjoy a complimentary meal. Location: Meet outside of Murchison Gym

12:30 p.m. Lunch or Tours

 Half of the group will take a tour of one of the country’s most beautiful college campuses. Enjoy the natural beauty and sacred spaces that abound on campus, which could soon be your new home! Location: Magnolia Lawn

1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Informational Seminar: Preparing for College

 Hear from Westmont’s Student Life department about preparing for college as both a family member and a student. Location: Global Leadership Center

3:15 - 4:30 p.m. Scholar Candidate Discussions

 Candidates only. Families and guests can check in at their hotels and prepare for the banquet. Candidates will meet with a faculty member and the people in their group to explore various topics. Location: Indicated in the packet received at check-in

4:45 p.m. Meet Your Augustinian Host

 After the Scholar Discussions return to the Global Leadership Center where you will meet your Augustinian host for the evening and be able to check into your room on campus. Location: Global Leadership Center

5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Augustinian Scholar Candidate Banquet

 Join us for a dinner celebration and meet other Augustinian Candidates and their families. College leaders will share student insights and experiences related to the Augustinian Scholars Program. Location: Murchison Gym

Optional Evening Student Activities 9:00-12:00 p.m. Game Night

 Candidates with Augustinian Scholars Get to know other Augustinian candidates - and Augustinian Scholars - at a fun game night! Location: Global Leadership Center

 

Saturday Program

8:00 a.m. Augustinian Scholar Candidates Breakfast (Candidates Only)

 Find your cohort leaders and group members and begin the day with breakfast in Founders Room. Please bring your luggage with you so we can move it to the GLC and you can easily retrieve it at the end of the day. Keep any belongings with you that you’ll need throughout the day! Location: Founders Room

8:45 a.m. Candidate Scholar Discussions

 Your cohort leaders and faculty leader will guide you to your classroom for a time of discussion. Location: Find the location in the packet you received at check-in.

9:30 a.m. Academic Break-out Session I (Candidates Only)

 You will attend one of five lectures with your cohort group to experience a class session with a Westmont professor. Location: Find the location in the packet you received at check-in

10:30 a.m. Break

 The Westmont Bookstore is open from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m

10:45 a.m. Academic Break-out Session II (Candidates Only)

 You will attend one of five lectures with your cohort group to experience a class session with a Westmont professor. Location: Find the location in the packet you received at check-in.

10:45 a.m. Family Reception hosted by Parent Relations

 Enjoy a refreshing perspective of college life at Westmont and the Augustinian program from current families of Augustinian Scholars. Location: Hieronymus Lounge

12:00 p.m. Lunch

 Families and guests may join the candidates for lunch in the Dining Commons and pay for their meal at the entry desk of the Dining Commons. Candidates enjoy a complimentary meal. Location: Dining Commons

1:00 p.m. The Office of the Provost Hosts a Faculty Panel

 Hear from Westmont educators and Augustinian faculty as they discuss a liberal arts education. Location: Global Leadership Center

2:30 p.m. Prayer Circle

 A beloved tradition of the Augustinian Scholars Candidate weekend, current Augustinian scholars will surround in you prayer before you head into the Scholars Respond. Location: Outside of the Global Leadership Center

2:30 p.m. The Scholars Respond

 Scholar Candidates will make their individual response. Candidates Only. Location: Various locations across campus

2:30 p.m. Immersion Experience with Director of Augustinian Scholar Program

 Question and answer session with Jesse Covington, the director of the Augustinian Scholarship Program, and participate in an immersion experience. Location: Global Leadership Center

3:45 p.m. Closing Reception

 Everyone reunites for a closing reception and parting blessings. Location: Global Leadership Center
 

2019 Augustinian Profile

Academic and Personal Profile of Augustinian Scholars in the Class of 2023
  • Average GPA: 4.48 (weighted) 
  • Average SAT: 1440; Mid 50% scoring: 1420-1480
  • Average ACT: 32; Mid 50% scoring: 32-33 
  • From ten states and five countries
  • 19 men and 37 women
  • Ethnic Background
    • 61% White
    • 16% Asian, Asian mixed race
    • 13% Hispanic/Latino
    • 6% Black or African American
    • 4% American Indian or Alaskan Native, White