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Thirteen incoming freshmen have been chosen from a record more than 600 applicants as the newest members of the Ingram Scholarship program.
Members of the new class are Jessie Bullock of Overland Park, Kan.; Nicole Gunasekera of Beavercreek, Ohio; Andrew Hollar of Suwanee, Ga.; Imade Imasuen of Indianapolis, Ind.; Kurt Lockhart of Ames, Iowa; Justin Loiseau of Charlotte, N.C.; Addison McCaleb of San Antonio, Texas; Kyle McCollom Jr., of St. Louis, Mo.; Megan Millard of Culver, Ind.; Trinh Nguyen of Duluth, Ga.; Laurie Seidel of Dallas, Texas; David Tao of Bardstown, Ky.; and Tim Thomson of Morristown, N.J.
They will join the more than 130 Vanderbilt students and alumni who have been awarded the Ingram Scholarship since 1994. From that first class of four undergraduates and two incoming freshmen, the program has grown to include 50 Ingram Scholars attending the university at the same time.
The program was conceived in 1993 by E. Bronson Ingram, president of the Vanderbilt University Board of Trust from 1991 until his death in 1995, as a way to reward outstanding students with a commitment to volunteerism and community service.
Ingram Scholars are required not only to volunteer for community service but also design and implement projects that address significant community needs. The program encourages Ingram Scholars to work with established not-for-profit groups and to create projects that become self-sustaining. Each scholar participates in community service projects at least 20 hours each month during the school year and during at least two of their undergraduate summers.
Each Ingram Scholar receives a minimum of full-tuition, a stipend for a special summer project and a project expense budget. In cases of demonstrated need, additional financial aid may be provided.
Media contact: Elizabeth Latt , (615) 322-NEWS
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