The Maurice E. Palmer Memorial Scholarship was established to honor Maurice Palmer, former Associate Director of Admission who passed away at an early age.  The scholarship in the amount of $5,000 is awarded annually for a deserving EOP student to Rider University.  The student should demonstrate leadership skills, loyalty to working with others and the ability to contribute to Rider University.  Review of applicants to the EOP program starts in the early spring and you will be notified if you are a finalist for the scholarship by late spring.  The scholarship is renewable for four years provided the recipient maintains a minimum grade point average of 2.5

Qualifications:

Qualified candidates should have obtained a minimum grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) and meet the minimum SAT or ACT requirement for the EOP program.   Candidates will be selected from the accepted EOP pool by the scholarship committee for the fall semester.  Those selected will be invited to campus for an interview in the spring of their senior year of high school. 

The student should demonstrate leadership skills, a commitment and loyalty to working with others and the ability to contribute to Rider University and make it a better place just as Maurice did.   The applicant’s potential to contribute to the University could be measured by involvement in student organizations and other activities in their high school.   The recipient of the award should be reflective of Maurice Palmer and his character and commitment to others. 

For More Information:
Please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission at 609-896-5042 or 800-257-9026.