May 22, 2008

Briar Cliff Announces Presidential Scholars

SIOUX CITY, Iowa – Briar Cliff University announces the recipients of Presidential Scholarships, the highest scholarships awarded to first-year students.

The 2008 BCU Presidential Scholars, all of whom graduated from high school this spring, are Kayla Nisley, from Pius X High School in Lincoln, Neb.; Taylor Braunberger from Trinity Christian High School in Williston, N.D.; Nathanael Olson from Douglas MacArthur High School in San Antonio, Texas; and Korey McDonald from Central Lyon High School in Rock Rapids, Iowa.

“Our Presidential Scholars are exceptional individuals who bring much to the Briar Cliff campus,” said Sharisue Wilcoxon, vice president of enrollment management at BCU.
“We are looking forward to having these students join our Briar Cliff community.”

Briar Cliff University Presidential Scholarships are full-tuition scholarships and are renewed annually for up to four years of study as long as the scholarship recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA.

The scholarships were announced following a competitive application process and interviews with university administrators. High school seniors who apply for BCU’s Presidential Scholarships must have a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or better and an ACT score of 26 or higher. Active leadership roles within the community, church and school also are criteria for the award.

Briar Cliff University is a Catholic institution with an enrollment of more than 1,100 students from 26 states and four countries. Students are educated in the Franciscan tradition of excellence in the liberal arts and career preparation in an environment of care and compassion. For more information, please visit www.briarcliff.edu.