How do I apply for the Ashbrook Scholar program?
A.The formal application process is very simple. It begins with submitting a paper application or online application, and culminates in an interview with the Director of the Ashbrook Center. This interview will ultimately determine whether the candidate is accepted or turned away from the program.The purpose of the interview is to reveal to the candidates, in a forthright but graceful manner, not only what the Ashbrook Center does, but how we think of ourselves, what our broad purposes are with regard to academic excellence, and our high expectations of them.The interview is done “conversationally,” because the candidates themselves must know why they want to be part of the program, and why we believe they ought to want to be part of the program. During the interview, we emphasize the challenges and difficulties of the program. At all times we present things honestly to the candidate, and we expect honesty in return.
