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August/September 2024

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mercer.edu M E R C E R S T U D E N T S R E C E I V E D nationally and internationally competitive merit scholarships and fellowships during the 2023–24 academic year, setting a new record for student achievement at Mercer University. 48 55 Senior Sarah Boyer is one of two Mercer students awarded the 2024–25 Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, the nation's most prestigious scholarship for undergraduates in science, mathematics, and engineering. Mercer is one of the state's leading producers of Goldwater Scholars, totaling 20 recipients since 2013. READ THE FULL STORY learn to lead learn to learn to lead MERCERIANS Dozens of students earn awards each year, allowing them the opportunity to develop their skills and experiences by applying what they have learned in the classroom in real-world settings. Top awards earned by Mercer students during the 2023–24 academic year include the Goldwater Scholarship, Fulbright Award, Peace Corps selection, National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, Newman Civic Fellowship, Amgen Scholars Program, GEM Fellowship, Gilman Scholarship, and Phi Beta Kappa selection. "Students who have earned a nationally competitive award are frequently even more attractive for the next opportunity they apply for, so each application leads to more and more opportunities." DR. DAVID A. DAVIS Director of University Honors and Director of National Fellowships and Scholarships

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