GREENVILLE, Pa.—Fort Cherry High School senior Jordan Wilhoit was awarded an academic scholarship worth $141,000 to Thiel College during a surprise presentation Thursday, Jan. 20 at his high school.
Wilhoit, of McDonald, Pa., was one of five winners for 2022. Nevaeh Haskins, Dayton, Ohio; James Cromwell-Young, of Virginia Beach, Va.; Toby Atwood, of Kittanning, Pa.; and Alexis Brown, of Chesterland, Ohio were the first recipients. Wilhoit won the scholarship based on his performance at a scholarship competition with about 150 other applicants in late 2021.
He is the son of Brian Wilhoit and is the brother of Bailey and Josh.
He plans to study biochemistry at Thiel College.
Wilhoit has won the President’s Education Award in grades 8–11. In previous years, he was active in chorus and encore programs. He also participated in the yearbook and foreign language club and has volunteered at the local library.
About Thiel College
Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The College is also home to a new Master of Science in speech-language pathology and 2Master of Business Administration. Both master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The speech-language pathology program also has an accelerated 15-month graduate-level program. The M.B.A. program also has a 12-month post-graduate program.A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it celebrates 150 years.