Each year, MU and the distinguished merit scholarship program selects five students who demonstrate high academic achievement, leadership qualities, commitment to community service, and good citizenship. The Wright Scholars Program provides full tuition scholarships to each selected student, which is made possible by a $5-million gift to the University from Dr. Harvey T. Wright II ’70 and his wife, Mary Fermanides Wright ’68.
This fall, Methodist University will be welcoming five incoming students who are now part of the notable Wright Scholars Program.
Each year, MU and the distinguished merit scholarship program selects five students who demonstrate high academic achievement, leadership qualities, commitment to community service, and good citizenship. The Wright Scholars Program provides full tuition scholarships to each selected student, which is made possible by a $5-million gift to the University from Dr. Harvey T. Wright II ’70 and his wife, Mary Fermanides Wright ’68.
The following students have been announced as recipients of the Wright Scholars Program for the 2024-25 academic year:
- Ethan Carlyle
- Hometown: Goldsboro, N.C. (Charles B. Aycock High School)
- Major: Engineering
- Joshua Crabtree
- Hometown: Hillsborough, N.C. (Orange High School)
- Major: Engineering
- Jade Feimster
- Hometown: Hope Mills, N.C. (Cumberland Academy Virtual School)
- Major: Computer Information Technology with a concentration in Cybersecurity & Information Assurance
- Michael Heis
- Hometown: Huntersville, N.C. (Pine Lake Preparatory)
- Major: Engineering
- Bailey Watson
- Hometown: Fayetteville, N.C. (Cumberland International Early College High School)
- Major: Chemistry with a concentration in Biochemistry
The average cumulative, weighted GPA of the incoming Wright Scholars stands at 4.52, with an average ACT score of 30.4.
“The Wright Scholars, made possible by the generosity of the Wright family, is a program that allows us to identify and reward the best and brightest students in our class each year,” said Jamie Legg, dean of Admissions at Methodist University. “These five students all display high academic achievement, outstanding leadership skills, and a commitment to community engagement that will serve them well during their time at Methodist University and beyond. We are excited to welcome them to campus in August!”
For Watson, the scholarship will allow her to chase her academic dreams.
“The Wright Scholars Program is a wonderful opportunity that will help me achieve my goal of earning a doctorate in biochemistry one day,” said Watson.
The Wright Scholars Program is one of the various academic/merit scholarships Methodist University offers to its students.