Lantern Scholars Fly-In Program
Learn more about a women's college education, the liberal arts college experience, and our best tips for applying to college through our Lantern Scholars fly-in program.
We know that a campus visit can be an important factor for students navigating the college search process, but we also recognize that the cost of visiting colleges can be a barrier for many students. Our Lantern Scholars fly-in program is designed to support rising high school seniors who come from historically underrepresented backgrounds, including African-American, Asian-American, Hispanic/Latinx, Native American, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander and First-Generation students.
Lantern Scholars
Apply to be a Fall 2025 Bryn Mawr College Lantern Scholar by July 15. Nominations and applications will open on May 15.
The Lantern Scholars Program is designed to support rising high school seniors who come from historically underrepresented backgrounds, including African-American, Asian-American, Hispanic/Latinx, Native American, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander and First-Generation students.
Selected Lantern Scholars will be funded to visit Bryn Mawr Saturday, October 5 – Monday, October 7, 2024 for a fully-funded and immersive, on-campus experience designed to support you in the college search and application process. We’ll cover what’s unique about a liberal arts and women’s college experience, offer tips on preparing everything from application essays to extracurricular activities lists, give you the opportunity to sit in on a class, provide an inside look at student life at Bryn Mawr, and introduce you to the vibrant city of Philadelphia.
Students should complete this application and submit the following documents by July 15:
- Unofficial high school transcript
- Intended senior year courses
- Link to or copy of school profile
- Resume
- Letter of recommendation from counselor or CBO mentor (optional)
Applicants will receive their decision in early August. Questions? Contact us at admissions@brynmawr.edu.
Breaking Barriers
Our Breaking Barriers program comprehensively supports first-generation, limited-income, and undocumented+ students at Bryn Mawr.
The Impact Center
The Impact Center for Community, Equity, and Understanding implements programs and activities that address issues of diversity, power, and privilege with a goal of improving the campus climate and enhancing community life at Bryn Mawr College.
Questions for our Admissions team?
Contact our office at (610) 526-5152 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern, Monday through Friday or email us at admissions@brynmawr.edu.