Incight scholarship helps student enroll at George Fox

July 20th, 2007

NEWBERG, Ore. – George Fox University senior Jason Wessell, a graduate of Southridge High School, has recieved a $750 scholarship from Incight, a Portland-based nonprofit group that educates and employs people with disabilities. 

Wessell finished high school with a GPA of 3.6 and is a history major at George Fox.

In 2006, Incight awarded 58 scholarships, three internships, and 15 students in its eMentoring program, which matches scholarship recipients with mentors working in business, government, and nonprofit organizations.

Universities and colleges with Incight scholarships last year included University of Portland, Stanford University Graduate School, Princeton University, Michigan State University, Fordham University for Law, Oregon State University, University of Oregon, University of Washington, University of Alabama, and University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Incight has raised more than $500,000 to date through the support of several foundations, corporations and individuals.

George Fox University is a Christian university of the humanities, sciences, and professional studies ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a “Best Value” and as a top-tier western regional university. It offers bachelor’s degrees in more than 40 majors, degree-completion programs for working adults, a seminary, and 12 master’s and doctoral degrees. Nearly 3,200 students attend classes on the university’s campus in Newberg, at its Portland, Salem, and Boise centers, and at other teaching sites in Oregon.

Contact: 

Rob Felton, Director of Public Information
503-554-2129
http://rfelton@georgefox.edu