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Congratulations

on being selected as a Thoma Scholar finalist!
As a finalist, you're required to join us for an in-person interview on the OSU-Stillwater campus on Friday, Feb. 21 if you are interested in being considered for this scholarship. You'll also have the opportunity to stay and participate in our Admitted Student Day event on Feb. 22. To officially accept this opportunity, please register for your interview by Wednesday, Jan. 22 using the button below. 

Thoma Scholars Interview Day Details

What to expect: 

This is an all-day event from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 21, 2025

  • Each student will be provided a complimentary two-night stay at The Atherton Hotel for themselves and one guest the nights of Feb. 20-21, 2025.
  • Two meals will be provided for you and one guest, including lunch and dinner on Feb. 21. 
  • Complimentary breakfast and parking in the Student Union Parking Garage is included in your hotel stay. 
  • Students are invited to stay for our Admitted Student Day event on Saturday, Feb. 22, but must register for that event separately.

Traveling to Stillwater

 

How to prepare for your interview:

Feel better prepared when it comes interview time by taking advantage of these tips. 

  • Review what you submitted in your Thoma Scholars application. By reviewing your submitted application, you can better formulate and make note of helpful talking points you'll want to touch on during the interview. 
  • Come with some prepared questions to ask the committee. Use this time as an opportunity for you to get your questions answered.
  • Look good, feel good too. We recommend business professional for the interview. There will be moderate walking to-and-from the interview and activities, so please take that into consideration when selecting your shoes for this event. 
  • Be yourself! The committee wants to know about your interests, dreams, hopes and ambitions.

Schedule of Events

Friday, February 21

 

Thoma Scholars Interview Day Agenda

  • Check-in

    Time: 8:30 a.m. 

    Location: Atherton Hotel Lobby

  • Welcome & Overview

    Time: 9 - 9:15 a.m.

    Location: Browsing Room, Edmon Low Library

  • Interviews & Sessions

    Time: 9:15 - 11:30 a.m. 

    Location: Browsing Room, Edmon Low Library

  • Lunch on Campus

    Time: 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. 

    Location: Various Locations

    Enjoy lunch on us at one of our available dining options in the Student Union or Central MarketPlace. 
  • Interviews & Sessions

    Time: 1 - 4:30 p.m.

    Location: Browsing Room, Edmon Low Library

  • Dinner Reception

    Time: 6 p.m. 

    Location: Council Room, 412 Student Union

Accommodations

We're dedicated to providing equal access to our guests. If you, or someone in your party, require disability-related accommodations while on campus, we’ll make every reasonable effort to provide appropriate resources during your visit. Accommodations may include interpretation or closed caption services, assistance with mobility, etc. Please let us know your needs so we can prepare for your arrival.


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