The Johnson Program
The Johnson Program in Leadership and Integrity
W&L's Johnson Program in Leadership and Integrity offers campus-wide programming, including grants that enable students to pursue independent projects in the U.S. and around the world and lecture and symposia where students learn from and engage with leading scholars in their fields.
Johnson Scholars
The Johnson Scholarship at W&L is an opportunity for high achieving students to build a rewarding college experience, prepare for their future and graduate without debt. Each year, up to 44 entering first-year students are selected as Johnson Scholars on the basis of academic achievement, demonstrated leadership and potential to contribute to W&L’s intellectual and civic life, as well as the world at large.
Johnsons receive at least full tuition, room and board merit scholarships plus up to $7,000 for internships, community-service projects, faculty-supervised research, international experiences and leadership projects during summer.
More about the Johnson Scholarship
Opportunity Grants
Johnson Opportunity Grants are awarded on a competitive basis and are open to any rising junior or senior at W&L. Grants cover travel, living expenses, and other costs associated with a proposed project or summer activity. Past projects include national and international conferences, research travel, and community leadership service projects.
More than a scholarship
The Johnson Scholarship
Up to 44 students a year receive awards of at least tuition, room and board as Johnson Scholars. Students are selected on the basis of academic achievement, demonstrated leadership and their potential to contribute to the intellectual and civic life of the W&L campus and of the world at large in years to come.
Funding for Opportunity and Enhancement
The Johnson Program provides funds to support student projects across the country and around the world. Johnson Opportunity Grants are competitive and open to any rising junior or senior. Johnson Enhancement Funds provide support for summer experiences for recipients of the Johnson Scholarship.
Lecture and Symposia Series
The Johnson Lecture and Symposia Series brings experts and leaders to campus so students may learn from their experiences the qualities of honor, leadership and integrity.
Endowed Faculty Chairs
In addition to providing scholarships and opportunity funding for students, the Johnson Program supports two full-time faculty positions, one in the Williams School of Commerce, Economics and Politics and one in The College.