Dalton, GA ā Dalton Public Schools is proud to announce that Dalton High School senior Andrea Marsh has been selected as a Robert W. Woodruff Scholar at Oxford College of Emory University, one of the institutionās highest and most competitive honors.
Marsh, who plans to major in Political Science, was chosen for the distinguished scholarship in recognition of her outstanding academic achievements, leadership, and potential for future impact. The Woodruff Scholarship is awarded to a select group of students who demonstrate exceptional promise and commitment to excellence.
As a Woodruff Scholar, Marsh will receive a comprehensive merit-based award covering full tuition, fees, and room and board, totaling $93,854 for the 2026ā2027 academic year. The scholarship extends across all eight semesters of undergraduate study, including time at both Oxford College and Emory University.
In addition to financial support, the program provides scholars with enriched opportunities such as specialized academic advising, leadership development programming, summer funding, and exclusive events and resources designed to foster personal and professional growth.
āBeing named a Woodruff Scholar is not only a recognition of Andreaās hard work and dedication, but also an investment in her future as a leader,ā said Superintendent Steven Craft. āWe are incredibly proud of her accomplishments and excited to see all she will achieve.ā
The Woodruff Scholarship has a long-standing legacy of supporting high-achieving students, and Marsh now joins a distinguished group of scholars who have gone on to make meaningful contributions in their fields.
Dalton Public Schools congratulates Andrea Marsh on this remarkable achievement and wishes her continued success in her academic journey.
###