Wheaton College (Ill.) Student Jillian Marcantonio Awarded Scholarship by Foreign Languages Department

2014 Sep 17

Jillian Marcantonio of Middletown, N.J. was awarded the Violet Bergquist Scholarship by the Foreign Languages Department at Wheaton College (Ill.).

The Violet Bergquist Scholarship is a monetary award given to an outstanding upperclassman who is preparing to teach French or Spanish, or to use either language in Christian service. Marcantonio was recognized as a scholarship recipient at Wheaton College's Honors Convocation.

The Foreign Languages Department exists to prepare graduates to serve the church and society by fostering clear communication and cultural understanding.

Wheaton College (Wheaton, Ill.) is a coeducational Christian liberal arts college noted for its rigorous academics, integration of faith and learning, and consistent ranking among the top liberal arts colleges in the country. For more information, visit wheaton.edu.