Established in 1983 with a gift from the Lloyd G. and Mildred Balfour Foundation, the Balfour Scholar award enables Wheaton to recognize entering freshmen who have demonstrated outstanding academic ability, unusual talents and potential for leadership. Each Balfour Scholar receives a $12,500 scholarship in addition to a one-time $4,000 stipend to support research, career-development or community service opportunities. The stipend is available for experiences during the summer of either your sophomore or junior year. Balfour Scholars represent the most outstanding students in the applicant pool.