ROBERT W. WOODRUFF DEAN’S ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARS
INFORMATION SESSION 2019
1 OVERVIEW OF EMORY SCHOLARS PROGRAM
2 MEET DEAN’S ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARS
3 ELIGIBLITY & SELECTION
4 APPLICATION, AWARDS, AND PRO TIPS
5 QUESTIONS
AGENDA
ROBERT W. WOODRUFF
$105 MILLION GIFT 1979
“INVEST IN PEOPLE” 1980
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1 I N T E L L EC T UA L C U R I O S I T Y
2 C R EAT I V E T H I N K I N G
3 S E RVA N T L EA D E RS H I P
4 C O M M U N I C AT I O N S K I L L S
5 C O M M I T M E N T TO C O M M U N I T Y
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT & 5 SCHOLAR QUALITIES
MISSION & SCHOLAR ABILITIES
Inspired by Robert W. Woodruff ’s legacy, the Emory Scholars Program fosters a community that supports each member to:
• build an intellectual and social network, • develop and tell their story, • and contribute to the common good.
3-year conversation about who you are – and who you want to become
SCHOLAR ADVISING
SCHOLARS COMMUNITY
DINNERS
ANNUAL SCHOLARS RETREAT
S E RV I C E D AY SE M O R Y C A R E S & M L K DAY O N
P E E R M E N TO R I N G P R O G R A M *P I Z Z A & PA I N T I N G W I T H B O B R O S S
S C H O L A R S LO U N G E *B I R T H DAY S C H O L A R S N A C K S
S C H O L A R T R I P SWA S H I N G TO N , D.C .
S C H O L A R - L E D E V E N T S ( S L E S )C H AT TA H O O C H E E R I V E R H I K E
S U M M E R S T U DY A B R O A DE M O R Y T I B E TA N M I N D / B O DY S C I E N C E S
P R O G R A M
S U M M E R G LO B A L I N T E R N S H I P SS INGAPORE
S U M M E R R E S E A R C HR O C K Y M T B I O LO G I C A L L A B O R ATO RY
S U M M E R I N T E R N S H I PN Y U M E D C E N T E R – O R T H O P E D I C S U R G E RY
S C H O L A R S H I P A N D S E RV I C E ( S A S ) S U M M E R P R O G R A M
AT L A N TA C I T Y H A L L
C O N F E R E N C E T R AV E L G R A N T SU N I T E D N AT I O N S G E N E R A L A S S E M B LY
MEET CURRENT DEAN’S
ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARS
ELIGIBILITY & SELECTION
• Enrolled full-time as a first-year college student in Emory OR Oxford College in Fall 2018 & Spring 2019.•Cumulative GPA of at least 3.75 by the end of the Spring 2019 semester, AND•Have made extraordinary contributions to the academic, intellectual, and extracurricular life of the Emory community. • Selection: Evidence of outstanding academic success and of possessing the Scholar qualities.
No Award
APPLICATION & AWARDS
• Application Opened April 15: https://emory.academicworks.com/
• Recruit Recommender(s) NOW!
• Application & Recommendations Due: 5PM ET on Mon. June 3
• Applicants Notified: Thurs. Aug. 1
~ 20 Woodruff DAS FinalistsØ $10,000/year merit tuition
scholarship for 3 remaining yearsOR
APPLICATION & AWARDS
• ~ 20 Woodruff DAS Finalists invited to interview on Sat. Sept. 7
• Scholar Finalists Notified on Mon. Sept. 9
4 Named Robert W. Woodruff Dean’s Achievement ScholarsØ Instant membership in
Emory Scholars Program Ø Keep $10,000/year merit tuition
scholarship for Sophomore yearØ Switch to full tuition, fees, room and
board merit scholarship for Junior & Senior Year
Other 16 Woodruff DAS FinalistsØ Maintain $10,000 merit
tuition scholarship for 3 remaining years.
OR
APPLICATION
• Academic Works
• General Info
• Name(s) of Recommenders
• Asked for specific examples as evidence of your academic excellence & Scholar Qualities.
• Three Essays focused on Scholar Qualities
• Asked to give specific examples as evidence.
• Updated Resume
• Unofficial Transcript AFTER Spring 2019 grades post (link to video instructions)
APPLICATION: RECOMMENDATIONS
• REQUIRED: You must have an academic recommendation letter from an Emory University faculty member who can comment knowledgeably on your candidacy.
•OPTIONAL: Must reflect your OUTSIDE the classroom activities, through Campus Life, other campus organizations, or off-campus activities. Not faculty from a class only & not a peer.
APPLICATION: EMORY RESUME
•1 to 2 pages EMORY Resume (maximum)•Academic and/or extracurricular activities•Employment (for pay) & extra-curriculars: Include name/type of organization/activity/job, descriptions of your responsibilities, involvement and/or accomplishments, dates, and any specific roles or titles for each activity/job.•Awards/Honors
PRO TIPS
• Look over materials & application carefully NOW•Ask yourself: Am I a good fit for this opportunity?•Consider appropriate risk-taking & reality
• Talk with faculty and mentors• If YES…• Login and start application• Read & follow application directions
• Submit entire application ON TIME
PRO TIPS: RECOMMENDERS
• Ask ASAP and share timeline!
• Do a “soft ask” first
• If they say YES: • Prepare them
• Put names into application portal ASAP. • Remind them, remind them, remind them.• Thank them & follow-up w/ results
• Learn How to Write a Proper Resume
• Have your Resume critiqued by the Emory Career Center
PRO TIPS: RESUME
QUESTIONS?
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