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

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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

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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?