Elon Fellows & Scholars Programs

Fellows & Scholars PROGRAMS

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Prepare to Excel The Elon Fellows and Scholars Programs are made for a student like you.

You value mentoring relationships, an expansive global perspective and meaningful service experiences. And you need an academic environment that will keep pace with your work ethic. You’ll find it all (and so much more) at Elon.

Maybe you’re certain about a major. Or perhaps you want to explore several options. The six Fellows and five Scholars programs are value-added, four-year experiences for academically talented high school students. They offer outstanding faculty support, scholarships, grants and peer networks that will challenge you to set and achieve your goals. Both programs combine all the elements of an active collegiate lifestyle with opportunities to study business in Eastern Europe, publish research in an academic journal, and live and learn with students who share your desire for knowledge. Design your own major, produce hard-hitting multimedia journalism or present a leadership legacy project that will leave your mark on the university long after you graduate.

Discover how Elon can shape the next four years of your life and propel you to an accomplished future. *Except for students pursuing Elon’s dual-degree engineering program

Jump-start your

career success The four years you’ll spend as an Elon Fellow or Scholar prepare you for a lifetime of work as a global citizen. The depth of your experiences provides the framework you’ll use to make decisions long after you’ve graduated.

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Elon Fellows alumni live and work across the globe in a variety of fields including: Internal audit analyst with Goldman Sachs in New York City Fulbright grant recipient teaching English in Czech Republic.

J.D. candidate at William & Mary Law School Nuclear surface warfare officer with the U.S. Navy Ph.D. candidate in behavioral neuroscience at the University of Pennsylvania Aerospace engineer in Charlotte, N.C. Legal & research intern with Organization for Refuge, Asylum & Migration in Germany Licensed genetic counselor at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Director of news and entertainment content for USA Today Peace Corps representative in Malawi Pursuing M.S. in Global Health at Yale University Investment banking analyst for Credit Suisse in New York City Reporter at the Wall Street Journal Media relations with the Texas Rangers Senior research health economist at RTI Health Solutions in Research Triangle Park, N.C. Exceptional children teacher and technology director in Chapel Hill, N.C.

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Honors Fellows Highly motivated students seeking academic challenges and searching for answers to compelling questions find themselves at home in the Honors Fellows Program.

Scholarships Available 45 Honors Fellows $13,500 annual scholarship $6,000 Presidential Scholarship $1,000 one-time Global Study grant $1,000 grant to support thesis research

Program Highlights Apply to study in Italy over Winter Term during your first year; the university funds 75 percent of the cost. › Consider academic issues from multiple perspectives when you take Honors courses team-taught by professors from different fields. › Work alongside a faculty mentor to complete an Honors thesis using your original academic research.

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Participate in a community of intellectually engaged colleagues with an Honors Fellow peer-mentor or by living in one of two Living and Learning Communities.

Scholarships All 45 Honors Fellows receive a $13,500 scholarship renewable annually based on academic performance and program participation. This is in addition to the

Presidential Scholarship of $6,000 annually, bringing total scholarship funding to $19,500 each year, or $78,000 over four years. Each student also receives a one-time $1,000 Global Study grant for a university-approved study abroad or Study USA experience and a $1,000 grant to support thesis research. In each class, one Honors Fellow is selected as the William R. Kenan, Jr. Honors Fellow and receives a full tuition scholarship renewable annually. Honors Fellows who plan to attend medical school may also apply for Jane M. Baird Pre-medical Scholarships that provide an additional $4,000 per year.

Ready to Apply?

Students who have taken a demanding high school curriculum, have an excellent GPA and rank in the top of their class should apply.

Standardized test scores will also be considered.

Current Honors Fellows had a combined evidence-based reading and writing and math SAT total of 1400 or ACT 32 at the time of application. Each year, 45 students are selected as Honors Fellows based on their high school records, essays, teacher recommendations and interviews. Honors Fellows may pursue any fouryear degree program offered at Elon. ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘

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Elon College Fellows

Pursue computer science. Explore psychology or art history.

Delve deeper into the applications of modern biology and genetics. Students like you have found the rigor, challenge and diversity of learning experiences they demand in the Elon College Fellows Program.

Scholarships Available

50 Elon College Fellows $5,500 annual scholarship $1,000 one-time Global Study grant

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Take a team-taught seminar with embedded travel to Washington, D.C. This will deepen your understanding of the power of the liberal arts disciplines and their intersections while preparing you to make choices that impact your personal and professional journeys.

Enjoy a two-year mentorship with a professor in your chosen major as you design, complete

and present a research project in your academic discipline.

Choose to live in the Elon College Fellows Living Learning Community located in the Academic Village, in the heart of campus.

You’ll get to know other Fellows through shared excursions, and will enjoy close relationships with faculty.

Scholarships All 50 Elon College Fellows receive a $5,500 scholarship, renewable annually based on academic performance and program participation. Students can also apply for

additional funds to support their research.

This is in addition to any Presidential or Elon Engagement Scholarship received. Each student also receives a one-time $1,000 Global Study grant for a university-approved study abroad or Study USA experience. Elon College Fellows who plan to attend medical school may also apply for Jane M. Baird Pre-medical Scholarships that provide an additional $4,000 per year.

Ready to Apply?

Students who plan to major in the arts and sciences and have a GPA of 3.8 or higher should apply. Standardized test scores will also be considered. Current Elon College Fellows had a combined evidence-based reading and writing and math SAT total of 1380 or ACT 31 at the time of application. Fifty academically talented students in the arts and sciences are selected based on their high school academic performance, interviews and essays. elon.edu/fellows

Elon hosts a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious academic honor society. Only about 10 percent of the nation’s most selective colleges and universities shelter Phi Beta Kappa chapters.

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Communications Fellows

File reports from an international conference in Lithuania.

Document the lives of Namibian children living with AIDS. Publish your research in the nation’s first undergraduate communications research journal.

Scholarships Available 30 Communications Fellows $5,500 annual scholarships $1,000 one-time Global Study grant

involvement in communications or sport management-related activities, essays and an interview.

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Leadership opportunities in student organizations are available to all Communications Fellows. Students are directors of the student-run public relations agency, Live Oak Communications; leaders at Elon News Network, a daily multimedia student news organization, which includes both The Pendulum student newspaper and Elon Local News; and executives in our student-led Sport Management Society.

Close relationships with faculty provide the guidance you need to move into leadership positions.

Publish research in scholarly journals, including the Elon Journal of Undergraduate Research in Communications.

Work in your chosen field as early as your first year. Students often conduct research or work in multimedia teams producing content at sites across the globe.

Ready to Apply?

Any student who plans to major in journalism, strategic communications, cinema & television arts, media analytics, communication design or sport management should apply. Students should have a GPA of at least 3.8 and combined evidence-based reading and writing and math SAT total of 1300 or ACT 30.

Thirty Fellows are selected each year based on high school academic performance,

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Scholarships All 30 Communications Fellows receive scholarships valued at $5,500, which are renewable annually as long as the student remains a Fellow in good standing. This is in addition to any Presidential or Elon Engagement scholarship received. All 30 Communications Fellows also receive a $1,000 Global Study grant to be used for a university-approved study abroad or Study USA experience.

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Business Fellows

The Business Fellows Program prepares students to be innovative leaders in the competitive and dyanamic world of business.

Scholarships Available 30 Business Fellows $5,500 annual scholarships $1,000 one-time Global Study grant

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Engage in a strategically designed four-year career development plan.

Travel to New York to visit Wall Street, engage with executives and gain insight into various industries and organizations.

Spend two weeks abroad as part of a first-year Business Fellows global business course. Previous cohorts studied in Argentina, Mexico and the United Arab Emirates.

Manage a $300,000 portfolio or consult for a company as part of a senior capstone seminar.

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Elon’s Martha and Spencer Love School of Business is an accredited member of AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

Thirty Business Fellows receive scholarships valued at $5,500, which are renewable annually as long as the student remains a Fellow in good standing. All 30 Business Fellows receive a $1,000 Global Study grant to be used for a universityapproved study abroad or Study USA experience. This is in addition to any Presidential or Elon Engagement scholarship received.

Ready to Apply?

Students who have sharp analytical skills and plan to major in accounting, economics, economic consulting, entrepreneurship, finance, international business, management or marketing should apply. Students should have a GPA of at least 3.8 and a combined evidence-based reading and writing and math SAT total of 1380 or ACT 31.

Thirty Business Fellows are selected annually based on academic criteria, business interest and experience, essays and an interview. elon.edu/fellows

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Teaching Fellows Engaged citizens. Teacher scholars. Future leaders. The Elon Teaching Fellows Program prepares students to become influential decision-makers in education on local, state, national and international levels.

Scholarships Available 25 Teaching Fellows $5,500 annual scholarship $1,500 one-time travel grant

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Study abroad at the School of Education Center at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand. Fellows complete two education courses, one of which includes a five-week, full-time teaching placement in a local school.

Work with a faculty mentor on scholarly research investigating a problem or question related to your field of study. Fellows and faculty publish and present shared research.

Spend two Winter Terms engaged in domestic study experiences that will broaden your perspective and complement your education studies.

Tutor in local schools, participate in retreats and common readings with your cohort, attend academic seminars and take field trips to innovative schools.

Students who are committed to educating future generations and have distinguished themselves as leaders are encouraged to apply. Students should have a 3.8 GPA or higher.

Standardized test scores will also be considered. elon.edu/fellows Note: Music education majors must also complete an audition in conjunction with their admission to Elon.

North Carolina Teaching Fellows Students from North Carolina who are interested in teaching math, science or special education should also apply for the North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program. Learn more at elon.edu/ teachingfellows or ncteachingfellows.com

Elon’s School of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, ncate.org. This accreditation covers initial teacher preparation programs and advanced educator preparation programs at Elon University.

Scholarships All 25 Teaching Fellows receive a $5,500 scholarship, which is renewable annually based on academic performance and program participation. This is in addition to any Presidential or Elon Engagement scholarship received. Also included in the award are program-funded enrichment experiences such as two Winter Term courses, seminars and speakers valued at approximately $7,500 per Fellow.

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Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellows Leadership is about more than holding a position. The Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellows Program will help you understand the dynamics of leadership, cultivate the skills and attributes of a responsible leader, translate your goals to reality, and learn to be a catalyst for positive change.

Learning to Lead Leadership Fellows participate in a co-curricular leadership development program:

LEADING THE SELF

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Participate in a community service project and team-building exercises, and work closely with the local Chamber of Commerce to facilitate leadership workshops for middle school students.

Attend special monthly forums bringing together all four Leadership Fellows classes to learn from leadership experts and engage in deep discussions.

During Winter Term of your sophomore year, participate in a specially designed course on civil rights and travel to key locations to study.

Work with a faculty mentor to research a social issue, complete a contextual analysis, then develop a project to create sustainable positive change.

All Fellows complete the leadership studies minor and the academic experience with courses that support the completion of their common good project.

Investigate your leadership style and philosophy, understand your responsibility to the community, identify a mentor and participate in campus clubs and organizations as you use your strengths to engage in leadership on campus.

LEADING WITH OTHERS Develop your ability to work with groups, gain a stronger understanding of diverse perspectives and learn the power of collaboration. Work with a mentor to explore your effectiveness as a leader.

LEADING FOR CHANGE Deepen your understanding of leadership and apply it to affect organizational and systemic change. Present your research and common good project to a team of community leaders.

Scholarships Twenty-five first-year Leadership Fellows receive scholarships valued at $5,500, which are renewable annually as long as the student remains a Fellow in good standing.

This amount is in addition to any Presidential

Scholarships Available 25 Leadership Fellows $5,500 annual scholarships $1,000 one-time Global Study grant

or Elon Engagement scholarship received.

All 25 Leadership Fellows receive a $1,000 Global Study grant to be used for a universityapproved study abroad or Study USA program, and other program-funded experiences

Ready to Apply?

Students with substantial and broad leadership experiences in their high school and/or communities are encouraged to apply. Students should have a GPA of 3.6 or higher. Standardized test scores will also be considered. Twenty-five Fellows are selected to begin each new cohort of leaders. elon.edu/fellows

Engineering Scholars Engineering Scholars is a selective merit-based program for engineering majors. Scholars are challenged to design, prototype and test potential solutions to the complex problems facing our world today.

Scholarships Available 20 Engineering Scholars $5,500 annual scholarships

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Program Highlights Starting in their first-year, scholars collaborate with peers and faculty mentors to take on “Grand Challenges” developed by the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) and develop skills and competencies in: › Hands-on, mentored experiences designed to address Grand Challenges › Engineering solutions that serve the needs of others › Designing and implementing culturallysensitive solutions › Developing multidisciplinary engineering solutions › Creating business and entrepreneurship experiences through experiential opportunities

YEAR ONE Take Elon 101 with other engineering students. › Participate in the first-year Grand Challenges sequence, a two-semester course experience emphasizing professional practices, design processes and teamwork. › Attend campus innovation and design programs, such as Maker Takeover. › Attend SURF (Spring Undergraduate Research Forum) presentations followed by a dinner with presenters to learn more about engineering projects.

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Attend a welcome gathering and share firstyear experiences.

Complete a team-based engineering design project to design devices or systems in service to community partners/clients.

Develop a proposal for an undergraduate research project that aligns with the NAE Grand Challenges Scholars.

Create a plan to deepen multicultural fluencies through Elon Core classes and/ or participation in specific global study experiences.

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Serve as peer-mentors enhancing the experience of first- and second-year engineering students.

Complete coursework in your chosen area of concentration.

Participate in a professional development workshop with Student Professional Development Center staff.

Collaborate with a faculty mentor to complete an original engineering solutions project demonstrating business and entrepreneurship competencies.

Present outcomes of your engineering project at SURF (Spring Undergraduate Research Forum) and attend a dinner with engineering scholars.

Ready to Apply? The Fellows and Scholars application is due January 15. Students may apply for up to two Fellows and two Scholars programs. Students with substantial and broad leadership experiences in their high school and/or communities are competitive candidates for Elon’s Scholars programs.

Twenty Engineering Scholars will be selected in each first-year class. elon.edu/engineeringscholars

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Change Makers Scholars CHANGE MAKERS Scholars is a selective merit-based program for academically strong students interested in civic engagement and creating solutions to real-world issues.

Change Makers Scholars select one of the following paths: Artistic Change Makers Education Change Makers Environmental Change Makers Health Change Makers Political Change Makers

Scholarships Available 15 Change Makers Scholars $4,500 annual scholarships

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Work to develop awareness and understanding of community connections and appreciation for diverse communities and cultures.

Seek opportunities to create and promote civic practices that lead to constructive community participation.

Pursue leadership opportunities on campus and in the community.

YEAR ONE Participate in Explore North Carolina during fall semester › Live in East Neighborhood, a residential hub for civic engagement and social innovation › Take The Global Experience, Elon’s signature first-year course, together › Complete 40 hours of service with local community partners › Join service and community engagement organizations on campus, such as Elon Volunteers!

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Change Makers may: Pursue formal and informal leadership opportunities and civic engagement activities on campus and in the local community Coordinate the Explore North Carolina experience for new Change Makers Participate in the Design Thinking immersive semester Pursue a domestic internship, Study USA or study abroad experience

Ready to Apply? The Fellows and Scholars application is due January 15. Students may apply for up to two Fellows and two Scholars programs. Students with substantial and broad leadership experiences in their high school and/ or communities are competitive candidates for Elon’s Scholars programs. Fifteen Change Makers Scholars will be selected in each first-year class. elon.edu/change-makers

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Elon Sports Vision Scholars

ELON SPORTS VISION Scholars is a selective merit-based program in which students gain immersive and hands-on experience with Elon’s NCAA Division I Athletic Department in live broadcasting, content creation, sports business and marketing, in-venue productions and studio shows.

Scholarships Available 15 Elon Sports Vision Scholars $5,500 annual scholarships

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A joint partnership between the School of Communications and Athletics Department, Elon Sports Vision students have access to industry executives and professionals at ESPN, NBC Sports, NFL, NHL, MLB, NBA, SEC Network, ACC Network, and hundreds of NCAA Division I schools and professional sports organizations.

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Program Highlights Students gain industry experience through: › Live broadcasts inside Elon’s state-of-the-art Schar Center production suite › Producing content from multiple centralized and fibered control rooms › Weekly studio shows and feature story production on multiple platforms, including ESPN2 and other emerging streaming entities › Social media content production, marketing, data and analytics, curation and management › Building and design of graphics and animations in Adobe Creative Suite › Advertising, sales, public relations and marketing for Elon Sports Vision content

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Elon Sports Vision Scholars have access to multiple opportunities based on interests: Creative Content creation Digital storytelling Documentaries Graphic design Social media collateral Features Photography

Ready to Apply?

The Fellows and Scholars application is due January 15.

Students may apply for up to two Fellows and two Scholars programs. Students with substantial and broad leadership experiences in their high school and/or communities are competitive candidates for Elon’s Scholars programs. Fifteen Elon Sports Vision Scholars will be selected in each first-year class. elon.edu/esv

Business Revenue generation Digital advertising Sports marketing Data and analytics Sales External relations Communications Broadcasting Live broadcasts Multiple studio shows On-air talent Video engineering Non-linear editing Archiving footage eSports broadcasts Stadium Productions Video board operations Fan engagement Sponsorship activations On-field promotions Graphics Music and audio operations Script writing

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Health Professions Scholars

The Health Professions Scholars is a selective merit-based program for academically strong students interested in preparing for careers in health-related fields.

Scholarships Available 15 Health Professions Scholars $4,500 annual scholarships

Program Highlights Students selected to participate in the Health Professions Scholars program spend two years working closely with faculty mentors preparing to pursue interests in a variety of professional paths, including medical, dental, pharmacy, physician assistant, nursing, physical therapy and veterinary programs. Health Professions Scholars are members of a community of peers completing majors across the College of Arts & Sciences.

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In the first year, students deepen their understanding through engaging opportunities with a variety of medical professionals, learning about their educational and professional experiences.

The second year of the program is devoted to “health-care in action,” highlighted by student collaboration on community-based, servicelearning opportunities.

Health Professions Scholars will: › Enroll in Elon 101 with other Scholars › Enjoy a lecture and a meal with an expert speaker on a health-related topic, including a workshop on curricular issues specific to health professions › Meet with Kernodle Center for Service Learning and Community Engagement staff to learn about specific health-related opportunities › Participate in discussions about important issues in health-related fields › Attend two additional events, including a panel of health professionals who will explore different career pathways › Meet faculty in Elon’s School of Health Sciences and tour the state-of-the-art Gerald L. Francis Center › Attend SURF (Spring Undergraduate Research Forum) presentations followed by a dinner with presenters to learn about research opportunities on campus

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Share first-year experiences at a Health Professions Scholars welcome back event Collaborate with fellow Scholars and several community-based organizations, including Elon Health Partners to examine health-related service opportunities Engage with Elon’s Student Professional Development Center staff to discover health or science focused summer research and internship opportunities Complete a health professions plan in collaboration with the Health Professions Advisory Committee

Ready to Apply? The Fellows and Scholars application is due January 15. Students may apply for up to two Fellows and two Scholars programs. Students with substantial and broad leadership experiences in their high school and/or communities are competitive candidates for Elon’s Scholars programs. Fifteen Health Professions Scholars will be selected in each first-year class. elon.edu/healthscholars

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Legal Professions Scholars

The Legal Professions Scholars is a selective merit-based program for academically strong students interested in preparing for future careers relating to the law.

Scholarships Available 15 Legal Professions Scholars $4,500 annual scholarships

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In the first year, students participate in engaging experiences with attorneys and other legal professionals.

The second year emphasizes service in the legal profession.

Legal Professions Scholars will: Take Elon 101 taught by the director of Legal Professions Scholars › Connect with law-related campus opportunities including Phi Alpha Delta and Mock Trial › Attend lectures and panel discussions on lawrelated topics followed by a meal with guest speakers for conversation and analysis › Attend SURF (Spring Undergraduate Research Forum) presentations followed by a dinner with presenters to learn more about research opportunities on campus ›

Legal Professions Scholars will: Attend a welcome gathering and share firstyear experiences › Participate in a mentoring program with firstand second-year Elon Law students › Explore opportunities to work with refugee resettlement, legal compliance in hospital settings or connect with local attorneys in private or business sectors › Take Introduction to the Study of Law and develop an understanding of legal readings and research materials ›

Ready to Apply?

The Fellows and Scholars application is due January 15. Students may apply for up to two Fellows and two Scholars programs. Students with substantial and broad leadership experiences in their high school and/or communities are competitive candidates for Elon’s Scholars programs. Fifteen Legal Professions Scholars will be selected in each first-year class. elon.edu/legalscholars

Students selected to participate in the Legal Professions Scholars program spend two years working with faculty mentors learning as part of a community of peers with similar interests. Critical thinking, problem-solving and professional development are emphasized. Faculty and students at Elon University School of Law provide opportunities to deepen scholars’ understanding of legal education and career options.

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The Lumen Prize

Stephanie Ntim ’19 Major: Public Health Studies Thesis title: “Art of Malaria Education in Kwahu-Pepease, Eastern Region of Ghana”

Michael Dryzer ’19 Major: Biophysics Thesis title: “Exploring the Effectiveness of Non-thermal Electroporation on Deactivating C. Elegans Eggs in Wastewater”

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Each year 15 rising Elon juniors receive $20,000 scholarships to support and celebrate their academic achievements and potential. Awards can be used during the students’ junior and senior years toward tuition as well as research, international study, internships, equipment and supplies and other approved expenses. For more information on the Lumen Prize and to learn more about recipients, visit elon.edu/lumenprize.

North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program The North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program (NCTF) is a competitive, merit-based forgivable loan for service program that provides up to $8,250 a year for up to four years ($33,000) to highly-qualified students from North Carolina who are committed

to teaching special education or a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) field in a North Carolina public school. Elon University is one of only five partner institutions for this program.

The application and selection process for NCTF is separate from the Elon Teaching Fellows program. Students can receive an NCTF award and an award in one of the following programs: Honors, Elon College, Leadership or Teaching Fellows. Apply for NCTF at ncteachingfellows.com .

Additional Merit Scholarships Presidential Scholarships Presidential Scholarships of $6,000 annually are awarded to approximately the top 15 percent of entering first-year students. The awards are based on high school course selection, grades and SAT/ACT scores. No separate application is needed. Scholarships are automatically awarded to students who meet the criteria when the completed admissions application is reviewed. Presidential Scholarships are renewable each year pending acceptable academic performance.

Elon Engagement Scholarships Every first-year applicant will be a candidate for this $4,500 scholarship, which is renewable annually. In addition, each recipient will receive a one-time $2,000 Elon Experiences grant.

Selection is based on high school academic record, SAT/ACT scores, your application essay and extracurricular activities. Choose the essay topic that shows us why you’d be an ideal candidate. This scholarship may not be combined with the Presidential Scholarship.

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Apply for admission to Elon Complete and submit an Elon University application, The Common Application or Coalition for College application, along with the U.S. $60 application fee, official high school transcript(s), official SAT or ACT scores and the completed Secondary School Report Form no later than the following dates: EARLY DECISION: November  EARLY ACTION: November  REGULAR DEADLINE: January  elon.edu/apply

Complete and submit a Fellows and Scholars application no later than Janunary  .

Students applying to any of the Fellows and Scholars Programs complete the same application, which is available in the application portal following submission of the first-year application.

Students may apply for up to two Fellows Programs and two Scholars Programs.

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Submit essays responding to the question for each Fellows Program to which you are applying Respond to the short-answer questions for each Scholars Program to which you are applying

FAQ Which program is right for me?

May I apply to multiple programs?

What happens after I apply?

Fellows Programs are primarily school-based, so you should be planning to major in a field within the school sponsoring the Fellows Program. The exceptions are Honors Fellows and Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellows, which are for students in any major.

Students who are undecided about a major typically apply to Honors Fellows if they wish to pursue the thesis option or to Elon College Fellows due to the breadth of majors offered in the arts and sciences.

Scholars Programs, with the exception of Engineering Scholars, are special interest programs rather than major-specific. The Fellows and Scholars Program application allows students to apply for a maximum of two Fellows and two Scholars Programs. Students will be considered for any of the programs in which they indicate interest.

Students cannot be both a Fellow and a Scholar.

Students may apply for one school-based (Business, Elon College, Communications or Teaching Fellows) and one non-school-based (Honors or Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellows) program. However, you may participate in only one Fellows Program. (You may participate in the North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program and one of Elon’s non-school-based Fellows programs.) You may not apply to two school-based programs.

Because the Honors and Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellows Programs are not school-based, you may apply to both of these or to one of them in combination with a school-based program.

Candidates selected to compete for Honors Fellows will be required to have a recommendation submitted on their behalf prior to the competition weekend. Further information regarding the format of the recommendation is provided on the application.

In addition to two Fellows Programs, students may also apply to up to two Scholars Programs.

All Fellows and Scholars applications are reviewed after January 15. Fellows finalists are selected by faculty committees.

If you are a finalist, you will be invited one month in advance to attend Fellows & Engineering Weekend, March -, . Fellows finalists who apply under the regular deadline will receive their first-year admissions status at the time of invitation to Fellows Weekend.

The Fellows competition includes attending a seminar and writing a response, an interview with faculty and information sessions about the Fellows Programs. From this competition, Fellows are selected and notified by April 1.

Scholars applications are also reviewed after January 15. Students elected for Change Makers, Elon Sports Vision, Health Professions or Legal Professions Scholars will be notified around February 5 and do not need to attend Fellows & Engineering Weekend.

Mark your calendar!

Fellows & Engineering Weekend

Friday–Saturday, March -,  Plan to be on campus for an exciting weekend to meet faculty, staff and currently enrolled Fellows to learn about the opportunities that await you as a Fellow at Elon.

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About Elon National Rankings: Elon is ranked as a top-100 National University in the annual U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” guide. Elon is #84 among the nation’s most prestigious comprehensive universities, with a #2 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and #11 most innovative national university. Elon is the only university recognized for excellence in all eight academic programs that “Focus on Student Success,” ranking #1 in study abroad and learning communities and #2 in first-year experiences and service learning.

Enrollment: Elon’s 6,277 undergraduates come from 48 states, the District of Columbia, multiple U.S. territories and 47 countries. More than 30 percent of incoming first-year students rank in the top 10 percent of their high school class. Admission is selective.

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Majors and Degrees: Elon offers 60-plus undergraduate majors leading to the bachelor of arts, bachelor of fine arts or bachelor of science degree. Elon has two dual-degree programs, one in business and one in engineering. Elon awards master’s degrees in accounting, business administration, higher education, interactive media, physician assistant studies, management and education; a doctor of physical therapy degree is also offered. The Elon University School of Law offers the J.D. degree.

Elon Experiences: The Elon Experiences program includes student participation in study abroad, service learning, internships, leadership and research. Eighty-nine percent of students participate in volunteer service in the community, 89 percent graduate with at least one internship experience and 78 percent study abroad at least once before graduation. Nearly half of students hold leadership roles on campus, and approximately one in four students conduct faculty mentored undergraduate research before graduating.

Faculty: Eighty-seven percent of Elon’s fulltime faculty holds the highest degree in their fields. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12-1; and the average class size is 20.

See for Yourself: Visit Elon, tour the campus and attend a class or talk with a professor.

Schedule a campus experience at elon.edu/ visit. Office hours are Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. and most Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Contact the Office of Admissions if you have questions at admissions@elon.edu or 336.278.3566

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