The Office of the Provost is pleased to invite applications for the Nina Henderson Provost Scholars program. This year, four positions are available to join the current cohort of Scholars. Eligible applicants will be asked to interview with members of the Provost’s Office in August. The deadline to apply is July 15, 2024.

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About the Program

Scholars work alongside senior Provost’s Office leadership to implement annual projects that advance key priorities of the Drexel 2030 Strategic Plan. The Scholars participate in regular meetings and present their projects to Trustee members of the Academic Affairs Committee of Drexel’s Board of Trustees.

Eligibility & Selection Criteria

The Nina Henderson Provost Scholars program is open to graduate students and undergraduates of sophomore standing (40 credits) or above, with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. The selection committee will seek to ensure that the composition of the selected Nina Henderson Provost Scholars is representative of Drexel’s diverse academic programs and student populations.

Nina Henderson Provost Scholars will:

• Contribute up to 10 hours per week to the program during the academic year.
• Demonstrate leadership and inclusive thinking, as well as the motivation to make an impact at Drexel.
• Possess strong time management and communication skills, maintaining a high level of responsiveness with project and program leaders.
• Be proactive, organized and a self-starter.
• Remain a contributing and engaged Scholar throughout their time in the program.

Benefits

Nina Henderson Provost Scholars will:

• Earn a $5,000 scholarship awarded annually.
• Actively contribute to enhancing the student experience, fostering and heightening Drexel’s distinctiveness as an academic enterprise.
• Collaborate with other engaged student colleagues across the University.
• Gain leadership experience, mentorship and recognition of scholarly excellence and Drexel community involvement.
• Be eligible to have the scholarship renewed at the end of each academic year that they are a Scholar.
• Maintain a connection to the Nina Henderson Provost Scholars program as alumni.