Scholar Experience
Scholars take root at Emory.
Experience
The Emory College Scholars Program is a place where extraordinary students meet extraordinary opportunities. Opportunities to discover and develop your values, craft a vision for your life, and grow your skills, experiences, and network to make that vision a reality. We invest in people who are poised to be the next generation of change-makers in society—the doers, dreamers, thinkers, and builders who are committed to serving their communities and their world.
Emory Scholars can engage in any field of study and are leaders in student organizations, sports, music, research groups, and everything else Emory and Atlanta have to offer. This diverse community of 100 students comes together for a range of deep programming throughout the year focused on developing the Scholar Qualities.
College is about much more than what happens in the classroom. The Emory Scholar experience is about ensuring that your college years provide remarkable opportunities for personal growth within a community that knows you, supports you, and challenges you.
Annual Events
Scholars Retreat
Each spring, all scholars gather at a beautiful resort with faculty and alumni to grow and reflect on their academic and professional skills.
Community Dinners
Twice a year the Scholars community comes together to reflect on their experiences as individuals and a community with faculty and staff.
Workshops
Series of themed workshops provide unique opportunities for scholars to connect with inspiring professionals across diverse fields.
Community Engagement
Scholar-Led Events
Student employees called Scholar Fellows organize events that provide scholars with new experiences in the broader Atlanta community.
Networking with Faculty & Alumni
Scholars build their network with faculty, alumni, peers, and graduate students through coffee chats, lunch and learns, and other scholar events.
Peer Mentoring
All scholars are welcome to opt in to a Fellow-led peer mentoring program that connects new scholars with third- and fourth-year students.
Supplemental Opportunities
Internships and Research
Scholars may apply for funding to support unpaid domestic or international internships, research project expenses, and qualifying conference travel.
Programs Abroad
Scholars are encouraged to explore global cultures through Emory Education Abroad programs with application-based funding from the Scholars Program.
Academic & Campus Benefits
Personalized Advising
Scholars received individualized advising that focuses on the needs and challenges of high achieving students at Emory.
Priority Class Registration
Scholars receive priority registration. This allows you to craft your schedule for full exploration of the Emory curriculum.
On-Campus Housing
The program covers the cost of on-campus housing and allows you to choose your preferred residential community.