Mercer University
General undergraduate and undergraduate nursing scholarships
Dr. Maria Hammett, Assistant Vice President for Student Financial Planning
Cohort Highlights:
- Engages admissions counselors in promoting LPW scholarship with prospective students
- Increased size of award
- Enhances prestige of selection process by issuing press release and/or holding reception with recipients
- Upperclassmen mentor first year students in a program called “Pate Pals,” which includes regular check-ins and goal-setting sessions
- Students lead the cohort themselves and organize programs, such as a professional development workshop where scholars had headshots taken and community service activities, to create a sense of belonging
- Actively follows recipients throughout their student careers; provides recognition and additional support
- Includes exit interview for LPW scholars regarding employment, career goals, and what it means to be an LPW scholar
