Take Your Passion Outside the Classroom
Are community service and civic engagement an important part of your identity?
Do you want to continue your volunteerism in college and gain valuable life skills and experiences?
Like you, Drew believes knowledge and passion are too valuable to leave in the classroom. Drew Action Scholars is a unique, hands-on, take-action program for students who are passionate about leading social change. The two-year program, with a four-year scholarship, is driven by a distinctive, results- and action-oriented approach to real-world problem-solving.
Accepted students join a cohort of peers committed to community, innovation, and global impact in a connected world. All first-year Action Scholars are supported by a junior or senior peer mentor and reside together in on-campus. Complete the two-year program and receive a four-year scholarship of $10,000 ($2,500/year).
COMMUNITY. INNOVATION. GLOBAL IMPACT.
Learn more about the three pillars of the Drew Action Scholar commitment.
#1 - Community
Build knowledge and the practical skills needed to make a difference in our local communities through collaboration, advocacy, deliberation, & more.
#2 - Innovation
Use design thinking, lean start-up, & other strategies—create change through social ventures, triple bottom line orgs, & technological innovation.
#3 - Global Impact
Develop international & intercultural perspectives and skills to be successful in global cultures and economies—& change the world for the better!
Program Details
All Drew Action Scholars can choose from any of Drew’s 45+ majors. The first-year curriculum is specifically designed for the Action Scholars program, the second-year consists of convening and immersive experience, coupled with 100 hours of experiential learning each year.
As a Drew Action Scholar, you will also join your peers for retreats, town halls, and pitch events. All immersive experiences and co-curricular requirements count towards the 100 hours of experiential learning.
FIRST-YEAR PROGRAM
Enroll in classes designed for Drew Action Scholars.
- CE 160 Drew Action Seminar I: Thinking through Problems
- CE 260 Drew Action Seminar II: Exploring Solutions
Lead and participate in a public Town Hall focused on problems and solutions explored in your coursework.
Preparation for the Town Hall will encourage you to research best practices; consult with relevant public and community groups, clients, customers, or other stakeholders; develop an action plan; take action based on that plan; and prepare to present and facilitate a dialogue on your approach.
SECOND-YEAR IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES AND WORKSHOPS
Some available second-year experiences include:
- Select internships and study abroad experiences
- Community-Based Learning classes
- CE 270: Innovation Action Lab course
- Select an additional approved course of action!
SPECIAL EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
- Action Scholars and mentors come together for an annual retreat
- Enjoy priority consideration to participate in leadership summits, conferences, and special projects
- Engage with community organizations and local government
- Build prototypes and technology applications
- Pitch and advocate for new ventures and solutions
- Join field trips, networking, and mentoring events
Are you eager to impact your community locally, nationally, or globally?
Apply To Be an Action Scholar
WE CAN'T WAIT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT YOU!
- Describe your interest in any or all of the Drew Action Scholars focus areas: community, innovation, and global impact. If possible, please connect these interests to your experiences or activities.
- Tell us about a problem, challenge, or opportunity you think needs attention–and why?
- Tell us about a time when you worked with others to accomplish a goal. What was hard? What went well?
COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION
It’s easy to apply. After you have submitted your Drew admissions application, you can apply for Action Scholars through your admissions portal.
