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

Program Highlights

  • 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
  • Develop a constellation of mentors involving Elon faculty, staff, and peers

Year One

  • Live in East Neighborhood, a residential hub for civic engagement and social innovation
  • Take English 1100 as a cohort with the Assistant Dean/Director of the Kernodle Center for Civic Life
  • Meet approximately twice monthly for dinners and enrichment opportunities
  • Participate in a mentoring group experience with second-year Change Makers
  • Complete 20 hours of service with local community partners

Year Two

  • Meet approximately twice monthly for dinners and enrichment opportunities
  • Serve as a mentor for first-year Change Makers
  • Pursue formal and informal leadership opportunities and civic engagement activities on campus and in the local community
  • Develop and share reflections of involvement and impact on an initiative or organization
  • Seek faculty, staff, and peer mentors to begin building your constellation of mentors

Junior and Senior Years

  • Pursue formal and informal leadership opportunities and civic engagement activities on campus and in the local community
  • Pursue a domestic internship, Study USA, or study abroad experience

Ready to Apply?

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 are selected in each first-year class.

The Change Maker Scholars application is due January 10 and available in the first-year application.

For more information please contact Bob Frigo at 336-278-7250 or bfrigo@elon.edu