Crew Scholars Program
What is “Crew Scholars”?
Crew |'Krü| - A group of Drake students with a passion for diversity who stand together to support each other's success, academic excellence, and leadership growth.
The Crew Scholars program is an academic excellence and leadership development program for incoming students with a passion for diversity. The Crew Scholars Program offers a community in which you’ll build lifelong friendships, attend exciting events, and get involved in every aspect of campus life, all while cultivating academic excellence and leadership skills and nurturing your passion for making a difference. Crew Scholars who are enrolled full-time will receive an annual $500 tuition scholarship ($250 per semester), which is renewable if students satisfactorily participate in the program.*
*Not available to recipients of Tuition Exchange or to students whose tuition is already 100% funded.
Joining the Crew
The Crew Scholars Program at Drake is open to incoming domestic students of any major. Three cohorts of 20 students will be selected for the program. . The Crew Scholar Program is accepting students on a rolling basis.
Once you are part of the Crew, all scholars pledge to graduate from Drake and to provide positive encouragement and support to fellow Crew members. You'll also commit to participating in each component of the program.
The Crew Scholars Program has a priority deadline January 31, 2024. Students who meet the Crew priority deadline will have the highest consideration for the program. We will continue to accept applications after the priority deadline on a space-available basis.
Incoming Transfer Students
The Crew Scholars program is available to eligible incoming transfer students . For your personalized application form, please contact Jazlin Coley, Director of the Crew Scholars program, at jazlin.coley@muurausahvenlampi.com.
Incoming Transfer Student Eligibility Requirements:
- Student must be enrolled as a fall-entry-only Drake Student.
- A student must be able to complete the two-year mandatory Crew programming, including Pre-Welcome Week programming.
The Crew Scholars Program
- Provides focused social and academic support for its members.
- Encourages active campus participation.
- Recognizes and nurtures individual identities.
- Prepares students for leadership and mentorship roles.
Being Part of the Crew
Support the Crew Scholars Program
Drake's Crew Scholars Program is improving the University's ability to attract a highly qualified and diverse student body and provide academic and personal support to ensure students are successful. Show your support for the program by making a donation today.