Scholars Program

The Durham Tech Scholars program is designed to enrich students’ educational experience by encouraging activities and providing opportunities outside of the classroom that connect student educational goals to relevant community experiences; to challenge students to broaden their world view through meaningful civic and cultural activities; to allow students to experience connections between their classroom pursuits and the next educational and employment opportunities they can seek.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Scholars Program, students must:

Be actively enrolled in a Program of Study
Be a student in good standing, with an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher
Complete the Survey form (see below)
Complete at least one approved activity (see list of options) each semester
Enrollment is ongoing and there is no time limit

Scholar Designations

Students that successfully complete the full program by achieving 40 points worth of scholarly activities will receive a Scholars designation on their transcript. Those who complete 20 points, will be recognized at an annual celebration. All active participants will be acknowledged during a celebration each semester.

How to Participate

To participate, students must:

Complete the Scholars Program Application
Once entered into the program, students will be contacted and given access to the Scholars Program Canvas site where they will receive messages and record their participation
Maintain a GPA of 2.0 or better
Complete at least one approved activity per semester

Benefits of Participation

Opportunity to enrich your academic experience
Research opportunities you may not have considered for future employment
Conduct research in a lab or with a project mentor
Learn about extracurricular opportunities that may change your educational path
Build a network of faculty and employers that can positively impact your future

Possible activities for Durham Tech Scholars

This is not an exhaustive list and students in the program may propose activities that the Scholars Advisory Board will consider.

Category	Example Activities
Academic Engagement	Attend a Durham Tech Science Seminar Attend a scholarly activity or seminar at a University Write a grant proposal Complete an Undergraduate Research Project Complete an Honors class Complete a Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates Study Abroad
Leadership and Service	Tutor/Mentor a student Student Senate Membership Student Senate Leadership Volunteer at a Campus Service Event Community Service Learning
Campus Participation	Attend a campus activity (Fall Fest, Spring Fling, etc.) Join a student organization or club Compete in a college-level competition
Community and Cultural Enrichment	Visit a museum Attend a theater event or Vive the Arts performance Attend a concert Attend a community cultural event
Career Development	Attend a Career/Job Fair Attend a campus career event Meet with Career Services (resume review, mock interview) Attend a professional networking event Interview a professional in your field Join a professional organization Attend a professional meeting Attend a professional conference Complete an internship or apprenticeship

Violations and Restrictions

Students in violation of the Code of Conduct may be removed from the program
Students who do not complete at least one activity per semester will be under review by the Scholars Advisory Board
Students who do not maintain the required GPA of 2.0 will be put on under review by the Scholars Advisory Board; if they do not meet the required GPA of 2.0 by the following semester they will be removed from the program designated inactive until they acquire the minimum GPA