Fellows Program

High expectations, close support

The Engineering & Computing Fellows program is a selective, merit-based program for engineering and computer science majors. The program offers an even more immersive experience alongside a cohort of academically driven students seeking deeper challenges and expanded opportunities to lead, think critically and make a lasting impact.

Program highlights

Fellows collaborate with peers and faculty to take on real problems, gain hands-on experience and become leaders in their fields.

Collaborative Learning

Work alongside faculty and fellow students to strengthen your problem-solving skills through coursework and shared experiences.

Peer Mentorship

Learn from other Fellows and share your own experience by serving as a peer mentor to students who follow you.

Leadership Development

Develop your leadership skills through dedicated training and opportunities that put those skills into practice across campus.

Research & Service

Apply what you learn through research and service-learning experiences that connect your education with meaningful challenges.

School Engagement

Represent and support the school as a student ambassador at open houses, Fellows Weekend and other recruitment events.

Academic Achievement

Make consistent academic progress while completing your major and the Elon Core Curriculum coursework and maintaining a 3.0 cumulative GPA.

Program structure

Over four years, your role in the Fellows community grows with you. You begin with support from an upper-level peer mentor, pursue a faculty-guided experience in research, leadership, service or an internship, then mentor younger Fellows and help lead the school community.

Scott Wolter his student Lauren Hill ’24 testing the novel organic/inorganic composite materials with stormwater in the field

Year One and Two

Build your academic skills through introductory coursework, hands-on experiences and a supportive community of Engineering and Computing Fellows. You’ll participate in Elon 1010 alongside other engineering and computer science majors and be paired with a third-year Fellow who will serve as your mentor, offering guidance on academic and campus life throughout your first four semesters.

Lauren Hill ’24 testing the novel organic/inorganic composite materials with stormwater in the field

Year Three and Four

Advance through your major while focusing on professional development and putting your skills into practice. You’ll pursue a service project, research opportunity, internship or leadership experience under the guidance of a faculty mentor, with up to $500 available to support your work. You’ll also take on a mentoring role, sharing your experience and guidance with a first- or second-year Fellow.

Tracks

In your third and fourth years, you’ll choose one of three tracks: Leadership, Internship/Research or Education/Service. Each combines practical experience with guided reflection and a final presentation, giving you a focused way to develop your skills and demonstrate what you’ve accomplished.

Leadership Track

Complete a Leadership Workshop through the Center for Leadership

Complete a Leadership ELR through coursework, the Common Good Initiative or 40 hours of work within a leadership position on campus

Prepare and present a poster summarizing work at a college end-of-semester banquet

Internship/Research Track

Complete the Learning to Prototype workshop through the Center for Design Thinking
Complete 40 hours of work within a 1 SH 4999 (research) or 4985 (internship) class
Prepare and present a poster at a college end-of-semester banquet or the Spring Undergraduate Research Forum (SURF)

Education/Service Track

Complete the Experience Mapping Workshop through the Center for Design Thinking

Complete a 40-hour service experience mentored by the Kernodle Center OR complete 40 hours of work within a one semester hour 4990 (teaching and learning apprenticeship) class

Prepare and present a poster summarizing work at a college end-of-semester banquet

Scholarship

Engineering Fellows receive an $8,000 scholarship, renewable annually based on academic performance and program participation. In addition, each Fellow receives a one-time $1,000 Global Study grant for a university-approved study abroad or Study USA experience.

Ready to Apply?

Apply to Elon University Early Decision, Early Action or Regular Deadline by Nov. 1 and to Engineering Fellows by Nov. 10.

Students may apply for up to two Fellows programs. Students with a GPA of 3.8 or higher and leadership experience in their high school and/or communities are competitive candidates for the Engineering and Computing Fellows program.