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 the East Neighborhood as part of the Change Makers Living Learning Community (LLC)
  • 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 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 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 demonstrated community engagement and leadership experience in their high school and/or communities are competitive candidates for the Change Maker Scholars program. Fifteen Change Makers are selected in each first-year class.

Once students are admitted to Elon, they can apply for the Change Maker Scholars program using their Acorn account. Once in the Acorn system, click on the Scholarships and Accelerated Programs option on the left side of the screen. From there, click on Scholars Programs and select the Change Maker Scholars program to begin the  application.

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