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The Priddy Foundation Scholars Program provides scholarships for first generation students, in addition to supporting students throughout their four years of education at Midwestern State University. Opportunities for "The Priddy Scholars" include student success workshops, career planning assistance and study abroad. Program activities include the following:
First year: Reside in a first-year residence hall. Participate in a first-year learning community. Participate in weekly meetings covering topics such as time management, money management, working with up to date technology, and study skills. Complete an interest inventory and work with the professional staff in the Career Management Center to select a major.
Sophomore year: Reside in a scholar community in Legacy Hall. Select and complete a community service project as a group. Work with the Career Management Center on career options.
Junior and senior years: Participate in study abroad. Participate in undergraduate research or a creative arts endeavor. Participate in an internship. Work with the Career Management Center on resume building, post-graduation transitions.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program is in-person only.
PROGRAM SCALE: Small-scale (reaches fewer than 10 percent of its target population)
APPROXIMATE PARTICIPANTS SERVED IN 2021-22: 52
HOW TO ENROLL: Participants must apply to enroll in this program
WEBSITE TO APPLY: https://msutexas.edu/priddyscholars/priddyscholarinfo.php
EVALUATION STATUS: Data related to program outcomes are currently being internally collected
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: MOSAIC Cross-Cultural Center
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Cammie Dean, M.E.d at cammie.dean@msutexas.edu or 940-397-4500
- Subject:
- Student Success
- Material Type:
- Student Success: Student-facing
- Provider:
- Midwestern State University
- Date Added:
- 01/17/2023