Crawford Scholars Program
Join a prestigious three-year scholarship program for students pursuing careers in technology leadership. With a total scholarship amount of $12,500 distributed over three years, this program offers high-achieving students the opportunity to accelerate their career development in business technology.
Program Overview:
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Freshman Year: Apply for the Exclusive Three-year Scholarship Program
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Sophomore Year: *Crawford Ethics and Technology Leadership Academy
Delve into ethical leadership and integrity through a case competition, executive speakers, hands-on simulations, and a consultation project. -
Junior Year: Leadership Accelerator
Develop your leadership and career development skills through formal learning sessions, micro-learning experiences, and hands-on field opportunities. -
Senior Year: Mentoring Program and Technology Executive-in-Residence
Accelerate your career with quarterly career coaching sessions and exclusive networking opportunities with technology industry leaders.
Eligibility
- Competitive application process starting at the end of freshman year.
- Open to undergraduate students pursuing a major in the Driehaus College of Business or Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media.
- Minimum GPA of 3.8 and have sophomore standing by Summer 2025
- Must maintain status as an active student for the entire duration of the program.
- Formal application with essay questions and interview.
Benefits:
- Earn multiple certificates and carry the prestigious Crawford Scholar name.
- Gain valuable experiences and visibility in the business technology field.
- Gain a competitive edge by launching your career in business technology immediately after graduation.
Apply to become a part of this transformative academic hub and prepare for leadership roles in a rapidly evolving digital landscape!
- Award
- $12,500 disbursed over three academic years
- Scopes
- William E. Hay Center for Leadership Development
- Deadline
- 05/26/2025
- Supplemental Questions
- This three-year program is designed to support students who are interested in pursuing careers in business technology. Careers in this field vary widely but include working for technology oriented new businesses/start-ups, research and development firms, organizations which operate within the business technology industry or simply working within a business technology unit/department. Please describe your interest in business technology and your career goals upon graduation.
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