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:

  • Freshman Year: Apply for the Exclusive Three-year Scholarship Program
    See eligibility for qualifications.
  • 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
  1. 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.
  2. We’ve all been part of group, whether it’s in school, work, or another organization (ie. sports, clubs). Tell us about a time where you observed an effective leader. What made them an effective leader?