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/Sophomore 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 Autumn 2026
  • 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
10/07/2026
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.
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