Overview
What LEED Achieves …
The LEED Scholars Program is a competitive scholarship program, designed to attract academically talented women and students from groups historically underrepresented in the field of engineering: African Americans, Latino/a, Southeast Asian Americans (Hmong/ Cambodian/ Laotian/ Vietnamese), Native Americans, and Alaska Natives. Scholarships for the 2011 entering class range $1,000-$5,000 and may be renewable up to five years.
Supported by the College of Engineering Diversity Affairs Office, LEED is a diverse student community of undergraduates that meet once per month over a meal. Community meetings include; a lecture series, academic, personal, and career development, social networking, and leadership opportunities within the field of engineering.
As its main goal, the LEED Scholars Program builds an academic, personal, and professional support network. The ultimate goal is to recruit, retain, and successfully graduate student leaders in engineering.
What LEED offers students …
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Recruitment — LEED recruits diverse student talent with a strong interest in engineering.
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Retention
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ACADEMIC, PERSONAL, AND PROFESSIONAL support and a social network. On average, 80 students attend monthly LEED community meetings, which include a lecture series; academic, personal, and career development; social networking; and leadership opportunities within the field of engineering.
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FINANCIAL SUPPORT and rewards for academic excellence. Annual scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 per academic year are awarded to about 100 new and returning undergraduate students.
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ACADEMIC SUPPORT, including Tutor by Request, study tables, peer mentoring, and academic advising staff to help students make the transition from high school to college.
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Graduation
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PREPARATION FOR FUTURE ENGINEERING LEADERS to thrive and become proactive through addressing the challenges of the 21st century and to work in a global workforce.
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CAREER PLANNING in collaboration with Engineering Career Services, which gives students an opportunity to intern or co-op as part of their undergraduate studies.
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A STUDENT LEADERSHIP CENTER that serves as a hub to connect engineering students to the various leadership and involvement opportunities within the College of Engineering.
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