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Message Connectscu.edu/leadWebsiteEmailleadscholarsprogram@scu.eduSocial Media@sculeadscholarsMission#FirstGenAtSCUThe First Generation of ScholarsThe Next Generation of LeadersI'm grateful that LEADhas given me thetools I need tosucceed as a first-genstudent.The LEAD Scholars Program strivesto create an equitable collegeexperience in which first-generation college students at SCUare supported financially,academically, and socially to growas people, thrive as students, andtransition successfully intochallenging and fulfilling careers.Hydeia W. '25Scholars ProgramLEAD
LEAD helpsstudents...Transition to SCUEligibilityAll first-generation college students areeligible to participate. "First-generation college"means that neither of your parents havecompleted a 4-year degree in the US or abroad.Being a first-generation college student is thesole criteria to participate in LEAD. As a result,participants are from a variety of backgrounds,with diverse interests, academic experiences, andtalents.LEAD Week: Participate in anorientation the week before college tostart making friends and acclimatingto campusLEAD Seminars: Take introductorycourses to learn more about campusresources and leadershipopportunitiesPeer Mentoring: Meet regularly with acurrent LEAD Scholar and participatein fun activities with a mentoringgroup“Leaving home came with many challenges, butLEAD was the cornerstone that helped me build astrong foundation, both socially and academically.It became my home away from home, supportingme through every hardship. LEAD inspired me tofollow in the footsteps of its faculty, give back tomy community, and help pave the way for futurefirst-gen students at SCU.”Thrive at SCUOngoing Advising: Gain support fromthe LEAD staff throughout collegeLeadership Opportunities: Become aLEAD Peer Mentor, Peer Educator, orProgramming Board MemberFunding: Obtain funding forscholarships, emergency expenses,and fellowships such as stipends forunpaid internships, undergraduateresearch, study abroad and otheropportunitiesTransition into Career JairoClass of 2025Vocational Exploration: Prepare for lifeafter graduation with careerexploration courses, site visits, andother opportunitiesAlumni Engagement: Aftergraduation, mentor current studentsand reconnect through LEAD alumniprofessional development and socialeventsAll LEAD Scholars:Participate in LEAD WeekTake English 1 & 2. Transfer studentsare exempt if they have fulfilled theCritical Thinking & Writing (CTW)requirementTake the LEAD Seminar course2 courses for first-year studentsand 1 for transfer studentsAre pre-enrolled in other courses thatfulfill your majorLive in one of the 5 LEAD designatedResidential Learning Communities(RLCs) or be a member of one, ifcommutingMeet with their Peer Mentor &Mentoring Group once per quarter
LEAD helpsstudents...Transition to SCUEligibilityAll first-generation college students areeligible to participate. "First-generation college"means that neither of your parents havecompleted a 4-year degree in the US or abroad.Being a first-generation college student is thesole criteria to participate in LEAD. As a result,participants are from a variety of backgrounds,with diverse interests, academic experiences, andtalents.LEAD Week: Participate in anorientation the week before college tostart making friends and acclimatingto campusLEAD Seminars: Take introductorycourses to learn more about campusresources and leadershipopportunitiesPeer Mentoring: Meet regularly with acurrent LEAD Scholar and participatein fun activities with a mentoringgroup“Leaving home came with many challenges, butLEAD was the cornerstone that helped me build astrong foundation, both socially and academically.It became my home away from home, supportingme through every hardship. LEAD inspired me tofollow in the footsteps of its faculty, give back tomy community, and help pave the way for futurefirst-gen students at SCU.”Thrive at SCUOngoing Advising: Gain support fromthe LEAD staff throughout collegeLeadership Opportunities: Become aLEAD Peer Mentor, Peer Educator, orProgramming Board MemberFunding: Obtain funding forscholarships, emergency expenses,and fellowships such as stipends forunpaid internships, undergraduateresearch, study abroad and otheropportunitiesTransition into Career JairoClass of 2025Vocational Exploration: Prepare for lifeafter graduation with careerexploration courses, site visits, andother opportunitiesAlumni Engagement: Aftergraduation, mentor current studentsand reconnect through LEAD alumniprofessional development and socialeventsAll LEAD Scholars:Participate in LEAD WeekTake English 1 & 2. Transfer studentsare exempt if they have fulfilled theCritical Thinking & Writing (CTW)requirementTake the LEAD Seminar course2 courses for first-year studentsand 1 for transfer studentsAre pre-enrolled in other courses thatfulfill your majorLive in one of the 5 LEAD designatedResidential Learning Communities(RLCs) or be a member of one, ifcommutingMeet with their Peer Mentor &Mentoring Group once per quarter
LEAD helpsstudents...Transition to SCUEligibilityAll first-generation college students areeligible to participate. "First-generation college"means that neither of your parents havecompleted a 4-year degree in the US or abroad.Being a first-generation college student is thesole criteria to participate in LEAD. As a result,participants are from a variety of backgrounds,with diverse interests, academic experiences, andtalents.LEAD Week: Participate in anorientation the week before college tostart making friends and acclimatingto campusLEAD Seminars: Take introductorycourses to learn more about campusresources and leadershipopportunitiesPeer Mentoring: Meet regularly with acurrent LEAD Scholar and participatein fun activities with a mentoringgroup“Leaving home came with many challenges, butLEAD was the cornerstone that helped me build astrong foundation, both socially and academically.It became my home away from home, supportingme through every hardship. LEAD inspired me tofollow in the footsteps of its faculty, give back tomy community, and help pave the way for futurefirst-gen students at SCU.”Thrive at SCUOngoing Advising: Gain support fromthe LEAD staff throughout collegeLeadership Opportunities: Become aLEAD Peer Mentor, Peer Educator, orProgramming Board MemberFunding: Obtain funding forscholarships, emergency expenses,and fellowships such as stipends forunpaid internships, undergraduateresearch, study abroad and otheropportunitiesTransition into Career JairoClass of 2025Vocational Exploration: Prepare for lifeafter graduation with careerexploration courses, site visits, andother opportunitiesAlumni Engagement: Aftergraduation, mentor current studentsand reconnect through LEAD alumniprofessional development and socialeventsAll LEAD Scholars:Participate in LEAD WeekTake English 1 & 2. Transfer studentsare exempt if they have fulfilled theCritical Thinking & Writing (CTW)requirementTake the LEAD Seminar course2 courses for first-year studentsand 1 for transfer studentsAre pre-enrolled in other courses thatfulfill your majorLive in one of the 5 LEAD designatedResidential Learning Communities(RLCs) or be a member of one, ifcommutingMeet with their Peer Mentor &Mentoring Group once per quarter
Connectscu.edu/leadWebsiteEmailleadscholarsprogram@scu.eduSocial Media@sculeadscholarsMission#FirstGenAtSCUThe First Generation of ScholarsThe Next Generation of LeadersI'm grateful that LEADhas given me thetools I need tosucceed as a first-genstudent.The LEAD Scholars Program strivesto create an equitable collegeexperience in which first-generation college students at SCUare supported financially,academically, and socially to growas people, thrive as students, andtransition successfully intochallenging and fulfilling careers.Hydeia W. '25Scholars ProgramLEAD
Connectscu.edu/leadWebsiteEmailleadscholarsprogram@scu.eduSocial Media@sculeadscholarsMission#FirstGenAtSCUThe First Generation of ScholarsThe Next Generation of LeadersI'm grateful that LEADhas given me thetools I need tosucceed as a first-genstudent.The LEAD Scholars Program strivesto create an equitable collegeexperience in which first-generation college students at SCUare supported financially,academically, and socially to growas people, thrive as students, andtransition successfully intochallenging and fulfilling careers.Hydeia W. '25Scholars ProgramLEAD