Center for Undergraduate Excellence
» Become A Student Scholar Ambassador
Student Scholar Ambassadors will be selected on the basis of their application and an interview. In addition to enthusiasm and strong communication skills, we are looking for a diversity of majors including the fine and performing arts, humanities, and social sciences. Once selected, ambassadors will receive training. Students from ALL MAJORS are encouraged to apply!
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Application
Application Deadline: Sunday, December 3rd
Short answer questions (limit 650 characters, approximately 100 words):
- Why would you be a great Student Scholar Ambassador?
- What would you tell a student about your specific experience?
Interviews:
Interviews will be scheduled after the deadline (December 3rd) once the finalists have been chosen.
Responsibilities
- Giving presentations to freshman interest groups, classes, and student organizations about getting involved in undergraduate research and taking advantage of the Center for Undergraduate Excellence's funding and programming opportunities
- Represent Chapman University and CUE at various campus functions, events, classroom presentations, and panels; e.g. Student scholar Symposium, Faculty Research Expo, Lunch with a Professor, classroom presentations, workshops, and information sessions.
- Complete volunteer service hours
- Monthly meetings
- Peer mentoring office hours at the CUE Office
Benefits
- Make an impact on the educational experience of your peers and make a difference for future undergraduate researchers
- Gain outreach and leadership experience for personal growth and résumé/CV building
- Opportunity to interact and network with students, faculty, and academic professionals
- An opportunity for a great recommendation letter
Eligibility
Applications are open to undergraduates in all disciplines.
You must have at least one of the following requirements to participate in this program
- Successfully completed at least one semester of a 291/491 Student/Faculty Research or Creative Activity Course
- Participated in our SURF fellowship
- Applied for or received a competitive fellowship or scholarship
- Received a Scholarly/Creative Grant
- Performed independent research that can be supported by a faculty member
- Must be comfortable with public speaking
- Commit at least 10 hours a semester to the program
- Center for Undergraduate Excellence
- External Fellowships and Scholarships
- Resources for Students
- 291/491 Research/Creative Activity Course
- Student Scholar Symposium
- Faculty Research and Creative Scholars Expo
- Undergraduate Lunch with a Professor
- Student Scholar Ambassadors
- Meet the Team
- Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)
- Undergraduate Scholarly/Creative Grants
- Undergraduate Travel Grants
Contact Us
Location:
Director: Dr. Julye Bidmead - Memorial Hall, 3rd Floor, Room 301
Operations Manager: Lisa Kendrick - DeMille Hall, Room 108