Honors College Scholarships and Awards
Honors College ELAH Program: Enhancing Student Learning through Paid Opportunities
The Virginia State University (VSU) Honors College is excited to announce the Engaged Learning Award for Honors (ELAH) Program. The ELAH Program is designed to transform the traditional college work experience for honors students, providing them with a unique opportunity to gain practical skills and contribute meaningfully to the university community. This program is a unique opportunity for both students and faculty to benefit from a richer academic experience and contribute to the university's commitment to engaged learning.
Through the ELAH Program, we are revolutionizing the traditional college working experience for honors students!
Key Features of the ELAH Program
Enhanced Learning: ELAH offers practical application of classroom knowledge in a supportive environment.
Student Employment: Honors students gain valuable work experience while being financially supported by the program.
Research and Internships: Students have the opportunity to participate in research projects and internships that align with their academic interests, gaining practical skills in their field.
Service-Learning: Faculty can request ELAH participants to serve as Service-Learning Assistants. This role allows students to:
- Deepen university-community partnerships by utilizing their academic strengths.
- Develop leadership skills by supporting faculty in coordinating service-learning initiatives.
- Utilizing this program as a resource to facilitate Service-Learning initiatives within their courses.
Benefits for Faculty and Departments
- Access to a pool of talented and motivated honors students.
- Support in coordinating service-learning initiatives within your academic courses.
- Opportunity to strengthen university-community partnerships.
