Summer Scholars Program
The Summer Scholar Program at Roanoke College is a grant
program that enables qualified students to conduct intensive,
independent research for eight to twelve weeks during the
Summer.To qualify, a student must have a GPA of 3.0 or
higher and must have completed eight units of credit by the
start of the grant period. Each Summer scholar works with a
faculty mentor who guides the project. Over the course of
the Summer, students and mentors meet for a series of
colloquia to share ideas. At the conclusion of the program, a
day is set aside to showcase the work of the student scholars.
In oral presentations, poster sessions, and research exhibits,
they present the findings of their Summer-long research, on
projects that range from polymer synthesis to the culture of
bullfighting in Spain. The Summer Scholar award covers
activation waiver for one unit of independent study, oncampus
housing, and a stipend of $2500.