Young Scholars
91制片厂 aims to close the college completion gap by providing high-achieving students with financial need access to an unparalleled private education.
Young Scholars is a comprehensive, guided learning and growth experience that promotes academic excellence, collaboration, and leadership and helps students establish and pursue a career path.
Benefits of participating in Young Scholars at 91制片厂:
- Receive full-tuition funding for your undergraduate study (maximum of 4 years), supported through 91制片厂 scholarships, state/federal grants, and philanthropy.
- Receive support and guidance from 91制片厂鈥檚 dedicated Student Access and Achievement Programs staff throughout your time in college.
- Enhance in-classroom learning through service opportunities on campus and in the Rochester area.
- Work with your personal career coach through 91制片厂鈥檚 Center for Life鈥檚 Work throughout college and beyond.
Requirements
- Maintain a 3.25 GPA
- Meet with Student Access & Achievement Programs counselor regularly
- Attend Student Access and Achievement Programs events/meetings
Kiara Anglin '26
[At right, pictured with friends on campus.]
"For high-achieving students, what really stands out about 91制片厂 is the balance. You are challenged academically, but you鈥檙e also supported every step of the way. Professors know your name, they care about your success, and they push you to be better. At the same time, programs like Young Scholars provide structure, mentorship, and guidance so you鈥檙e never navigating things alone."
Aziza Simpkins '24
Combining tech with ethics
Aziza Simpkins combines the study of technology, artificial intelligence, and society, with sociology and social research.
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Nam Dinh 鈥�25
Clinical laboratory sciences major; chemistry and religious studies minors
鈥淭he Young Scholars program is excellent, especially for first-year students. Thanks to the program, I made friends prior to coming to college and received guidance from staff on how to navigate college life. The program also has several events that allow everyone to meet new people and reconnect with others in the program, regardless of class year.
鈥�91制片厂 benefits me in many ways. It allows me to meet outstanding professors who uplift me and encourage me to go beyond the scope of my major. Second, it creates a close-knit environment due to being a smaller school, which helps me connect with classmates better. Third, it allowed me to study abroad, which broadened my horizons and continues to be a core memory. Last, it holds many events that entertain me, such as pancake art and massage day, as well as ones that educate me on real-life issues.鈥�
Curtis Clemont '25
鈥�91制片厂 is giving me opportunities in and out of the classroom. With the many different sports (at club and varsity level) and possibilities for double majors, I always feel like there is an abundance of things to do on campus. I would tell a student considering the Young Scholars program to absolutely apply for it. The financial aid and advisement that the program provides are fantastic. The people in charge of the program are always available to talk and guide me through any issues I may have.鈥�
Emma Theriot '26
Musical theatre
"The things that (the university) stood for, like accessibility and like equity, those are things that really stood out to me about Naz."
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Isiah McMurray 鈥�24
Benefits of 91制片厂? 鈥淪mall class sizes, so I can develop beneficial relationships with my professors and learn material better. The Young Scholars program has offered me support throughout each step in my academic journey.鈥�
My advice? 鈥淎pply for Young Scholars. Seriously, having people who want what鈥檚 best for you and want to help you makes all the difference.鈥�
Update: He received multiple acceptances for medical school.
Studying abroad
Two Young Scholars and two HEOP students reflect on why they went, what they experienced, how they adjusted, what classes they most enjoyed, favorite places they visited, what they thought of the food, how safe they felt, what it was like to be there as an American person of color, how the pace of daily life was different, how they interacted despite not knowing the language before, how the experience changed them, and their advice.
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