Pillars of the Engelstad Scholars Program
Engelstad Ambition
Scholar Requirements
Learning Objectives
Dates and Deadlines
100

The _____ of the Engelstad Scholars Program is to forge a dynamic workforce-ready pipeline for the greater Las Vegas community, specifically focusing on strengthening leadership within the non-profit sector.

What is the Mission of the Engelstad Scholars Program?

100

A grant or payment made to support a student's education, awarded on the basis of academic or other achievement.

What is scholarship?

100

You have these once a month(3 total for the semester) with your graduate mentor.

What are monthly 1:1s?

100

Gain a comprehensive understanding of their identity as young adults and recognize the pivotal role they can play within the broader community.

What is Self-Discovery & Community Engagement

100

What is due Wednesday, March 27th at 5pm?

Scholar Survey 2

200

The _____ of this program is to establish a network of transformative leaders who, armed with a profound understanding of themselves and their community, are actively shaping a better future for Las Vegas and beyond.

What is the Engelstad Vision?

200

Orchestrating and facilitating a meeting for a large group.

What is leadership?

200

You have these once a month with a group of scholars.

What are cohort meetings?  

200

Acquire in-depth knowledge of the nonprofit sector, encompassing job opportunities, positions, grants, funding mechanisms, and partnerships, providing a holistic view of their role in the community's daily life.

What is Nonprofit Sector Mastery?

200

This should be scheduled by April 1st.

What is the third 1:1 with GA

300

Scholarship, Leadership, Service

What are the Engelstad Scholars Program Values?

300

Volunteering at a non-profit organization.

What is service?

300

We attend events like this to make connections and build professional relationships.

What are networking events/mixers?

300

Foster a sense of community within their nonprofit partnerships and cultivate valuable networks among their peers, creating a collaborative environment for shared growth and support.

What is Community Building and Networking?

300

What event is being held Friday, May 10th?

What is the End of Semester Celebration

400

Statements that describe what scholars will be expected to learn by the end of the program.

What are learning objectives?

400

A feeling of fellowship with others as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals

What is community?

400

This form is completed by meeting with your professors halfway through the semester.

What is a mid-semester grade check?

400

Develop the skills to articulate their thoughts, advocate for themselves, and express new ideas respectfully, empowering them to challenge and disrupt systems they perceive as broken.

What is effective Advocacy and Innovation?

400

What items are due Friday, May 3rd.

What is the Advising Sheet and Final Hour Log

500

2009

What year was the Engelstad Scholars Program established?

500

 ______ are the outcomes you are committed to achieving within a specific time frame.  

What are goals?

500

You use this form to meet with *this campus support* to prepare for next semester and check in on your academic progress.

What is an advising sheet?

500

Nurture essential soft skills for the workplace and gain a practical understanding of real-world operations. This program aims to prepare scholars for life beyond academia, ensuring they graduate in four years equipped with the skills and confidence needed to thrive in their chosen paths.

What is Workplace Readiness and Life Skills?

500

The April cohort meeting is held when?

What is Friday, April 12th