Phelps Scholars Program Application

Thank you for considering the Phelps Scholars Program! We are excited that you are thinking about committing yourself to this intentional community during your first year at Hope. The short application that follows is designed to capture your interest in the program and commitment to the program’s pillars of community, agency, and diversity.

If you have any questions about the Phelps Scholars Program or the application, please contact:

Kasey Stevens, Program Director (stevens@hope.edu, 616.395.6708)
Michael Brown, Program Coordinator (brownm@hope.edu, 616.395.7373)

Applications are typically reviewed within 5 business days.

We will start reviewing applications in February 2024.

Expectations of participating in Phelps Scholars:

Live in Scott Hall, the residence hall where the program is housed
Enroll in the designated Phelps Scholars First-Year Seminar course during the fall semester
Fulfill the Phelps Scholars service learning requirement during the fall semester (not to exceed 15 hours)
Enroll in Encounter with Cultures or Introduction to American Ethnic Studies during the spring semester
Faithfully attend and participate actively in workshops and seminars sponsored by the program each semester (no more than 4 per semester)
Attend a minimum of one program-sponsored trip each semester
Meet once a semester with a Phelps Scholars Program staff member to make sure you’re on track for academic and professional success
Maintain an open, curious attitude about learning from people with various backgrounds
Do high-quality academic work
Actively contribute to the Phelps Scholars community and have fun!

Benefits of the Phelps Scholars Program:

Build relationships with other Phelps Scholars and learn about different backgrounds
Deepen your understanding of community, diversity, and agency alongside of faculty who are passionate about mentoring and supporting students as whole people
Create ties to the local community and further your understanding of your own strengths and interests
Expand your knowledge about the intersections of identity, culture, and justice in the United States
Participate in academic, professional, and personal development workshops starting in your first year
Encounter and explore new cultures, people, food, and ideas at cultural events and centers
Receive personal mentorship, advising, and support from the program’s leadership
Make discoveries about yourself and others that expand your understanding of the world around you
Benefit from a community of peers, professors, and leaders who offer their best intent
Experience a vibrant and dynamic community during your first year of college

I have read the above and would like to continue the application

The Phelps Scholars Program is for First Time Freshman Students. Please check to confirm you will be entering Hope as a Freshman.

Contact Information

First Name

Last Name

Preferred First Name

Email Address

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Responses

In 3-4 sentences each, please provide a response to the questions below.

Which aspects of the Phelps Scholars Program most interest you and what do you hope to learn as a result of your participation?

Describe a situation in which you were generous with time or service. How did this experience help you to better understand the perspectives or experiences of another person?

What skills and experiences will you draw on to be intentional about building community with Phelps Scholars?

What additional information would you like to have regarding the Phelps Scholars Program?

Which factors influenced you to apply to the Phelps Scholars Program? Select all that apply.

I received information in the mail about the program

I received an email encouraging me to apply

I was contacted by a current Phelps Scholar

My Admissions Rep encouraged me to apply

I saw information online

I know someone who is a current Phelps Scholar or has participated in the past

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