The Emerging Scholars Fund
Support undergraduate students at Harrisburg University by contributing to the Emerging Scholars Fund, which addresses essential needs beyond traditional living expenses to ensure their academic and personal success.
The Emerging Scholars Fund supports undergraduate students at Harrisburg University by addressing essential needs beyond traditional living expenses. This scholarship recognizes that students require more than just tuition, room, and board to succeed academically and personally.
The fund provides financial assistance for:
- Academic Support: Funding for programs, opportunities and materials for students.
- Professional Development: Resources for conferences, workshops, networking events, certification exams, and professional attire.
- Transportation: Support for commuting costs, car maintenance, or public transportation passes.
- Research and Projects: Financial aid for materials and travel expenses related to academic research and projects.
The Emerging Scholars Fund significantly impacts students’ overall college experience by addressing needs that contribute to their academic and personal success, ensuring that students are well-equipped for success both in and out of the classroom. We look forward to your support!
Why the Emerging Scholars Fund Matters
- Bridging the Equity Gap: Donors help level the playing field for students from underprivileged backgrounds, fostering a more equitable educational environment.
- Enhanced Academic Outcomes: Access to academic supplies and professional development opportunities leads to improved grades, higher graduation rates, and better job prospects.
- Long-term Impact: Investing in students’ comprehensive needs builds a skilled and educated workforce, contributing to society as a whole.
- Personal Fulfillment and Recognition: Donors experience fulfillment and receive recognition through naming opportunities and public acknowledgment.
- Creating Opportunities for Innovation: Supporting research and project-related expenses enables students to pursue innovative ideas, fostering a culture of progress.
The Emerging Scholars Fund ensures comprehensive support for students, fostering an environment where they can thrive academically, personally, and professionally.
Prior to enrolling at HU, I was a community college student with few transfer opportunities, no financial support, and a difficult time envisioning myself ever attending a 4-year university. But HU has changed that for me, giving us students the chance to pursue our aspirations with the help of the scholarships this school offers.
HU’s scholarship made attending HU possible for me and it was also one of the main reasons why I chose to attend HU. Without it, I would not be able to attend HU at all and with it, I’m able to support myself throughout the semester by being able to buy a laptop for college, my class textbooks, and other school supplies as well.
“It’s important for me and my husband to support the university. Many of these students are fortunate to have some of their academic needs covered but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. So the Emerging Scholars Fund helps support them in other ways, which is important to them in their success.”
