Monroe Scholars Program Benefits
The following are some of the benefits James Monroe Scholars receive:
- Every first-year Monroe Scholar is eligible to apply for a $1,000 grant to conduct a three-week research project during the summer after the first year. These competitive grants are restricted to Monroe Scholars and fund projects that build on themes or concepts encountered in their courses.
- All Monroe Scholars are guaranteed a $3,000 grant for a summer research project of their own design. These projects are undertaken after the sophomore or junior year. Projects may be conducted on the William & Mary campus or might involve travel to specialized domestic or foreign library collections, laboratories, field stations, or other research facilities.
- The Office of Undergraduate Admission will be sending admitted Monroe Scholars opportunities in the spring to explore the program, meet current Monroe Scholars and faculty members, and engage in the community.
- First-year Monroe Scholars may choose to live in Monroe Hall, which will be newly renovated for Fall 2024.
- Monroe Scholars are given priority registration for two classes (a section of COLL 150 and one other of their choice) in their first semester of courses.
- First-year students are given the option to participate in the mentorship program, where they are paired with an upperclassman Monroe Scholar to meet with throughout the academic year and discuss topics such as adjusting to college, campus involvement, research, and choosing courses.
- Monroe Scholars are invited to the Enrichment Series of social and professional development events held throughout the academic year. Sessions include faculty and alumni guest speakers, tours of labs and research centers on campus, and fun community building within the program.
- Monroe Scholars are able to apply for an exclusive conference travel grant to receive up to $1,000 to present their research at a conference in their field.
- In addition to the Monroe Grants, the College provides a variety of other summer grants opportunities that are open to Monroe Scholars.
- The Monroe Scholars Program hosts a variety of programming events for scholars, including social events.
- Monroe Scholars enjoy a close relationship with the Charles Center, the home of the Program's administrative offices and student research, interdisciplinary studies, and faculty development.
If you are a prospective Monroe Scholar and would like to learn more about the program or have questions about William & Mary, please contact the Office of Admission.
