Supporting student flourishing means helping them become thinkers and doers who value teamwork. It means creating an inclusive environment where our diverse student body feels at home and can focus on what matters: strengthening values, developing skills, preparing for advanced and professional studies, and pursuing their careers. Success empowers students to contribute to the world. Emory’s top priority is guiding students as they realize their potential and helping them to excel.
Student flourishing is about being intentional in how we prepare our students for both professional achievement and success in life—providing resources and creating space that allow students to find their purpose through critical thinking and self-reflection.
— RAVI BELLAMKONDA, PROVOST AND EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
For Emory Day of Giving, visit schools and colleges to see school-specific scholarship and experiential learning giving opportunities. Here are a few ways to support student flourishing across the university. Making a gift to any of the funds listed below will not count in the Students Flourishing tally above because it will count in the total for its associated program area (i.e. University-wide Initiatives, Campus Life, Rollins School of Public Health, etc.).
- General University Scholarships replace student loans in Emory financial aid packages, ensuring that talented students with financial need can graduate debt free.
- Student Experience Fund strengthens community-building and class-year traditions that deepen student and alumni engagement with our university. Supporting the student experience will increase our retention rates, graduation rates, student satisfaction, and alumni engagement by building a stronger sense of community and belonging among students.
- Emory University Student Hardship Fund provides life-changing financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in need due to a crisis or catastrophic event. The fund is administered by the Office of Financial Aid in collaboration with student leaders.
- Emory University Summer Internship Program supports the Emory Civic Scholars Program. Full-time students who demonstrate financial hardship may be able to accept an impactful but unpaid internship by applying for a $1,500 scholarship through the Civic Scholars Program.
- Student Health and Counseling Services supports Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at Emory. CAPS provides various clinical services, community-level interventions, consultation, collaboration with campus partners, advising of student groups, and clinical training.
