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LEADERSHIP. EXCELLENCE. ACHIEVEMENT. DIVERSITY.
Alumni Association of the University of Michigan
LEAD Scholars Program
L E A D E R S H I P. E X C E L L E N C E . A C H I E V E M E N T. D I V E R S I T Y.
“Diversity is integral to Michigan’s
academic excellence. When you
bring together students, faculty and
staff of different backgrounds and
different experiences, you create
an intellectual experience that is LEAD SCHOLARS PROGRAM
unmatched in higher education.” To advance the University of Michigan’s diverse
–MARY SUE COLEMAN | U-M PRESIDENT academic culture, the LEAD Scholars Program
provides scholarships to outstanding admitted,
underrepresented students to support leadership,
excellence, achievement and diversity.
CONTENTS
Admitted Student Overview 2008 – 2013 2
Background 4
For Prospective Students 6
Community 8
Becoming a LEAD Mentor 10
For Alumni and Friends 12
LEAD Impact Beyond Campus 14
Class of 2014 16
Class of 2015 24
Class of 2016 32
A D M I T T E D S T U D E N T O V E R V I E W 2 0 0 8 – 2 01 3 Sylvia Escolero, LEAD Scholar
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MALE
82
FEMALE
20
Out-of-State
130 3.9 30
In-State
SCHOOL/COLLEGE
58 Hispanic
5
Nursing 41 10 Native
American
ETHNICITY
Engineering 3 White/
101 2
LSA 1 Art Unknown
Kinesiology
79 Black
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L E A D E R S H I P. E X C E L L E N C E . A C H I E V E M E N T. D I V E R S I T Y. Grace Kibuule, LEAD Scholar
LEAD gives students the
opportunity to fulfill their
dreams at a top university
with a diverse community.
BACKGROUND
Diversity is a valuable element of U-M excellence. After a drop in
diversity of U-M’s 2007 incoming class, the Alumni Association board
of directors established the LEAD Scholars program to ensure that the
U-M community of Leaders and Best remains vibrant and intellectually
stimulating. LEAD grants four-year financial scholarships to admitted
students with community support from fellow scholars, staff, university
resources, past scholars, alumni and friends dedicated to building the
next generation of Wolverines.
Beginning in 2008, 22 students were awarded LEAD Scholarships up to
$10,000 per year on the Ann Arbor campus. Since then approximately
30 students join the LEAD community each year. In 2010, the Alumni
Association also began awarding LEAD Scholarships to one incoming
student at UM-Flint and one at UM-Dearborn each year. In 2012, 100%
of the first LEAD cohort graduated from the University of Michigan.
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Gabriel Aguilera, LEAD Scholar L E A D E R S H I P. E X C E L L E N C E . A C H I E V E M E N T. D I V E R S I T Y.
Being a Wolverine is more
of a feeling. It’s a feeling
you get of anticipation— FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
excitement, overwhelming The Alumni Association offers scholarships to highly qualified, admitted
joy and union. students who can enhance diversity at the University of Michigan in
terms of race, gender, or ethnicity. We also seek to provide scholarship
recipients with positive university experiences through interaction with
alumni, fellow scholars and the campus community.
THE SCHOLARSHIP
To be considered for a LEAD Scholars award, admitted students must:
• Be an incoming freshman
• Authorize consideration for scholarships on their U-M application
• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Enroll as a full-time student
• Have undergraduate status
• Have a high school GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Submit a SAT total score of 1820 or higher or an ACT score of
27 or higher
• By enrolling, enhance diversity in terms of race, gender, or ethnicity,
primarily among underrepresented groups
To continue receiving the Alumni Association LEAD Scholarship in their
second through fourth years of study, students must maintain good
academic standing defined as a cumulative U-M GPA of 2.0 or higher.
In addition, scholars are expected to participate in the LEAD community
by attending two-to-four LEAD events per year, and take advantage of
special access to alumni and peer mentors.
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L E A D E R S H I P. E X C E L L E N C E . A C H I E V E M E N T. D I V E R S I T Y. Left to Right: Avery Blanks, Alyssa Arnesen, Monique Becker, Sarah Ballew, Victor Arribas, and De’Mario Longmire, LEAD Scholars
I knew after joining the LEAD
program I had a community
THE COMMUNITY
LEAD is more than just a scholarship — it’s a multifaceted program to fall back on which gave me
that offers a community of support designed to maximize success. a lot of comfort.
It provides unique access to world-class experiences on campus and
with alumni.
Members of the LEAD Scholars community have the opportunity to:
• Participate in one-on-one mentoring with an alumnus from U-M’s
powerful 500,000+ alumni body.
• Receive priority consideration for the Undergraduate Research
Opportunity Program, allowing them to gain professional skills, learn
about cutting-edge research, work with a faculty mentor, and explore
academic and career interests.
• Build relationships with other U-M students and alumni at social
gatherings, including “Dinner with 5 Wolverines” events.
• Learn professional development skills at Alumni Association
events including career workshops, networking events, and during
30-Minute Mentors, where they can talk one-on-one with successful
U-M alumni in different career fields.
• Gain leadership experience via the LEAD Scholars Advisory Board.
For more information on becoming a LEAD Scholar, contact us at
800.847.4764 or LEADScholars@umich.edu.
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L E A D E R S H I P. E X C E L L E N C E . A C H I E V E M E N T. D I V E R S I T Y.
BECOME A LEAD SCHOLAR MENTOR
Alumni mentors can help LEAD Scholars realize their full potential,
The LEAD program allows
beginning as an undergraduate, and progressing into life after graduation. you to surround yourself with
people you trust— they’re
Volunteer mentors: looking out for your interests.
• Contact their mentee at least once per month (in person, email, They want to see you make a
phone, etc.), more if needed/requested by the mentee. contribution to the world.
• Discuss both their and the mentee’s goals and expectations of the
ongoing relationship.
• Review the LEAD Mentor toolkit containing information on the
Alumni Association student programs and services (such as 30
Minute Mentors and free business cards) so that you can encourage
these students to take advantage of these valuable resources.
• Provide feedback to LEAD staff each semester on the student’s
progress and the status of the mentor-mentee relationship.
For more information on how to mentor a LEAD Scholar or to
assist in scholar recruitment, contact LEADscholars@umich.edu or
call (800) 847-4764.
To promising futures
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Nate Hall, LEAD Scholar L E A D E R S H I P. E X C E L L E N C E . A C H I E V E M E N T. D I V E R S I T Y.
Without the help of donors,
many students would not
have the opportunity to
attend the University of
Michigan. For that reason,
FOR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS
I sincerely thank all of the
The University of Michigan provides opportunities unlike any other
current and future donors school. Alumni and friends of the university have the opportunity to give
to the LEAD program for all back to future students, ensuring the campus they take pride in remains
that they are able to do for strong for decades to come.
students such as myself.
Many alumni cite their exposure to a diverse student body as a major
contributor to their future life success. The Alumni Association is
committed to assuring diversity remains a vital component of the U-M
experience. By supporting the LEAD Scholarship, alumni help secure
enrollment of the best and brightest students at U-M — regardless of
race, gender or national heritage.
Without the support of Michigan alumni, the Alumni Association could
not offer these scholarships to Michigan students.
To show support for the value of diversity, you can make a gift online
at alumni.umich.edu/give/lead-scholars. For more information, contact
Melanie Burzynski at 734.615.4098 or burzynsk@umich.edu.
12 13Left to Right: Monique Becker, Avery Blanks, De’Mario Longmire, Victor Arribas, Alyssa Arnesen, and Sarah Ballew, LEAD Scholars L E A D E R S H I P. E X C E L L E N C E . A C H I E V E M E N T. D I V E R S I T Y.
Our LEAD Scholar has been a won-
derful addition to our team. If she is
typical of the students in the LEAD LEAD IMPACT BEYOND CAMPUS
Scholars Program, I would not hesitate LEAD Scholars regularly participate in prestigious internships across
the country. LEAD alumni have gone on to start successful careers
in recommending them as employees
with major corporations. Our interns and alumni have worked with
and interns to all of my peers. companies, including:
– PAUL KELLEY, ENGINEERING GROUP MANAGER
General Motors Company American Axle and Manufacturing Ithaca Department of
Supervisor of a 2012 LEAD Scholar Capital Cardiology Public Works
Catapult Learning J.P. Morgan Chase
Chrysler Group LLC Michigan First Credit Union
Clymer Tools Michigan Health Specialist
Denison Consulting Morgan Stanley
Detroit Venture Partners Oakwood Hospital and
DTE Energy Medical Center
DuHadway, Kendall & Associates Oglivy & Mather Worldwide
Echols Support Services Qualcomm Incorporated
Elite Marketing Interactions SapientNitro
Federal Bureau of Investigation Shady Grove Adventist
Hospital – Rockville
Ford Motor Company
Tank Automotive Research,
General Electric
Development, and
General Motors Company Engineering Center
Henry Ford Medical Center Unison Industries
Hurley Medical Center Ypsilanti Health Initiative
Institute for Bioscience and
Biotechnology Research-
Rockville
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