Chaminade Scholars Program
The Chaminade Scholars Program is an opportunity for interested Honors students to explore a call to leadership and service through the lens of their Christian faith. All Chaminade Scholars experience a common set of specifically designed programs, leadership experiences and academic seminars that earn Honors credits towards their University Honors Program diploma.
Academics
During their sophomore, junior and senior years, Chaminade Scholars enroll in three special seminar-style courses. These are designed to help them think about their own lives as a calling from God and to develop their skills as Christian leaders. The courses satisfy requirements for the University's General Education Thematic Cluster and earn Honors credits.
REL 356 P1: The Christian Tradition of Prayer (3 credit hours)
A study of the act of faith expressed in prayer in the Christian tradition and the use of prayer as a means of discussing God's ways in one's life.
ASI 357 P1: Vocation and the Arts (3 credit hours)
An exploration of ways in which individuals have lived and expressed their vocation through the arts (including music, theater, literature, visual arts), using as examples those artists who have lived lives of discernment and discipleship. Students use autobiography as a tool for self-reflection and growth in the understanding of one's vocation.
ASI 358 P1: Christianity, Citizenship, and Society (3 credit hours)
An investigation into how to build communities that will positively affect society and into methods to increase the effectiveness of Christian leadership. Students have the option to complete a research project in which their own sense of calling is articulated in light of the theological convictions of the Church.
Financial Benefits
Students selected for the Chaminade Scholars Program receive a scholarship in the amount of $2,000 each academic year. This award supplements existing scholarship aid already awarded by the University of Dayton.
Membership and Application
Fifteen students are selected for the Program from applications solicited from first-year students completing their first semester. Honors students who have a capacity for Christian leadership as evidenced by involvement in church and community service activities, and who have a desire to grow in their faith and understanding of vocation are excellent candidates for the Chaminade Scholars Program. The Program is open to all students regardless of major and includes Business, Education and Engineering students, as well as students pursuing majors in the College of Arts and Sciences.
To Apply
First-years students interested in the Chaminade Scholars Program can apply in late fall semester. The on-line application deadline is January 31. Go to Chaminade Scholars Application Process for details and the downloadable forms.
