Menard Scholars Program
Dean’s Fellows who want more depth can join the Menard Scholars track. The Menard Scholars are a competitively selected group of analytical leaders focused on the improvement of self and serving as “men and women for others.” You will be encouraged to think critically on issues facing the world and develop the skills to analyze real-world problems, effectively communicate your insights. The analytical mindset and depth cultivated in the program will equip you for future job placement or placement into competitive graduate and law programs.
Features of the Program
Menard Scholars receive hands-on guidance and mentoring from faculty and upperclassmen, exclusive Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Critical Issues classes tailored specifically for this track, and the opportunity to collaborate with a like-minded group of motivated students.
Menard Scholars can participate in an Analytical Case Study Competition in their freshman year with scholarship or funding awarded to winners. Throughout the program, they also participate in research groups, reading groups, colloquia, and other events.
Upon graduation, Menard Scholars will have developed the depth to be uniquely prepared to enter any workplace or graduate program.
Strengths of the Program
Menard Scholars spend a significant portion of their freshmen year as a cohort, developing lasting relationships while working their way through a rigorous, honors-equivalent curriculum. In the process, fellows develop impressive critical thinking skills in topics related to philosophy, politics and economics.
What makes me a good fit for the Menard Family Business Research Fellows program?
- An analytical mindset interested in gaining more depth
- Ability to analyze data and think critically
- Curiosity about philosophy, politics and economics, and their intersections
- Intellectual rigor fostered through mentorship co-curricular reading groups and colloquia
Menard Scholars Program Four-year plan
- Receive priority course registration
- Work with Menard Center for Economic Inquiry (MCEI) faculty academic advisor
- Enroll in Introductory Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, and Critical Issues – sections reserved for Menard Fellows
- Demonstrate commitment to service through the Dean’s Honor Roll for Social Responsibility, with completion of 25 minimum service hours per semester
- Compete in Analytical Case Study Competition (winners receive award funds)
- Attend three MECI events each semester
- Encouraged to participate in one of the following:
- Student-lead research group
- Weekend Colloquium
- Participate in Politics, Philosophy and Economics Reading Group
- Receive priority application for MCEI activities
- Receive priority course registration
- Work with Menard Family Center for Economic Inquiry faculty academic advisor
- Demonstrate commitment to service through the Dean’s Honor Roll for Social Responsibility, with completion of 25 minimum service hours per semester
- Eligible to cash awards for analytical thinking and Jesuit values
- Attend three MCEI events
- Participate in one of the following:
- Student-lead research grou
- Weekend Colloquium
- Participate in Politics, Philosophy and Economics Reading Group
- Participate in Gail Werner-Robertson Research Fellowship Program
- Receive priority application for MCEI activities
- Receive priority course registration
- Work with Menard Family Center for Economic Inquiry faculty academic advisor
- Demonstrate commitment to service through the Dean’s Honor Roll for Social Responsibility, with completion of 25 minimum service hours per semester
- Eligible to scholarships/cash awards for analytical thinking and Jesuit values
- Attend three MCEI events
- Participate in one of the following:
- Student-lead research group
- Weekend Colloquium
- Participate in Politics, Philosophy and Economics Reading Group
- Participate in Gail Werner-Robertson Research Fellowship Program
- Receive priority application for MCEI activities
- Receive priority course registration
- Work with Menard Family Center for Economic Inquiry faculty academic advisor
- Demonstrate commitment to service through the Dean’s Honor Roll for Social Responsibility, with completion of 25 minimum service hours per semester
- Eligible to cash awards for analytical thinking and Jesuit values
- Attend three MCEI events
- Participate in one of the following:
- Student-lead research group
- Weekend Colloquium
- Participate in Politics, Philosophy and Economics Reading Group
- Participate in Gail Werner-Robertson Research Fellowship Program
- Receive priority application for MCEI activities
- Attend senior cocktail reception
- Attend honors ceremony and earn honors cord at graduation
Contact
Maren Pierce
Associate Director of Outreach
Heider College of Business
402.280.2480
AnnaMarenPierce@creighton.edu
Monday—Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
