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For more information about the Paterno Fellows Program, visit us atlaus.la.psu.edu/paternofellows

or contact:

Professor Jeremy EngelsBarry Director, Paterno Fellows Program

215 Sparks Building814-863-0760

jde13@psu.edu

Barb EdwardsAssistant to the Director

Paterno Fellows Program118 Sparks Building

814-863-4395bae1@psu.edu

How Do I Apply for theProgram?

Paterno Fellows are challenged to reach thehighest levels of academic achievement anddistinguish themselves in areas traditionallyassociated with the liberal arts: ethics, service,and leadership; excellence in communication;and intercultural awareness. The program’srigorous challenges are coupled with significantrewards. Fellows receive financial support toparticipate in enriching out-of-class experienceslike internships, study abroad, and research.The program is also one of the only pathways atthe University for students not initially admittedas honors students to demonstrate theirpotential and earn their way into the SchreyerHonors College.

There is no application—any Liberal Arts first-year student may aspire to the Paterno FellowsProgram. Aspiring students who meet the challengeacademically become admitted Paterno Fellowsand enter the Schreyer Honors Collegefollowing their first or second year. Otherstudents choose to become Fellows after theyhave been admitted to the Schreyer HonorsCollege.

I know that this unique program helped mestand out against other applicants. Also, I wasable to apply for funding through PaternoFellows to ensure that an internship awayfrom home was a possibility.

The Paterno Fellows Program enabled andencouraged me to pursue multiple disciplines,which I was able to leverage in approachingresearch projects and intellectual discussionsat the internship. This allowed me to bringvaluable insight to the workplace, and I felt Iquickly became a treasured member of theteam.

The Paterno Fellows Program ensured that Iwas a strong leader and took initiative duringmy experience. Because of this, I had theconfidence and skills necessary to askquestions, lead team building exercises, givepresentations in front of managers, and trainother coworkers.

I am so grateful for the academic and financialsupport that the Paterno Fellows Programgave me. I am so fortunate to be in a programthat helps students reach their goals andultimately creates more well-roundedstudents and global citizens.

Honors courses, special seminars, andperformances by visiting lecturers andartistsSocial events, special living options, and off-campus excursions with faculty and otherPaterno FellowsSubstantial funding for research, studyabroad, and internshipsOne-on-one mentoring with successfulfaculty and alumniSpecial acknowledgement at graduation

What Are the Rewards ofBecoming a Paterno Fellow?

Maintain required GPAComplete a specified number of honorscoursesSatisfy requirements of the intended majorComplete a second major or an enhancedminorComplete a study abroad experience or aninternshipComplete an ethics courseComplete a substantial leadership or servicecommitmentComplete a senior thesis

What Are the Expectationsthat Fellows Must Meet?

The Paterno Fellows experience offers "an education for leadership" in the best tradition of the liberal arts. It molds well-rounded students who are ready for the world and prepares them for citizenship, for lifetime learning, and for the satisfactionderived from an exemplary education. Students aspiring to become Fellows are challenged to perform to their full potentialand offered the support they need to achieve their academic goals.

-Kate, International Politics, French

-Daniel, Communication Arts and Sciences,English, Philosophy

-Evan, Economics

-Casey, Anthropology, Jewish Studies