Future Woodring Scholars

What is the Future Woodring Scholars Program? 

Woodring College of Education created the Future Scholars Program to provide a distinctive, small group experience for a select group of entering freshman with an interest in teacher education or human services. Through the Future Scholars Program, students will be able to explore teacher education or human services early in their Western experience while gaining a network of academic and social support from Woodring students, faculty, and staff.

How are Future Woodring Scholars selected?

Students who have demonstrated academic success, have indicated an interest in human services or a high-need field of teacher education, and have a strong background in multiculturalism and/or an expressed interest in working with diverse student populations are considered for the Future Scholars Program.  The selection process is competitive.

How many students are in the Future Scholars Program?

Woodring College anticipates inviting 20 students with an interest in teacher education and ten students with an interest in human services to participate in its Future Scholars Program in the 2009-2010 academic school year.

What are the benefits of the program?

Students in the Future Scholars Program will enjoy many benefits, including:

• Future Scholars course not available to other students

• Special opportunities to interact with Woodring faculty, staff, and students beginning in the first quarter at Western

• Interaction with prior Future Scholars

• Priority access to Woodring foundation course, EDUC 109, during the first year at Western (for those in teacher education)

• Opportunities to join Woodring student clubs

Note: Invitation to the Future Woodring Scholars Program does not guarantee admission into Woodring College, although successful participation in the Future Scholars Program will give students priority in the selection process once they have completed necessary prerequisite coursework.

Do Future Woodring Scholars receive scholarship money?

There is no scholarship money awarded to Future Scholars; although, some students may qualify for scholarships during the initial application review for admission to Western.  Students are also encouraged to apply for continuing student scholarships through Woodring College and Western’s Scholarship Center once they begin their studies as full-time Western students.

What are the requirements for participating in the Future Woodring Scholars Program?

Future Scholars agree to participate in a two-credit course fall quarter. Future Scholars will take part in activities and special opportunities offered through the Scholars Program. These include a welcoming reception, invitations to Woodring events, and one-on-one advising sessions.

Do Future Scholars have to declare a major in Woodring College? 

The Future Scholars Program is designed to help students develop their academic interests in teacher education and human services. All students in teacher education programs complete an approved academic major in addition to their education program. The Future Scholars Program is a great way for students to explore teacher education and human services so that they can make informed decisions on an eventual major declaration.

Who can I contact for more information about the program?