Diversity Scholars

We Are... 

Smeal Diversity Enhancement Scholars are high-achieving, goal-orientated, undergraduate students. Most are invited to join the program as incoming first-year students. Many are recipients of awards such as the Bunton-Waller, Lenfest, Maguire, and Hershey scholarships. All students participate in a specialized first-year seminar course, compete in case competitions, attend monthly meetings and workshops, and give back to the incoming cohorts of scholars. 

Events & Meetings 

Attendance at monthly meetings is required for Diversity Scholars. The meetings cover a range of topics including resume creation, academic curriculum, interview preparation, and life after Smeal.  During the Spring Semester a case competition is hosted for first- and second-year students, supported by corporate sponsors. The Smeal Multicultural Organizations sponsor several events throughout the year including the Key Signature Events. 

Company and Corporate Sponsors 

Throughout the year, scholars work with different corporate sponsors through monthly meetings and organizational events.  Past sponsors have included Boeing, Deloitte, EY, Johnson & Johnson, Kohls, KPMG and PwC.