Joan Deutsch Herczeg Scholars Program

Deutsch Herczeg Scholars are awarded with a one-time scholarship of $5,000.

Deutsch Herczeg Scholars participate in educational and inspiring opportunities giving them tools and knowledge required to lead in their communities and industry.

As a cohort, scholars will:

• Learn from women executives and industry experts to gain leadership skills, confidence, and knowledge throughout a series of workshops and events. 
• Be paired with a woman leader for one-on-one mentorship. 
• Participate in a corporate visit.
• Be invited to all Women’s Leadership Council programs.
• Be honored at an end-of-year reception hosted by the Women’s Leadership Council to acknowledge their accomplishments, present acquired knowledge, and network. 
• Build community with current and future Herczeg Scholars.
• Possibly be offered a summer internship.

The Joan Deutsch Herczeg Scholars Program is open to individuals of all gender identities (female, male, non-binary). Candidates shall seek to be allies of women in leadership positions, and champion initiatives to close the gender gap for female leaders. 

Roosevelt students must meet all eligibility requirements and complete the application in full by the deadline to be considered.

Eligibility requirements:

• 3.0 GPA or above
• Undergraduate students from any college or discipline
• Must plan to enroll as a full-time student for both the fall and spring semesters, at the junior or senior level
• Complete the application requirements in full by the deadline

7 - 10 scholars will be selected to participate in the cohort-focused program. 

Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need and display a commitment to their leadership growth as evaluated in their application.

Scholars are expected to participate in mentorship opportunities, attend program events, and be willing to consider a summer internship.

In order to apply for the scholarship, submit a resume and address two essay prompts in 600 words or less. A student's academic background will also be considered.