The Holmes Scholars Program

The Holmes Scholars Program was designed to provide support and mentoring for talented men and women who are underrepresented in leadership positions in professional development schools and institutions of higher education.

How do I apply?

The Auburn University Holmes Scholars Program invites applicants dedicated to higher education and the professorate. The following are minimum requisites for graduate students applying to be a Holmes Scholar:

1. Acceptance into a College of Education doctoral program. Preferences are given to applicants with at least one year of completed doctoral work.

2. Minimum GPA of 3.3

3. Nomination by a person with keen knowledge of applicant's qualifications as a scholar.
Nominations can be made by one of the following:
a. University faculty, staff or administrator
b. School personnel
c. Community leader

4. Submission of at least three letters of recommendation
a. Letter of endorsement from department head
b. Letter from faculty, staff or administration in higher education
c. Letter from personal reference

5. Written response to relevant questions

6. Successful interview by the Holmes Scholars adviser, dean of the College of Education, a current scholar and a faculty or staff member of a local K-12 school system.

Holmes Scholars Program application

How was the Holmes Scholars Program Established?

The Holmes Scholars Program is under the umbrella of The Holmes Partnership, which is "a network of universities, schools, community agencies and national professional organizations working in partnership to create high quality professional development and significant school renewal to improve teaching and learning for all children." The Holmes Scholars Program was established in 1991 and is comprised of a select group of graduate students enrolled at The Holmes Partnership institutions who are preparing for careers in the education professorate and in professional development schools. "More than 400 students have participated in the network and nearly 100 are currently in tenure-track positions at colleges and universities around the country."

For more information contact:

Dr. Jared Russell
Holmes Scholars Adviser and
Associate Professor
3358 Haley Center
Auburn, AL 36849
334.844.7481
holmes1@auburn.edu

The College of Education is committed to preparing and graduating competent, committed and reflective professionals.

Last Updated: Sep 25, 2012