Summer Scholars Program
Saint Joseph’s University Summer Scholars Program provides support for currently enrolled undergraduates (and students in 5-year programs) to engage in research, creative writing, fine and the performing arts, and other scholarly endeavors alongside a faculty mentor.
The goals of the program also include fostering close professional interaction between students and faculty mentors as an expression of cura personalis, and offering students the opportunity to publicly share and present the results of their work, both within and outside of the Saint Joseph's University community.
The 10-week program, which runs from mid-May through early August, provides students with a stipend of $4,000 and, if they choose, on-campus housing at a greatly reduced charge. Additionally, a number of social and educational events are hosted throughout the summer.
Application Information
Requirements
The Summer Scholars Program is open to all currently enrolled, full-time undergraduates (and students in 5-year programs) who are not graduating in May or summer 2025. Students in any college or school at Saint Joseph’s University may apply.
Given the level of creative and intellectual activity expected of participants in the SSP, students will normally be required to have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 in the semester before they apply (i.e. a student applying for summer 2025 would need to have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at the end of the fall 2025 semester).
Other requirements are as follows:
- You may not be enrolled in the HSB COOP program.
- You will register for SJU undergraduate coursework for the fall of 2025.
- There are no other issues (i.e. visa status) that prevent you from receiving payment for work.
2024 Summer Scholars Videos
At the end of the summer, scholars produce short videos summarizing their projects.
