The Chesick Scholars Program provides a welcoming community and a suite of workshops, seminars and experiences that have been especially designed for first-generation college students and/or students who come from low-income (FLI) backgrounds.
The focus of all Chesick activities is to provide practical guidance for students to achieve their personal, academic and professional goals as part of a supportive community of fellow students, staff and faculty. All first-generation and/or low-income students are automatically Chesick Scholars, but students can pick and choose to commit to any (or all) of the program’s offerings.
The Chesick Scholars Program works with students from the summer before your first year all the way through graduation, from Horizons (our 5-day pre-orientation program for new students) to faculty mentoring for the first two years, to our Chesick Launch programs to help juniors and seniors plan for life after graduation, we are here for you every step of the way!
Students for whom neither parent has a Bachelor's degree and/or who have an estimated family contribution (EFC) of under $7500 according to Haverford's financial aid office are automatically enrolled in the Chesick Scholars Program upon matriculation to Haverford. If you have not received an invitation to the program, but feel you fit the general definition of a FLI student, please email Christina Rose, Director of the Chesick Scholars Program, at cmrose [at] haverford.edu to request access.
The Chesick Scholars Program was originally funded in 2012 by a pilot grant from the San Francisco Foundation, and is currently supported by generous donations and grant recommendations made by alumni, parents, and friends of the College.
Chesick Scholars in Action
Horizons
New Chesick Scholars get to know campus and build community 5 days before the rest of the incoming class. Photo: Patrick Montero
FLI-ing Squirrels Family Dinners
The last Wednesday of every month, we gather for food and exploring resources at Haverford and beyond.
Trips and Events
Over breaks and throughout the academic year, the Chesick program sponsors trips in Philly and beyond.
