Office for Foundation Scholars
The Office for Foundation Scholars proudly supports students from cohort-based programs like Chicago Scholars, College Track, Mayoral Scholars, and Posse throughout every stage of their Tulane journey. We create a welcoming community, encourage academic excellence, and promote leadership and growth. From the first days on campus to graduation and beyond, our scholars have access to mentorship, resources, and experiences necessary to succeed.
Vision
The Office for Foundation Scholars envisions a dynamic community of empowered scholars who confidently shape their paths and leave a lasting impact on Tulane.
Mission
The Office for Foundation Scholars supports students from cohort-based scholarship programs throughout their journey at Tulane. We foster a welcoming community, promote academic excellence, and encourage leadership by providing scholars with the mentorship, resources, and experiences necessary to navigate key transitions during all four years at Tulane. Through strategic collaboration and data-informed initiatives, we empower students to thrive at Tulane and prepare for life beyond it.
The work of OFS is framed by the four pillars that guide the strategy, programming, and student support. These pillars enable us to respond to scholars’ needs with intentionality, utilize data to assess progress, and collaborate across campus to support students.
- Academic Success: We use data to implement intentional support that promotes academic achievement and persistence to graduation. By monitoring academic standing, retention, and engagement, we identify areas of need and provide tailored support to ensure every scholar has the tools to succeed.
- Faculty Engagement: We recruit and support faculty mentors invested in our scholars’ growth. Through structured curriculum and ongoing training, we empower mentors to build authentic relationships that guide students through their Tulane journeys.
- Outreach & Engagement: We foster a welcoming scholar community through student-centered programming, storytelling, and intentional outreach. Our communication with scholars and their families at key points during the academic year helps guide scholars toward their goals and highlights their accomplishments.
- Strategic Partnerships: We build strong collaborations with high-impact offices within Newcomb–Tulane College to expand scholar engagement with transformative opportunities. We also work closely with campus and foundation partners to ensure scholars receive holistic, wraparound support for their well-being.
