<p>There isn’t much info on it at all … would love to hear from someone who is one or who knows one? Thanks =)</p>
<p>The Task Force recommends that, each year, Penn select 25-30 students of great promise from developing countries as Penn World Scholars. Chosen for their outstanding leadership potential, academic achievement, financial need, and future career plans, these students will be financially supported throughout their studies by substantial awards consistent with the most generous assistance at the University. Penn will identify outstanding scholars from a geographically, linguistically, and culturally diverse pool of students who will enhance the academic competitiveness and global diversity of our student body. Whenever possible, Penn World Scholars will be supported by Penn alumni mentors from their home countries to help acclimate them to academic life at Penn and to recommend pathways to leadership in their home countries upon graduation. We anticipate that Penn World Scholars alumni will form a high profile global network of future world leaders in a wide range of professional fields and will eventually guide the future development of the program. </p>
<p>[02/07/06</a>, Task Force on Global Engagement - Almanac, Vol. 52, No. 21](<a href=“http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v52/n21/or-task.html]02/07/06”>02/07/06, Task Force on Global Engagement - Almanac, Vol. 52, No. 21)</p>
<p>It’s not a “recruiting tactic” – it’s a way of helping some students financially.</p>
<p>Best of luck!</p>
<p>Haha, the “recruiting tactic” is exactly what I first thought when I was accepted into PWS. Honestly, though, you’re really lucky to be among the 5-6 uber-international students. Primarily, this means you get a lot of financial aid, way above the norm. One of my friend’s family contribution is $0, mine is $750 - it depends on your situation. So when you look into your financial aid package, keep in mind that most of it is there because you got admitted to PWS. Other than that, we have lunch with important people (Provost, President, outside guests) and it’s a cool thing to put on your resume. =')</p>
<p>Hey guys, </p>
<p>I am a sophomore in the PWS program. </p>
<p>Penn World Scholars is basically a program through which Penn hopes to enhance their diversity and support “future global leaders”. We get much support from Penn, both financially and academically, we get to network with administrators, alumni and trustees and …we have a pretty cool group of scholars here. </p>
<p>You can call it a recruiting tactic if you want - they’re looking for the internationals with the best leadership potential to come to Penn and be involved. And, each year, 15-20 are selected from the pool of applicants - that makes it one of the most exclusive scholars program at Penn. </p>
<p>Anyway, feel free to message me if you have any questions. You should have gotten an email by now from me, or the two other student coordinators (if they’re not slacking off )</p>
<p>Yea that makes it hard now because I can’t brush it off …</p>
<p>So really now my question has changed. Which one is better:</p>
<p>Duke Robertson Scholar or UPenn CAS BFS & PWS?</p>
<p>So plusqueparfaite would you be able to list some specific examples of privileges you have had as a World Scholar?</p>
<p>Once you are admitted, everything that every school is doing is a “recruiting tactic.” Even financial aid can be seen as a recruiting tactic ;)</p>
<p>Specific benefits:
- obviously, generous financial aid
- a stipend for one international internship (as in, if you find the internship of your dreams and it is unpaid, PWS would give you money to support you)
- networking: lunches with trustees, alumni, administrators (you get to meet the President, the Provost, etc) and other distinguished guests of Penn. This opens a whole set of opportunities to you. For example, I was able to lobby for international students policy issues on behalf of the Assembly of International Students directly to the people who make the decisions.
- lastly, but not less important - I got to meet some pretty amazing fellow students - the other PWS. ([Penn:</a> Office of the University Provost | Penn World Scholars](<a href=“Penn Office of the Provost | Office of the Provost”>Penn Office of the Provost | Office of the Provost)) </p>
<p>BFS is more academically oriented. Quite a few of the PWS are also BFS or JWS. </p>
<p>For both BFS and PWS you will get great mentorship and guidance throughout your career at Penn. </p>
<p>I hope this answers your question. And about your Duke vs Penn dilemma… Try to think beyond the scholars programs you got accepted to when you make your decision. Think about the type of opportunities the school can give you in regards to your intended major. Philadelphia is much more cosmopolitan than Durham and the experiences you might have here are different than the ones you would have at Duke.
What are you planning to study? And where are you from?</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>This is true. I was checking out my financial aid and 90% of it consists of a PWS Scholarship!</p>
<p>My intended majors are Political Science and Theatre with a certificate in Film Production (UPenn doesn’t offer that).</p>
<p>Hmm well the Robertson has these benefits:
– Meet president of Duke
– "Dinners of Eight’ where you get to invite notable people you wish to meet
– 2 semesters of study abroad paid for
– all summers paid for
– laptop paid for
– Full tuition and other mandatory student fees
– one trip back to New Zealand every year</p>
<p>Penn does have a better drama program though … however Duke is better for undergrad?</p>
<p>Oh wait more benefits:
– special advisors
– Robertson camps and other leadership seminars
– they care about what you do after graduating</p>
<ul>
<li>Meet the President of Penn - checked </li>
<li>Since the program is new, any ideas are welcomed - we brainstormed with the Provost about what we want to do, what events we want to have, etc. </li>
<li>If you have financial aid at Penn, it will transfer to your expenses for studying abroad</li>
<li>one internship paid for and support for summer classes if you’d like to do that</li>
<li>I personally get one round trip air plain ticket funded each year</li>
<li>special advisors - BFS takes care of that, you also have many people willing to help you from PWS, as I said…</li>
<li>BFS - special seminars </li>
<li>PWS - works tightly with the Intercultural Leadership Program [Intercultural</a> Leadership Program](<a href=“http://www.upenn.edu/oip/iss/ilp/index.html]Intercultural”>http://www.upenn.edu/oip/iss/ilp/index.html)</li>
</ul>
<p>UPenn has both a Theater Major and a Cinema Studies Department, and you can mix and match to create your own major if you want. I don’t know about Duke being better for undergrad, but UPenn is the Ivy who puts the most emphasize on its Undergrad Schools. </p>
<p>And since you’re a Theater Major, Philadelphia will be a better place for you because of its cultural side. </p>
<p>Anyway,Zi, Julie should contact have contacted you last night or she will do so tonight. She will answer any more questions you have.</p>
<p>Thanks for getting me in contact with her =)</p>
<p>I feel I can’t let the Robertsons down though. Plus, I’m loving how they have a film production certificate that isn’t offered by any ivy. I also plan to take advantage of a semester each of Duke in LA and Duke in New York.</p>