The Wentworth Scholars Program offers unique opportunities for students to apply their personal experiences and creativity to an array of academic disciplines. In addition to receiving individualized wraparound support from an Academic Success Coach, students in the Wentworth Scholars Program benefit from services and learning opportunities to achieve success at Northeastern Illinois University and beyond.
Students in the Wentworth Scholars Program benefit from positive outcomes, including:
- Career and major exploration
- Support in identification of a clear academic and career path
- Assistance in course selection tracked toward graduation
- Help in resume writing
- Resource navigation
- Peer mentors
- Financial aid
- Health and wellness
- Student employment
- Scholarship application assistance
- Counseling services
- Student organizations
- Motivation support
- Academic and life skills development
- Developing a growth mindset
- Building grit by practicing sustainable, positive habits
- Persistence training
- Academic assistance
- Holistic advising that supports academic, social and personal development
- Establishing and working toward goals
- Connections to peer tutors in math, writing, and other subjects as offered by the Learning Success Center