BENEFITS FOR STUDENT SCHOLARS
The Institute is a 4-year professional development program that equips scholars with the skills, network, and credentials to launch successful careers. Through monthly challenges, expert mentorship, real-world projects, and exclusive events, students graduate with a competitive advantage over peers from any university.
Discover the 10x Learning Model
Each month follows The Institute's signature 10x Learning Model—a proven framework that combines a professional theme, real-world challenge, expert guidance, and collaborative work to deliver practical solutions and skills.
Complete the 4-Year Program (Scholars)
- Years 1–2 (Core): Learn the Liberal Arts in the classroom and a suite of 12 skills that all leaders need in The Institute.
- Years 3–4 (Electives): Study an academic major in the classroom and gain specialized skills in The Institute.
SeptemberDECORUMSeptember: DECORUM
Challenge: 1-minute toast at the Etiquette Dinner
Template: Toast Template
Expert: Len Logsdail, master tailor
Prize: Tie or Necklace
Cultural Event: Etiquette Dinner
OctoberWORKOctober: WORK
Challenge: Do physical labor and then present your 3-minute thesis on work
Template: Thesis Template
Expert: Dr. Samuel Shephard, AMU Director of ACES Program
Prize: Silver Hammer
Cultural Event: Theater
November: LEADERSHIP
Challenge: Solve a campus-related challenge sourced from the AMU Cabinet
Template: A3 Problem-Solving Template
Expert: AMU Chief Operating Officer
Prize: Card Wallet
Cultural Event: Symphony
FebruaryCOMMUNICATIONSFebruary: COMMUNICATIONS
Challenge: Create and perform a comedy skit
Template: Comedy Creation Template
Expert: Tom Shillue, Owner of Tom Shillue Productions
Prize: Engraved Pen
Cultural Event: Music Workshop
MarchMARKETINGMarch: MARKETING
Challenge: Analyze a brand and identify a growth opportunity
Template: Brand Analysis Template
Expert: Maria Gomez, S&P 500 Strategic Advisor
Prize: Dress Shirt & Tie Clip or Blouse & Earrings
Cultural Event: Calligraphy Workshop
AprilSALESApril: SALES
Challenge: Create and present a sales pitch
Template: Sales Template
Expert: Craig Vogel, VP Sales at Stanley Black & Decker
Prize: Automatic Watch
Cultural Event: Shakespeare in Performance
SummerJOBSummer: JOB
Challenge: Work a summer job for a minimum of 20 hours per week
Experience a Month In The Life
Each month is a 10-hour commitment following the 10x Learning Model.
February, 2026
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"Students are challenged to pursue an education that combines excellence in humanistic and cultural development with specialized professional training"— Pope John Paul II, Ex Corde Ecclesiae
| Two Levels of Participation | ||
|---|---|---|
| Feature | Scholars | Participants* |
| Time Commitment | 10 Hours per Month | 2 Hours per Semester |
| Formation Level | Intensive | Foundational |
| Enrollment | Acceptance Required | Voluntary Opt-In |
| Scholarship | Yes | No |
| Student Fees | $0 Student Fees - Donor Sponsored | $0 Student Fees - Donor Sponsored |
| Career Services | ||
| Professional Formation | ||
| Personal Formation | ||
| Cultural Formation | ||
Build Your Competitive Advantage
Graduate ahead of your peers from any university.
Competitive
Advantage
Network
Hundreds of professional contacts
Training
10x Framework to tackle any problem
Experience
Challenges, internships, projects
Credentials
A digital syllabus of your journey
Profile filled with connections, posts, credentials
Get Started
Begin your journey with The Institute
Process
- 1Application
Submit your application to The Institute
- 2Interview
Our Recruitment Specialist will contact you to schedule an interview
- 3Acceptance
You will receive an email & letter of acceptance with a sign-up form
Eligibility
- Minimum high school GPA of 3.4 (on a 4.0 scale)
- Transfer students: eligible if at least 4 semesters remain at AMU
- Current AMU students: eligible if applying during their first Fall semester