Training Tomorrow’s Leaders
formed through a blend of professional, personal, and cultural development grounded in Ave Maria University’s liberal arts core. They graduate with the skills, experience, and network to lead in any field.
Criteria to Apply
- Submit an undergraduate application to AMU
- Minimum high school GPA of 3.4
- Transferring to AMU? Transfer students with at least 4 semesters left are eligible to apply.
- Already a student at AMU? Current students in their first semester are eligible to apply.
Process
- Application: Submit your application to The Institute
- Interview: Our Recruitment Specialist will contact you to schedule an interview
- Acceptance: You will receive an email & letter of acceptance with a sign-up form
- Candidate Year: The first year in The Institute’s program—engage in personal, professional, and cultural formation and demonstrate readiness for advancement at the end of the year
- Scholar & Associate Programs: Top Candidates are selected for advancement to the intensive Scholar Program and the intermediate Associate Program. Scholarships are provided to these students.
The Institute is AMU's unique model for university-wide corporate engagement, professional development, and innovation. Inspired by Ex Corde Ecclesiae and the example of Thomas S. Monaghan, it delivers in-demand ambassadors to the marketplace. From its network of industry leaders to its Scholars program, The Institute is AMU's bold answer to prepare students for the modern marketplace.
“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
| Three Levels of Participation | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Training | Associates | Scholars | |
| Weekly Time Commitment | < 1 Hour | 2.5 Hours | 5 Hours |
| Formational Level | Foundational | Intermediate | Intensive |
| Career Services | |||
| Professional Formation | |||
| Personal Formation | |||
| Cultural Formation | |||
| Enrollment | Voluntary Opt-In | Acceptance Required | Acceptance Required |
| Scholarship | No | Yes | Yes |
| Student Fees | $0 Student Fees - Donor Sponsored | $0 Student Fees - Donor Sponsored | $0 Student Fees - Donor Sponsored |
Scholars join a powerful network of Catholic leaders, mentors, and supporters.
Experienced professionals guiding our Scholars.
AMU alumni and other committed professionals who meet individually with our students to provide guidance.
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