The Thomas Jefferson Scholars Program is the dual-degree program of the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences and the College of Humanities & Social Sciences at NC State University.
What We're Up To
Welcome to the new class of first-year Scholars. Events this year will include our usual Shack-a-Thon fundraising, some wonderful speakers, and a trip to Philadelphia.a few of the current scholars for recent achievements.
Last year we enjoyed our group trip to Charleston, where we explored the history and local culture. As always, we heard from a variety of great guest speakers, and enjoyed several social outings in small groups.
Several Scholars won prestigous awards fellowships, on- and off-campus, including senior Tracy Turnbull for "Globally Engaged NC Agriculture" at the National Conference for Undergraduate Research (NCUR); Micah Simonsen with CHASS's William T. Kretzer Family Scholarship; Lauren Forbes's Thomas R. Pickering Undergraduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship, for preparation to enter the U. S. Department of State Foreign Service; and the appointment by the Governor of North Carolina of Michael Atkins to a three year term serving on the NC Commission for Volunteerism and Community Service. He is the first person under 25 ever to serve.
We have had wonderful service opportunities with Relay for Life and with the Miracle League. In December the Jeffersons started the first Warming Tree project at NC State, to distribute cold weather clothing and other contributions. We collected over 150 items in just a couple of weeks.
The Jeffersons are an active group, and we carried out a successful fundraiser with the local Mexican restaurant Cueva de Lobos. Funds raised help support some of our travel and events.
About Us
The aim of the Thomas Jefferson Scholars is to provide an environment of fellowship and support. We combine intellectual and social fun, among students who are interested in both science and the humanistic disciplines. We meet biweekly for programs, go on trips, and do service projects. Scholars major in one of the biological or agricultural sciences and in one of the humanities or social sciences. We have a special course just for the Jeffersons each year. Our Scholars are also members of other enrichment programs, including the the University Scholars and the Honors programs, and the Caldwell and Park fellowships. Successful graduates of the Jefferson Scholars Program receive a Bachelor's degree from each College.