Launch Scholars Network
Countdown to success.
The LAUNCH Scholars Network is designed to offer scholars support services, skills
development and community building opportunities that will assist them in earning
a degree and becoming who they are meant to be!
The LAUNCH Scholars Network is a cohort-based, comprehensive four-year initiative
designed for first-generation and Pell Grant-eligible scholars at Goucher College.
This program facilitates a smooth transition into college life, offers ongoing support
throughout their academic journey, equips them with essential skills and opportunities
for future career endeavors, and fosters a lifelong network extending far beyond graduation.
Scholars selected to join the LAUNCH Scholars Network will not incur out-of-pocket
expenses for participation in the program.
Who are launch scholars
LAUNCH Scholars are individuals who are:
- Committed to being in the LAUNCH Scholars Network all four years.
- Committed to academic success and continued development.
- Willing to take advantage of the resources and opportunities offered by the program.
The Launchpad for your Future
The program offers opportunities to:
- Build academic skills, independence, social connections, and a sense of belonging
at Goucher.
- Develop key skills in:
- Writing, math, and preparation for other Goucher coursework
- Networking and professional development
- Time management, study skills, and organizational skills
- Utilization of Goucher's digital platforms
- Enjoy exclusive excursions in and around Baltimore that will provide opportunities
to get to know the area.
- Regularly connect with a staff mentor emotional and practical support.
- Learn tips on navigating the college experience from upper class peer mentors.
- Move in before everyone else as a part of our Summer LAUNCH Program.
- Tap into the rich resources available at Goucher through integrated programing and
opportunities for exclusive interaction with other offices and departments, such as:
- Bond with Goucher through an immersive, welcoming experience, from beginning to end.
LAUNCH Scholars Network Contact
Please reach out to the director of the LAUNCH Scholars Network at melissa.alexander@mikeshiner.com for more information.