Retention Scholars Program

The Retention Scholar (RS) is an experienced Suffolk University student who is a Para-professional member of the Office of Retention Services within the Enrollment and Retention Management Division.  The Retention Scholar is supervised by the director of the Office of Retention Services.  The RS assists and advocates for all students.  The RS helps maintain connections to academic and extra-curricular resources and programs as designated by the director of Retention Services. 

Eligibility requirements/Qualifications:

To apply for a Retention Scholar position you must be registered as a full-time undergraduate student during both the fall and spring semesters of the academic year.  Applicants must also have been enrolled full time at Suffolk University for at least one full year prior to the receipt of the award.  Applicants must have and maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.8  Applicants must also be in good academic, financial and social standing with the university.

Compensation:

The Retention Scholar Program recognizes strong academic performance, leadership, communication and teamwork skills; as well as a demonstrated commitment to promoting and implementing connections for all Suffolk students to Suffolk University.  The scholarship is $4200 per academic year, of which $1800 is posted as a grant to the student's tuition account; and $2400 is awarded as employment, paid on a bi-weekly basis for hours worked.  The number of hours required are 300 per academic year.

Application Instructions:

To be considered, you must submit a copy of the application, a personal statement, two recommendations and an unofficial copy of your transcript to:

Office of Retention Services
(617) 573-8718

For more information, please do not hesitate to contact us.