GSP PRESENTS
WELCOME TO GSP Guide
WELCOME TO GSP
Guide
Thrive Guide Welcome Booklet
GEORGETOWN SCHOLARS PROGRAM
4 Pillar Approach
4 Pillar Approach
1
Financial Resources
GSP offers necessity funding for unexpected expenses outside of items, like books and supplies, that are already calculated into your cost of attendance. These grants are awarded year-round, and some grant examples include eye-care, tutoring, and even a travel grant for first-years! In addition to grants, GSPers have access to other financial resources.
2
Advising & Mentorship
We have 2 mentorship programs: peer and alumni. These programs provide personalized support, whether that comes in the form of career guidance, quality time, or a listening ear! All first-years are paired with a peer mentor, and continuing students are connected with an alumni mentor.
3
Advocacy Work
We want first-generation, lower-income (FGLI) students to feel proud of their achievements at Georgetown! GSP advocates for FGLI students and amplifies the FGLI community’s visibility on campus through annual events like our #GSProud Campaign.
4
Community Building
We host many events throughout the year — such as dinners, workshops, and other fun activities — to help create a strong sense of belonging and build a home away from home for all GSP students during their time at Georgetown!
GEORGETOWN SCHOLARS PROGRAM
network of support
network of support Full-Time Staff
At GSP, we have a team of full-time staff who help make GSP’s mission possible. These staff members organize events, review grant requests, advise students, partner with outside communities, and do so much more to make Georgetown an equitable place for FGLI students!
Student Board GSP’s Student Board works with the full-time staff to represent student voices within all GSP initiatives and ensure that the program remains student-centered! The Student Board also advocates across campus for FGLI students and GSP, acting as a bridge between GSP and other organizations.
While the national average graduation rate for FGLI students is only 24%, GSP’s graduation rate is 94%! Serving over 3,100 students and alumni over our 20 years, GSP’s support allows FGLI students to thrive and succeed at Georgetown!
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STAY IN TOUCH! gsp.georgetown.edu
(202) 687 - 7351
@gsphoyas
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Stay tuned for the rest of the Thrive Guide Series!