Eight members of the Class of 2008 who comprise the first group of Minerva Fellows have arrived at their foreign destinations where, for the next 11 months, they will get a first-hand look at the human side of poverty. The scholarship program is designed to instill in new graduates an entrepreneurial approach to social problems and a lasting commitment to the poor.
The selected students come from Union’s seven Minerva Houses which serve students’ social and academic interests. All students, faculty and staff are assigned to a Minerva.
The Minerva Fellows will return to campus in May, where they will live on campus for a month. During that time, they will participate in an ongoing course on social entrepreneurship, recount their experiences for other students and give presentations at Minerva Houses and classes.