Eagle Scholars Program

We look for students to intentionally invest in their college experience. This requires a “growth mindset.” That means that while the typical ESP applicant is academically successful and engages in extracurricular activities, they understand the value of being a life-long learner. We seek open-minded students who are willing to venture out of their comfort zone and be servant-leaders.

Yes. The typical Eagle Scholar brings in credits (CLEP, AP, Dual Enrolment, etc.) from high school.

No. Transfer students are not eligible to apply for ESP.

Incoming freshmen must choose either the ESP, or the Honors Program. You cannot do both as incoming freshmen.

Students who choose Honors will pursue that program as the ESP only accepts new, first-time, residential, freshmen students, once a year, in August. They would not be able to apply to ESP once they matriculate into LU.

Students who choose ESP can apply to Honors after they matriculate into LU, because Honors has rolling enrollment and accept students after matriculation. We have students in this scenario, who participate in both.

ESP students register with the Special Groups classification. The registration schedule can be found on the Registrar website.

No. Students are not required to live in the Commons 2 housing, but we do encourage it because it’s a great option for students beginning their college experience.

Yes. You can connect with your ESLP professor and the Program Director. They are available and look forward to helping you make the most of your college experience.

We encourage students to begin their career search within the first semester or year. That involves meeting with the Director and discussing who you are and what you hope to do. We then encourage you to begin the process (resume, interviewing skills, etc.) with small steps/tasks that can be easily managed along with your other obligations. It is the small steps over the first two semesters that will put you well ahead of your peers in pursuing opportunities.

Yes. The typical Eagle Scholar is an involved student (academics, extracurricular activities, etc.) and succeeds by being good stewards of their time and talents. ESP leadership and professors are available to help with time management and we caution you not to take on too much, even though it is appealing to do so.

ESP facilitates positive learning environments and opportunities to make life-long connections. It is up to each Eagle Scholar to engage and make the most of your experience in the ESP and college.

Students can share a lesson they learned, with a variety of audiences; Sunday School class, residence hall meeting or small group, etc. The lesson plan must include 2-3 insights and 2-3 discussion questions to facilitate interaction. Students can work in pairs.

LU and the surrounding area offer a multitude of opportunities to serve. Students will handle the logistics for their activity.

Students can research the activities facilitated by LU Serve and volunteer with that dept.

Students can assist the ESP Director in recruiting activities. They work with ESP leadership to plan and carry out the recruiting efforts for CFAW. This helps students interact with visitors and work on networking skills.

Students will assist ESP leadership with the planning, and logistics of these events. They are invited to help create enjoyable activities.

Students will assist ESP leadership with the planning, and logistics for the Spring Retreat. Several students are needed who will take an active role in creating an enjoyable retreat.

Students can plan and carry out a nursing home ministry activity. They can work in groups to create activities appropriate for these settings.

Students can create a video Bible study for use in either an in-person setting or for a nursing home or any other health care scenario that does not allow visitors during a time of crisis (COVID-19). They can work in groups of 2-3 to choose a scripture passage and create the main lesson idea. Each person can teach one lesson/insight. The total video length should be around 7-10 minutes.

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