We created the Scripps Innovation Scholars program to give students the chance to unleash their innovative spirit. This is a program for bold, curious problem-solvers who are passionate about making positive change in their world.
A Dean's Vision
Meet the Innovation Scholars
2020-21 Cohort
Ethan Bloomfield
Juliana Colant
Journalism News and Information majorScreenwriting and Digital Storytelling minor
Social Media certificate
Kara Fedurek
Journalism Strategic Communication major
Marketing and French minor
Evelyn Fowler
Communication Studies majorMarketing minor
Social Media certificate
Sedric Granger
Journalism News and Information majorSports Management minor
Podcasting certificate
Daniel GrayJournalism News and Information major
Jonah Hess
Games and Animation Major
Screenwriting and Digital Storytelling minor
English minor
Writing Certificate
Rowan HetzerJournalism News and Information major
Maddie James
Publication Design and History double major
Museum Studies certificate
John MullalyIntegrated Media major
Claire Schiopota
Journalism News and Information majorPolitical Science minor
Social Media certificate
Bryce Tinson
News and Information majorSports Administration minor
Podcasting certificate
2021-22 Cohort
Jalen BaileyMusic Production and Recording Industry major
McKenna Christy
Journalism News and Information major
Spanish and History minor
Zoe Cranfill
Visual Communication major
Entrepreneurship certificate
Alyssa Cruz
Journalism News and Information majorSpanish minor
Latin American Studies and Diversity Studies certificates
Eliana D'Astici
Media Arts Production major
Business minor
Joi FoyJournalism major
Samuel GottfriedMedia Arts Production major
Austin LimMusic Production and Recording Industry major
Lydia Smith
Media and Social Change majorFrench and Journalism minors
Global Leadership and European Studies certificates
Eleni Wyrick
Communication Studies majorSociology minor
Law, Justice and Culture certificate
2022-23 Cohort
- Sydney Boosveld- Communication Studies major
- Evan Casteel- Communication Studies major
- Kyra Dapore- Journalism Strategic Communication major
- Isabella Diaz- Mondelo Journalism Strategic Communication major
- Oliver Folan- Media Arts Production major
- Moira Fudge- Communication Studies major
- Mackenzie Hedges- Journalism Strategic Communication major
- Maia Leclair- Journalism News and Information major
- Kj Mueller- Music Production and Recording Industry major
- Sofia Osio- Journalism Strategic Communication major
- Nikolas Robinson- Communication Studies major
- Rachel Yount- Journalism News and Information major
2023-24 Cohort
- Ty Carpenter -Journalism News and Information major
- Cooper Dawson -Media Arts Production major
- Carly DeLuca -Journalism Strategic Communication major
- Kate Hayes -Journalism Strategic Communication major
- Clare Mulvay -Communication Studies major
- Kaela Ricket -Communication Studies major
- Skylar Seavey -Photojournalism
- Ranjini Shank -Media Arts Production major
- Avery St. George -Journalism News and Information major
Program Benefits
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Innovation Scholars Receive:
- A $1,500 scholarship renewable for four years.
- $1,000 to use toward enrichment activities over the four-year experience.
- Early, personalized access to the college's outstanding, supportive network.
- Mentorship opportunities with top faculty members. The first Innovation Scholars course is taught by Dean Scott Titsworth!
- Entry into a cohort of other high-achieving, creative students whose interests complement each other.
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If OHIO Honors Student, also Receive:
- Access to honors housing
- Priority registration
- Honors designation on transcripts and diplomas
- Visit OHIO Honors program for more information
Program Overview
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Year One | Explore
Fall Semester
Innovation Scholars will meet weekly with the dean of the Scripps College of Communication and other college leaders in a course called "Introduction to Communication Innovation" to complete readings and reflections, engage with guest speakers including faculty, alumni and students, and collaborate on service learning projects and student mentorship opportunities.
Spring Semester: OHIO Honors course and Engagement Lab
Regular check-ins with the dean and mentors to further develop innovation skills
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Year Two | Plan
Innovation Scholars will work closely with their mentors to determine the course of their innovation pathway. This will mean identifying a focus, gathering and conducting research, identifying potential barriers and how to get around them, and creating an actionable plan.
OHIO Honors component involves exploring the three program pathways: community engagement, research and creative activity, and leadership. Students will complete two curricular experiences and two co-curricular experiences in any pathway and select a pathway concentration at the end of spring semester.
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Year Three | Produce
By now, Innovation Scholars will have learned to see their world through a lens of innovation; they'll be ready to share what they're learning with their project teammates and as mentors to first- and second-year Innovation Scholars. They will spend year three making the most of their access to resources and experts, conducting research, and working their problem.
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Year Four | Share
The final year of the Innovation Scholars experience will be dedicated to the capstone project, which will allow students to summarize and share what they have learned. This is also a year to celebrate everything they have accomplished, with special events and exclusive networking opportunities designed to prepare our Innovation Scholars for their next chapter.