15 Year Book - Flipbook - Page 102
WATSON A. YOUNG SCHOLARSHIP
The Watson A. Young Scholarship (Watson) is a prestigious, need-based award enabling students
to attend pre-college summer programs at the University of Michigan. This scholarship honors the
legacy of Dr. Watson A. Young, a 1942 graduate of the U-M Medical School and a highly respected
Michigan physician, by addressing the financial barriers that often hinder students' educational
journeys. Summer enrichment opportunities are critical in shaping the educational trajectories of
K-12 students, providing them with transformative experiences that cultivate their interests and
abilities. Opportunities offered because of Watson ensure that financial constraints do not impede
students' pursuit of academic excellence and their aspirations for college success. It is also an
opportunity to partner with many campus units to expand their reach. By engaging faculty, staff
and students to promote the scholarship, connecting with high school students through Wolverine
Express, MCAC, and GEAR UP, CEO strengthens student awareness of summer programs.
Watson A. Young Scholarship
Adopted at CEO
2010
The Watson Scholarship is established to
support students attending U-M summer precollege programs; it is officially adopted by
CEO a few years later.
2016
Largest Scholars Cohort
33 Watson scholars are supported in their precollege programs, the largest cohort at the time.
Watson Application
Upgraded to Qualtrics
An easier application format
results in higher applications,
showcasing the need for
additional funding for this
initiative.
Watson Application Moved
to Salesforce
To develop a pre-college database
of scholars, CEO moves the Watson
application to the Salesforce CRM.
Watson Supports Virtual Programs
2020
While only some summer programs run in
2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many
are offered for free or at minimal cost.
Watson is used to cover the costs for four
programs.
CEO’s Second
Giving Blueday
CEO focuses on Watson for its second
Giving Blueday, raising over $5,500.
