2015 Dean’s Achievement Scholar (DAS) Application INSTRUCTIONS: Please be sure you have carefully read the eligibility requirements and instructions for applying to be a Dean’s Achievement Scholar (DAS) prior to completing this application form. They can be found here: http://college.emory.edu/scholars/about/other-scholarships/continuing-student.html First Name: Middle Name: Last Name: ID Number: Emory Email Address: Preferred Phone Number: Major 1: Major 2: Minor: First Name of Faculty Recommender: Last Name of Faculty Recommender: Department of Faculty Recommender: First Name of Second (Optional) Recommender: Last Name of Second (Optional) Recommender: Department/affiliation/position of Second (Optional) Recommender: Please indicate below which semester you plan to graduate from Emory: ☐ Fall 2016 ☐ Fall 2017 Current cumulative GPA (as of the end of Fall semester 2014): ☐ Spring 2017 ☐ Spring 2018 Honor Code/Conduct Code Status: I have (an) Honor Code Violation(s) on my record. If YES, please briefly explain: Yes ☐ N o☐ I have (a) Conduct Code Violation(s) on my record. Yes ☐ N o☐ If YES, please briefly explain: 2015 Dean’s Achievement Scholar (DAS) Application Page 1 of 4 All information in your Dean’s Achievement Scholar application must be submitted in a manner consistent with the Emory College of Arts and Sciences Honor Code. Essay Question #1: Robert W. Woodruff wanted those who worked for him to be dissatisfied with easy answers. The quote “The world belongs to the discontented” became a Coca-Cola motto. He challenged others to continuously re-evaluate what they thought was the right answer and to not be satisfied even when they were successful. Most commentators point to this openness to innovation and to self-questioning as the reason for his company’s success. Emory Scholars hunger for opportunities for learning and intellectual discourse. They love to investigate complexities and multiple perspectives. They also help develop and support intellectual communities and/or the intellectual growth of others. In 250 words or less, give one example of how your intellectual curiosity has manifested itself since you have become a student at Emory. 2015 Dean’s Achievement Scholar (DAS) Application Page 2 of 4 Essay Question #2: Robert W. Woodruff was known for thinking outside the box. He developed a regional soft drink company into an internationally recognized brand. The development of the iconic Coke bottle and introduction of the six-pack, the link between the product and bottling, and the development of new markets around the world resulted from Mr. Woodruff’s innovative leadership. Emory Scholars are known for making novel connections, sharing unique insights, and for innovative problemsolving. They often take unconventional paths to reach goals. In 250 words or less, give an example of a time since becoming an Emory student that you used creative thinking to solve a problem, make a positive change in your community, or some other way in which your creative thinking has manifested itself and to what end/benefit. 2015 Dean’s Achievement Scholar (DAS) Application Page 3 of 4 Essay Question #3: Robert W. Woodruff, president of The Coca-Cola Company (1923 – 54) and major philanthropist, cared deeply about giving back to his community and Emory University. He carried a small booklet with him which he reprinted and distributed to his organizational leaders. It contained a quote which read “Again and again we see both individuals and organizations perform only to a small degree of their potential success, or fail entirely, simply because of their neglect of the human element in business and life.” In 500 words or less, give a specific example of a time since you have been an Emory student that you created and sustained meaningful relationships and how that involvement and/or other leadership qualities made a difference for an organization, activity, and/or community in which you were involved. 2015 Dean’s Achievement Scholar (DAS) Application Page 4 of 4