Alfie Scholar Impact

AS GLOBAL CITIZENS, ALFIE SCHOLARS BRING RICH, DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES TO THE CAMPUS COMMUNITY.

Over half of our scholars have come from a variety of countries of origin outside the U.S., including Belarus, Bosnia, Cambodia, Chile, China, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Dominican Republic, India, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nepal, the Philippines, Russia, Somalia, South Korea, Sudan, Tanzania, The Gambia, and Vietnam. Combined, our scholars speak 38 different languages, in addition to English. 14 of our scholars are international students.

86% of Alfie Scholars are first-generation college students, 44% of the scholars are first-generation immigrants, 18% were international students when they started the program (some now have a change of status), and 24% are parents. Bringing these diverse lived experiences and perspectives enriches the campus culture, both in and out of the classrooms.

ALFIE SCHOLARS LEAD

10%

Held positions in the Student Government of Seattle University (SGSU)

including 2 SGSU Presidents and 5 others as representatives in student government, campus, or college committees.

42%

have been elected or selected as leaders in 28 student organizations and honor societies.

1 Alfie Scholar founded a Seattle University Student Mission Day that now is incorporated into the University's Faculty and Staff Mission Day every year, and 2 Alfie Scholars founded 3 new student groups.

14%

have been named Ignatian Leaders


who are among the best and brightest on campus and connect the campus community and university administration

ALFIE SCHOLARS EXCEL

87%

Have Been Or Currently Are In At Least One Honor Society.

100%

Completed Their Undergraduate Degree.

80%

Earned Academic Honors, graduating Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, or Summa Cum Laude

HONORS & AWARDS

  • 2 Scholars Have Received The Archbishop Raymond G. Hunthausen Award, the University’s Most Prestigious Award

  • 16 Have Received University-Wide Distinguished Graduating Student Awards

  • 9 Have Received Their Department’s Distinguished Graduate Award

  • 2 Have Received Their School’s/College’s Award.

  • 15 Alfie Scholars Have Graduated Summa Cum Laude

ALFIE SCHOLAR ALUMNI THRIVE

93% Of The Members Of The First Five Alfie Scholar Cohorts Are Working Or Are In Graduate Programs In Their Chosen Professions

  • 16 Alfie Scholars have engaged in post graduate studies. 3 are completing Doctor of Nursing Practice programs at Seattle University, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Washington State University.

  • 8 Alfie Scholar Alumni have earned Master’s degrees: 1 in Philosophy and Education at Columbia University, 1 in Business Analytics at Seattle University, 2 in Professional Accountancy at the University of Washington and at UC Davis, 1 in Computer Science, 1 in Social Work at Seattle University, 1 Civil Engineering at the University of Washington, and 1 earned a Diploma in Law at the University of Law in Guildford, England. 7 are currently pursuing graduate degrees: 1 is studying for his J.D. at New York University School of Law; 3 others are studying for Master’s degrees, 1 in Business at the University of Washington, 1 in Journalism at University of British Columbia, and 1 in Social Work at Boise State.

  • 1 Alfie Scholar alumna received a Fulbright Research Grant Award to Bosnia & Herzegovina.