OCB Discovery Day
Nov. 16, 2024
Application Deadline
Jan. 6, 2025
Scholarship Day for Finalists
Feb. 22, 2025
Scholarship Winners Announced
March 2025
The GHR Fellows program is a highly competitive, transformational undergraduate experience for students pursuing careers in business. GHR Fellows receive full-tuition scholarships to the University of St. Thomas and customized programming designed to deliver leadership experiences - including global exposure.
Established by the GHR Foundation, the GHR Fellows program reflects the spirit of Gerry Rauenhorst, who believed that entrepreneurial creativity inspires solutions that improve lives. Fellows graduate as principled leaders capable of creating enduring value for society.
Students will explore their leadership potential through the lens of the Four Pillars that defined Gerry Rauenhorst's impactful life as a business leader, community advocate and problem solver.
OCB Discovery Day
Nov. 16, 2024
Application Deadline
Jan. 6, 2025
Scholarship Day for Finalists
Feb. 22, 2025
Scholarship Winners Announced
March 2025
*Full tuition scholarships awarded competitively will result in the cancellation of other merit scholarships initially offered. Other financial aid will be adjusted, if required. Aid from all sources may not exceed the annual cost of attendance.
Cohort outings play an essential role toward building a tight community for the GHR Fellows. Outings will focus on relationship/team building, leadership development to enhance career readiness, GHR Fellows program pillar exploration, cultural, social and service outings, and more.
This fully-funded experience is a unique element of the program and offers a rich opportunity for a cohort-based, intensive learning to develop leadership, project management and problem solving skills.
GHR Fellows are provided a number of personal and professional development opportunities, such as business etiquette training, facilitated access to C-suite leaders, mentorship, individualized development plans, and more.
GHR Fellows complete a capstone project intentionally crafted to integrate and communicate learning between the GHR Fellows Program and their academic discipline.
GHR Fellows explore the program pillars in a series of seminars specially sequenced to meet the student development goals of the program. Seminars feature guest speakers from the GHR and St. Thomas networks, the business community, the public sector and the local community.
Cohort outings play an essential role toward building a tight community for the GHR Fellows. Outings will focus on relationship/team building, leadership development to enhance career readiness, GHR Fellows program pillar exploration, cultural, social and service outings, and more.
This fully-funded experience is a unique element of the program and offers a rich opportunity for a cohort-based, intensive learning to develop leadership, project management and problem solving skills.
GHR Fellows are provided a number of personal and professional development opportunities, such as business etiquette training, facilitated access to C-suite leaders, mentorship, individualized development plans, and more.
GHR Fellows complete a capstone project intentionally crafted to integrate and communicate learning between the GHR Fellows Program and their academic discipline.
GHR Fellows explore the program pillars in a series of seminars specially sequenced to meet the student development goals of the program. Seminars feature guest speakers from the GHR and St. Thomas networks, the business community, the public sector and the local community.
"St. Thomas itself emphasizes 'Business for the Common Good' and GHR extends that branch and asks us to put it into practice daily. I admire GHR and the university for those principles and the accessibility to build a network that will help me achieve my goals but goals that benefit the world and the communities that I experience."
"The GHR Fellows program has allowed me to connect with like-minded individuals and has provided me with a supportive community of leaders to grow and thrive within the University of St. Thomas."
GHR Fellows will possess the skills necessary to act ethically as business leaders and citizens. As Fellows for Life, they will model personal responsibility, selflessness, resiliency, team building and transparency - they will serve society and choose what is right over what is easy.
GHR Fellows will live as creative problem solvers and leaders in innovation. They will become entrepreneurial thinkers whose ideas create sustainable businesses, jobs and value in the community.
GHR Fellows will integrate a global perspective as they utilize their skills in self-awareness, intercultural understanding, social responsibility, strategic thinking and risk taking as business leaders and citizens.
A core value of the University of St. Thomas, GHR Fellows will graduate from the program with a charge to lead and serve as Changemakers for Good. GHR Fellows will accept a lifelong responsibility to mobilize and influence others and to serve as role models for future generations.
The Advisory Council advises program leadership on the vision, strategy and programming associated with the GHR Fellows student experience. They serve as advocates for the program, helping students with corporate and community connections. The Council is comprised of notable members of the local business and philanthropic communities, as well as the St. Thomas and GHR Foundation executive leadership team.
The program director guides all aspects of your experience as a GHR Fellow by facilitating cohort programming, professional development workshops and special events. The program director also helps Fellows make leadership and community connections, gain access to exciting internships and make the most of their time at St. Thomas.
The faculty director provides direction to students in academic planning and sequencing associated with the unique elements of the GHR Fellows program. The faculty director serves as a bridge for all academic departments and assists with arrangements for key elements of the GHR Fellows academic experience.