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The Davis School of Business was named after entrepreneur and philanthropist, Ron Davis. Despite having to overcome hardship and a difficult family life, Ron Davis built a career defined by business innovation, ethical decision making, and generosity.

The Davis Legacy Scholars program was created to reflect the ethos of Ron Davis and to support ambitious students. It’s not the obstacles you face in life, but the way you overcome them. This program celebrates grit and resilience while providing support and resources to overcome future challenges and to become the best version of yourself.

The Davis Legacy Scholar (DLS) program offers business students a unique advantage in their education. The benefits include: 

  • A mentor network with community and business leaders to support career goals
  • Scholarship
  • Invitations to DLS-only events with community leaders
  • Preferential access to courses and special programs
  • Recognition at graduation for DLS who meet all requirements and present at CMU Student Showcase

Become a Davis Legacy Scholar

Ready to invest in your future? Apply for the Davis Legacy Scholar program today.

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Goal

To support students in their education and incentivize the activities that will best position them for success after graduation.

Vision

Encourage high-potential students to go beyond just credit hours and GPA to help them find the right career and prepare for future success.

Eligibility Requirements

Davis Legacy Scholar (DLS) students must complete specific requirements to be eligible for the scholarship program.

  • Pursuing a degree in business
  • Demonstrated need for financial assistance
  • Active participation in high school or CMU athletics, student organizations, co-curricular activities or exemplary community engagement
  • High academic achievement - high school GPA above 3.5
  • Pursing a degree in business
  • Demonstrated need for financial assistance
  • Engagement: each Davis Legacy Scholar (DLS) student must be engaged in a meaningful club, team, student or community facing campus job or student administrative role (Ambassadors, Student Government, etc.) on campus. DLS students will be required to show proof of ongoing engagement during the academic year in order to be eligible for a renewed scholarship the next year.
  • Leadership: each Davis Legacy Scholar (DLS) student must show progress toward taking on leadership roles on campus. While the expectation is not that freshmen and sophomores will be president of clubs or captain of their athletic team, DLS students must show that they are more than just members of a club or team, they should actively work to take on new and bigger roles and support their colleagues and teammates. 
  • Career Preparation: each Davis Legacy Scholar (DLS) student must
    • Visit Career Services for a resume review in the first semester they are part of the DLS.
    • Create and maintain a LinkedIN professional profile and post regular updates.
    • Attend at least one CMU career fair or networking event each semester in order to be eligible for a renewed scholarship the next year. 
  • Participation: each Davis Legacy Scholar (DLS) student must attend at least one DLS event each semester in order to be eligible for a renewed scholarship the next year. Additionally, DLS students must attend three CMU events or community volunteer opportunities throughout the academic year.
  • Student Showcase: each Davis Legacy Scholar (DLS) student must participate in CMU Student Showcase in their junior and senior year (typically in April).
  • Academic Achievement: maintain a GPA above 3.2

Davis Legacy Scholar students are expected to embody the university values: 

  • Foster Community: Build a supportive and inclusive culture (Love, Dignity)
  • Lead with Purpose: Take on leadership roles in clubs, campus jobs and athletics (Courage, Power)
  • Serve Others: Participate in service and outreach within CMU and beyond (Love, Humility)
  • Excel Academically: Uphold high classroom performance and resilience in challenges (Resiliency)
  • Stay Involved: Attend and contribute to Legacy Network events (Curiosity, Power)
  • Pay It Forward: Give back to CMU, the Davis School of Business, and the Network after graduation (Humility, Power)
Additionally, Davis Legacy Scholars should exhibit exemplary professionalism and aim to go above and beyond. Be responsive to communication, be on time, and always do what you say you’re going to do.

Davis Legacy Scholar Sample Schedule

Actual schedule may differ year to year.