The Martin Scholars Program

The Martin Scholars selects top Communication students for exclusive opportunities.

The Martin Scholars is a unique program providing senior communication students with opportunities for personal and professional development that shapes their careers for years to come.

Purpose of the program

The purpose of the Martin Scholars program is to inspire and develop a future generation of leaders among today’s outstanding Communication majors at the College of Charleston. Members meet as a group once a week to discuss case studies, participate in personal and professional developement workshops, meet guest speakers and collaborate with their peers.

Applications for the Martin Scholars program open each Spring. Current students can learn more and apply in the Hub. 

Learn more in the Hub

Creation of the Martin Scholars Program

Learn more about the founding of the Martin Scholars program in The College Today.

The College Today Article

Class Meetings

President Hsu meets with Martin Scholars class
President Hsu speaks to Martin Scholars class

The class meets weekly in a conference room setting where they collaborate with each other as well as local and national communications leaders.

Networking

The program develops a select group of senior Communication majors through a combination of exposure to effective communication leaders who serve as mentors and teachers, networking opportunities with Communication alumni and the Department of Communication National Advisory Council members, and experiential learning. 

Alumni connections

The Martin Center continues to work with alumni of the Martin Scholars program years after graduation through hosting regional networking events, sharing members' career progress and connecting graduates with current communication students.

Martin Scholars Alumni Receptions

Martin Scholars Alumni Reception
NYC Reception Martin Scholars
 
 

The Martin Scholars have many opportunities to network with alumni of the cohort. Their shared experience of the program has created invaluable connections between Department of Communication alumni.