The Getterman Fellows Experience

Program Benefits

Getterman Fellows will receive financial support designed to enrich their college experience. These benefits open doors to leadership development, global learning, service opportunities, and professional growth, ensuring Fellows graduate with a well-rounded foundation for impact in their profession and community.

All Getterman Fellows are guaranteed acceptance to live in the Honors Residential College (HRC), a vibrant residential community that supports academic excellence, spiritual growth, and meaningful friendship. 

Getterman Fellows will join a close-knit cohort committed to authentic friendships, spiritual formation, and academic excellence. This experience is designed to help them grow as Christian leaders intellectually and spiritually while making a tangible impact on the Baylor campus, their communities and the world. 

What to Expect:

• Monthly Gatherings
  Engage in meaningful discussions, leadership development, and fellowship with peers and mentors. The spring semester also includes a weekend retreat designed for deeper connection and reflection.
• Service Opportunities
  Partner with local organizations and participate in projects that strengthen Waco and surrounding communities.
• Mentorship & Formation
  Work closely with Honors College faculty and staff who guide their academic journey and vocational discernment.
• Signature Experiences
  Access funding for mission trips, study abroad programs, and research presentations to broaden their perspective and deepen opportunities for learning.
• Leadership Development
  Take on roles that allow upper-division students to mentor incoming Fellows and help shape future cohorts.

The Getterman Fellows experience is more than a scholarship—it’s a pathway to purposeful leadership and lifelong impact.