To get started in becoming a Changemaker Scholar, 1) sign up for a <a href="https://mdc.givepulse.com/event/872717-changemaker-scholars-virtual-information-session" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Virtual Info Session</a>, and then, 2) if you are ready to proceed click the "Join" button above (or <a href="https://mdc.givepulse.com/group/membership/1677975" target="_blank" rel="noopener">click here)</a> to join the Changemaker Scholar Cohort! Once you are part of the group, you can continue completing the remaining requirements listed below.&nbsp;
OVERVIEW
The Changemaker Scholar designation is a college‑recognized distinction for MDC students who want to make a real difference&mdash;on campus, in their community, and beyond. As a Changemaker Scholar, you&rsquo;ll combine hands‑on service, civic action, and skill‑building experiences to turn your values into impact. Along the way, you&rsquo;ll build a digital portfolio in the Changemaker Hub, develop leadership and career‑ready skills, and connect your academic learning to real‑world change. When you graduate, you won&rsquo;t just earn a degree&mdash;you&rsquo;ll earn recognition on your transcript, a digital certificate, and special commencement honors that show employers and universities you&rsquo;re a leader who takes action. To learn more and get started, watch the Virtual Info Session via the link above.&nbsp;
<a href="https://mdc.givepulse.com/badge/12168" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click here to check your progress as a Changemaking Scholar</a> (and click on "Tasks" at the top)
Requirements of the Changemaker Scholar Designation:
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<li>Attend a <a href="https://mdc.givepulse.com/event/872717-changemaker-scholars-virtual-information-session" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Virtual Info Session</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Join the Changemaker Scholar "subgroup" <a href="https://mdc.givepulse.com/group/membership/1677975" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a> &nbsp;</li>
<li>Complete 5 Skills-Based Learning experiences*</li>
<li>Attend a <a href="https://mdc.givepulse.com/event/640978" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Changemaking 101 workshop</a>, then complete Civic Action&nbsp;<a href="https://mdc.givepulse.com/event/634192-cw-22-attend-an-mdc-changemaking-101-workshop" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CW-22</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Complete 200 points on the <a href="https://mdc.givepulse.com/group/722217-civic-action-scorecard" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Civic Action Scorecard</a> (earning the Silver Civic Action Award)</li>
<li>Complete 40 hours of service that meet the <a href="https://mdc.givepulse.com/group/documents/676261" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MDC Standards of Service</a> and are verified in EngageMDC</li>
<li>Complete <a href="https://mdc.givepulse.com/survey/take/eL8IPPWVxe6zrTzoJfux" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Capstone Reflection</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Apply for <a href="https://mdc.givepulse.com/survey/take/4qOVYV53d4WE0YnqMxhj" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Scholar Designation</a>&nbsp;</li>
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*Details on Skills-Based Trainings:
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<li>Review the criteria <a href="https://mdc.givepulse.com/document/download?key=e559db5854356082f87d0f8c21aaa1ca&amp;t=1788971970" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a></li>
<li>Scroll down to see Civic Actions that count as "skills-based trainings"</li>
<li>If you complete an experience you think meets the criteria, submit it via one of the "skills-based trainings" Scorecard actions listed below: CW-13B, CW-13C, DE-14B, DE-14C, ES-18B, ES-18C, SI-05B, or SI-05C</li>
<li>If you aren't sure if an experience meets the criteria, a) meet with your <a href="https://www.mdc.edu/iced/contact/default.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">campus' iCED representative</a>, and b) submit <a href="https://mdc.givepulse.com/document/download?key=e559db5854356082f87d0f8c21aaa1ca&amp;t=1788971970" target="_blank" rel="noopener">page 2 of the criteria document</a> for consideration if necessary (your iCED representative will tell you)</li>
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To see profiles of the 2026 Inaugural Changemaker Scholar Cohort click <a href="https://mdc.givepulse.com/document/download?key=f1d9cb52fd99cc7951a15143a70a3413&amp;t=1788975563" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

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