Changemaker Scholar Designation Cohort

To get started in becoming a Changemaker Scholar, 1) sign up for a Virtual Info Session, and then, 2) if you are ready to proceed click the "Join" button above (or click here) to join the Changemaker Scholar Cohort! Once you are part of the group, you can continue completing the remaining requirements listed below. 

OVERVIEW

The Changemaker Scholar designation is a college‑recognized distinction for MDC students who want to make a real difference—on campus, in their community, and beyond. As a Changemaker Scholar, you’ll combine hands‑on service, civic action, and skill‑building experiences to turn your values into impact. Along the way, you’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’t just earn a degree—you’ll earn recognition on your transcript, a digital certificate, and special commencement honors that show employers and universities you’re a leader who takes action. To learn more and get started, sign up for a Virtual Info Session via the link above. 

Click here to check your progress as a Changemaking Scholar (and click on "Tasks" at the top) 

Requirements of the Changemaker Scholar Designation:

• Attend a Virtual Info Session 
• Join the Changemaker Scholar "subgroup" here
• Complete 5 Skills-Based Learning experiences*
• Attend a Changemaking 101 workshop, then complete Civic Action CW-22 
• Complete 200 points on the Civic Action Scorecard (earning the Silver Civic Action Award)
• Complete 40 hours of service that meet the MDC Standards of Service and are verified in EngageMDC
• Complete Capstone Reflection  
• Apply for Scholar Designation 

*Details on Skills-Based Trainings:

Review the criteria here

Scroll down to see Civic Actions that count as "skills-based trainings"

If you complete an experience you think meets the criteria, submit it via one of the "skills-based trainings" Scorecard actions listed below - whichever one is the best fit:

• CW-13B: Participate in a skills-based training or workshop related to community well-being (up to 1 day)
• CW-13C: Participate in a skills-based training or workshop related to community well-being (more than 1 day)
• DE-14B: Participate in a skills-based training or workshop related to democratic engagement (up to 1 day)
• DE-14C: Participate in a skills-based training or workshop related to democratic engagement (more than 1 day)
• ES-18B: Participate in a skills-based training or workshop related to environmental sustainability (up to 1 day)
• ES-18C: Participate in a skills-based training or workshop related to environmental sustainability (more than 1 day)
• SI-05B: Participate in a skills-based training or workshop related to social innovation (up to 1 day)
• SI-05C: Participate in a skills-based training or workshop related to social innovation (more than 1 day)

If you aren't sure if an experience meets the criteria, a) meet with your campus' iCED representative, and b) submit page 2 of the criteria document for consideration if necessary (your iCED representative will tell you)

To see profiles of the Inaugural 2026 Changemaker Scholar Cohort click here.