<p>The Task Force recommends that, each year, Penn select 25-30 students of great promise from developing countries as Penn World Scholars. Chosen for their outstanding leadership potential, academic achievement, financial need, and future career plans, these students will be financially supported throughout their studies by substantial awards consistent with the most generous assistance at the University. Penn will identify outstanding scholars from a geographically, linguistically, and culturally diverse pool of students who will enhance the academic competitiveness and global diversity of our student body. Whenever possible, Penn World Scholars will be supported by Penn alumni mentors from their home countries to help acclimate them to academic life at Penn and to recommend pathways to leadership in their home countries upon graduation. We anticipate that Penn World Scholars alumni will form a high profile global network of future world leaders in a wide range of professional fields and will eventually guide the future development of the program. </p>
<p>[02/07/06</a>, Task Force on Global Engagement - Almanac, Vol. 52, No. 21](<a href=“http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v52/n21/or-task.html]02/07/06”>02/07/06, Task Force on Global Engagement - Almanac, Vol. 52, No. 21)</p>
<p>It’s not a “recruiting tactic” – it’s a way of helping some students financially.</p>
<p>Best of luck!</p>