The University Scorpion Scholars (USS) is designed to assist students awarded the University Scorpion Scholars Scholarship. The program will successfully retain them in college, help them learn how to take advantage of the campus resources and opportunities, provide a program advisor, create service learning opportunities, learning communities and connect them to different aspects of campus life. The program keeps track of their academic performance and involvement. The scholars will be given the right tools, and right type of encouragement, to take responsibly for their learning and student development. The program offer opportunities for growth and leadership through workshops, travel, programs and events. The student scholars in the program act as peer mentors for other students.