Getting Involved

Echols Council

Following the University of Virginia's tradition of student self governance, the Echols Council is a student led representative body that works with Echols Program Staff to enhance the Echols Scholars Community. The Executive Board is comprised of the President, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Vice President of Community Engagement, Treasurer, and Secretary. The Junior Board consists of the committee chairs for five committees: Academic and Professional Development, Social, Fireside Chats, and Public Relations. Events hosted by the Echols Scholars Council include resume workshops, beach volleyball, movie nights, study sessions, and more. For information please visit the Echols Council Website. 

Echols Internship Program

Each academic year the Echols Scholars Program hires paid interns to work on special projects for the program. Some intern assignments include website redesign and event planning for Alumni Reunions. Applications for the Echols Internship Program open every spring to work the following academic intern.