{"id":864,"date":"2024-10-03T10:48:12","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T14:48:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.nd.edu\/balfour-hesburgh-scholars\/?page_id=864"},"modified":"2025-01-29T10:37:33","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T15:37:33","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.nd.edu\/balfour-hesburgh-scholars\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Welcome to the Balfour-Hesburgh Scholars Program Website!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Supporting First-Generation and Lower-Income students at Notre Dame since 1986.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.nd.edu\/balfour-hesburgh-scholars\/files\/2021\/08\/SummerServiceImmersionWebsite-20-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.nd.edu\/balfour-hesburgh-scholars\/files\/2021\/08\/SummerServiceImmersionWebsite-20-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.nd.edu\/balfour-hesburgh-scholars\/files\/2021\/08\/SummerServiceImmersionWebsite-20-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.nd.edu\/balfour-hesburgh-scholars\/files\/2021\/08\/SummerServiceImmersionWebsite-20-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.nd.edu\/balfour-hesburgh-scholars\/files\/2021\/08\/SummerServiceImmersionWebsite-20-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sites.nd.edu\/balfour-hesburgh-scholars\/files\/2021\/08\/SummerServiceImmersionWebsite-20-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Balfour-Hesburgh Scholars Program facilitates a pivotal transition from high school to university, guiding students towards academic success and enriching campus life. It is designed to cultivate well-rounded, ambitious individuals committed to making a positive impact in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Core Pillars: <em>Leadership, Intellectual Engagement, and Service<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grounded in our three core pillars; <em>leadership, service<\/em>, and <em>intellectual engagement<\/em>, the Balfour-Hesburgh Scholars Program equips students with the tools and experiences needed to excel and lead with purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We hope you will explore our website and learn about our program, our leadership team, and the Balfour experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Scholar Stories:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:37% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.nd.edu\/balfour-hesburgh-scholars\/files\/2024\/09\/IMG_9861-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-933 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.nd.edu\/balfour-hesburgh-scholars\/files\/2024\/09\/IMG_9861-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.nd.edu\/balfour-hesburgh-scholars\/files\/2024\/09\/IMG_9861-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.nd.edu\/balfour-hesburgh-scholars\/files\/2024\/09\/IMG_9861-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.nd.edu\/balfour-hesburgh-scholars\/files\/2024\/09\/IMG_9861-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sites.nd.edu\/balfour-hesburgh-scholars\/files\/2024\/09\/IMG_9861-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Billy Micard, Class of 2024<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Balfour-Hesburgh Scholars Program taught me the power of community. Throughout my journey, Balfour has provided me with a supportive group of friends who stood by me during challenging times and celebrated my successes. I have never felt out of place in Balfour, and this sense of belonging made me feel at home, even when I was far from it.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:43px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the Balfour-Hesburgh Scholars Program Website! Supporting First-Generation and Lower-Income students at Notre Dame since 1986. The Balfour-Hesburgh Scholars Program facilitates a pivotal transition from high school to university, guiding students towards academic success and enriching campus life. 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