Civic Leader Scholars Application

The Civic Leader Scholars Program at Emory & Henry College is a renewable, four-year scholarship for incoming first year and transfer undergraduate students. In addition to receiving financial aid, Civic Leader Scholars will participate in on-going civic engagement projects, community-building, reflections, trainings, and leadership development.

Each year, Scholars will be awarded a renewable scholarship. In order to maintain the scholarship, Scholars must maintain a 3.0 grade point average, attend the annual Civic Leadership Retreat, and demonstrate active participation in community projects and on-campus leadership.

Questions?
Scott Sikes, ssikes@ehc.edu

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Email address*

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Provide 3 dates you are available: In person, Phone, or via Skype/Facetime/Google Hangouts, etc.*

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First Name*

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Last Name*

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Phone Number*

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Street Address*

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High School GPA*

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Civic Leader Scholars

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Essay Questions

The selection committee will closely consider your responses to these questions. Please be thoughtful and thorough by writing a multiple paragraph short essay for each question. You are advised to write the essay in a separate word document and paste into this box.

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Essay 1: What is a social issue you care about deeply? What do you understand to be its root causes and potential solutions? How might your studies at Emory & Henry give you the tools to respond to this issue?*

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Essay 2: Describe an experience of working with someone different from yourself in terms of age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or ability. What did you learn from the experience and how will you bring that lesson to your time at Emory & Henry?*

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