Institute for Civics and Public Policy Scholarship (Fall 2024)

The Institute for Civics and Public Policy (ICAPP) Scholarship is awarded to students with a passion for civics, public policy or public service. ICAPP Scholars will have unique opportunities to pursue a variety of programs sponsored through the Institute for Civics and Public Policy at Ohio Northern University.

Each year, a select group of incoming students will be named ICAPP Scholars and awarded a renewable annual scholarship of $1,000 that is in addition to any other scholarship aid that is awarded.

Eligibility Criteria:

New and continuing full-time students
Strong academic ability as evidenced by high school performance
Demonstrated passion for civics, public policy, or public service and potential for leadership
Submit the Ohio Northern University application for admission and supporting materials by February 29, 2024.

The priority deadline for submitting the ICAPP scholarship application is February 29, 2024.

For further information regarding the Institute for Civics and Public Policy contact:

Dr. Robert Alexander
Founding Director
Institute for Civics and Public Policy
419-772-2093
r-alexander@onu.edu

Personal information

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Birthdate

Phone

High School awards or special recognitions

For each award, please provide the name of the award, the year, and a description.

School activities, community activities, and leadership positions

For each activity or leadership position, please provide the name of the activity, the dates, and the name of the leadership position held.

Volunteer opportunities

For each volunteer opportunity, please list the name of the experience, a description of the service, and the dates.

Personal statement

Attach a personal statement (no more than 1,000 words) explaining how you think being involved with the Institute for Civics and Public Policy is important to you. Discuss your commitment to good citizenship and how you would like to help others recognize how it is important in their personal and professional lives. Please describe any significant experiences, community involvement and leadership qualities you feel are important for us to know and how they relate to achieving goals you have set.

Please upload your personal statement by clicking "Choose File" (PDF or Microsoft Word document only). Please use the following syntax: LastnameFirstname_ICAPPEssay (Example: SmithJohn_ICAPPEssay).

Do not submit this application without uploading your personal statement.

Signature

This is a confirmation the application and statement you have filled out is your own work and the information submitted is factually true.

In place of your signature, type your full legal name:

Date: