Civic Innovation Scholars

STATUS: OPEN

Fall 2022 – Spring 2023
Deadline: September 10, 2022 by Noon

Partners for Campus – Community Engagement (PCCE) is pleased to announce the release of the Civic Innovation Scholars application for the 2022 fall semester – the 2023 spring semester. Applications are due September 10, 2022 at 12:00 noon. PCCE will award Civic Innovation Scholarships, at $1,000 each, to all selected applicants.

PCCE is specifically looking for projects that focus on equity in these categories: race, voting, and climate.

The purpose of Civic Innovation Scholarships is to encourage and support the civic innovations of the next generation of undergraduate leaders. This scholarship program is open to students who have innovative ideas for addressing local civic problems, either on campus or in the local community. Our goal is to create a diverse cohort of creative student civic leaders from across New York and Pennsylvania who are inspired to strengthen our democracy through civic and community engagement.

eligibility

The applicant must be:

Pell grant eligible or Federal Work Study qualified.
A current undergraduate student at a PCCE member institution. (To find out if your campus is a member of PCCE, visit our website).
Identify an on-campus faculty or staff mentor with whom the applicant commits to meeting at least three times over the course of September 2022 – April 2023.

Requirements

Complete all parts of the Civic Innovation Scholars application by September 10, 2022 at 12:00 noon.

If awarded;

Attend one of the virtual Zoom gatherings in September 2022 (9/21 @ 11AM or 9/27 @ 3PM).
Meet with your on-campus faculty or staff mentor four times over the course of September 2022 – April 2023.
Attend one of the virtual Zoom check-in sessions in November 2022 and one in February 2023 (11/21 @ 11AM or 11/29 @ 3 PM // 2/21 @ 11AM or 2/15 @ 3PM).
Attend one of the virtual Zoom wrap-up sessions in April 2023 (4/21 @ 11AM or 4/27 @ 3PM).
Complete and submit project deliverables to PCCE by April 30, 2023.

Deliverables include:

a) A brief written description of the project and what was accomplished.

b) A video of the project including lessons learned, next steps, accomplishments of the project etc. PCCE will use the deliverables to promote the success of the project.

*Scholars will be paid the $1,000 scholarship in May 2023, upon completion of their project and submission of the deliverables to PCCE.

application

The Civic Innovation Scholars application will be completed and submitted via Survey Monkey Apply.

Application Sections

Student Information Section (eight questions)
Campus Mentor Section (five questions, plus upload a document)

*Download, sign, and upload the “Civic Innovation Student/Mentor Agreement” found on PCCE’s website.

Project Focus Section (one question, plus upload a document)

*Download, complete, and upload the “Civic Innovation Scholars – Project Narratives” found on PCCE’s website.

Next Steps and Project Timeline

September 10, 2022 at 12:00 noon – Applications Due

September 15, 2022 – Announcement of the Civic Innovation Scholars

September 2022 – Scholars participate in virtual Zoom gathering with PCCE

September 2022 – April 30, 2023 – Scholars work on their projects and meet with campus mentor at least four times

November 2022 – Scholars participate in virtual Zoom gathering with PCCE

February 2023 – Scholars participate in virtual Zoom gathering with PCCE

April 2023 – Scholars participate in virtual Zoom gathering with PCCE

April 30, 2023 – Scholars have completed projects and submitted deliverables to PCCE

May 2023 – Scholars receive $1,000 scholarship upon completion of their project and submission of the deliverables to PCCE

Scholars virtual Zoom Meetings Date/Time Options (MUST attend one session per month)

Wednesday, September 21st at 11:00 AM or Tuesday, September 27th at 3:00 PM
Monday, November 21st at 11:00 AM or Tuesday, November 29th at 3:00 PM
Wednesday, February 15th at 3:00 PM or Tuesday, February 21st at 11:00 AM
Friday, April 21st at 11:00 AM or Thursday, April 27th at 3:00 PM

Application Deadline:

September 10, 2022

Civic Innovation Student/Mentor Agreement

Download pdf

Civic Innovation Scholars – Project Narratives

Download pdf

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