The Service Scholar Program is designed to recognize students with an outstanding record of service and leadership and to promote civic responsibility as an integral part of a liberal arts education at Florida State University. Admission to the Program is reserved for freshmen who have demonstrated excellence in service and leadership in planning and promoting community involvement among their peers. Applicants must evidence an interest in strengthening their skills and deepening their attitudes toward creating change in their communities. Both quantity and quality of applicant’s service and leadership experiences will be considered.

At Florida State University, Service Scholars will complete a minimum of 75 service hours per semester, participate in individual and group service projects, attend regular meetings, engage in learning, and promote community participation among their peers (please visit http://thecenter.fsu.edu and click on the Service Scholars heading for more information). The Program includes an annual $2,400 scholarship, which is automatically renewed each year, for four years, provided requirements are met.

 

Service Scholars will be affiliated with The Center for Leadership & Civic Education and will participate in activities and events of The Center. It is expected that Service Scholars will emerge as effective leaders and exemplary citizens.

The Service Scholar Program seeks diversity among its participants in relation to background, interest and experience. Acceptance into the Service Scholar Program is competitive; only freshmen with a distinguished record of community involvement and a strong desire to continue to learn through service are encouraged to apply.

Complete the application below and mail or fax supplemental materials to
The Center for Leadership & Civic Education
Florida State University
100 South Woodward Ave.
PO Box 3064161
Tallahassee, FL 32306-4161.

The completed application must be submitted and supplemental materials postmarked by January 15, 2010. Awards will be announced by February 23.

 
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Part 1: Essay Questions

It is recommended that you prepare your responses in a word-processing program prior to inserting them in this form. Please note the word limits of each essay.
1.List at least five of the most significant service activities in which you have participated. Each listed activity should include the following:
  • Role
  • Responsibility
  • Years of involvement
  • Approximate hours committed
  • Highlights of your accomplishments

Your response should reflect community service beyond the normal requirements for high school graduation or Florida Bright Futures scholarships, both in quantity and depth of service. Activities that exhibit initiative and leadership will be given greater consideration. Please limit response to 500 words.
2.The Service Scholar Program is committed to developing exemplary citizens. Using this frame, what is your personal vision for change in your community? How will your collegiate experience inside and outside of the classroom contribute to your growth as a citizen? Please limit response to 350 words.
3.The Service Scholar Program seeks diversity in background and experience. Please describe how your background and experience will contribute to the diversity of perspectives sought in the Service Scholar Program. Please limit response to 250 words.
4.List all of your high school and community memberships, involvements, and special recognitions. You may include significant community activities beyond those listed in number 1.
5.Recall your most meaningful civic engagement experience (most likely included in your response to essay question #1).  How did you identify the community need? How did you work with others to address the need? How did this experience change you? Please limit response to 350 words.
 
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY JANUARY 15, 2010
APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE STATUS OF THEIR APPLICATION BY FEBRUARY 23, 2010.
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