The Community Scholars Program

As a land-grant university, part of Clemson's mission is to encourage civic responsibility and public service. The Community Scholars program emphasizes civic engagement and community leadership and offers recipients the opportunity to learn about civic and community life and combine public service activities with their Clemson experience. Highlights of this four-year program include:

• receiving as much as $3,000 per year in scholarship funds;
• performing at least 5-7 hours per week of community service with local community organizations and the development of a collective community service project with other program participants;
• participating in four (1 credit) seminars over the course of four years on the following topics: the University as Community (freshmen year), American Community Life (sophomore year), the Global Community (junior year), and Community-based Research (senior year);
• living in Civics and Service House, Clemson's new living and learning community for service-minded students;
• research, service, and travel opportunities.

To be considered, incoming students should complete the application form (see link below) and return it, along with your resume and two recommendations (see link below) from either teachers and/or community service professionals you have worked with to:

Community Scholars Program
214 Barre Hall
Clemson University
Clemson, SC 29634-0101.

Please return the completed application materials no later than Monday, June 2, 2008

Link to Application Form

Link to Recommendation Form

Final Community Scholar awards will be offered based on commitment to community service, promise as a future community leader, recommendations, and optional telephone interview.  As long as recipients of this award continue to remain in good standing with the university, help maintain a collaborative environment, and meet the program's academic and public service commitments during their four years at Clemson, they will remain a member of the Community Scholars program. The award is contingent upon passing a security check.

Up to ten freshmen will be selected to participate in the Community Scholars program in 2008.

If you have any questions, please contact

Kathy Woodard, program coordinator (phone: 864-656-0205, or e-mail at Community_Scholars-l@clemson.edu) or

Dr. Sue Limber, Faculty Director (phone: 864-656-6320 or e-mail at slimber@clemson.edu).