Civic Leaders Summer Scholar Program

Join us June 12-15, 2023

Through this three-day, on-campus precollege program, you can:

  • Participate in classes taught by faculty from the #1 ranked IU O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs
  • Interact with current IU students and other high school students interested in making a difference
  • Build your leadership and communication skills
  • Explore academic programs, internships, and career opportunities in law and public policy

How to apply

You may apply to be a Civic Leaders Summer Scholar if you:

  • Are currently a high school student finishing up your junior year
  • Have maintained a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and
  • Are interested in leadership and civic engagement

We’ll also consider extracurricular involvement and your application essays with our selection criteria.

Cost to attend

Program fees and expenses for the Civic Leaders Summer Scholars program are covered by the O’Neill School. Participants will be responsible for travel to and from the IU Bloomington campus.

Apply now

Apply by April 1, 2023

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The O’Neill School equips you with the foundational tools to be an active change-maker in your community.

—Ky Freeman, BSPA’22, Law and Public Policy major and former IU Student Body President now working in Washington, D.C.

Contact us

R S

Director, Diversity Recruitment

Phone:
(812) 855-7002
Email:
rosuarez@iu.edu
50 years at O'Neill