Student Civic Leader Scholarship

A scholarship program offered by Elgin Community College's Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) that provides financial support to students selected as Civic Leaders while they engage in civically-engaged projects and learning experiences.

Geographic Scope: Elgin Community College students (Elgin, Illinois)

Focus Areas:

• Civic engagement and community service
• Student leadership development
• Civically engaged projects and learning experiences

Time Commitment:

• Approximately 3 hours per week during fall and spring semesters
• Approximately 5 hours per week during summer semester (June and July)
• Flexible schedules based on student needs

Responsibilities of Selected Civic Leaders:

• Complete a semester-long or academic year project(s) with the Center for Civic Engagement
• Present civically engaged project or learning experience at an ECC forum or disciplinary research conference
• Fulfill civic engagement activities as directed by the CCE

Award Disbursement: Scholarship funds are added directly to the student's ECC Student Account

Selection Process: Application-based; selected applicants may be contacted for a formal interview

Contact Information:

• Center for Civic Engagement Director: Antonio Ramirez, PhD
• Building F, Room F116
• Email: cce@elgin.edu
• Phone: 847-697-1000

How to Apply

1. Complete the Student Civic Leader Application — Submit the application form for consideration as a student civic leader for Elgin Community College's Center for Civic Engagement (CCE)
2. Interview: Selected applicants may be contacted for a formal interview
3. Award Notification: Applicants will be notified of acceptance/selection status
4. Fund Disbursement: Scholarship ($500 per semester) is added to the student's ECC Student Account