Awardees
Good News on Youth Civic Engagement, By Richard Toon, Senior Policy Analyst, Morrison Institute
Getting Involved: Youth and the Future, by David R. Berman, Ph.D.
Senior Research Fellow, Morrison Institute for Public Policy/ASU
Lesson in Civics 101: Nation Needs Wonks, By Bill Hart, Senior Research Analyst, Morrison Institute
Young Stewards of Arizona's Future, By Rob Melnick, Director of Morrison Institute
Scholarship Award
Young Steward of Public Policy 2008-2009
$2,500 in Scholarships from Morrison Institute
Check back soon to read winning essays
WHAT:
Morrison Institute for Public Policy, in partnership with The Arizona Republic and Tucson Citizen, is offering Arizona high school seniors the opportunity to earn a scholarship award and be published in two of the state’s leading newspapers.
This prestigious scholarship encourages Arizona high school seniors to think about public policy issues in Arizona and to promote the concept of “stewardship” – public leadership committed to doing what is best for the state and its residents, regardless of political philosophy or personal gain.
AWARD:
The first place award recipient will receive a $1,500 scholarship to ASU; the second place award recipient will receive a $1,000 scholarship to ASU. Honorable Mentions may be designated for other outstanding essays.
SPONSORS:
Salt River Project • General Dynamics • APS • The Arizona Republic • Tucson Citizen
TO APPLY:
Submit an essay about a public issue of critical importance to the State of Arizona (two-pages maximum; word processed, double-spaced, 11-point type) accompanied by a Young Steward Application Form (PDF). The essay should analyze a specific public issue affecting the state and its residents and include specific recommendation(s) to Arizona policymakers on how that issue should be addressed. One essay per applicant. All specified application components and contact information must be included; incomplete applications may be disqualified.
APPLICATIONS:
The deadline was March 31, 2008.
SPECIAL CRITERIA:
Awards will not be based on financial need or the academic achievement of the applicant. However, awards will only be given to students who attend Arizona State University. Should an award winner decide not to attend ASU, the award would be forfeited.
SELECTION PROCESS:
Essays will be reviewed and awards determined by representatives from ASU, The Arizona Republic, Tucson Citizen and Arizona’s public policy leadership. Essays will be judged on the clarity of analysis and quality of policy recommendation(s). Award-winning essays will be published in The Arizona Republic and Tucson Citizen in addition to the scholarship award. Note that the selection committee or Morrison Institute reserves the right not to make an award if no essays are acceptable.
PROGRAM BACKGROUND:
Elaine and Richard Morrison established this unique program to commemorate Morrison Institute’s 20+ years of policy research. Morrison Institute for Public Policy’s Board of Advisors is committed to the development of this special program.
ASU, the pioneer of a New American University, is a force for discovery – preparing students to shape the world of their future through research opportunities that consider the public good. Visit www.asu.edu to learn more about ASU and the diverse and vast choices of degree programs it offers.