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    Carver Fellowship for Social Justice

    The renowned George Washington Carver got his start in college at Simpson College. Carver once said, "I owe to Simpson College my real beginning in life." As a lifelong learner, entrepreneur, scientist, artist and humanitarian, Carver represented the qualities and characteristics of a true scholar and leader. Carver Scholars and Fellows exemplify the ideals that are so much a part of the Carver legacy at Simpson.

    The Carver Fellowship Program selects students who have demonstrated leadership, academic accomplishments, and service to others. This scholarship is awarded to students from distinctive and broadly diverse backgrounds who exhibit potential for social justice, leadership, scholarship, and engagement. These are the principles that guided Carver's life.

    Students chosen for The Carver Fellowship for Social Justice will be awarded a scholarship of $2,000. This fellowship is renewable provided the student is in good academic standing, enrolls and successfully completes the 1 credit Social Justice and Leadership course each semester they are enrolled. Course requirements are listed below.
    • Semester 1
      • 10 hours of in-class time
      • 45 hours of service learning (monument visit(s), trips, etc.)
      • 1 reflection assignment (alternative paper)
      • 1 book review or debate
      • 1 professional field interview
    • Semester 2
      • ~ 30 hours in-class
      • 2 community engagement activities
      • 2 reflections
      • Event planning
      • Video assignment

    Priority consideration will be given to candidates for this scholarship who submit the Simpson College application for admission and supporting materials by February 15, 2023.
    Applicant Information
    Permanent Address
    Current School Information
    Have you applied for admission to Simpson College?
    Have you applied for admission to Simpson College?
    Personal Statement
    Please attach a personal statement (no more than 1,000 words) addressing the following:
    • Simpson College supports a community of students with richly diverse backgrounds and experiences. Given your personal background, how would you contribute to this community?
    • Describe your leadership experiences, community involvement and the activities in which you have worked to bring about social justice in your school and community.
    • Describe your interest in engaging in study and action to bring about more sustainable and socially-just communities

    This is your confirmation the application you have filled out is your own work and the information is factually true.
    Date
    Date
    Completed scholarship application must be submitted by February 15, 2023.