Nominate a CIVIC Scholar
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Are you a dean, professor, advisor, administrator, current Scholar or CIVIC Leadership Executive alumni? You are eligible to nominate a student for the CIVIC Scholars Program! Find out more about our applicant requirements and recruitment process below.
Applicant Requirements
- ODU student OR TCC student
- Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in good standing for the 2025-2026 academic year
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Ready to commit 4-6 hours to the program per month, from August through April
What We Look For
- Curious: We’ve never known a CIVIC Scholar to turn down an opportunity to learn something new.
- Collaborative: Scholars value teamwork.
- Community Oriented: Scholars have a drive for positive social impact.
- Professionally Focused: Scholars want to expand their professional network and business/industry acumen.
Application Process
1. Nominate
The first step is for a student to be nominated by an ODU or TCC faculty or staff member, a current CIVIC Scholar, or a CIVIC Leadership Executive Program alum.
2. Apply
Once a student’s nomination has accepted for consideration, they will be sent an application to complete.
3. Interview
After the application has been received, students selected to continue in the application process will be contacted to schedule an interview.
4. Admission
Our team will assess the student’s nomination, application, and interview to determine their fit for the program.
5. Confirmation
Once accepted, the student must fill out a confirmation of participation to secure their spot in the CIVIC Scholars Program for the coming year.
Nominate a Scholar
Professors, Deans, College Administrators, current CIVIC Scholars, and CIVIC Executive alumni can nominate students that meet the application criteria and who they feel would be exceptional additions to the program.