Nominate a CIVIC Scholar

Learn more about nominating a student

Want to Nominate a CIVIC Scholar?

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.

Submit Nomination

Applicant Requirements

  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking student enrolled at Old Dominion University, Regent University, Tidewater Community College, or Virginia Wesleyan University (soon to be Batten University)
  • Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in good standing for the 2026-2027 academic year
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Ready to commit 4-6 hours to the program per month, from September through May

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 a faculty or university staff member, a current CIVIC Scholar, or a CIVIC Leadership Executive Program alum. Some schools have additional nomination requirements. Nominations typically open in the spring for the upcoming academic year. 

2. Apply

Once a student’s nomination has been 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. Selections are determined prior to the start of the academic school year.

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 Leadership Executive alumni can nominate students that meet the application criteria and who they feel would be exceptional additions to the program.