Civic Leaders Fellowship
Join the next generation of public-minded servant leaders formed in the best of Western thought and American ideals.
The Civic Leaders Fellowship offers undergraduate students — especially those studying business administration, philosophy, politics, or economics — the opportunity to join fellow scholars for more intensive study at Arizona State University’s School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership (SCETL).
Why Become a Civic Leaders Fellow?
- Expanded academic opportunities: Take advantage of a broad selection of interdisciplinary courses that fulfill the requirements for your major or minor at the nation’s largest research university.
- Intellectually rigorous leadership formation: Study great works of Western literature and philosophy through Socratic dialogue.
- Unparalleled access to SCETL’s Civics Classics Collection: Encounter our country’s founders and other thinkers firsthand through rare books, manuscripts, and other primary sources.
- Certification as a Civic Leader: Set yourself apart for graduate school or employment with unique recognition from both Mary and ASU as a public-minded scholar and leader.
Program Overview
- Spend either the fall or spring semester at ASU
- Complete at least six credits from curated courses focused on classic works of literature, philosophy, politics, and economics
- Share written reflections on at least four SCETL events or activities
- Earn SCETL’s signature Civic Awareness Award and Civic Leaders certification from Mary
Eligibility
Prospective Civic Leaders Fellows must apply to and be accepted at Mary College at ASU and obtain approval from their academic advisor.
The SCETL education is more than studying history. It’s more than studying political science. And it’s more than studying philosophy. … In essence, it combines critical thinking and analytical skills for the purpose of improving society.
