College scholarships for students involved in government?

Hey, I'm part of my school's student government, and I'm wondering if there are scholarships specifically for students who are in similar roles, either at the school or local government level. Any recommendations or experiences would be helpful. Thanks in advance!

Hey there! Being part of your school's student government is a great way to demonstrate leadership skills and civic engagement. Thankfully, there are scholarships specifically tailored for students like you.

1. The U.S. Senate Youth Program, for example, provides $10,000 to two students from each state, who are involved in high school or student government. It also includes a week-long trip to Washington D.C. to meet government leaders.

2. There's the Equitable Excellence Scholarship (previously known as the AXA Achievement Scholarship), which recognizes students who have ambition, drive, and performed outstanding achievement in a non-academic activity, like student government. Scholarships range from $2,500 to $25,000.

3. The Ronald Reagan Leadership Medal awards scholarships to students who have remarkable leadership skills and have been involved in student government or community service.

To enhance your chances of winning these scholarships, focus on clearly communicating your leadership role, your achievements, and the impact you've had in your student government role. It's also worth noting that some universities may also offer scholarships for students demonstrating strong leadership, so it could be worth reaching out to any schools you're particularly interested in to learn about these opportunities.

I highly recommend using Appily to look for more scholarships. This tool can help you streamline your scholarship search by allowing you to filter awards based on your achievements and interests. With it, you may discover even more scholarships that reward students for their roles in student government. Good luck with your scholarship search!