$1,000 Cooper Congress Scholarship, Due: 8/20
Background: Strong leaders know how to listen, bring people together, and solve problems. The Cooper Congress Scholarship supports students who want to create positive change through public service, law, government, and policymaking. This scholarship encourages future leaders to value respect, teamwork, and open conversations, even when people have different opinions.
Eligibility:
🇺🇸 Must be a U.S. citizen
🎓 Open to high school seniors and undergraduate students
⚖️ Must be pursuing law, legislation, political science, public policy, government, or a related field
🗳️ Must be an advocate for policy change
🤝 Volunteer experience is strongly preferred
🌍 Interest in conflict resolution, civic leadership, or public service is encouraged
Requirements:
✍️ Respond to one of the scholarship essay prompts at the “APPLY HERE” link below
📸 Upload at least one photo representing your leadership, listening, or vision (up to five photos allowed)
💙 Share your passion for creating positive change through public service
📄 Complete the scholarship application
Scholarship Amount:
💰 $1,000
Deadline:
📅 August 20, 2026
