ASU’s Morrison Institute for Public Policy, in partnership with the Arizona Republic and Tucson Citizen, is pleased to provide a distinctive scholarship program: the Young Steward of Public Policy.

This program provides the opportunity for Arizona high school seniors to earn a scholarship award and be published in the Arizona Republic and Tucson Citizen newspapers. The first-place award recipient will receive a $1,500 scholarship to ASU; the second-place award recipient will receive a $1,000 scholarship to ASU.

The sponsors of the Young Steward program are Salt River Project (SRP), General Dynamics C4 Systems, Arizona Public Service (APS), the Arizona Republic and the Tucson Citizen.

This prestigious scholarship is designed to encourage Arizona high school seniors to think about public policy issues in Arizona and to promote the concept of “stewardship” – public leadership committed to doing what is best for Arizona and its residents, regardless of political philosophy or personal gain.

Young Steward of Public Policy awards will be based on an essay about a public issue of critical importance to the state of Arizona. Essays must analyze a specific public issue affecting the state and its residents and include specific recommendation(s) for Arizona policy-makers on how the issue should be addressed.

For information on how to apply, Arizona high school seniors should visit the Web site (www.morrisoninstitute.org) and click the link titled “Scholarship Award,” or call the Morrison Institute at (602) 496-0900 and request to be mailed the application for this scholarship program. The application process requires submitting an essay following specific guidelines (two pages maximum).

The application deadline is March 15. Award recipients must attend ASU.

This special program was established by Elaine and Richard Morrison of Gilbert, Arizona to commemorate the impact of the Morrison Institute’s more than 20 years of public service and policy research. Information about prior award recipients can be viewed online at (www.morrisoninstitute.org).

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