Becoming a Stover Scholar
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Waynesburg University’s Stover Center offers a premier co-curricular experience in constitutional studies and moral leadership. Open to students in any major, this program uniquely combines faith-based civic engagement with an in-depth understanding of the U.S. Constitution.
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A Transformative Experience Beyond the Classroom
Through the Stover Scholars Program, students:
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Study the foundational ideas of the Founding Era
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Witness the inner workings of government
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Engage in ethical policy discussions
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Develop as leaders in the public square
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Benefit from generous scholarships and networking opportunities
While focused on history, government, and public policy, the program is open to all majors—from political science to nursing—making it a flexible and enriching experience for students pursuing diverse career paths.
Program Highlights
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Attend special lectures on constitutional and moral leadership
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Meet with visiting Stover Constitutional Fellows on campus and in Washington, D.C.
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Participate in Constitution Day activities and debates
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Complete internships that offer real-world experience and provide invaluable networking opportunities
These experiences help students build strong résumés that stand out to employers and graduate schools alike.
Scholarships & Admissions
Stover Scholars receive:
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$5,000 annually toward tuition
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Up to $500 for academic conference travel
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Up to $1,000 for internship-related expenses
The senior internship allows students to apply their learning in a professional context—whether in law, public policy, politics, business, teaching or healthcare.
admissions requirements
The Stover Scholars program invites applications from outstanding students who would like to understand—and ultimately to influence—the way the United States Constitution shapes American life today.
Stover Scholars are expected to have a high GPA and commensurately high SAT/ACT scores. The Center seeks scholars who are creative and committed leaders, involved in their schools and communities, particularly through student government, debate teams, school newspapers, church-related programs, or organizations such as or Boys/Girls State and Model U.N. Many have also volunteered in electoral campaigns.
Big Questions, Big Thinkers
Stover Scholars explore thought-provoking questions such as:
What can we learn from the leadership of the U.S. Founding Fathers? How can Christian values inform policy on taxation, energy, or international relations? What does ethical public leadership look like in today’s world?
This program challenges students to connect faith, ethics, and civic responsibility in ways that foster real-world impact.