Applications for the Class of 2028 are open from October 1, 2024 – November 3, 2024 (11:59 PM).
Admissions Process
Up to fifteen first-year students join the program each year. Undergraduates from the four undergraduate schools are all eligible for admission to the program. We also have several Civic Scholars in dual-degree or interdisciplinary programs. If you have questions about admission to the Civic Scholars Program, please contact the program’s directors at 215-898-4831.
Step 1: Written Application
Applicants will be asked to submit the following as a part of their written application:
- Basic Demographic Information
- Short response (250 words or less) essays
- Peer Recommendation (from an undergraduate at Penn)
- Faculty/Staff Recommendation (includes Graduate Assistants)
Step 2: Group and Individual Interview
A select group of applicants will move forward to the interview stage of the admissions process.