James H. Mack Scholarship for Public Policy Advocacy (CLS)

• recipient must be enrolled full time at UW-La Crosse with a major in political science, public administration or economics
• recipient must be a junior or a senior
• recipient must show interest in pursuing a career in the public policy arena in either the public or private sector
• recipient must have reputation for integrity and good ethical behavior
• recipient must have participated in the political process (e.g. public office, assisting others in attending public office, student government and/or campus association relevant to this award)
• with the application, recipient must submit an essay on a domestic public policy issue (of the recipient’s choice) demonstrating knowledge of the issue and promoting arguments in support as well as opposition to the issue in addition to stating personal point of view on the issue and why

General Category