With support from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, The John Glenn Institute for Public Service and Public Policy at The Ohio State University has established the John Glenn Scholars in Service-Learning. Between February 2004 and May 2006, the Institute will recognize twenty-five scholars whose scholarship efforts contribute to advancing the understanding of or adoption of service-learning, with specific emphasis on K-12 education.

Recipients are recognized as a John Glenn Scholar in Service-Learning and receive a $1000 honorarium. Scholar selections are featured on this website and publicized on a national level with specific attention focused on papers submitted as part of the application process. The John Glenn Institute will use knowledge generated in Scholar papers to construct 1-2 page advisories tailored to relevant groups and in formats that are immediately accessible to practitioners, policy makers, funders, media, and the general public.

The John Glenn Institute for Public Service and Public Policy is one of seven organizations funded as part of a national Consortium by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, thereby continuing the leadership established by the National Commission on Service-Learning and sustaining the work of Learning In Deed. The three-year national Consortium is working to expand, strengthen, and ensure the long-term viability of service-learning in America’s schools. More information about the other consortium organizations may be obtained by visiting Service-Learning Links.

The John Glenn Institute at The Ohio State University works to improve democracy by cultivating the three ingredients essential to self government: citizens, leaders, and ideas. Through service-learning, the Institute gives students the skills, ideas, and inspiration to serve as the next generation of citizens and leaders.