The NGSC is a scholarship program offered through the Public Service Academy within the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions. Through a competitive admissions process, each year the program accepts 100 inclusive of resident and nonresident first-time freshmen, transfer students from local Arizona Community Colleges and currently enrolled ASU students entering their junior year as part of the AFCT.
All students are eligible for a Public Service Academy Scholarship that is renewable for up to 8 semesters for freshmen, 4 semesters for transfers and 7 semesters for AFCT. The PSA Scholarship is a flat award amount per year*. Award amounts are standardized dependent upon resident status. These funds are in addition to any other institutional awards.
*ASU follows all federal financial aid rules and your financial aid may need to be adjusted to follow federal regulations. This includes if your total award package exceeds your total cost of attendance (total cost of attendance includes tuition, fees, housing, meals, books, etc..)
As an interdisciplinary program, students in the NGSC represent nearly every major offered at ASU and complete program requirements in addition to their chosen major(s), minor(s), and/or certificate(s).The goal of the NGSC is to develop character-driven, cross-sector leaders armed with the courage to cross sectors, connect networks, and ignite action for the greater good. Students in the program will engage in rigorous coursework, regular personal and professional development, leadership training, hands-on knowledge application, and one credit-bearing internship. Through these combined activities, students attain the knowledge and skills to lead within their chosen fields and drive change in their communities.
Students accepted into the NGSC and awarded the Public Service Academy scholarship agree to a range of requirements designed to foster their development as character-driven, cross-sector leaders and provide them with opportunities to expand their personal and professional networks. Program requirements include earning an academic certificate, completing an internship, attending mandatory events, and engaging in service focused activities. Detailed information about each requirement can be found in the corresponding sections of the PSA website.
Students must complete all requirements each semester or risk a reduction in their scholarship or removal from the program. To remain in good standing with the program and remain eligible for their full scholarship award, students must complete all participation requirements, as well as maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA and be meeting SAP (Satisfactory Academic Progress) status.
As a part of their membership in the NGSC, consisting of 5 courses. For transfer students who are entering the program as juniors, earning the certificate is optional and only 3 select courses are required(marked by asterisks). The classes are listed below.
* Failure to complete coursework by stated semester deadlines could result in a warning, probation, or removal from the program.
**Overrides required for all students. Exceptions made for students in certain majors with approval from the Program Manager, Student Retention and Success. Email: [email protected].
In addition to their chosen majors, students in the Next Generation Service Corps (NGSC) earn a certificate in Cross-Sector Leadership. With student members from nearly every major across ASU, we rely heavily on the expertise of all ASU advisors to ensure the academic success of our students. Here you will find information that will help guide you as you provide academic advising to students in the program. This digital packet contains the most up to date information about the academic requirements of students in the NGSC, as well as additional resources that may be of use to academic advisors as they work with NGSC students.
Every fall, the NGSC hosts an Advisors Breakfast to review general program information, share updates, and answer questions. The Advisors Breakfast is held in-person at the Tempe and Downtown campuses. A virtual session is also offered for anyone who can’t attend in-person. Event information and registration is sent out at the beginning of each fall semester.
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