Fall 2026 Eisenhower Scholarship

Gettysburg College has a long history of civic engagement with students and alumni making a difference all around the world. The Eisenhower Scholarship is designed to recognize outstanding first-year applicants to Gettysburg College who are also transforming their communities.

Please submit the Eisenhower Scholarship Application along with the Common Application.

* denotes required fields.

Contact Information

First Name*

Middle Name

Last Name*

Birthdate*

Email Address*

High School Name*

Entry Term*

Essay Questions (300-350 words each)

Briefly explain the civic engagement activities with which you have been the most involved throughout high school and have resulted in the greatest impact on you and/or your community.*

At Gettysburg College, we graduate students who lead lives of impact. Why is civic engagement important to you and how do you feel your work has made a difference?*

How did you hear about the Eisenhower Scholarship for Civic Engagement?*

Campus visit on my own

Campus visit with a group

Admissions Interview

A Gettysburg College Representative visiting my high school

Gettysburg College website

An email from Gettysburg College

My school counselor

A friend

Other (Please specify, including specific website if applicable)

Please specify, if other:

Have you submitted your Common Application to Gettysburg College (required for Eisenhower Scholarship consideration)?*

Yes

Not yet