Langenberg Legacy Program

New Langenberg Legacy Fellowship Program

Call for Applications
Deadline – February 28, 2022

The University System of Maryland (USM) Langenberg Legacy Program invites applicants for the inaugural class of Langenberg Legacy Fellows. Students who are motivated to improve the world we live in through local, justice-oriented action are encouraged to apply. Each institution with USM is invited to nominate one Langenberg Legacy Fellow and by completing this application you will be entered into the selection process of College Park undergraduate and graduate student applicants at the University of Maryland.   There will be one Legacy fellow selected for the University of Maryland - College Park to take their place among others from within the USM institution fellows.

Program Description: USM is committed to civic education and civic engagement, and the Langenberg Legacy is a grant program that supports this priority by funding student-led projects dedicated to civic engagement. The Langenberg Legacy evolved out of the Langenberg Lecture and Award program, which was originally established to honor former USM Chancellor Donald N. Langenberg on his retirement in 2002. The existential threats of our time include wealth inequality, the climate crisis, voter suppression, and widespread disinformation campaigns, among others. Students are invited to propose projects that aim to combat these threats on a small scale, promoting justice within their university community. USM encourages participation from students representing a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.

• Projects must take place on campus or within the campus community.
• Projects are action-oriented. You are welcome to include a research component in your project, but you must include an activity (e.g., event, lecture, panel discussion, volunteering).
• Projects must involve a faculty or staff sponsor. As part of the application process, you are responsible for finding a faculty or staff member on campus to act as your sponsor to assist in project implementation.
• Projects may be completed in the summer of 2022 or fall of 2022.

Program Benefits: Fellows will receive a $1,000 stipend at the beginning of the project and $500 at the end of the project, following completion of all program requirements. Fellows will also be invited to participate in community building activities hosted by the USM during the coming year, such as networking meet-and-greets, professional development webinars, and events to recognize Fellows and their work.

Program Requirements:

• Complete and submit your application by the deadline of February 28, 2022 and submit your completed application to Dr. Marsha Guenzler-Stevens, Director, Adele H. Stamp Student Union – Center for Campus Life (see Application Questions and Application Submission when you click on the Application Form)
• Find a faculty/staff sponsor to write you a letter of recommendation by the deadline for applications, and advise you on your proposed project.  This is the individual that would be compensated for your project advisement.
• Complete a final report after completing your project. The report should include a brief description of project and a personal reflection on how the project impacted you and the campus community. (1,000-word maximum, due February 28, 2023; complete instructions will be sent to student Fellows).