Langenberg Legacy Program

 Langenberg Legacy Program Application Form

University of Maryland- College Park

Application 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 sections below)

➢ 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).

NAME: ______________________________________________________________

UID: _________________________________________________________________

Email: ________________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________

Phone: ________________________________________________________________

Application Questions

1. Civic Engagement (max. 500 words)

What does “civic engagement” mean to you? How do you see civic engagement contributing to a

more just society?

2. Project Description (max. 500 words)

Describe your proposed project, making sure to include the scope, potential participants,

intended goals, and anticipated outcomes. Your goals should be clearly stated and related to civic

engagement, however you may interpret that. Goals should be measurable and realistic, though

ambitious.

3. Resume (max. 1 page)

Attach your current resume, making sure it includes experience that has prepared you to

accomplish your proposed project. This experience may be paid jobs, volunteer commitments,

internships, campus involvement, or relevant coursework.

4. Letter of Recommendation (max. 1 page)

Attach a letter of recommendation from your faculty or staff sponsor. The letter should speak to

your strengths as a Langenberg Legacy Fellow candidate and your capacity to complete the

project you have proposed.

Application Submission

Before submitting your application, look over it and make sure you have addressed all of the

criteria listed in the evaluation rubric. You may ask your faculty/staff sponsor to review your

application as well.

Send all of the required components listed above as a single PDF file to Marsha Guenzler-

Stevens, PhD – Director of the Adele H. Stamp Student Union – Center for Campus Life at

mguenzle@umd.edu no later than February 28, 2022. If you have questions about the

Langenberg Legacy program, you can contact cece@usmd.edu. If you have questions about the

application process at the University of Maryland – College Park, you can contact Dr. Marsha

Guenzler-Stevens at mguenzle@umd.edu and/or at 301-314-8505.