Peace Scholars

The purpose of the Ashland Center for Nonviolence (ACN) Peace Scholars program is to enrich students' knowledge of nonviolence, enhance their leadership skills and provide opportunities for peace-related experiences. These students are equipped to make a difference for peace in our world.

Students in the ACN Peace Scholars Program each receive a $1,000 renewable, merit-based scholarship per year. Scholars may be in any major course of study at Ashland University, but are required to pursue a minor in ethics or conflict resolution, which each consist of five courses. Scholars receive individualized academic advising and VIP engagements with ACN speakers on a variety of topics related to nonviolence.

We are no longer accepting applications for the 2025-2026 academic year. For questions about our program please contact Elizabeth Buttil at ebuttil@ashland.edu. The Peace Scholars program will begin taking applications again in the spring, so check back then to fill out an application.