Peace Scholars

The purpose of the Ashland Center for Nonviolence Peace Scholar Program is to enrich a student’s knowledge of nonviolence, skills for leadership and opportunities for peace-related experiences. It empowers self-motivated learners to pursue their interests, develop their understanding and skills and translate their passions into meaningful action.

As a Peace Scholar, students will have access to mentorship, resources and opportunities through ACN. This could include project funding, leadership training, community partnerships and more. Peace Scholars are encouraged to explore, grow and create lasting positive change both on campus and beyond. As part of the Peace Scholars Program, each scholar will develop an individualized plan to pursue a project that reflects their personal interests and deepens their engagement with themes of peace and nonviolence.

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 us at acn@ashland.edu. The Peace Scholars program will begin taking applications again in the spring, so check back then to fill out an application.