The purpose of the Jackson Scholar Program is to assist students who display leadership potential in receiving a sound background in Ethics, so that they may serve as outstanding representatives of The Jackson Family Center for Ethics and Values and Coastal Carolina University.  The Jackson Scholar Program is open to students from all backgrounds and fields of study. 

In an intensive and varied two-year program, the Jackson Scholars engage in the following activities:

• Attend all Jackson Center Events.
  
  
• Assist with the Summer Ethics Academy and the Jackson Junior Scholars.
  
  
• Report annually to the Jackson Center’s Board of Directors in regards to their progress in the program.
  

• Participate in a four-semester ethical leadership curriculum, outlined below:
  

        - 1st Semester -  Partner with Senior Jackson Scholar on 399 project
        - 2nd Semester-  Philosophy 102, Intro to Ethics
        -3rd Semester -   Philosophy 311, Ethical Theory
        - 4th Semester -  Philosophy 399, An ethics-focused internship in the local
                                   or regional community.

     The Jackson Scholars are accepted into the program through a process that includes a written application and personal interviews with the program staff and the Jackson Center Board of Directors.  The Center’s program staff includes the Dean of the College of Humanities & Fine Arts, Chair of the Philosophy Department, and selected faculty.  Currently, the Jackson Scholar Program accepts five scholars every two years. Applications for the 2008-2010 class of Jackson Scholars, are due no later than November 1, 2007.

     Each Jackson Scholar receives $1,000 annually to defray personal costs associated with the program and to recognize the value of a strong ethical grounding. Graduating Jackson Scholars receive a certificate of appreciation and an honors stole, and are recognized at the University Honors Convocation and in the program for the Commencement Ceremony. 

Pictured above are the 2006-2008 Jackson Scholars. From left to right: Amanda Price, Caroline  Smith (2004-2006 Jackson Scholar), Tobias Banks, Zeb Brown, Marissa Mitzner, and Jessica Griggs.