During an all-day civics program at The Union League of Philadelphia, 11th-grade students gain an in-depth understanding of the Constitution and its vital role in a setting deeply linked to one of our country’s defining periods: Abraham Lincoln’s presidency and the war to end slavery and preserve the Union.
This fast-paced, immersive program encourages students to engage in civil discourse while realizing their rights and responsibilities as United States citizens. The League’s Good Citizenship Award is presented upon successful completion of Good Citizen Day.
Students are nominated to participate in the program from partner organizations throughout Greater Philadelphia. General applications outside of the approved agencies are not accepted.
Students are nominated by their agencies for the following qualities: demonstrate hard work and fair play, have personal attributes of honesty, courage, tolerance, curiosity, and loyalty, and endeavors to follow and uphold the principles of American patriotism.
Awardees are encouraged to return to participate in Founding Forward programs about citizenship, civics, and liberty – and be part of the community.
In their senior year, students are eligible to apply for a Union League Scholarship. The hope is for Good Citizen Day to be the start of a lifelong relationship with both the Founding Forward and Union League communities.
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