Lang Opportunity Scholarship Program

The Lang Opportunity Scholarship (LOS) Program each year selects members of Swarthmore’s sophomore class as Lang Scholars. Selection criteria include distinguished academic and co-curricular achievement, leadership qualities, and demonstrated commitment to civic and social responsibility. This program offers a diverse range of benefits including a $12,000 grant, a designated adviser, and networking opportunities to support the development of a project that creates a needed social resource in the U.S. or abroad. The program was conceived and endowed by Eugene M. Lang ’38.

Apply

Sophomores in good standing are welcome to apply. There is a two step application process.

• By NOON (Eastern) on October 1: Submit an LOS Program Expression of Interest Form.  View pdf of form here. Please note: This form will invite you to upload your resume and transcript. Email Jen Magee if you encounter any trouble.
• By NOON (Eastern) on November 1: Submit a LOS Program Application.
• A subset of applicants may be invited to interview(s).

Eligibility

To be eligible, sophomore applicants need to be in good standing in both academics and conduct.

Resources

To learn about current and past Lang Scholars and their projects, check out:

• Lang Scholar Profiles
• Archive of past LOS Projects [Note: To access this database you will need to contact Jen Magee for the user ID and password.]

Note: The Lang Opportunity Scholarship is not in service of Swarthmore College and does not create an employment relationship between the student(s) and the College.

Current Recipients

LOS Class of 2026
LOS Class of 2025

LOS Class of 2025

Meet the Lang Opportunity Scholarship (LOS) Class of 2025 (clockwise from top left) Olivia Han ’25, Katherine Kihiczak ’25, Feven Shonga ’25, Lina Verghese ’25, Helena Werneck ’25, and Aqua Withers Carello ’25.

Read more about them here.

Lang Opportunity Scholarship Program Contact

Jen Magee

Director, Program Development, Implementation, & Assessment

Lang Center for Civic & Social Responsibility

Peace & Conflict Studies

Contact

1. Email:jmagee1@swarthmore.edu
2. Phone: (610) 328-7320
3. Lang Center for Civic & Social Responsibility 204

Links

1. Profile

Dr. Magee provides leadership, implementation, and assessment of key programs of the Center that fund the work of social responsibility, including the Engaged Scholarship Research Grant program for faculty and for students: Lang Opportunity Scholarship Program, Lang Social Impact Fellowship, Pilot Project Grant Program, Project Pericles Fund of Swarthmore College, and Davis Projects for Peace. Office hours by appointment.