O’Connor Institute Awards Civic Engagement Scholarship To Molly Nealon

The Sandra Day O’Connor Institute for American Democracy has announced Molly Nealon of Sacramento, California, as the 2024 recipient of the $5,000 John Jay Fetzer Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded annually to an outstanding member of the O’Connor Institute Ambassadors program. High school seniors who are committed to community service and civics education are eligible to apply.

Molly Nealon has shown dedication to her community, excelling academically and demonstrating exemplary public service. "Serving as an Ambassador for the O’Connor Institute, I am deeply committed to advancing its core missions of promoting civil discourse, civics education, and civic engagement," Molly stated. She plans to attend the University of California, Davis honors program this fall, majoring in Environmental Science Engineering.

The O’Connor Institute Ambassadors program engages over 600 students nationwide. These students collaborate through the Institute’s forum, focusing on civics and debate. The program aims to deepen their understanding of civics while encouraging them to positively impact their communities. Information about the program and the John Jay Fetzer Memorial Scholarship is available at OConnorInstitute.org/ambassadors.

Institute's Mission and Legacy

Founded by Justice Sandra Day O’Connor after her retirement from the U.S. Supreme Court, the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute for American Democracy is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization. It continues Justice O’Connor’s legacy by advancing American democracy through multigenerational civics education, civil discourse, and civic engagement.

The Institute congratulates Molly Nealon and celebrates her success along with the accomplishments of all graduating Ambassadors. They embody Justice O’Connor’s belief that striving for excellence can have a substantial impact on the world.