The Eisenhower Institute - Programs of EI

Programs of EI

Public Policy Programs

The Institute's public policy programs have a strong history in our nation's capital. With President Eisenhower as its model, the Institute pursues a domestic and international policy agenda driven by the rigorous pursuit of facts, respectful dialogue among stakeholders, and a focus on the future. Policy themes based on these objectives are chosen on a multi-year basis. Programming events include Washington Roundtables, book events, lectures, policy discussions on Capitol Hill, and frequent outreach publications. Programs are offered on campus in Gettysburg and in Washington. Transportation is provided to students and faculty for events in Washington.

The Eisenhower Undergraduate Fellows

The Institute designs programs that capitalize on the synergistic possibilities of its two locations. One such opportunity is the EI Undergraduate Fellows program, which annually gives a select group of Gettysburg College students the chance to develop their leadership skills and grow in their knowledge and understanding of public policy. Fellows are chosen annually; they reside in the historic Eisenhower home above the Institute's offices. Students receive a stipend each semester and engage fully in the planning and promotion of specific programs and projects.

Scholarship Programs

The Institute provides a number of national scholarships and fellowships for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students, our future leaders, to participate in dialogue with prominent figures and to pursue study of public policy and related fields. Since the founding of the Institute, it has provided in excess of $3 million to deserving students wishing to further their educational and professional experiences. The Institute also offers a semester-based internship program available to all students, giving them an opportunity to take a hands-on approach to domestic and international policy-making.

Prizes and Awards

The EI annually awards the Eisenhower Leadership Prize, celebrated by a formal award ceremony and dinner in Washington. Recent recipients have included: U.S. Senator John McCain; Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel; former U.S. Secretary of State, Gen Colin Powell; and former Secretary of the Treasury Robert Rubin. Occasionally, the Institute bestows the Eisenhower Public Service Award. The 2002 recipient was Tom Brokaw, former NBC News anchorman.

Since 1992 the Institute has annually awarded an Eisenhower Leadership Prize to recognize individuals whose lifetime accomplishments reflect Dwight D. Eisenhower’s legacy of integrity and leadership. The Eisenhower Leadership Prize stands as the Institute's most distinguished and celebrated award. It is presented at annual celebratory dinners held in honor of the recipients. Past recipients have been:

• 2007 The Honorable James A. Baker III
• 2005 The Honorable John McCain
• 2004 The Honorable Pat Roberts
• 2001 The Honorable Sam Nunn and The Honorable Richard G. Lugar
• 2000 The Honorable Robert Rubin (Secretary of the Treasury)
• 1999 The Honorable Ted Stevens
• 1998 The Honorable William S. Cohen
• 1997 Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel
• 1996 The Honorable George H. W. Bush
• 1995 The Honorable Robert J. Dole
• 1994 The Honorable Lloyd Bentsen
• 1993 General Colin L. Powell
• 1992 Lt. General Brent Scowcroft