The Cooper Congress Scholarship aims to support and uplift students who are passionate about bridging divides through peacebuilding, mediation, and public service. This scholarship is dedicated to empowering future leaders who prioritize empathy, civil discourse, and inclusive policymaking at the local, state, or federal level. Our goal is to invest in students who actively work to bring people together across ideological and cultural lines, foster mutual understanding, and ensure every voice is heard. By recognizing these emerging changemakers, we hope to nurture a new generation of thoughtful, unifying leaders in government and civic life.