APPLY HERE FOR THE 2025 COHORT
Applications are open to all individuals within the Great Lakes Bay Region who are interested in becoming involved as an elected or appointed official or policy advocate. It is not required for an applicant to be currently engaged in any political or public policy functions. The Henry Marsh Institute for Public Policy will help you explore the range of opportunities at the local government.
Applications for the 2025 Henry Marsh Institute cohort are currently open and will close on October 25, 2024, at Midnight. Interviews and the selection of applicants will be conducted in November. All classes are from 5pm to 9pm on their respective dates. Schedule for the 2025 cohort is below:
Schedule for 2025:
February 21
March 21
April 25
May 23
August 22
September 10 (Day in Lansing)
September 26
October 24
November 14
January 16, 2026 (Tentative Graduation Date)
If you have questions, concerns, or would like to be notified of when applications open, please contact the Henry Marsh Institute at henrymarsh@svsu.edu.
The Henry Marsh Institute for Public Policy is administered by the Office of Governmental and Community Affairs at Saginaw Valley State University with guidance from two advisory boards. Funding to support the Henry Marsh Institute for Public Policy is provided by the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation, Michigan associations, corporations, labor organizations, Henry Marsh Institute alumni, and individuals.