"I'm delighted that Princeton is bringing its financial and intellectual resources to bear more directly on a pressing but too little recognized national problem. The significance of the new initiative extends far beyond the incentive it will provide for a limited number of exceptional students to find a challenging and satisfying position in government. By recognizing in a concrete way the compelling need to maintain a strong civil service able to support American policies and leadership, the Princeton initiative should help catalyze further efforts to rebuild a sense of competence and confidence in government. I look forward to other prestigious universities joining the effort 'In the Nation's Service.'"

Paul A. Volcker, former chair of the Federal Reserve and a 1949 Princeton graduate who majored in the Woodrow Wilson School and taught in the School as a faculty member in international economic policy.

"As one who spent nearly 30 rewarding years in government service, I applaud Princeton and the Woodrow Wilson School for initiating the public service scholarship program. A number of studies have shown that Government is having difficulty attracting and retaining the talent it needs, and that this situation will become more critical in the next few years as a large number of retirements are scheduled to take place. With this new program, the Woodrow Wilson School will set the pace in providing the kind of quality that we expect and require in order to meet the increasingly complex public service challenges facing the new generation."

Frank C. Carlucci, chairman emeritus, The Carlyle Group; former foreign service officer, U.S. Secretary of Defense, and National Security Advisor; and 1952 graduate of the Woodrow Wilson School.

"Dean Slaughter has once again provided important leadership. This wonderful innovation carries forward Woodrow Wilson's tradition, advances the mission of the Robertson Foundation, and serves the nation well."

Dr. Joseph Nye, former dean of the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University; former Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs, chairman of the U.S. National Intelligence Council, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Security Assistance, Science and Technology; and a 1958 graduate of the Woodrow Wilson School.

"I can think of no initiative more pressing and timely for the needs of our country than the Scholars in the Nation's Service initiative. Over the last generation public service has been disparaged in our country and now risks being overlooked by this generation's university graduates as a career opportunity. By offering students the possibility to serve in the federal government, complemented by further university training, Princeton will be doing its part to revive interest in government service so important to the well-being of all of us."

Frederick P. Hitz, former Inspector General of the Central Intelligence Agency; a 1961 graduate of Princeton and currently a lecturer of Public and International Affairs at the Woodrow Wilson School.

"This Woodrow Wilson School initiative is precisely what the country needs to attract a diverse group of outstanding college students for careers in the U.S. government. Princeton has prepared generations of leaders with the necessary training and practical experience to tackle America's major international policy challenges. My years at the Wilson School have provided broad direction for my career, which has included service at the international, federal and state levels, and I am proud to be part of what I trust will be a renewed national focus on public service."

Martha Darling, former staff to Senator Bill Bradley, White House Fellow with Treasury Secretary Michael Blumenthal, and 1970 graduate of the Woodrow Wilson School MPA program.

"We are particularly pleased to stimulate recruitment into this program of young people committed to public policy dependent on science and technology, for their own benefit and for their influence on their peers."

Gilbert S. Omenn, former White House Fellow at the Atomic Commission, Deputy Science Advisory to President Carter, OMB associate director, and visiting professor at the Woodrow Wilson School; current president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science; and 1961 graduate of Princeton University with a major in biology.

"Little did we know when we graduated in 1980 that our greatest gift to Princeton would be our classmate Anne-Marie Slaughter. The 'Scholars in the Nation's Service' initiative is yet another example of her inspired and creative leadership of the Woodrow Wilson School and a reaffirmation of its commitment to public service - the true measure of our nation's strength."

Andrea Bernstein, senior vice president, Oxygen Media and a 1980 graduate of the Woodrow Wilson School.

"Dean Anne-Marie Slaughter has launched this new innovative program to get our best and brightest to embark on a career with the federal government. The combination of practical experience and academic training offered by the program will provide the selected students with the education and skills needed to excel in their future careers. The government can surely utilize such a talented group of people to replenish the professional ranks in view of the large number of employees expected to retire in the next five years. Hopefully, other schools of public affairs will follow Princeton's leadership and offer similar programs to encourage their students to pursue careers in public service."

Julius Coles, president of Africare; former mission director with rank of career minister, U.S. Agency for International Development, and a 1966 graduate of the Woodrow Wilson School MPA program.

"This new program is a win-win. Government will benefit from an infusion of new talent and fresh ideas, while outstanding students gain invaluable experience that will launch their careers. Princeton should be commended for initiating this innovative program, and the Partnership is proud to be a partner."